Lebanon and Beyond - Randwick

I went to Lebanon and Beyond for the first time yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised. I particularly enjoyed the garlic chicken with the garlic sauce and th... read more I went to Lebanon and Beyond for the first time yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised. I particularly enjoyed the garlic chicken with the garlic sauce and the fluffy homus. The servings were really generous as well... I'll be returning.

Lebanon and Beyond is a cozy Lebanese restaurant housed in an art-deco building. They offer a range of traditional Lebanese dishes including lamb kofta, felafel... read more Lebanon and Beyond is a cozy Lebanese restaurant housed in an art-deco building. They offer a range of traditional Lebanese dishes including lamb kofta, felafel and their famous garlic skewered chicken. I tried their skewered chicken and spinach pie on my visit last night. On the one hand, The chicken fillet/breast are marinated with paprika and grilled on a skewer. Juicy and tender, they are appetizing and delectable. On the other hand, the spinach pie was a little disappointing. The acidity of the sour marinate overwhelms the natural texture and flavour of spinach.

I am shocked this is one of the highest rated restaurants in the area. We are 5 people from different parts of the world and all of us found this place underwhe... read more I am shocked this is one of the highest rated restaurants in the area. We are 5 people from different parts of the world and all of us found this place underwhelming at best. The dips were average, the kibbeh was dry, the kousa mashi was bland, the salad was drenched in vinegar to the point of inedible, the beef stew came out and had not been stewed but was just some strips of beef without any of the advertised sauce. The only things that were good was the sausages (which I assume were store bought) and the shish kebab. None of us usually complain but the meal was so disappointing and overpriced that we felt the need to comment, and when we did the manager told us 'that's how we cook it' and that we were 'one in a hundred'. I've been to many Lebanese restaurants in many cities, and this was so far from good. Soon after that we finished eating, but then we waited 25 minutes for someone to clear our table or offer us anything, even though the restaurant was empty. It became clear they had been told to leave us alone by the manager. Eventually we had to go inside and ask one of the waiters to come out and clear our table, as us stacking the plates still didn't indicate to them that we wanted them to. But as 3 different staff came in succession to take the plates, nobody asked if we wanted anything else or the bill or anything. Overall very disappointing and overpriced food, ignorant management and poor service. There has to be better food in this part of the city.

We had a table for 5 and the first time there. rashid the owner, who was so welcoming and warm, we beat the standard plate for 2 and and high format for 3. we e... read more We had a table for 5 and the first time there. rashid the owner, who was so welcoming and warm, we beat the standard plate for 2 and and high format for 3. we eat until we couldn't eat anymore, but everything was finished. just because eating was so good. highly recommended.

I have dined in at this restaurant as well as ordered takeout or delivery, and the food is consistently delicious. My favorite dishes are the grilled duck and l... read more I have dined in at this restaurant as well as ordered takeout or delivery, and the food is consistently delicious. My favorite dishes are the grilled duck and lamb, and my wife loves the finger foods.