Iftar's Modern Middle Eastern Delights

0:00It's April 3rd, Sydney News. Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Marylands near Paramata has a new food king rising. For over a dozen years, Cobble House ruled with barbecued meats, lamb rice, and endless bread, kids playing under tables. But now, young families and zoomers flock to Iftar, a modern Middle Eastern spot that's pulling everyone in. The vibe hits like a Dubai dining room on Aussie streets. Designer Matt Woods mixed recycled timber, handmade bricks, cork, marble, and clay into an inviting space with a standout red brick courtyard. It's busy, polished, but still welcoming. Food lives up to the hype. Shawarma tacos pack slow-cooked lamb, pickled onion, and tahini on puffy tortillas, way better than expected. Breakfast boars load up with fried eggs, full metham's beans, zei tarmanouche, labneh, pickles, veggies, and cheeses for $39. Add harissa chicken skewers, or lamb cigars, and your set.

1:02Jeremy Ega, who grew up in his family's Lebanese bakery, channels his mom's recipes here. Paired dishes with wood-fired bread, honeyed halumi, or fatouche salad. Staff guide you through the booze-free menu of mint, lemon, crushes, and juices, though you pay $5 for bottled water since it's unlicensed. Iftar's blending old traditions with fresh spins, and that space sets a high bar, Western cine developers take notes. This is how you elevate the scene without losing soul.