Mecca Bah

The no reservation policy at this restaurant with views of Docklands waterfront makes it difficult to secure a table, especially on weekends. Hence, one can expect at least a half hour wait for a table, but luck was on our side as my friend and i didn't have to wait at all on a Friday night. Mecca Bah is perched on the dockside of Docklands Harbour. Surrounded by parked boats and cruise ships, we tantalise our taste buds to lovely Middle Eastern food. I ordered the spiced lamb kebab with fragrant rice pilaf topped with yoghurt sauce while my friend had the Middle Eastern spiced swordfish kebab with spicy couscous salad. The food was tasty, although the portions were slightly smaller than usual. Nevertheless, it worked out to be a good thing as it left us room for dessert. The dessert menu was admittedly rather limited so we decided not to order any dessert. I was craving for baklava and I was disappointed that they didn't have it. The dessert menu mainly consists of various ice creams and the usual desserts like stick date pudding, flourless chocolate cake and berry & almond tart. Honestly, I was expecting more Middle Eastern desserts on the menu, instead of the usual desserts served at any other restaurant.

The mains menu is quite extensive and some recommendations from some of my friends who have been there on separate occasions include the Roast pumpkin, chilli, pomegranate jam and feta Turkish pizza, Lamb with preserved lemon, green olive & harissa tagine and Chicken with tomatoes, almond, sesame seeds & honey tagine served with cous cous.

Since I have only been to this restaurant once, I have yet to try out something outstanding to be able to label it as my favourite dish. Therefore, it is best to try it out for yourself if you have a palate for Middle Eastern cuisine.



Restaurant information:
Mecca Bah
55a New Quay Promenade, Docklands 3008
Phone: (03) 9642 1300
Website: http://www.meccabah.com.au/index.html

Opening hours: Daily (11am - 11pm)