“Sharing a spread from cosy Kamel’s inventive mezze can revive those memories of shifting Sahara sands”
The Age: Cheap Eats Guide 2008

“grazing is the way to go… bring a crowd and eat up big in the snug dining room or head upstairs for a more intimate vibe”
The Age: Cheap Eats Guide 2007
“For early risers, there are loads of great brekkies, some given an Arabian twist, such as Butterbeans with feta and Turkish bread”
The Age: Cheap Eats Guide 2006
“graze on tapas-style dishes in this dimly lit Middle Eastern place… such as the delicious, slow-cooked pork tagine”
The Age: A2 Saturday 30 June 2007
“cheaper than chips and packed full of Middle Eastern and African-influenced fare… sincere intention to please the customer”
John Weldon, The Age: A2 2006
“lamb cutlets were delicious, tender and just cooked…wine list is no-nonesense; they have a good beer list and the coffee is first rate… great value for money”
Graham Pearce, Sunday Herald Sun 10 Feb 2002
“pairing of interesting spices and seasonal local produce is endlessly tasty... a haven for seafood lovers”
Herald Sun: MX 16 Nov 2001