Perth Voice Interactive

MESOPOTAMIA KABABS, Mount Lawley:

In 2013 it is hard to find something that truly celebrates history. Wherever you go, there is a tendency towards modern, a fusion or a mix of this and that in the hope of discovering the latest, “cutting edge” culinary trend.

For Mesopotamia, on 627 Beaufort Street, this is of no concern at all. “Mesopotamia” -meaning the “land of rivers” – is the historic name for Iraq, sections of Syria, Turkey, Iran and Kuwait. And it is here that you can enjoy the traditional cuisine of the true Ancient Civilisations.

In modern tongue, Mesopotamia draw on Middle Eastern, Kurdish and Turkish flavours with an emphasis on fresh breads, rolls, pita and Turkish breads and spiced yoghurts, butters and cheeses. The marinated lamb and the special Turkish sausage stand out in a league of their own – verging on otherworldly – and leave you feeling as if you’ve just eaten  the food of some great ancient warrior King.

Ismail, the new owner-operator, with many years of experience, has taken the Highgate kebab shop to new heights. “I believe in staying true to the old, celebrated recipes of the ancient times when food was the centre of everybody’s attention and the highlight of everybody’s day. This means using traditional herbs, spices and sauces that make the dishes really pop out”.

For example, the ‘Elf Special’ is a favourite, with Turkish sausage, prawn, mushroom, anchovy and olives. As is the ‘Portofino’ with the house special marinated beef.

And the word is quickly spreading amongst locals who not only rave about the food and the flavours, but also the genuine and warm service – a real rarity in Perth these days – and fantastic prices to top it all off.

Come and experience the true flavours of the Ancient Civilisations.

Mesopotamia Kebabs and Cafe
627 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley
Phone 9227 0438