AL MADENA SHAWARMA KEBABS

"Since the first day this place opened up.. I had watched their steady customer numbers grow... Each time I would pass, I noticed they have a line of customers waiting in line.. Usually people tell others of a really good food outlet in town.. through word of mouth.. In particular when they're open late at night & you get hunger cravings for a kebab.. That's how I tried it.. The speciality of these kebabs is that they use the really thin iraqi/persian bread (or whatever Middle Eastern bread you want like, leb bread, iraqi bread rolls) & add what you want to it, like the grilled kebab meat, add cheese, pickles, the usual salad, garlic sauce even hot chips in the roll & then grill Press the sandwich roll.. which is how it's traditionally done. The crispiness of the grilled bread roll with crispy kebab meat, melted cheese mixed with garlic sauce & pickles all combined is something out of this world.. Not many other kebab joints can get it right.. So we'll done! They only loose a point for the amount of oil left behind pooled at the bottom sandwich wrap.. Which may spill on your clothes if not wrapped adequately, or you are not aware, so heads up! you may need heaps of napkins when you eat this.. But that's half the fun of eating this kebab. :) They have vegetarian options like falafel gourmet grilled rolls which are just as good & tasty with added Tahini, garlic, hot chips, pickles, roasted egg plant, cauliflower & salad etc.. The hot chips here is also great not too oily with perfect amount of chicken salt with any choice of sauce drizzled on top, my recommendation is a dalop of lebanese garlic paste with light chilli & mayo or BBQ sauce. The outdoor covered section of the store is great with a comfortable feel, with awesome music in the background. It definitely makes the area feel alive at night.. Convenient, especially if you want to sit to grab a quick bite before catching a bus or train located on the opposite side of the street."

"I bought falafel with my friends, they were amazing, bit we didn't like the salad (e.g. tablui was blant , no flavour ) and other salads were included. we ended up throwing it in the bin. Otherwise , the staff are really good and friendly."

"Across the road from Fairfield station Al Madena Restaurant gets busy at nights. The meat is flavored and has the tradition shawarma bread. If its your first visit get a shawarma roll in a choice of Lamb, Beef or Chicken with a variety of favorite sides and sauces."