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Zikrayat Lebanese Cuisine

229 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find Zikrayat Lebanese Cuisine

229 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

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+61 3 9576 1384
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 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Zikrayat Lebanese Cuisine

Zikrayat turns Glenferrie Road into a vibrant feast of generous communal platters, warm family hospitality, and weekend belly dancing. Regulars settle in for multi-course banquets stacked with chargrilled skewers, smooth dips, and fresh pita bread. Garlic-rich toum cuts through tender spiced chicken, while tables share crisp tabouli salad and comforting chicken pilaf rice. Come Saturday night, live music and dancers sweep between tables as glasses fill with Lebanese wine.

  • Inclusive Banquet Dining: Communal meat and vegetarian set menus adapted easily for gluten-free and vegan diners.
  • Live Cultural Entertainment: Interactive weekend belly dancers and Middle Eastern music keep celebratory gatherings upbeat.
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Why Choose Zikrayat Lebanese Cuisine

Discover why guests choose Zikrayat for communal Lebanese banquets, lively cultural entertainment, and memorable celebrations.

  • Vibrant Live Belly Dancing Entertainment

    Interactive weekend belly dancing performances and traditional Middle Eastern music elevate meals into lively celebrations.

    If you do dine in on a Saturday night you’re in for a treat - belly dancing! Taking the atmosphere to another level. The dancer is interactive with the crowd and so is the owner - its super fun!

    Winston Ng

  • Authentic Lebanese Flavours and Ambiance

    Authentic Lebanese recipes, traditional shawarma, and fresh homemade spices bring genuine cultural heritage to the table.

    Talk about authenticity, Service is amazing. Food taste incredible and the vibe in general reminds you of Lebanon.

    Dana Flehan

  • Effortless Group and Milestone Celebrations

    Communal dining platters and banquet spreads offer the ideal setting for milestone family gatherings and birthday parties.

    My friends and I went for dinner to celebrate my birthday before lockdown and we had a magnificent time. There was 10 of us and we all had a marvellous experience.

    Ricardo Nehme

  • Communal Banquets for Shared Dining

    Generous sharing banquets allow parties to enjoy a broad variety of dips, skewers, and mezze together without decision fatigue.

    A lovely night out with our friends at @zikrayatlebanesemelbourne for a delicious Lebanese dinner. We went with the banquet because it is so much easier than making choices.

    Aron Steg

  • Dietary-Inclusive Banquet Menus

    Thoughtfully curated banquet menus easily accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dietary preferences without compromising on variety.

    Advised the waiter for a gluten free option and was met with a wonderful gluten free Lebanese banquet!

    Elias Waheed

  • Abundant Multi-Course Set Menus

    Multi-course set menus provide abundant portions of cold dips, hot entrees, and grilled mains that ensure complete meal satisfaction.

    The kind waiter Eli recommedned the banquet for 2 which was a great amount of food with delicious dips, fresh bread, and a serving of entrees and main dishes.

    Kieran Morrissey

Communal banquets and beloved Lebanese mezze staples

  • Meat Banquet

    We had the meat banquet ($55 per person) and every single dish was divine.

    Emma Hughes

  • Tabouli

    especially Tabouli was my favourite, the best one I have tried in Melbourne!

    Margarita

  • Baba Ghanouj

    Baba Ghanouj (roasted eggplant), my all time favorite. Its smokiness is purely refreshing.

    do chau giang

  • Hummus

    The hummus is very smooth and a MUST try!

    Tyla Chapman

Other favorites

Traditional refreshments, freshly baked breads, and sweet finishes

  • Homemade Lemonade

    The home made lemonade was delicious

    genevieve marie

  • Lebanese Coffee

    I also suggest to order the Lebanese coffee which is very different from the Aussie coffee.

    Cindy C Rahardjo

  • Rice Pudding

    The rice pudding and Lebanese coffee added the perfect round off to the banquet.

    R Q

  • Pita Bread

    But the pita bread is without a doubt my favorite. It’s so warm, comforting and aromatic.

    do chau giang

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and vibrant cultural details that elevate dining at Zikrayat.

  • Interactive Live Belly Dancing

    During peak dinner service, live belly dancers engage directly with diners, creating an energetic and celebratory Middle Eastern dining atmosphere.

  • Tailored Gluten-Free Banquets

    Kitchen staff seamlessly adapt multi-course feasts for gluten-free guests without compromising the variety of traditional Lebanese dishes.

  • Vegan Banquet Customization

    Vegetarian banquet courses can be readily modified into a complete vegan dining experience upon request.

  • First-Time Dining Accommodation

    On set-menu evenings, hosts accommodate first-time visitors by offering à la carte alternatives to ensure an unhurried, tailored introduction.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, dietary requests, and weekend dining.

  • Opt for dietary-adapted banquets

    Banquet menus simplify group dining and can be tailored on request for dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

  • Expect weekend entertainment & set menus

    Saturday evenings feature vibrant belly dancing and music, and typically operate on a set banquet menu structure.

  • Reserve ahead and use rear parking

    Bookings can be made ahead to avoid waiting, and ample parking is conveniently accessible behind the venue.

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