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Yakamoz

74 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

Recommended by 32 people

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74 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 422 284 916
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yakamoz

Yakamoz delivers an abundant Mediterranean spread on Lygon Street, driven by wood fire and genuine hospitality. Skip the decision fatigue and opt for the 'you pick, we cook' feast. Hot, puffed balloon bread arrives straight from the hearth to tear through hummus and spicy ezme. Regulars point to thin, crispy lahmacun, cheese and hot honey pide, and smoky lamb cutlets. Between shared plates and unhurried chatter, grab a glass of raki or a chilled turnip soda to cut the richness.

  • Wood-Fired Oven: An in-view oven bakes puffed balloon bread, cheese and hot honey pide, and blistered flatbreads to order.
  • 'You Pick, We Cook': A flexible feast where tables select specific mezes and mains rather than sticking to a fixed kitchen set.
  • Shared Mezes & Grills: Smoky lamb cutlets, fresh fish, and steak balance an array of cold and hot vegetable mezes.
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Why Choose Yakamoz

Why diners choose Yakamoz for communal feasts and authentic Mediterranean hospitality

  • Tailored Feast for Shared Celebrations

    Groups can customize their feast by picking favorites directly from the menu rather than being constrained by a rigid set menu.

    Came for a birthday and got the you pick, we cook which was great value as let us try almost everything on the menu as a group of six.

    Emma

  • Lavish Abundance for Big Tables

    Continuous waves of generous dishes ensure large dining parties are abundantly fed without shortage.

    its an overflow of delicious food they just keep coming to the table.

    M Doce

  • Fresh Wood-Fired Balloon Bread

    The visible wood-fired hearth delivers blistered, steaming puffed balloon breads that elevate every dip and spread.

    The balloon bread came out hot, perfectly puffed and soft, with a rich, flavour-packed dip on the side.

    Aman Khanz

  • Unhurried Meze and Rakı Evenings

    An authentic, unhurried atmosphere designed for sharing traditional mezes, pides, and raki or wine.

    It’s a lovely place to sit, share meze, and enjoy a glass of raki with friends or your partner.

    Gizem Erel

  • Fuss-Free Group Celebrations

    Special celebrations run smoothly with attentive service, zero-fuss birthday cake hosting, and timely attention.

    The service was outstanding and I brought a birthday cake which the staff made super special without an extra fee or fuss.

    Emma

  • Seamless Event Hospitality

    Spacious pacing, vibrant buzz, and responsive hospitality make group events feel welcoming and stress-free.

    the food, service and overall ambience was exceptional. We had the banquet menu and the serving sizes were SO generous and we all left more than full.

    Aqsa Naqvi

Signature wood-fired breads, authentic mezes, and handcrafted pides

  • Lahmacun

    Let me put it simply: no one in Melbourne makes a crispy lahmacun except for this place! They are the only ones who actually know how to do it right.

    Utku Yilmaz

  • Ezme

    the Ezme is perfectly balanced

    Aamer Ahmed

  • Woodfired Balloon Bread

    The woodfired balloon bread was a standout, especially with the dips, and every dish felt fresh, flavourful and thoughtfully prepared.

    Zanyar Outhman

  • Cheese & Hot Honey Pide

    cheese & hot honey pide

    Deb Dickson

Other favorites

Sweets, traditional beverages, and after-dinner pairings

  • Baklava

    The highlight for me was definitely the baklava — easily the best baklava I’ve had in Melbourne. Perfectly crispy, fresh, and not overly sweet.

    Ahmet Taşkın

  • Raki

    It’s a lovely place to sit, share meze, and enjoy a glass of raki with friends or your partner. There aren’t many places in Melbourne where you can truly have that peaceful, traditional raki experience.

    Gizem Erel

  • Turnip Soda

    Had my first taste of a turnip soda, which was like fizzy pickle juice that went surprisingly well with all the munchies!

    Deb Dickson

  • Tiramisu

    We finished with a tiramisu that was moist, not overly sweet, and a great way to end the meal.

    Aman Khanz

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality details that elevate group feasts and celebrations at Yakamoz

  • Complimentary Celebration Cake Service

    Guests bringing their own celebration cake receive full presentation and cake service from the floor team with no added fees or hassle.

  • Tailored Table-Side Wine Guidance

    Staff actively tailor bespoke wine and beverage pairings course-by-course as group feasts unfold throughout the evening.

  • Oven-Fresh Balloon Bread on Arrival

    Tables are served piping-hot, puffed balloon breads fresh from the visible wood-fired oven alongside house dips.

  • Customizable 'You Pick, We Cook' Banquet

    Groups can tailor their feast through a 'you pick, we cook' model, choosing preferred dishes across the menu rather than enduring fixed set courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the set banquet menu work?

Yakamoz offers a popular 'you pick, we cook' banquet concept where your group selects dishes across the menu, including dips, wood-fired bread, pides, and proteins, rather than receiving a rigid set spread. Portion sizes are very generous, with groups frequently taking leftovers home.

Are there good options for vegetarians?

Yes, Yakamoz accommodates vegetarian diners with an extensive variety of cold and hot mezes, including ezme, hummus, eggplant with labneh, creamy roasted cauliflower, and cheese or mushroom wood-fired pides.

Can you bring your own birthday cake?

You can bring your own celebration cake; guests note the staff happily presented and served it with care and without any fuss or extra cakeage fee.

What are the parking options around the restaurant?

Street parking is available on Lygon Street and nearby side streets with 1-hour and 2-hour metered or timed restrictions, so check signs and plan ahead if dining late.

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