Chef’s Kiss

Al Aseel

Restaurant · LebaneseNewtown

10+ gluten-free dishes

10 dishes are gluten free as served, out of 71 dishes on Al Aseel’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 42 nut free, 27 dairy free. Source: alaseel.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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Menu notice: kitchens are not allergen free and items cannot be guaranteed free of common allergies; prepared in a facility with equipment sharing and possible cross-contamination during handling or storage of ingredients.

Menu notes: *Kibbeh Nayeh should not be consumed by persons susceptible to illness. Ask staff about dietary requirements. 15% surcharge on public holidays.

Menu notice: kitchens are not allergen free and items cannot be guaranteed free of common allergies; prepared in a facility with equipment s

Read it for

This menu is shared by 3 venues and read once for all of them.

DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
The Lebanese Feast (set menu)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · alaseel.com.au
The Lebanese FeastMinimum 4 guests, served to share. Fresh Lebanese bread, hommos, baba ghanouj, kibbeh nayeh, tabouli, fattoush, cheese sambousek, meat & oni $79.90
To Share (Mezza)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · alaseel.com.au
HommosChickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil $15
Hommos BeirutiHommos, lemon, boiled fava beans, garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil $16
Baba GhanoujSmoked eggplant, tahini, labneh, olive oil $15
LabnehStrained yoghurt, mixed olives, fresh mint, olive oil, house-blend dukkah, diced vegetables $16
MuhammaraSun-dried bell pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs, tahini, pomegranate reduction $16
The TrilogyHommos beiruti, baba ghanouj, beetroot dip, crisp herbed Lebanese bread $23
Beetroot DipFresh roasted beetroot, garlic, tahini $16
Hindbeh Bi ZeitEndive, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and garlic dressing, topped with caramelised onion $21
ShanklishCheese aged in zaatar and mild chilli, tomato, red onion, cucumber, dukkah wafer $16
Rahib BatenjanFire-roasted eggplant, tomato and red pepper salsa, pomegranate reduction $17
MsakaaFried eggplant duo, garlic, onion, bell pepper, tomato $17
Vine Leaves (5)Slow-cooked and hand-rolled grapevine leaves of spiced rice, tomato, lemon $18
Kibbeh Nayeh250g traditionally cured beef mince, burghul, extra virgin olive oil, house-roasted spices accompanied with our traditional garnishes. This $29
Hommos Bil LahmeHommos, pan-fried lamb mince, toasted pine nuts, sizzling ghee $23
Chilli Garlic PrawnsTiger prawns, chilli garlic creamy spicy sauce $29
Crispy WhitingFlour crusted whiting, house-made pickled tarator, fresh lemon $26
HaloumiCaramelised in honey and thyme, tomato, kalamata olive, pistachio dukkah $21
Batata Bi KizbaraTwice-cooked crispy potato, garlic and chilli oil, fresh coriander $19
ArnabeetCumin spiced cauliflower florets, dukkah, tahini dipping sauce $20
Jawaneh Bi KizbaraFried chicken wings, coriander, garlic, lemon $19
MakanekLebanese sausages pan-fried in butter, pomegranate molasses, lemon $20
SujukSpiced sausages pan-fried in a lemon and butter sauce $20
Batenjan MaqliCrisp fried eggplant, lemon garlic coriander salsa $20
Kibbeh (4)Hand-crafted crisp croquettes of minced meat $20
Kibbeh Vegetarian (4)Hand-crafted crisp croquettes of spinach and chickpeas $20
Kibbeh MishwiyehBaked croquettes of minced meat, pomegranate, walnuts, house-roasted spices, yoghurt and cucumber $25
Sambousek Meat (4)Hand-crafted pastry of meat and onion $20
Sambousek Cheese (4)Hand-crafted pastry of three cheeses $20
Spinach Fatayer (4)Hand-crafted golden fried triangles of fresh spinach, lemon, sumac $20
Rakakat (4)Delicate cigars of basturma and cheese $20
Falafel (6)Crisp fried bites of chickpeas and fava beans, tahini dipping sauce, house pickles $18
Loubieh Bi ZeitLebanese green beans, braised in tomatoes, onion and garlic $23
MainsMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · alaseel.com.au
Kafta MishweOur classic skewered kafta, grilled bread with chilli, fresh biwaz, toum $33
Shish TawookMarinated chicken breast skewers, grilled bread with chilli, fresh biwaz, toum $33
Laham MishweSucculent lamb rump skewers, grilled bread with chilli, fresh biwaz, toum $40
The MedleySkewers of kafta mishwe, shish tawook and laham mishwe, grilled bread with chilli, fresh biwaz, toum $62
Chicken ShawarmaSeasoned chicken strips, signature spice blend, chilli bread, toum, pickled cucumber $30
Lamb ShawarmaGrass-fed lamb strips, signature spice blend, chilli bread, tahini sauce, biwaz, pickled cucumber $35
Lemon Garlic ChickenTender marinated tawook, our signature lemon garlic sauce, fresh parsley, olive oil $36
Reyash GhanamLamb cutlets, roasted crispy potatoes $46
Shish BarakTraditional lamb mince dumplings, yoghurt, coriander and garlic butter, toasted pine nuts, aromatic rice $39
Warak Enab Bi LahmeSlow-cooked and hand-rolled grapevine leaves of spiced rice, braised leg of lamb, mint cucumber laban $44
Samkeh Sayadieh (A)Oven-baked spring creek barramundi, sayadieh rice infused with spices, fish stock and pinenuts $44
Samkeh Harrah (A)Oven-baked barramundi fillet, capsicum, walnuts, coriander, pine nuts, spicy tahini sauce $45
Creamy Garlic PrawnsGarlic tiger prawns, creamy sauce, jasmin white rice $35
MjadraCumin infused lentil rice, crisp onions, tomato sumac salad, mint cucumber laban $26
Mansaf ChickenTender chicken poached in mansaf spices, turmeric rice, roasted nuts, mint cucumber laban $35
Mansaf LambBraised lamb shank, spiced mansaf rice with minced lamb, roasted nuts, mint cucumber laban $38
The Slow Roast12 hour slow-cooked spiced lamb shoulder, rice infused with minced lamb and spices $88
Salads & SidesMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · alaseel.com.au
TabouliTraditional parsley and burghul salad, tomato, onion, fresh mint, lemon and olive oil dressing $20
FattoushCos lettuce, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, cabbage, radish, shallots, fresh herbs, crisp fried Lebanese bread, Al Aseel dressing $20
RubyMixed greens, tomato, fresh beetroot, goat cheese, walnuts, honey mustard dressing, pomegranate jewels $20
Beetroot SaladFresh beetroot, yoghurt, tahini sauce, fennel, rocca $19
ToumHouse-made rich garlic dip $8
Turmeric RiceTurmeric infused rice, flavoured in chicken, roasted nuts $14
Mansaf RiceRice infused with spices, minced lamb, roasted nuts $15
LabanRich yoghurt, cucumber, dried mint $11
ChipsThick-cut fried potato chips $13
KidsMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · alaseel.com.au
Shish Tawook (Kids)Tender chicken skewer, potato chips, tomato sauce $17
Kafta Mishwe (Kids)Hand-made kafta skewers, potato chips, tomato sauce $17
Chicken TendersCrumbed chicken strips, potato chips, tomato sauce $17
Mini PizzasMini margarita pizzas, potato chips, tomato sauce $17
SundaeVanilla icecream, marshmallows, maltesers, sticky chocolate syrup $12
DessertMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · alaseel.com.au
Five-Layers Chocolate Cake5 layers of chocolate cake, chocolate sponge, paillette feuilletine, chocolate mousse, hazelnut whipped ganache, hazelnut custard $18
Haleweh CheesecakePistachio haleweh cream cheese, crumble biscuit base, crushed pistachios, fresh raspberries $18
MafroukeCaramelised semolina, ashta, roasted almonds, crushed pistachio $20
Knefeh Bel JebnehTraditional Lebanese cheese knefeh, rose water syrup, crushed pistachios $20
Baklawa Ice-CreamBaklawa ice-cream, dipped in dark chocolate, served with cashew cream, pistachio and rose petal crumb $18
Baklawa Tasting PlateHand-crafted pistachio and walnut baklawa $17
Halewet El JebenSemolina sweet dough, thick clotted cream, rose syrup, crushed pistachios $18

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

The menu’s own key: (A) Australian · (I) Imported · (M) Mixed

Facts

Address189 Missenden Road, Newtown, 2042
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Lebanese
Phone+61 2 9550 3194
Websitealaseel.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from alaseel.com.au
Hours
  • Monday11am–10pm
  • Tuesday11am–10pm
  • Wednesday11am–10pm
  • Thursday11am–10pm
  • Friday11am–10pm
  • Saturday11am–10pm
  • Sunday11am–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Al Aseel

Does Al Aseel have gluten-free options?

Yes: 10 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Al Aseel coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu notice: kitchens are not allergen free and items cannot be guaranteed free of common allergies; prepared in a facility with equipment s”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Al Aseel open?

Monday: 11am–10pm. Tuesday: 11am–10pm. Wednesday: 11am–10pm. Thursday: 11am–10pm. Friday: 11am–10pm. Saturday: 11am–10pm. Sunday: 11am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Al Aseel online?

Yes, through Book online: https://alaseel.com.au/book-now/

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