Mecca Bah Brisbane

Make the trek

The good folk at Mecca Bah Brisbane (one of four Mecca Bah outlets) are all about authenticity – well, as authentic as you can get when you try to bring a touch of the Middle East to Fortitude Valley. From the colourfully decorated plates to the beautifully presented food, you’ll certainly feel transported to another land once you sink your teeth into their sweet potato falafels smothered in tahini or the baked haloumi garnished with pomegranate, mint salad and lemon. They encourage sharing, with dishes designed to be savoured by a group, ensuring you get to try as many of the delicacies as possible. You might want to opt for the char-grilled barramundi wrapped in vine leaves and served with hummus and a parsley, artichoke and olive salad or perhaps a Turkish pizza with a choice of toppings – the spiced chicken with eggplant, rocket and more of that luscious tahini would be our pick. Finish your meal with a cool scoop or three of Mecca Bah ice cream – with options like date and vanilla, Turkish coffee or halva to choose from, it’ll be tricky to stop at just one.

Best dish: Beef tagine with cous cous