Open Sesame

Anyone in Sydney who’s a genuine devotee of Middle Eastern food speak the words ‘El Janneh’ with the confidence of a Beiruti local asked by a tourist where the best falafel in town can be found. The family behind the legendary first outpost in Granville are behind the Open Sesame concept, delivering the same authentic flavours and hospitality to the Circular Quay precinct at Sydney Place.

While charcoal chicken put El Janneh on the map, it’s the cast of mostly vegetarian supporting acts that really makes Lebanese cuisine one of the world’s favourites, and the healthiest. Open Sesame may be a beautifully contemporary space for a quick lunch or a slow dinner feast with friends, but their menu remains uncompromisingly traditional with a must-try Middle Eastern favourite, shawarma made with succulent, marinated meat.