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Lillah Kitchen

128 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

Recommended by 23 people

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128 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

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+61 2 9588 1411
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lillah Kitchen

Lillah Kitchen delivers contemporary Middle Eastern feasting in Lane Cove, centered around a 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder in sticky date glaze. The kitchen operates with an entirely halal meat menu, turning out smoky baba ganoush, crisp falafel, and chicken shawarma skewers alongside refreshing alcohol-free margaritas. Proprietor George anchors the room with personable hospitality, stopping by tables to unpack dish origins and guide first-timers through the banquet spreads. Diners often finish the meal with crisp baklava paired with rosewater ice cream.

  • Sticky date lamb shoulder: Slow-cooked for 12 hours until fork-tender, finished in a sweet date reduction.
  • Hands-on hospitality: Owner George frequents tables to share culinary history, provenance, and ordering advice.
  • Dietary-friendly dining: A 100% halal meat menu paired with thoughtful alcohol-free cocktails and dedicated vegan options.
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Why Diners Choose Lillah Kitchen

Discover why diners choose Lillah Kitchen for standout slow-cooked dishes, heartfelt hospitality, and effortless celebrations.

  • Signature Sticky Date Slow-Cooked Lamb

    Lillah's signature 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder glazed with sticky date delivers rich, fall-off-the-bone tenderness that redefines Middle Eastern dining.

    The sticky date 12 hour slow cooked lamb shoulder was a highlight- beautiful flavours and fall off the bone.

    Nikita Sethi

  • Modern Middle Eastern Feasting with a Twist

    Diners experience inventive, contemporary twists across signature dips, skewers, and vibrant set menus designed for sharing.

    From the dips, the lamb (that just glides off the bone, to the rose water icecream with baklava. The flavours of everything were so balanced and thought out.

    Jesse Pinkman

  • Warm, Home-Style Hospitality From the Host

    Proprietor George and the floor staff personally connect with guests, sharing dish heritage and ensuring diners feel welcomed like family.

    We have been a couple of times before and have been struck by their hospitality and the feeling that we are being welcomed into their home.

    Kate Collier

  • Personalized Care and Culinary Storytelling

    Diners consistently feel thoughtful care through personalized attention, complimentary touches, and heartfelt check-ins throughout their evening.

    The owner was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the proper way to enjoy some of the dishes, as well as sharing the history and origins behind them.

    Danriv de Leon

  • Seamless Group Banquets and Milestone Celebrations

    Flexible banquet spreads and attentive event planning make hosting milestone birthdays and large group celebrations seamless and memorable.

    From the very first interaction, George was incredibly helpful, even before we had booked, and he made the effort to ensure my wife’s 30th birthday celebration felt truly special.

    Andy Sayyad

  • Effortless Group Feasting for Big Gatherings

    Generous shared set menus bring families and friends together effortlessly across diverse tables and large gatherings.

    We came to celebrate a 1st birthday party which was catered for over 35 people and enjoyed a beautiful buffet banquet spread.

    Edie Chou

Signature slow-cooked meats, skewers, and shared mezze favourites

  • Sticky Date Lamb Shoulder

    I came with 2 of my mates and you MUST get the sticky date lamb shoulder OMG SO YUM!!

    Katie Brown

  • Chicken Shawarma Skewers

    Both dishes were absolutely delicious. The chicken was juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavour.

    Danriv de Leon

  • Trio of Dips

    The dips were really fresh too.

    Kasvi Luthra

  • Falafels

    The falafels were also superb — crunchy, flavourful, and beautifully done

    Justin Medcalf

Other favorites

Complementary desserts, plant-based starters, and specialty sides

  • Baklava

    To top it all off, we were treated to two complimentary desserts, including the Baklava, which was fantastic.

    Danriv de Leon

  • Rosewater Ice Cream

    The rosewater ice cream was special too.

    Annie Tan

  • Old School Baba Ganoush

    The old school baba ganoush (literally half an eggplant roasted) was rich, smoky, and unlike anything I’ve had before.

    Justin Medcalf

  • Lillah Fries

    Lillah Fries with toum, zaatar seasoning vegan

    Meeks Randomness

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate dining at Lillah Kitchen

  • Owner-Led Culinary Storytelling

    Owner George regularly visits dining tables to welcome guests, share the historical origins behind recipes, and demonstrate the traditional way to enjoy specific dishes.

  • Complimentary Celebration Desserts

    Diners celebrating special occasions and birthdays are treated to unprompted house dessert touches, such as date brûlée and baklava with rosewater ice cream.

  • Attentive Dietary Customisation

    The team proactively modifies banquet menus on the fly, swapping out meat courses for bespoke vegetarian or vegan options and clearly catering to coeliac requirements.

  • Inclusive Halal and Mocktail Curation

    Guests across diverse cultural needs are accommodated with an entire menu featuring certified 100% halal meats paired alongside crafted non-alcoholic cocktails like alcohol-free margaritas.

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering, dietary coordination, and planning your visit to Lillah Kitchen

  • Balance Rich Signatures with Sides

    If you are ordering a la carte, consider balancing the rich sweetness of the signature sticky date slow-cooked lamb shoulder with lighter sides like slaw, trio of dips, or smoked bread to avoid over-ordering.

  • Clarify Dietary Cross-Contact Early

    The kitchen accommodates gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets across banquets and mains, but alert your server early regarding deep-fryer sharing or specific cross-contact preferences.

  • Plan Group Banquets in Advance

    If organizing milestone birthdays or larger group banquets, reach out ahead to coordinate custom dietary swaps and banquet spreads smoothly with the owner and floor team.

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