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Tuesday 5:30pm - 12am Wednesday 5:30pm - 12am Thursday 5:30pm - 12am Friday 12pm - 12am Saturday 12am - 12am Sunday 12pm - 12am

Shaffa

Middle Eastern Market Restaurant.

Offering beautifully plated share-style dishes crafted from fresh, unique ingredients—served with warm hospitality in a charming Surry Hills space nestled between heritage sandstone buildings.

05/06/2026

4 CULT FAVOURITES RETURN. 5 YEARS OF SHAFFA.

This month, Shaffa marks five years in Surry Hills — five years of contemporary Middle Eastern cooking, generous hospitality, and dishes made to be shared around the table.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re bringing back four favourites from the Shaffa archive for a limited month-long series. The specials revisit some of our most-loved plates, from the brightness of Rockmelon Ceviche and Burrata to the deeper, fire-led flavours of Lamb Kofta and Hatzil Sarruf.

Together, they tell the story of where we started, how our menu has evolved, and the flavours that have shaped Shaffa over the years.

Join us for a midweek dinner or a lunch soiree as we celebrate this next chapter with the dishes that helped define the last five years.

Specials available from 9 June to 5 July. We’ll see you at the table.

03/06/2026

A little warmth for cooler days. Grilled mushrooms, whipped tahini, Middle Eastern chilli crisp and sage — umami, smoky, spicy and made for scooping up with warm laffa.

01/06/2026

Some occasions deserve something truly special.

This EOFY, give the gift of a Shaffa experience with 10% off Gift Vouchers, available from 1–30 June.

Limited time only. Purchase yours via the link in bio.

29/05/2026

No trending sound needed. Just the quiet craft behind our signature focaccia.

28/05/2026

Look closely, and you’ll see it — every placement, every movement, quietly considered. The details matter, and they speak volumes.

26/05/2026

Knafeh bites, fresh from the oven. Golden kataifi wrapped around a melted three-cheese centre, sweetened with rosewater syrup and finished with crunchy pistachios.

Only available during our Weekend Long Lunch.

24/05/2026

A few dishes we can’t wait for you to try on our Long Lunch menu. Bold spices, beautifully plated, and made to share under the atrium.

Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30pm 💚

22/05/2026

EOFY celebrations are filling fast at Shaffa. Whether it’s a long lunch or a festive dinner table, let us host your end of financial year properly:

- Exclusive Room or Venue Hire: $20pp enhancement credit to elevate your menu, drinks, or arrival experience.
- Complimentary main upgrade for groups of 7 or more, available for lunch or dinner bookings.

Book by 30 June to secure offer. Enquire your bespoke package via the link in bio or email [email protected].

20/05/2026

Clarence River prawns, guided by the flavours of the Levantine spices. Roasted garlic toum brings depth, baharat-spiced butter brings warmth.

A coastal dish with a distinctly Shaffa soul.

17/05/2026

Kipfler Potatoes, Smoked Pimentón, Garlic Confit, Parsley, Rocket. A comforting side for cooler nights around our Middle Eastern table.

13/05/2026

Vegan Palamida Crudo. A quieter dish on the menu, but one that we love deeply.

At Shaffa, the menu moves with the season. Yellow beetroot has stepped aside for now, making room for beetroot and kohlrabi instead — layered with cherry tomatoes, chilli, shallots, vinaigrette, pistachio, and chives.

09/05/2026

Where food becomes art. Where flavour tells stories. Where hospitality feels effortless.

You know you’re at Shaffa.

06/05/2026

At the heart of our cooking is seasonal produce, elevated through modern Middle Eastern lens — and this cauliflower captures it best.

Humble at first glance, deeply layered beneath with Ras-el-Shaffa, garlic labneh, crispy kale, pickled chilli and onion, and toasted almonds.

On the menu since day one, and it’s here to stay.

02/05/2026

Birthday celebrations feel a little different in our Surry Hills nook. Think a generous Middle Eastern shared feast, flowing drinks to match, and the best yet — birthday star dines and drinks on us during their birthday month🌟

Visit our website for details and book your celebration!

29/04/2026

Grazing events, uniquely Shaffa.

Designed for full venue hire, our grazing packages are created for true celebration: abundant, beautifully styled, and made to be shared. Your occasion unfolds across two generous Middle Eastern-inspired tables — one savoury, one sweet — setting the scene for relaxed mingling and generous feasting.

Ready to celebrate EOFY? Enquire now at [email protected] for your bespoke package.

26/04/2026

Mother’s Day gifting, made easy.
Enjoy 10% off gift voucher purchase and treat her from afar to a thoughtful dining experience she’ll love.

Offer ends Sunday, 10 May. Purchase via link in bio or on website 💌

21/04/2026

An ode to the sea. Oyster, dressed in our chopped salad “mignonette”.

Simple, delicate, quietly refined. The kind of first bite that sets the tone for everything to come at Shaffa.

Book your table via link in bio.

19/04/2026

New on the menu — Lamb Shoulder Cigar. Ras-El-Shaffa, Pomegranate Molasses, Orange Zest, Seed Nibs.

With the change in season comes a change on the plate. Chicken Ci**rs give way to tender lamb spiced with Ras-El-Shaffa, encased in golden, flaky filo.

16/04/2026

For the ones who deserve it most — a menu crafted with care, thought, and a modern hand.

From Ruby Red Tuna with Ezme, to Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder and Honey Labneh with fig, it’s a Mother’s Day feast made to be shared, savoured, and remembered.

Seats are going fast, book yours via the link in bio 💚

13/04/2026

EOFY plans? Celebrate at Shaffa, where historic charm slows time and a Middle Eastern feast becomes the moment to remember.

Book by 30 June and enjoy:
– Exclusive hire: $20pp to elevate your experience — from menu add-ons to drinks upgrades or champagne on arrival.
– Groups of 7+: Complimentary mains upgrade (lunch or dinner).

Full details and T&Cs on our website. Limited availability — enquire now to receive your bespoke function package via [email protected]!

10/04/2026

Mother’s Day at Shaffa.
Celebrate her with our $109pp refined set menu — she’ll indulge in special dishes like Octopus bite with Burnt Orange Sumac, Ruby Red Tuna Ezme and Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder with Chermoula. End the feast on a sweet note with a decadent dessert — Honey Labneh with Spiced Dukkah & Caramelised Figs.

Set menu exclusively for lunch from 12PM, regular à la carte & set menu options for dinner service from 5:30 pm.

Bookings are limited, get your table today 💚

09/04/2026

Lunch this good deserves to be savoured slowly. Ease into the afternoon with us, every Friday to Sunday from 12pm.

See you down the hidden laneway on 80 Albion St, Surry Hills ⛪️

07/04/2026

Clarence River prawns. Roasted garlic toum, baharat-spiced butter.

We kept it simple with a touch of garlic and a hint of smoke to let the natural sweetness of the prawns shine.

Australian seafood at its best, interpreted through Mediterranean flavours.

03/04/2026

Shaffa Martini. Olive Leaf Four Pillar Gin, Extra Dry Vermouth, Orange Curacao, Verjus.

Our new signature Martini, made in collaboration with . A martini with herbal notes, a hint of citrus, and a light spray of Arak to finish. Served with a guindilla skewer— take a bite first, then sip, and experience the full flavour.

We are open today and all weekend from 5.30pm, see you for it.

Address

80 Albion Street
Surry Hills, NSW
2010

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5:30pm - 12am
Wednesday	5:30pm - 12am
Thursday	5:30pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12am - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 12am

Website

http://www.shaffa.com.au/

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