The Shed Turkish Mezze & Bar

The Shed Turkish Mezze & Bar brings a delicious and authentic taste of Turkey to Paddington, open from breakfast through to dinner daily.

Diners can take a seat on the al fresco covered terrace (great for people watching), inside near the bar, where the back window offers a local vista or in the cosy dining room to one side which doubles as a function space.

From the signature mezze platters and wood-fired pides to succulent chargrilled meats and homemade desserts, every dish is made from authentic recipes, fresh ingredients, and using time-honored cooking techniques.

Drop by in the morning for an Instanbul-style breakfast such as Spinach and Feta Börek Rolls (traditional börek filled with feta, mozzarella & spinach in crisp pastry, with herb yoghurt); Stuffed Imam Bayildi (slow-roasted eggplant stuffed with sautéed onion, tomato & capsicum, topped with garlic yoghurt); or Mixed Mezze (signature falafel, lamb kofta, and sigara börek served with house pickle, Turkish bread, and a dip of choice). To accompany there's Turkish coffee or Turkish Apple Tea as well as a selection of standard coffees and teas, dirty chai and mocha. 

When it comes to lunch and dinner, for starters it's hard to go past the traditional trio of dips (hummus, beetroot & baba ganoush) served with fresh baked Turkish bread; and the Mixed Mezze; otherwise there are dishes from the above breakfast menu as well as spiced paprika-coated calamari with house aioli; falafel bites served on hummus; and creamy red lentil soup served with fresh bread.

Pides (Turkish pizzas) are a house specialty and come highly recommended, with options includng Vegetarian (spinach, roasted veges & cheese); Lahmacun (beef mince, onion, capsicum, tomato & parsley); Tavuklu (marinated chicken, mushroom, capsicum, onion & cheese) and Turkish House Pizza (marinated chicken, sucuk, pastrami, veggies, egg, cheese & chilli).

Mains include Güveç (Turkish style slow cooked casserole with mixed vegetables, served with rice pilaf); Iskender Brisket (thinly sliced slow cooked brisket with rich tomato sauce & mint yoghurt, served with bread or rice pilaf); and Tavuk Göğsü (grilled chicken breast fillet, mix greens, mushroom sauce & rice pilaf).

From the grill, choices include lamb or chicken shish; minced lamb kebab; and garlic and lemon marinated prawn skewers; while the ultimate dish is The Sultans mixed grill platter, incorporating the best of the other grill dishes (chicken, lamb, prawn, Adana shish & cutlet), served with rice and salad. There's also a range of quick and casual lunch dishes including Gözlemes (Turkish savoury flatbreads); wagyu beef or grilled chicken burgers; and chicken or Adana lamb wraps. 

From the drinks menu, The Shed offers a range of craft beers, Guinness and Stella on tap; cocktails such as Orange & Lime Margarita, Pomegranate Martini, Rose Mojito, Strawberry Bellii and Fruittingle, house spirits, and mocktails. The wine list features a range of Australian and international wines as well as sangria by the glass or jug. 

Good to know - There is a small kids menu and, on Suncorp match days, a special express 'Match Day Menu' including burger, footy pie, loaded chips and chicken parma.

Need to know - Limited free street parking is available on Given Tce and surrounding streets.

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