Dine Out: Zareh x Poly

Tom Sarafian’s Zareh was one of Melbourne’s hottest restaurant openings of last year. Named after Tom’s grandfather and inspired by a lifetime of family recipes, travel and hospitality, Zareh is built around the flavours of Armenian and Lebanese cooking, shaped by journeys through North Africa and the Middle East.

Somehow, Sarafian is finding time to step outside his Collingwood restaurant for a one-night takeover at Poly, as part of Broadsheet’s Dine Out festival. Sarafian’s pop-ups are already legendary, and this Sydney exclusive is sure to be a cinch for Melbourne's “hummus king”.

Sarafian and his team will transplant the entire Zareh experience into the Poly kitchen, with help from Poly and Ester boss Mat Lindsay Expect food cooked over live fire, Armenian and Lebanese wines, and a soundtrack personally curated by Tom. It’s a celebration of family, tradition, generosity and great hospitality, delivered by one of Australia’s most exciting chefs.

Bookings are $99 per person for a shared set menu, with beverages charged on consumption. Please note that due to the one-off nature of this event, the restaurant is unable to accommodate dietary requirements, food allergies or menu modifications.

SAMPLE MENU (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

SNACKS
Haigo’s olives
Torshi bandari
Kafta nayyeh, radishes, fried pita
Batata harra

SMALL PLATES
Chicken kebab, toum, pickled green chilli
Hummus, king prawns, spanner crab, aish baladi

MAINS
Lamb khorovats, harissa, za’atar
Greens kishik salad
Ghapama! Woodfired pumpkin, rice, sour fruits, walnuts

DESSERT
Moro yoghurt cake