Tulum Restaurant

20/06/2026

Kebab Marinated & Grilled Lamb Cutlets & Spiced Chickpeas Stew
www.tulumrestaurant.com.au

15/06/2026

Behind Tulum, our sister space has quietly become a favourite among locals. With intimate candlelit tables, a warm atmosphere, and an Istanbul tavern-inspired sharing menu that changes weekly, it offers a dining experience that feels both relaxed and special.
www.kismetmzebar.com.au

04/06/2026

This week at Kismet Meze Bar, we are travelling to the South East of Turkey — a region known for rich spices, smoky kebabs, stuffed vegetables and generous hospitality.

Hidden just behind Tulum, Kismet is our small candlelit space inspired by the old tavernas of Istanbul — intimate, romantic and built for long nights of food, wine and conversation.

$69 per person.
Weekly changing menu.

25/05/2026

Behind the candlelight, the tables fill with dips, mezzes , warm bread and stories that stretch late into the night.

This week at Kismet — a new menu of traditional Turkish mezes and kebabs, inspired by the old Istanbul tavernas we grew up loving.
Simple food, big flavour, good wine and sharing plates made for long conversations. ✨

$69pp weekly changing menu
Hidden behind Tulum. Limited seats.

16/05/2026

Behind Tulum, hidden quietly away from the street…
comes a new chapter.

Kismet Mezze Bar.

A small candlelit space inspired by old Istanbul tavernas, long nights around the table, cold mezes, seafood, dips, music and conversation.
More playful. More nostalgic. More intimate.

30/04/2026

Dear All,

Have you seen our incredible review in The Age Good Food Guide?

Besha Rodell, one of Australia’s most influential food critics, has reviewed Kismet Meze Bar — and absolutely loved it.

Her standout favourite, now quickly becoming our signature, is the silky, creamy hummus with pastırma butter, alongside our Turkish green chilli ezme.

She described the experience as:
“An astonishing bargain: Kismet’s Turkish mezze joins our hummus golden age.”

A full feast is available for $69 per person in our candlelit, “restaurant within a restaurant,” led by hatted chef Coskun Uysal.

We’re excited to share this week’s menu with you — and we can’t wait to welcome you in to experience it for yourself.

Warm regards,
Kismet Meze Bar Team

To book
Www.tulumrestaurant.com.au

13/04/2026

Thank you Broadsheet Melbourne for this beautiful words and pictures .

If you would like to read the article here is the link .

Kismet is a pared-back counterpart to the decade-old restaurant, with a $69 set menu repping homestyle Turkish cooking. And yes, hummus and friends are on the table.

09/04/2026

Kismet Mezze Bar is our return to the soul of Turkish hospitality — a place inspired by the old taverns of Istanbul, where food is generous, conversation flows, and every table feels like home. Rooted in tradition but shaped by Melbourne’s energy, Kismet is about sharing: mezze plates made with care, honest flavours, good wine, and the warmth of gathering with friends. It’s not just a bar — it’s a feeling of comfort, connection, and the simple joy of being together.

03/04/2026

We are open today and tomorrow .