Middle Eastern Food Tour
We begin our journey with a traditional Middle Eastern coffee and take to the streets to discover the incredible flavours, aromas and stories of Sydney’s Middle Eastern community. We’ll explore local bakeries, food stores and family-owned businesses, discovering spices, breads, sweets, fresh produce and traditional ingredients along the way. From freshly baked flatbreads and irresistible pastries to delicious falafel, creamy dips, charcoal-grilled meats and fragrant Middle Eastern sweets, every stop reveals another taste of the region. We’ll sit down together to enjoy a traditional Middle Eastern meal, while hearing the stories, traditions and recipes that have been passed down through generations.
We proudly offer intimate food experiences in small groups, whilst supporting local communities and family-owned businesses. We are real people, with real stories, sharing the food and culture we love.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
· Street food walking tour, exploring the vibrant Middle Eastern food precinct.
· Enjoy traditional Middle Eastern coffee or tea and experience the local hospitality.
· Discover local bakeries, food stores and family-owned businesses, filled with authentic ingredients, spices and traditional produce.
· Taste handmade breads, pastries, falafel, dips and delicious Middle Eastern sweets.
· Conclude with a traditional Middle Eastern lunch, featuring a selection of authentic dishes. We cater to special diets.
· Learn about Middle Eastern ingredients, spices and cooking traditions, with simple recipes, entertaining ideas and suggestions to take home.
· Meet the local people behind the food and hear their stories, traditions and family recipes.
FEATURES
· qahwa - a traditional Arabic coffee made from lightly roasted or green coffee beans and infused with aromatic spices like cardamom
· lokum - is one of the world's oldest and most beloved sweets, soft, chewy, and delicately sweet, each piece is a small cube of flavoured gel
· Zaitoun Aswad– cured black table olives traditionally packed with coarse salt and extra virgin olive oil. In many households, they are pickled or served with wild rue leaves
· Kaymak - (Geymar) a rich clotted cream or curd rather than a strict cheese, it is traditionally made by slowly simmering water buffalo milk. The thick, decadent top layer of cream is then skimmed off the surface and masterfully rolled into a log shape
· Freshly ground tahini – a smooth, velvety paste made by grinding roasted or raw sesame seeds until they release their natural oils
· Middle Eastern charcoal-grilled chicken served with traditional sides like toum (creamy garlic sauce), pickles, and tabouli
· Masgouf is the ancient national dish of Iraq, made from fresh river carp split open from the back, skewered on wooden or iron stakes, and roasted slowly next to an open fire
LOCATION
Fairfield is a one-hour train ride from Central Station and a short walk to where we meet. Alternatively, you can drive and park in Fairfield.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, hat and sunscreen, and a shopping bag.
Cash is recommended, as some places only accept currency.
LENGTH OF TOUR:
Approx 4 hours
MEETING POINT:
Cafe in Fairfield
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
Please let us know before the tour, so we can accommodate you. We always order vegetarian options.