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Monday 8am - 3pm Tuesday 8am - 3pm Wednesday 8am - 3pm Thursday 8am - 9pm Friday 8am - 9pm Saturday 8am - 9pm Sunday 8am - 3pm

Shila Kitchen Balmain

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Shila Kitchen Balmain

By day, a deli & cafe, by night a wine bar & eatery…
• Redefining Persian Food in Sydney
• 325 Darling St, Balmain
• Walk-ins only

06/05/2026

Lunch Special — your choice of Persian stew served with saffron rice and Shirazi salad. Comfort food, made fresh daily.

22/12/2025

Thank you for being part of our journey this year.
Big things are coming in the new year — stay tuned!

18/12/2025

We are preparing for our second location and we’re looking for experienced people to join the team.
If you’re a confident Café All-Rounder with strong social skills and solid barista ability — and have at least 2 years hospitality experience — we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email your resume to [email protected]
or message us directly here.

26/11/2025

The Shahzad Plate — our team’s favourite summer dish. A chilled selection of vegan dolmas with hummus, Shirazi salad, and pita bread. Light, flavourful, and made to refresh.
 Available weekdays for lunch only.  BalmainEats SummerVibes ShahzadPlate ColdLunch PersianDelicacy PlantBasedEats

18/11/2025

Soft dolmas, creamy hummus, crunchy pita, and crisp salad — a perfect mix of textures. The Shahzad Plate is all about balance — cool, vegan, and full of life. Available weekdays for lunch only. 

16/11/2025

Each dolma on the Shahzad Plate is rolled by hand and filled with herbs, rice, and spice. Served cold on hummus with chili oil, Shirazi salad, and pita bread — a vegan creation that’s both simple and elegant.
 Available weekdays for lunch only. 

14/11/2025

Made for summer days — chilled dolmas, smooth hummus, crunchy pita, and crisp Shirazi salad. The Shahzad Plate is a refreshing vegan mix that keeps things light and delicious. 

10/11/2025

Can’t choose just one? The Shahzad Plate combines vine leaf, zucchini, eggplant, and cabbage dolmas — each stuffed with herbs and rice — on creamy hummus with chili oil, Shirazi salad, and crispy pita. Vegan, refreshing, and full of flavour. 

07/11/2025

The Shahzad Plate brings together our favourite dolmas — vine leaf, eggplant, zucchini, and cabbage — served cold over hummus with a drizzle of chili oil, crispy pita, and Shirazi salad. 

22/10/2025

Nima joined Shila Kitchen almost 2 years ago, bringing over a decade of experience working with Persian ingredients in a Persian grocery shop. With his deep knowledge of Persian cuisine and culture, he adds incredible value to our team. Friendly, kind, and hard-working, Nima’s expertise and dedication shine through as he helps create an exceptional experience for every customer.

Address

325 Darling Street, Balmain
Sydney, NSW
2041

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 3pm

Website

https://shilakitchen.com.au/

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