Tanoor — Restaurant in Melbourne

I recently visited this restaurant on a Saturday and, unfortunately, had a disappointing experience. While the bread was decent, the rest of the food didn’t live up to expectations for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. The hummus lacked flavour, the fried chicken was below average, and the Chicken Fajita sauce was overly sauced.

The ambience also left much to be desired, as the air conditioning wasn’t working, making it uncomfortably hot inside. Overall, the experience didn’t feel worth the money spent.

That said, if you’re unfamiliar with traditional Middle Eastern flavours, you might find the menu interesting. I hope the management takes this feedback on board to improve for future customers.

I understand you’re Lebanese (and please don’t take this as an offensive or racist remark), but the food doesn’t taste like authentic Lebanese cuisine to me. Up until last year, I was regularly having breakfast at various Lebanese restaurants in the Middle East. Based on that experience—having enjoyed authentic Middle Eastern food consistently over a long period, not just as a one-off—it doesn’t quite compare.

This isn’t meant to offend, but from my perspective, there’s a noticeable difference. I honestly think it might be worth revisiting your menu or refining your taste testing. Of course, it’s entirely up to you whether you take this feedback on board or not!

Thank you for taking the time to consider...

Review: Tanoor Bakery – A Hidden Gem of Authentic Middle Eastern Flavour

Tanoor Bakery stands out as a true hidden gem, offering some of the most authentic and flavourful Middle Eastern baked goods in the region. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the warm aroma of freshly baked flatbreads, za’atar, and perfectly spiced meats that immediately set the tone for a genuine cultural experience.

Their manakish—especially the za’atar and cheese varieties—are crisped to perfection, with just the right balance of softness and char from the tanoor oven. The meat pies and spinach pastries are equally satisfying, each bite packed with flavour and baked with care. The quality of ingredients is clearly evident, and the preparation feels both traditional and homemade.

What sets Tanoor Bakery apart is not just the food, but the friendly, down-to-earth service. Staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, offering recommendations and treating every customer like a regular. Prices are fair, portions generous, and the consistency is impressive.

Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, catering for a family gathering, or simply craving a taste of tradition, Tanoor Bakery delivers every time. It's not flashy—but it doesn’t need to be. This is food that speaks for itself. Highly recommended for lovers of authentic Middle...

The service was below average from all the staff. Very unfriendly and unwelcoming. The main girl at the counter (fake lashes and tattooed eyebrows) needs to be let go of, I don't know how she still has a job here. None of the staff really smiled.

We arrived late in the day so there weren't many food options left in the pantry, so we ordered one item from their pantry and two from dinner menu. All food was average. But the wait time was horrendous. The pantry item took about half an hr to arrive. After another half an hr, one item from the menu order arrived. After about another half hr we realized others who arrived after us had received all their meals. I went to the counter to ask and it appeared they had missed our second item. The man in the kitchen gave an apologetic smile as the waitress explained what had happened. Waitress apologized and said they'll get it straight away. Food arrived within 5min. The restaurant was very quiet at this point.

I don't know who the owners are but they must be only hiring family members to end up with such a chaotic and poorly...