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At the new Shakshuka Bar on Bay Lane in Byron they take this classic dish to new levels with seven different variations to sample.

Shakshuka is a classic North African and Middle Eastern breakfast dish, and at the new Bar Shakshuka in Bay Lane behind the Beach Hotel they take this delicacy to new levels with seven different variations to sample, complemented by a range of other foods on the menu.

After serving you orgasmic falafel made with love for the last 18 years, Naomi and Oren are pleased to invite you to their new adventure next door, Shakshuka Bar, which currently is open for breakfast and brunch seven-days a week from 7.30am, but will morph into a bar serving tapas until late at night from November.

Their signature dish is, of course, shakshuka, which Naomi describes as, ‘two poached eggs nestled in our rich slow-simmered tomato sauce made with onions and fragrant spices, served in a hot, sizzling skillet with hot bread. Add your favourite toppings like chorizo or bacon, feta, lamb, or our white creamy base with smoked salmon or mushrooms.’

But that’s not the only exciting offering from the new menu – you can also have eggs your way, (or for those with a sweet tooth there are pancakes) as well as Merlo coffee, wraps, matcha and lots more delights.

‘From November our evening bar will be open for amazing cocktails and tapas with live music and community events coming soon,’ says Naomi, ‘follow us @shakshuka_bar on Instagram for updates.’

Shakshuka Bar is behind the Beach Hotel in Bay Lane next to Orgasmic Falafel.
Open seven days a week from 7:30am.
For bookings or private events on their beautiful deck call 0438 247 791.



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