The Baker's Block
Dishing out pies, pastries and bread in the middle of Barclay Square, hit them up for your daily loaf or a sweet treat.
Average Rating: 7 / 10
Average Price: $7.80
With an interior that blends large-scale kebab shop / bakery with 70s chalet, the vintage tables are a testament to the long-standing nature of Alasya. This institution has been serving Turkish and mediterranean food to the people of Brunswick for over 40 years.
With the size of the floor area and relaxed nature, Alasya is the perfect place to bring a large group of family to sit, catch-up and importantly - eat. A quick glance around will tip you off to omni-present regulars who'll be sipping a drink in their third space.
A great place for a casual cheap eat, or if you're feeling a bit homesick removed from your big, meat-centered, ethnic family gatherings. Χριστός ἀνέστη!
Later weeknight dinner
An unfortunate mix-up in the kitchen meant our mains only came out after prompting, but the speed and friendliness of the staff in response couldn't be faulted.
Mixed Grill$22.00
6 / 10So much meat. We potentially got extra kebab because they forgot about the dish, so it became outrageous. Salted enough that my tongue felt like a preserved lemon, but tasty nonetheless.
By Timocles
Babaganush$8.00
7 / 10Smokey and silky. A thinner texture that spread smoothly on turkish bread.
By Timocles
Cheese Borek$6.50
7 / 10Homemade pastry that's both gummy and flakey. Filling could have used a little more salt and a bigger quantity given the amount of pastry, but hit all the right cheesy notes.
By Timocles
Biber Dolma$7.00
8 / 10Nostalgic for any mediterrean, eastern european or middle-eastern child of immigrant parents. Take your hollowed-out capsicum, fill it with a rice / mince / tomato / spice blend, and roast until delicious. The stuffing was pillowy, soft and flavourful, and the capsicum sweet and tender. The capcisum red sauce served with it was also incredibly rich.
By Timocles
