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ReviewGood Food Guide (NSW)St Peters

Khamsa

Crunchy, herby-green falafels, fluffy on the inside, are Khamsa’s claim to fame.

The hummus habibi at Khamsa.
1 / 6The hummus habibi at Khamsa.Brook Mitchell
Khamsa owner Sarah Shaweesh.
2 / 6Khamsa owner Sarah Shaweesh.James Brickwood
The Jerusalem bowl with the Shaweesh family’s famous falafels.
3 / 6The Jerusalem bowl with the Shaweesh family’s famous falafels.Rhett Whyman
Peppermint tea at Khamsa.
4 / 6Peppermint tea at Khamsa.Rhett Wyman
The Bedouin roll has fat parcels of juicy cauliflower, spinach, mint and tomato.
5 / 6The Bedouin roll has fat parcels of juicy cauliflower, spinach, mint and tomato. Brook Mitchell
The mushroom crepe oozes plant-based cheesy goodness.
6 / 6The mushroom crepe oozes plant-based cheesy goodness.Brook Mitchell

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Crunchy, herby-green falafels, fluffy on the inside, are Khamsa’s claim to fame and have remained on the menu as the family-owned cafe transitioned to a bigger space in St Peters this year. But it’s the Palestinian bagels (ka’ak al quds) which deserve more attention: soft and light and packed with pickled purple cabbage, tahini, tomato, cucumber and, yes, a handful of falafel. Order with iced hibiscus tea and a cardamon scroll, or come with friends to feast on the 20-strong share plate menu.

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