Jbiel is the The Shire’s newest Lebanese restaurant, located in Kareela Village (next to Jensen’s).
We were lucky enough to attend the VIP opening night and WOAH did it exceed all expectations. The restaurant is STUNNING with such a beautiful fit out. This isn’t just a ‘casual’ restaurant, prepare to dress up and be a lil fancy.
The food truly was incredible, not only was everything fresh and tasty but the dishes are plated so beautifully, making them perfect for an Instagram shot ;) Our top picks were the Fattoush which was bursting with flavours and freshness, Samkeh Harrah which I’d never had before and the Laham Mishwe, the meat was just so tender and juicy!
The staff were really welcoming and were great at explaining what each of the dishes are if you’re not familiar with the names.
Open 7 nights a week, grab your friends & book a table now for a night your taste buds won’t regret.
FEATURED
Serving sizes may vary from the pictures above as we attended an opening night where the portions were altered.
DIPS
Hommos - Boiled chickpeas blended w/ tahini, lemon topped w paprika & extra virgin olive oil $10
Baba Ghanouj - Smoked eggplant mixed w tahini topped w/ pomegranate pearls & extra virgin olive oil $12
Labneh - Creamed yoghurt topped w extra virgin olive oil & served w/ zaatar bread $10
SALAD
Fattoush - Cos lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radish, mint, baby rocket, spanish onion, crispy bread tossed in pomegranate molasses dressing $14
COLD MEZZA
Vine Leaves (6) - Slow cooked, hand rolled vine leaves filled w/ a mixture of spiced short grain rice, tomato, onion, parsley, lemon & olive oil $14
Kibbe Nayeh - Beef tartare mixed with house roasted spices, burghul & walnuts, served with extra virgin olive oil $18
HOT MEZZA
Falafel (6) - Deep fried chickpeas blended with coriander, garlic, herbs, Jbeil spices, served w tahini, pickles & fresh vegetables $10
Spinach Fatayer (4) - Deep fried hand sculpted pastry filled w spiced spinach, tomato & onion $13
Fried Meat Kibbeh (4) - Deep fried burghol wheat & ground beef shell filled w minced meat, onion & kibbe spices $14
Sambousik Cheese (4) - Deep fried hand sculpted pastry filled w mixed cheese $13
Samkeh Harrah - Oven baked barramundi topped w coriander, roasted nuts, tahini & chilli sauce $18
Batata Bi Kizbara - Deep fried potato tossed in coriander, garlic, mild chilli & lemon juice $12
MAINS (FROM THE GRILL
Kafta (4) - Skewered kafta served w biwaz, grilled tomato & Jbeil sauce $20
Shish Tawook (3) - Skewered marinated chicken breast served with biwaz and toum $22
Laham Mishwe (3) - Skewered lamb rump served w onion, biwaz, grilled tomato & Jbeil sauce $26
VENUE DETAILS
Open:
Sunday - Wednesday: 11am - 9pm
Thursday - Saturday: 11am - 10pm
Phone: 9067 3107
Menu: Click here
Address: 1-13 Freya Street, Kareela
Date of Visit - March 2022