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Lebanese restaurant in Forest Hill, Victoria
What should I order at Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill?
What to order
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Baklava Ice Cream
Recommended multiple times for being a standout dessert—described as creamy, crunchy, sweet, and a perfect finish to the meal.
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Garlic Lemon Chicken
Frequently praised for being tender, juicy, well-seasoned, and one of the restaurant’s go-to dishes.
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Yellow Rice With Chicken
Noted for its fragrant rice and tender, juicy chicken, with strong seasoning and great flavour.
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Hummus
Mentioned as creamy and part of the highly praised banquet spread, with fresh flavour and generous portions.
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Falafel
Called crisp and fresh in the banquet, standing out as a well-executed starter.
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Baba Ghanoush
Praised for its smoky depth and creamy, rich texture.
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Arayes
Specifically loved by repeat diners as one of the restaurant’s especially recommended dishes.
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Lahm Meshwe
Highlighted as a standout main for its smoky aroma and incredibly tender grilled lamb.
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Chilli Garlic Chicken
Strongly recommended for being juicy, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavour.
Details
Location
Forest Hill Chase shopping center, level 3 Shop 329/270 Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill, Victoria, 3131, AU
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 5 to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 4 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 10 PM |
About Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill
Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge is a Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant in Forest Hill, Victoria. It serves lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, fresh and authentic flavors, and friendly, attentive service. The restaurant is also noted for its cozy, casual, trendy atmosphere and its outdoor shisha lounge.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Assisted listening devices
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge known for?
It is especially known for baklava ice cream, which is the most frequently mentioned dessert, along with lemon garlic chicken and generous banquet-style spreads. Reviewers repeatedly praise the fresh grilled meats, authentic Lebanese flavors, and large portions that make it feel like strong value for the price.
What dishes are most recommended at Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge?
Reviewers most often highlight baklava ice cream, lemon garlic chicken, pistachio milk cake, baba ghanoush, and yellow rice with chicken. Mixed dips, haloumi, cauliflower, tabouli, lahm meshwe, falafel, and grilled meats also come up as standouts for freshness and flavor.
What is the atmosphere like at Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge?
The vibe is described as cozy, casual, and trendy, with a decorated indoor dining room and an outdoor shisha lounge. It suits groups and family gatherings well, and reviewers also mention it works for solo dining because the staff are welcoming and attentive.
Is Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is A$20 to 60, and reviewers often say the portions are generous enough that they leave with leftovers. Banquets are frequently recommended because they let diners sample many dishes while getting strong value from the size and quality of the spread.
Do you need a reservation at Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner, especially because reviewers mention the inside can get busy while the outdoor area is quieter. Some walk-ins are accommodated, but the dining room can fill up, so booking ahead is the safer choice.
Is parking available at Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill have vegetarian options?
Yes, Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill offers vegan options.
Is Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill kid-friendly?
Yes, Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill is good for kids.
