Cultural food spots around Western Sydney By Jostina Basta
AN INCREDIBLE VARIETY OF CUISINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD CAN BE DISCOVERED IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD, WRITES JOSTINA BASTA. With Western Sydney’s incredible and unique diversity come perks – an array of different and mouth-watering cuisines. If you’re anything like me, your food choices depend on your mood. Not wanting a salad but also feeling like a delicious healthy option? Sushi. Feeling like a comfort meal? Italian pasta. Feeling like putting on 2kg? Snack packs. Broaden your palate with some delicious cultural food joints around Western Sydney – somewhere you can head to after a study session, class, or if you’re lucky, order on UberEats while on Zoom.
ETHIOPIAN ◊ GURSHA, BLACKTOWN ◊ @GURSHAETHIOPIANRESTAURANT
If you want to feel like you’ve been served with a flavour -packed authentic, home-cooked Ethiopian meal – this is your joint. Don’t be afraid to eat with your hands as you devour their curries, stews, and other delicacies with an Ethiopian flatbread called Injera. Recommendation by restaurant: Tibs (Beef or lamb). Includes tender beef sautéed with rosemary, onion and green pepper served with hot or mild red pepper sauce. Mood: Homemade comfort.
LEBANESE ◊ JASMIN1, AUBURN, CHESTER HILL, BANKSTOWN, LEICHHARDT ◊ @JASMIN1_LEICHHARDT
Jasmin’s is your local go-to if you want to try a mouthwatering Lebanese cuisine with generous servings and affordable prices. To top it off, you can enjoy some hot, sweet black tea while recovering from a worthy food coma – it’s free of charge! Recommendation by restaurant: Mixed plate ($20) Includes one lamb, kafta and tawook skewer or grilled chicken pieces served with hummus, baba ghannouj, garlic dip, falafel, tabouli and bread. Mood: Best food coma ever.
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