April 18, 2025
We had a quiet, local Easter weekend and decided to tick a far-flung restaurant off our wishlist. It caused a little confusion but a good meal, nonetheless - Michael was aiming for SalamaTea (near Sunshine train station) but the internet directed him to Kababi, located on a dark, fairly industrial road. The two eateries are linked, and within weeks SalamaTea closed, so we landed in the spot that's still around for you to try.
These two restaurants describe themselves as Persian fusion, and they have a decent number of veg*n options that can generally be discerned from the menu. We got started with a plate of dolmeh ($10), little vine leaf-wrapped parcels of tender rice with soft onions and tarragon, topped with tangy pomegranate seeds.
Next we went for a big, cosy plate of mirza ghasemi ($14), a medley of charred eggplant and eggs in a sauce of tomato, onion, garlic and turmeric, mopped up with bread.
Finally, we shared a mushroom kebab main ($22). The king oyster mushrooms were huge, marinated, both juicy and well charred, served with one huge charred chilli, lovely saffron barberry rice, shallot dip, and abundant fresh basil and salad.
Though we chose and received the drinks early, I want to place them in the context of the meal. Michael ordered a Sour Cherry from the Persian Sharbat ($8, above right), a sweet and fruity option that echoes the pomegranate seeds across our dishes. I felt adventurous and checked out the sparkling yoghurt drink ($8, above left). It's precisely as described and so different to what we're usually exposed to! Very cold, tangy with yoghurt, but thinned out and carbonated (not thick like a lassi). Savoury with salt and dried mint. Honestly, I found the flavour quite challenging on its own but it made perfect sense alongside the kebab, and I can see how refreshing it would be in summer.
As it was, we were experiencing a cool autumn evening, so we took home some of their churros and chocolate sauce ($7) for dessert on the couch. As you can see in the top photo, there was a wealth of little pastries and biscuits on offer, and I noticed rice pudding on the menu too.
Kababi was full of happy families on our visit, and we enjoyed our time there too. Keep it in mind if you're out Sunshine way!
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Kababi
18A Market Rd, Sunshine
9008 4084
Accessibility: Entry is flat and there is a reasonably clear path to the counter. Regular-height tables with backed chairs are arranged at high density, and there are a couple of backed stools by a higher counter at the window. There might be some outdoor seating in the summer but it was too cold and dark to consider at this time. We ordered and paid at a low counter. We didn't visit the toilets.
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