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Shila Kitchen Balmain

Name: Shila Kitchen Balmain
Address: 325 Darling Street, Balmain, Sydney, NSW, 2041, AU
Telephone: +61289641570

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By day, a deli & cafe, by night a w**e bar & eatery…
• Redefining Persian Food in Sydney
• 325 Darling St, Balmain
• Walk-ins only

04/11/2026

Made by Shila.

Some things are worth waiting for.

What began as an idea in 2013 has become a tradition close to my heart. Ten years of patience, a little curiosity, and a taste of Persian heritage preserved in every jar.

With love,
Shila x

02/11/2026

An Unexpected Journey.

What began as a love for food, family and Persian heritage grew into something much more. A place to share traditions, discover new flavours and bring people together.

And the story is still unfolding.

With love,
Shila x

16/08/2026

Shila Kitchen Balmain is hiring across a range of positions. If you’re passionate about hospitality and interested in joining our team and learning more about Persian hospitality, send us a message.

13/07/2026

Shila Kitchen Balmain will be closed on Tuesday 14 July and Wednesday 15 July for renovation works.

We’ll reopen on Thursday 16 July, with some exciting new additions we can’t wait to share with you.

See you on Thursday!

06/05/2026

Lunch Special — your choice of Persian stew served with saffron rice and Shirazi salad. Comfort food, made fresh daily.

22/12/2025

Thank you for being part of our journey this year.
Big things are coming in the new year — stay tuned!

18/12/2025

We are preparing for our second location and we’re looking for experienced people to join the team.
If you’re a confident Café All-Rounder with strong social skills and solid barista ability — and have at least 2 years hospitality experience — we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email your resume to [email protected]
or message us directly here.

26/11/2025

The Shahzad Plate — our team’s favourite summer dish. A chilled selection of vegan dolmas with hummus, Shirazi salad, and pita bread. Light, flavourful, and made to refresh.
 Available weekdays for lunch only.  BalmainEats SummerVibes ShahzadPlate ColdLunch PersianDelicacy PlantBasedEats

18/11/2025

Soft dolmas, creamy hummus, crunchy pita, and crisp salad — a perfect mix of textures. The Shahzad Plate is all about balance — cool, vegan, and full of life. Available weekdays for lunch only. 

16/11/2025

Each dolma on the Shahzad Plate is rolled by hand and filled with herbs, rice, and spice. Served cold on hummus with chili oil, Shirazi salad, and pita bread — a vegan creation that’s both simple and elegant.
 Available weekdays for lunch only. 

Address

325 Darling Street, Balmain
Sydney, NSW
2041

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+61289641570

Website

https://shilakitchen.com.au/

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