#364 Zaaffran @ Darling Harbour, Sydney
On the night of our second last day at Sydney, Bella wanted to stay at the hotel so Sam and I just went around Darling Harbour on our own to have dinner. We were looking around at the many restaurants the harbour has to offer. In the end, Sam suggested Zaaffran since we were having Western food the past few days so we should try something different.
Zaaffran
345 Harbourside Shopping Centre,
Sydney 2000, Australia
+61 2 9211 8900
Since we had no reservations made, we could not sit at the tables located near the windows. It would be nice if we did as we could see the harbour and fireworks from there. We were sitted at a different side and the place is quite dim so it was hard taking photos there. Thankfully, my Lumix LX 5 could work a little better there. We shared a bowl of Khuswale Baingan (5th & 6th pictures) and a plate of Birbali Nulli (7th-9th pictures), which came with a complimentary plate of Naan (3rd & 4th picttures). The food costs AUD$20.50 (USD$17.98 / CAD$20.06 / SGD$22.91) & AUD$29.50 (USD$25.88 / CAD$28.86 / SGD$32.97) respectively. It was a very satisfying meal filled with spice and everything nice. The Khuswale Baingan comprises of eggplants that are diced and stir fried with onions, green chili, coriander, ginger, pepper and chaat masala. The chaat masala itself is a combination of natural seasonings such as cumin, kala namak, amchoor, black pepper, chili powder, dried ginger and coriander. As for the Birbali Nulli, it consists of whole lamb shanks slow cooked in a sauce that is made from yoghurt, tomato and onion and seasoned with fennel seeds, trushed chili and coriander. The price is a little steep but the food is delicious nonetheless – very worth it for where it is situated at. The service was only mediocre though. I think they maybe short of staffs during that time because it was hard to catch their attention to grab the bill and make payments.
PAYMENT METHODS: CREDIT / CASH
OPENING HOURS:
Lunch 7 days 12pm – 2.30pm
Dinner Sun – Thu 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat 6.00pm – 10.15pm
Nearest Station: Pyrmont Light Rail via tram / Town Hall Station via train / Sydney Aquarium via Sydney Ferry
Ambiance: 7/10
Service: 6.5/10
Food (Taste & Appearance): 7.5/10
Value: 7/10
Total: 7/10★
If you happen to be around Darling Harbour and would like a change of taste for your platter, head over to Zaaffran for a whole new experience!
