Shaffa

Shaffa channels the buzz of Tel Aviv markets into a moody, glass-roofed Surry Hills laneway hideaway, sandwiched between heritage sandstone walls. Chef Erez Nahum's share plates hits with a vibrant take on Middle Eastern punch: burnt eggplant labneh, chicken cigars with dukkah, kingfish ceviche or octopus with sujuk and crispy chickpeas, all backed by warm pita fresh from the kitchen. The set menu flows seasonal and refined, with mains like kofta, market fish or black onyx steak on fava puree. Cocktails weave Middle Eastern twists, while the wine list champions easy-drinking Aussie drops and intriguing imports.