Address: 30b Haldon Street LAKEMBA NSW 2195
Tel: (02) 9740 3589
Situated on the main shopping strip of Lakemba, once you enter Jasmins you are greeted by a friendly face who guides you to a dingy table and ratty chair. This place is by no means flash, but you look around and it really is a different sort of cultural experience.
For those who are new to Lebanese food, getting the mixed plate is a good starter option. It contains falafels and some other meat varieties which I don't know the Arabic name of - bread and pickles are also provided on the side. The mixed plate usually feeds two people to share. Very cheap eat - $13!
Another personal fan favourite of mine is the chilli chicken (don't remember Arabic name). It is lightly marinated, but chilli flavour intense. I have a feeling that you can also order the same chilli sauce that it's marinated - on the side - so if you're experimenting with chilli, order the mixed plate and ask for chilli sauce on the side.
A unique drink to Jasmins is the Lemon Juice. They are freshly squeezed (I assume) and sold in containers with yellow lids for a couple of dollars. I've also been told the Tamarind (the other drink they sell there) drink is quite nice too.
