Dining in Brisbane
Mecca Bah Gasworks Delivers Vibrant Middle Eastern Feasting in Brisbane
Mecca Bah Gasworks shines when you share a spread of rich tsire-spiced lamb skewers, garlic chicken, crisp spiced cauliflower, and honey-lemon dressed halloumi salad.
Flash-frying cauliflower until the edges crisp up, dusting it in Moroccan spices, and resting it over smooth hummus with crushed pine nuts is an immediate statement of intent at Mecca Bah in Gasworks. When we sat down to share a Middle Eastern feast in this Brisbane dining precinct, this vibrant vegetarian plate set a fast, spice-led rhythm for the table.
Beside it, the grilled halloumi salad provides a bright citrus lift. Chewy pearl couscous, fresh cucumber, vine-ripened tomatoes, and rocket are tossed in a fusion of honey lemon and pomegranate dressing, finished with a subtle crunch of crispy almond flakes.
Is Mecca Bah Gasworks worth adding to your itinerary?
What makes dining at Mecca Bah Gasworks so engaging is the playful back-and-forth between contrasting textures and temperatures across the table. Moving from the warm truffle sauce of the stone-fired pizza to the cool, creamy mint yoghurt on the tsire lamb and the sharp pomegranate dressing on the halloumi keeps the whole meal lively.
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Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Crispy Cauliflower
- Mixed Grilled skewers (garlic chicken & tsire-spiced lamb) with Persian Pilaf, Fattoush Salad, mint yoghurt, and gyros bread
- Grilled Halloumi Salad
- Wild Mushrooms stone fire pizza
Flame-Grilled Skewers and Stone-Fired Truffle Crusts
The hearty centrepiece of our feast was the mixed grill, bringing garlic chicken and tsire-spiced lamb skewers directly to the table. Served alongside homemade creamy mint yoghurt, Persian pilaf, a crisp fattoush salad, and gyros bread, it lets you construct every bite with a different balance of cooling herb and warm spice.
To round out the meal, the wild mushrooms stone fire pizza introduces an earthy, rich warmth. Layered with a medley of mushrooms, truffle sauce, and melted mozzarella, the crisp stone-fired crust acts as a comforting anchor alongside the charred skewers and fresh salads in the stylish dining space.
A Shared Table Built on Contrasts
What makes dining at Mecca Bah Gasworks so engaging is the playful back-and-forth between contrasting textures and temperatures across the table. Moving from the warm truffle sauce of the stone-fired pizza to the cool, creamy mint yoghurt on the tsire lamb and the sharp pomegranate dressing on the halloumi keeps the whole meal lively.
The contemporary menu easily accommodates different dietary preferences across a group, balancing certified halal meats with gluten-free skewers and generous vegetarian dishes. For a shared meal in Gasworks, ordering across these complementary Middle Eastern and Mediterranean plates is the single best way to experience what the kitchen does best.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mecca Bah located?
Mecca Bah is located at Gasworks in Brisbane.
What vegetarian options are available at Mecca Bah Gasworks?
Vegetarian choices include the Crispy Cauliflower on hummus, Grilled Halloumi Salad, and the Wild Mushrooms stone fire pizza.
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Zen visited in 2023. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience Mecca Bah Gasworks but all opinions shared are my own.