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Tavlin

223 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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223 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

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+61 3 7016 6669
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tavlin

Carlisle Street runs on Tavlin for honest Israeli street food and serious kosher comfort. The kitchen fires warm, pillowy laffa directly out of its in-house tandoor—the ultimate canvas for generous chicken shawarma platters and crisp Moroccan beef cigars. Regulars drop in for quick counter lunches or gather over casual backgammon sets, while hosts lean on the team for tailored Shabbat packs and milestone lifecycle catering. It all anchors around bowls of spiced chickpeas, warm falafel, and house salads that taste straight out of Tel Aviv.

  • Certified Kosher Dining: Under Kosher Australia supervision, offering certified meat menus for casual dining and community events.
  • In-House Tandoor Laffa: Flatbreads are baked fresh on site in an authentic tandoor oven.
  • Shabbat & Event Catering: Dedicated catering services for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs alongside family Shabbat meal packs.
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Why Choose Tavlin

Certified kosher Middle Eastern street food, dedicated lifecycle catering, and a relaxed neighbourhood vibe in Balaclava

  • Authentic Middle Eastern Street Food Flavours

    Hearty Middle Eastern classics including shawarma platters, aryes, and savoury stews offer rich, comforting flavours.

    Super super tasty Middle Eastern food.

    Yuri Langston

  • Carefully Crafted Street Food Specialties

    Handcrafted specialties such as flaky pastry Moroccan cigars filled with spiced beef are cooked to order with traditional accompaniments.

    The Moroccan cigars, flaky pastry filled with beef, were cooked to perfection and tasted so yummy!

    Lorraine F

  • Dedicated Lifecycle Event Catering

    Full-service kosher catering with beautifully presented buffets and canapes tailored for family Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.

    The most outstanding Bar mitzvah function for our twins organised by Michelle and Adi!

    Dion Epstein

  • Convenient Shabbat Meal Packs

    Complete ready-to-serve Shabbat meal packages featuring freshly prepared schnitzel, house dips, and pita for family dinners.

    Ordered Shabbat Packet and the food was absolutely delicious!!!

    נעמה חן רמוקר

  • Casual Neighbourhood Hangout with Backgammon

    A relaxed dining room atmosphere where guests can unwind over authentic street food and friendly board games.

    The backgammon board games are a nice addition to the vibe.

    Makan

  • Warm and Welcoming Hospitality

    Warm, hospitable front-of-house service creates an inviting, home-like environment for casual diners.

    It felt like I was at home and I felt very comfortable and welcomed.

    Ben Ma

Signature Israeli street food classics and catered community favorites

  • Chicken Shawarma Platter

    Chicken Shawarma platter

    Yuri Langston

  • Falafel

    Hands down the best falafel i have ever had.

    Elf Ears

  • Moroccan Beef Cigars

    Moroccan beef cigars

    Max Gross

  • Shabbat Pack

    Ordered a Shabbat Pack (and a few extras) as a gift for family.

    ZB Moss

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable details and culinary touches that elevate everyday dining and community gatherings.

  • In-House Tandoor Laffa Baking

    Fresh laffa bread is baked on site right in their tandoor oven, emerging warm, soft, and fluffy to accompany shared platters and salads.

  • Tabletop Backgammon Board Games

    Guests can unwind and linger over their meal while enjoying tabletop backgammon board games that enhance the relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

  • Ready-to-Serve Shabbat Meal Packs

    House-curated Shabbat meal packs feature dips, fresh pita, and schnitzel, packaged and delivered warm and on time for Friday night gatherings.

  • Hands-on Milestone Event Planning

    Owners Adi and Michelle provide personalized event coordination for community milestones, delivering tailored kosher canapes and presented buffets.

Before you head over

Practical advice for dining in, event planning, and ordering kosher Israeli street food at Tavlin.

  • Try the Set Menu Banquet

    If you can't decide on individual dishes, consider opting for the multi-course set menu banquet to sample a broad variety of meats, crunchy chips, rice, and signature house sauces.

  • Plan Ahead with Shabbat Packs

    For weekend family dinners or religious observances, take advantage of the pre-ordered Shabbat Packs, which can be delivered warm and include fresh pita, dips, and schnitzel.

  • Double-Check Custom Bowl Orders

    While customized bowls are available, during peak dining times kitchen orders can experience mix-ups, so clearly double-check specific ingredient removals and add-on selections when ordering at the counter.

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