Thursday, October 14, 2010

Efendy Modern Turkish Restaurant

Fatty suggested to go for a nice dinner tonight, well it wasn't really a suggestion HaHa! Reservation was made in one of the famous restaurant in Balmain - Efendy Turkish Restaurant! Upon arrival, the standalone bungalow is eye-catching, can't wait to look at the menu in the house!

 A warm welcome by the waitress, the decoration of the restaurant is unique, which gives customers a very peaceful and calm feeling, as opposed to those restaurants in the city..Hectic if you know what i mean.

Our entree - Bread with olive oil and dukka and Soup. A great kick-start for hungry people a.k.a The Fatty.


Love all the mezes especially Kadayifli Karides (bottom left). It's a shredded pastry wrapped king prawns with walnut, capsicum and garlic muhammara. They are incredibly good and I finish it ALL by MYSELF =P

Fatty's preference was the Homestyle humus with cumin roasted almonds (right). To my knowledge, Humus is one of the most famous Mediterranean foods. Oh ya, the scallop (can't remember exactly the name) is nice too, one of the must-try mezes in Efendy.

After our mezes, it's time for our mains!

This is my main - Kuzu Tandir. From the description on the menu, this requires 7 hour slow roasted of the Bultarra Saltbush Lamb shoulder, matched with aromatic baldo rice, currant and pine nuts ich pilav and beetroot yoghurt. Sounds a lot? A few bite will explain all! MUST try! Highly recommended by EmoJu. 






















Fatty's main is Balik - Pan-roasted turbot fillet, creamed potato, olive oil sauteed baby spinach. The fish fillet and the baby spinach are fresh from the sea and farm! *thumb up*































Finally, we are done with our main! We are so full and satisfied with the quality of the food. It's time to spoil our stomach with desserts - Emoju's main dish which prolly the most fattening ones HAHA! I need a taste of the Turkish desserts.

Kazandibi - Caramelised cinnamon and mastic pudding, hazelnut ice cream. Fine dessert.
OK! I am 110% done and overloaded..can't stuff in anymore now. It's a completely new experience dining in Efendy. I would recommend if you like to try something new, this is one of the options you could consider :) Good job Fatty - another wise choice again =)