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Buba Middle Eastern Kitchen & Bar

83 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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Find Buba Middle Eastern Kitchen & Bar

83 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 3 7014 2570
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Buba Middle Eastern Kitchen & Bar

Just steps from St Kilda Beach, Buba serves punchy Middle Eastern comfort built around warm bread and slow-roasted depth. Locals lean into shared boards loaded with yogurt and zaatar, babaganoush, and house hummus twisted with pickles. Mains take a turn toward the hearty—think Jerusalem shepherd's pie or slow-cooked brisket set over crispy smashed potatoes, raw tahini, and fiery schug.

  • Generous Dip Platters: Shared platters come piled with babaganoush, yogurt and zaatar, and house hummus with pickles alongside warm bread.
  • Slow-Roasted Brisket & Schug: Tender beef brisket resting on crispy smashed potatoes, cut with raw tahini, spicy tomato salad, and fiery green schug.
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Why Choose Buba Middle Eastern Kitchen & Bar

Discover why locals and visitors choose Buba Middle Eastern Kitchen & Bar on Fitzroy Street

  • Flavor-Packed Shared Dip Platters

    Guests consistently praise the mixed dips platter featuring creamy hummus, babaganoush, and yogurt with za'atar paired with warm bread.

    The mix dips plate was extremely good, esp hummus and babagnoush & yoghurt with zaatar, and the bread to go with it was just perfect.

    Tianshu Tan

  • Standout Signature Mains

    Slow-roasted beef brisket served on crispy smashed potatoes with raw tahini and schug creates an elevated, memorable main course.

    slow roasted beef brisket served on crispy smashed potatoes and finished with raw tahini, spicy tomato salad & schug. And DAMN IT WAS GOOD!

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  • Dishes You Think About Days Later

    Dining at Buba leaves a lasting impression that keeps guests thinking back on the culinary execution days afterward.

    Some of the best beef I've eaten in Melbourne. Very special stuff from the chef. Thats type of beef you think about a week later.

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  • A Genuine Family Favourite

    The rich flavours and warm hospitality turn first-time diners into loyal patrons who regard the restaurant as a cherished tradition.

    We love Buba we just dont get there enough these says, the kebabs (lamb, chicken and haloumi) excellent, fresh pita, home made hummous with a twist of pickle, great service with a 😃 all time.

    Claire Mear

  • Impress Visiting Colleagues and Guests

    Hosts confidently bring discerning out-of-town colleagues and guests to experience food that rivals global culinary hubs.

    We took a Singapore colleague there some months ago who were blown away by the quality and food in Singapore is multi cultural and exceptional quality.

    Claire Mear

  • A Social Hub in the Heart of St Kilda

    Located on vibrant Fitzroy Street across from Hotel Tolarno and minutes from St. Kilda Beach, it offers a welcoming dining room with music, wine, and midweek specials.

    Do yourself a favour, tell your friends and get on down to this delightful atmospheric restaurant.

    Mandy Vuk

Guest-favourite Middle Eastern mains and shared tasting platters

  • Dips platter

    The mix dips plate was extremely good, esp hummus and babagnoush & yoghurt with zaatar, and the bread to go with it was just perfect.

    Tianshu Tan

  • Slow roasted beef brisket

    Then came my main, slow roasted beef brisket served on crispy smashed potatoes and finished with raw tahini, spicy tomato salad & schug. And DAMN IT WAS GOOD! Some of the best beef I've eaten in Melbourne.

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  • Jerusalem shepherd's pie

    Jerusalem shepard’s pie, both were great, I would suggest tho the pie is best shared between 2 people as it’s quite fulfill and a bit greasy towards the end.

    Tianshu Tan

  • Grilled barramundi

    For mains we went with grilled barramundi ( crispy skins and tender flesh!)

    Tianshu Tan

Frequently Asked Questions

Ask for extra bread with your dips

Dip boards are generous, but reviewers note they initially come with limited bread; staff will happily provide extra bread upon request.

Share the Jerusalem shepherd's pie

The Jerusalem shepherd's pie is rich, hearty, and filling, making it ideal to share between two people alongside lighter plates.

Check out Wednesday dining specials

When visiting during midweek dinner services, look out for Wednesday dining specials paired with wine in the atmospheric dining room.

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