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1 Byblos, considered by many historians to be the oldest continually inhabited city in the world, is a bustling, town and international thoroughfare found on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Lebanon The Phoenicians who founded ancient Byblos used innovations in naval technique and navigation to become the first masters of the sea They used their sea-faring skills to build trade routes throughout the region, and founded a rich and flourishing empire The port of Byblos became their cultural and economic capital and as the city grew it became a melting pot rich in new ideas and advances It was during this time the Phoenician alphabet was created, a novel system of communication that utilized symbols that represented the sounds of words rather than symbols for the objects they resembled This script illuminated thoughts previously impossible, allowed ideas to travel further than ever before and gave birth to the alphabet that we use today Famed for their lavish hospitality and warmth, and the central role of food in their culture, the modern Lebanese have fused eastern flavours, ingredients and spirit, with western technique, method and refinement This fusion of flavours, ideas and inspiration is embodied in the Mediterranean approach to cuisine Brisbane, one of the youngest cities in the world, carries the spirit of adventure and innovation first shown by the Phoenician sailors depicted in the carvings you see around you now As a portside city and portal between East and West, Brisbane is a great location to experience the flavours and tastes of ancient Byblos and reawaken your own spirit of adventure We hope you enjoy your experience!

2 SALADS Bathenjan El Rahib 149 Created by monks from Mt Lebanon, this tasty mix of baked eggplant, tomato, onion, parsley and green capsicum is dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice A wonderfully distinct Mediterranean flavour V, GF Fattoush 149 A light mixed green salad with radish, tomato, cucumber and thyme Finished with a light vinegar/garlic dressing and baked Lebanese bread V, GF available Halloumi Salad 169 Pan-fried Cypriot halloumi served on a diced salad of mixed greens, tomato and avocado Finished with a light lemon juice dressing V,GF Tabouleh 149 This salad works best as an accompaniment to our grills It combines finely chopped parsley, tomato, onion, olive oil and a splash of lemon juice V, GF DIPS Baba Ghanouj 139 Char-grilled eggplant with tahini and fresh lemon juice Dressed with extra virgin olive oil and garnished with fresh pomegranate V, GF available Hommos 139 This light, creamy dip is a blend of chickpeas, fresh lemon juice and tahini, dressed with extra virgin olive oil V, GF available Hommos Awarma 159 This dip extends the delicate flavour of hommos by adding marinated lamb, provincial spices and mixed nuts GF available Labneh Bi Toum 130 Labneh is a soft homemade cheese that has been blended with garlic and mint V, GF available Mohammara (Harisseh) 130 A distinctively spicy grilled red capsicum and chilli flavoured dip with garlic, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, bread crumbs and pomegranate molasses V Trio of Dips 150 The Byblos Trio of Dips comes with Hommos, Baba Ghanouj and Labneh V, GF available

3 MEZAT A selection of small dishes served as appetizers before the main dish It can also be a meal in its own right, shared by a group of people In Lebanon, eating a Mezat is a social event Cabbage Rolls 159 Tender small cabbage leaves rolled with a mixture of rice, minced lamb and garlic with mint and lemon juice Cooked and served with mint yoghurt Four per serving GF Makanek 179 Homemade Lebanese spiced sausages sautéed in butter and lemon juice and finished with roasted nuts Contains pork + lamb Ablama 189 Baked Lebanese zucchini filled with minced lamb, pine nuts onion, tomato and spices Served with a rich tomato sauce Three per serving GF, DF Escargot 200 Escargot sautéed in garlic butter with fresh coriander, lemon juice and chilli GF, DF optional Shish Barak 169 These traditional Lebanese style dumplings are filled with spiced lamb and pine nuts, oven baked and then served in a tangy warm yoghurt sauce with mint and garlic Chicken Wings 169 Small pan fried wings, sautéed with garlic butter, lemon juice and coriander GF, DF optional Lamb Shawarma 189 Thinly sliced Lamb tender fillets, marinated in red wine vinegar and special Lebanese spices Grilled and served with tahini sauce and pickles GF Grilled Halloumi 159 Lightly grilled Cypriot halloumi served golden brown and accompanied by fresh lemon V, GF

4 MEZAT Falafel 159 This vegetarian delicacy is made from chickpeas, broad beans, onion, parsley, and traditional Lebanese spices Served with tahini sauce Four per serving V, GF Vine Leaves 159 Spiced rice, tomato and parsley wrapped in marinated grape leaves Six per serving V, GF Shanklish 155 Soft aged cheese, mixed with aniseed and chilli sprinkled with thyme and pepper and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil Served with finely chopped tomato, onion, cucumber and Lebanese bread V, GF available Batata Harra 165 A delicious serving of hand cut potatoes sautéed in lemon juice, olive oil, fresh coriander, garlic butter and a hint of chilli V, GF, Dairy Free optional ~ Pastry ~ Fatayer 169 Oven baked homemade pastries filled with spinach, walnuts, tomato and Lebanese spices Four per serving V Rekakat 169 Lightly fried filo pastries filled with feta and mozzarella cheese, chopped onion and fresh herbs Four per serving V Lahim Bil Ajeen 169 Oven baked pastries with marinated lamb, fresh tomato, onion and traditional spices Served with yoghurt Four per serving Sambusek 169 Lightly fried pastries filled with marinated lamb, pine nuts, and traditional spices Four per serving Chicken Sambusek 169 Lightly fried pastries filled with marinated chicken, mixed vegetables and traditional spices Four per serving

5 MEZAT ~ Kebbi ~ National Dish of Lebanon Kebbi Nayeh - served raw 219 Top grade lamb fillets finely minced and mixed with burghal and traditional spices Dressed with extra virgin olive oil and served with fresh mint, onion, peppers and Lebanese bread Kebbi - Lamb + Beef 169 Hand rolled ovals of mixed ground lamb, ground beef and burghul, filled with pine nuts, minced lamb and traditional spices Served with a mint yoghurt Four per serving Pumpkin Kebbi 169 Hand rolled ovals of mixed ground pumpkin and burghul, stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, onion and traditional spices Four per serving V ~ From the Sea ~ Byblos Sashimi 189 Market fresh sashimi grade fish of the day Served with a wasabi, soy and ginger sauce, cornichon and baby capers GF Calamar Panne 169 Tender calamari in a light saffron batter and softly fried Served with house made tartar sauce Samak Bizri 169 Lightly fried whole whitebait accompanied with homemade tahini sauce Chilli Prawns 200 Shelled Banana prawns sautéed in butter and cognac with mild green chilli and traditional Lebanese spices Served in a spiced seafood broth GF Samak Harra 169 Grilled fresh dory fillet with roasted red pepper ratatouille, dressed with mixed nuts and served with sliced lemon GF Cuttlefish in Ink 179 This recipe is known worldwide and has become one of the main seafood dishes of Modern day Lebanon Fresh cuttlefish infused with ink and pan fried in garlic, lemon juice and spices Mussels 179 Pot of mussels cooked in white wine sauce with onion, parsley, butter, and bay leaves Whole Red Snapper baked in rock salt 550 A mediterranean technique of cooking whole fish Oven baked, this dish results in a succulent, fall of the bone flesh with just a hint of salt Served 3-4 people Allow 30 mintues

6 MAINS The Mixed Grill 36 Served with Hommos, Tabouleh, grilled vegetables, garlic sauce and Lebanese bread, this meal allows you to choose any combination of four, from our grilled skewers Please choose from the following skewers to mix and match and create your ideal combination Kafta Meshwi - marinated lamb minced with parsley onion and traditional spices GF Lahim Meshwi - pieces of tender lamb marinated in olive oil and traditional Lebanese herbs and spices GF Samak Meshwi - dory fillets marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, fresh herbs, and traditional spices GF Shish Tawook - chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and mild chilli GF Vegetarian - diced halloumi, egglant, capsicum, tomato, onion and mushroom V, GF Vegetarian Mix Platter 32 A great way to taste a variety of the mezat items on our menu The mixed platter comes with tabouleh, hommos, Pumpkin Kebbi, Rekakat, Fatayer, Vine leaves and Falafel Char-grilled Chicken 35 Half chicken, marinated in chilli paste, garlic, oregano, and lemon Served with baked baby potato and garlic sauce GF Custaleta 37 Flame grilled lamb cutlets served with a baked potato kebbi soufflé and slow cooked caramelised baby onions Finished with a wholegrain red wine demi glace Lebanese Fish and Chips 34 Lightly grilled fresh local Barramundi fillet, served with a refreshing Fattoush salad and zesty Batata Harra Freekeh 35 Oven roasted lamb shoulder with herbs, onion, tomato and fennel on a bed of green roasted wheat with a lamb mince and pomegranate juice Garnished with dried apricot and mixed nuts, this is the signature dish of the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon Platter for Two 72 This platter includes a full serving of Hommos, Tabouleh and two each of the following mezat and grills- Rekakat, Fatayer, Lahim bil Ajeen, Sambusek, Shish Tawook and Lahim Meshwi

7 BYBLOS BANQUET Mezza Banquet $55 per guest The best way to experience the diversity of our menu and the complimentary flavours of our cuisine These multi-course feasts are an excellent way to celebrate a special occasion and were designed to share between friends Please refer to the food descriptions found earlier in this menu then sit back, take your time, and indulge in the flavours of Byblos Menu substitutions can be made Start with: Trio of Dips Tabouleh Salad Falafel Rekakat Kebbi Lahim Bil Ajeen Followed by: Samak Harra Batata Harra Kafta Meshwi Shish Tawook Finished with: Selection of Lebanese sweets Tea or coffee

8 Lebanon Mediterranean Sea Beirut Byblos * Tripoli Mount Lebanon Bekaa Valley Baalbek Sidon Tyre