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SAMBOUSEK PARRAMATTA

323A Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Recommended by 27 people

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Find SAMBOUSEK PARRAMATTA

323A Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

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+61 2 9044 7177
HoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About SAMBOUSEK PARRAMATTA

Tucked away off Church Street, this daytime counter turns out Lebanese street eats backed by house-baked bread and generous plates. Regulars swear by the beef kafta and pillowy kaak, stuffed hot to order and paired with crisp, well-seasoned chips. Dips arrive with fine-dining touches you rarely see at a casual takeaway—think glossy baba ganoush garnished with fresh ruby pomegranate seeds and a tart drizzle of molasses.

  • House-Baked Bread: Flatbreads and kaak are baked fresh in-house on site daily.
  • Daytime Hours: Casual counter service focused on daytime lunch and quick takeaway bites, wrapping up by 4:00 PM.
  • Thoughtful Plating: Dips and platters are finished with fresh pomegranate seeds and tart molasses.
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Why Choose Sambousek Parramatta

Discover why diners choose Sambousek Parramatta for elevated Lebanese street food and quick bites

  • Hearty & Flavour-Packed Lebanese Lunch Plates

    Plates and meals come packed with authentic flavours, generous portions, and great value for lunch on Church Street.

    The flavour packs a solid punch and the chips were actually crispy and seasoned well. Generous portion sizes too

    Serena Chin

  • Artisanal Fine-Dining Touches on Casual Classics

    Dips and takeaway dishes are elevated with fine touches like pomegranate molasses and fresh pomegranate seeds on baba ganoush.

    Really thoughtful presentation and extra touches you never see at a takeaway, like a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and a pomegranate on the baba ganoush.

    Nadia A

  • Bread Baked Fresh In-House

    Breads are freshly baked in-house daily to serve wraps, platters, and meals piping hot and soft.

    This place is incredible — and the bread, made fresh in-house, is out of this world.

    D M

  • Authentic Street Food & Elevated Manoush

    Handcrafted Lebanese street food favorites like seasoned manoush and authentic sambousek pies rival full-service dining.

    The sambousek and the zataar (oregano) pizza are on another level — the pizzas feel like elevated manoush and are seriously that good.

    Googlyzer “Googlelyzer”

  • Quick & Satisfying Pre-Event Bites

    Fast prep and efficient counter service provide a satisfying meal on the run before local events or games.

    We popped in here for a quick meal before the football and left very happy.

    Paolo Bevilacqua

  • Efficient On-The-Go Daytime Takeaway

    A dedicated daytime stop offering swift takeaway platters and breakfast staples on the go.

    Great place for takeaways and to grab a quick bite. They also have a breakfast menu and serve coffee.

    YS

Signature house-baked Lebanese street food and hearty lunch plates

  • Kaak

    The best kaaks I’ve ever had, so filling and great portion.

    H M

  • Beef Kafta Meal

    Ordered the beef kafta meal which comes with your choice of chips or bread. The flavour packs a solid punch and the chips were actually crispy and seasoned well.

    Serena Chin

  • Shanklish Pide

    Pide: shanklish was very good too. It’s value for money.

    yuvika pai

  • Sambousek

    The sambousek and the zataar (oregano) pizza are on another level

    Googlyzer “Googlelyzer”

Other favorites

Sides, traditional coffee, and sweet finishes

  • Knafeh

    We finished the meal with coffee and knafeh....YUM!!!!

    Michelle P

  • Lebanese Coffee

    Nice strong Lebanese coffee!

    Mark Kong

  • Baba Ganoush

    a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and a pomegranate on the baba ganoush

    Nadia A

  • Hot Chips

    Food tasted fresh, hands down best hot chips I’ve ever eaten.

    Miray Abboud

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and culinary craft that elevate casual dining in Parramatta.

  • Fine-Dining Dip Garnishes

    Takeaway and dine-in plates feature thoughtful garnishes rarely found in casual setups, such as a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and fresh pomegranate seeds atop the baba ganoush.

  • Fresh In-House Baked Breads

    Breads, wraps, and pides are baked fresh in-house on site rather than utilizing mass-market flatbreads, served hot and fluffy alongside meals.

  • Personal Owner Guidance

    Owner Peter actively greets patrons, shares personal recommendations like grilled spicy chicken kaak, and walks guests through menu nuances.

  • Traditional Coffee & Knafeh

    Meals can be paired with freshly brewed, robust Lebanese coffee and traditional knafeh to round out the meal.

Before you head over

Practical tips on operating hours, parking access, and seating arrangements

  • Plan for Daytime and Lunch Hours

    The restaurant operates primarily during the day and closes daily at 4:00 PM without dinner service, so arrive early for lunch or daytime takeaways.

  • Park Nearby and Walk Over

    The shop entryway sits along a boulevard with no through vehicle traffic, requiring visitors driving in to park in nearby streets and walk over.

  • Prepare for Intimate Seating

    Indoor seating is limited to a few tables inside with additional outdoor spots, making it ideal for quick bites, smaller parties, or takeaway orders.

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