Mecca Bah Sydney
Middle Eastern & Mediterranean dishes
What's On at Mecca Bah
Knafeh Nights
Golden pastry. Molten cheese. Fired over an open flame right in front of you.
● Live station · Friday to Sunday nights
An exotic journey, one pull at a time
The dessert that steals the show
Take your senses on a journey to the sweet streets of the Middle East. Knafeh is the region’s most loved dessert: fine golden pastry, a soft heart of melting cheese, sweet syrup and a scatter of crushed pistachio. Here at King Street Wharf, it’s the knafeh Sydney keeps coming back for.
On Knafeh Nights, our chefs fire it up at a live knafeh station on the promenade. Pull up a seat, watch it come off the flame, and see who gets the longest cheese pull.
Not here on a weekend? Knafeh stays on our dessert menu every day.
The ritual
From flame to plate
i.
Fired
Each knafeh is cooked to order over an open flame until the pastry turns crisp and golden.
ii.
Flipped
Turned straight onto the plate, finished with syrup and crushed pistachio while it’s still sizzling.
iii.
Pulled
The moment everyone reaches for their phone. Warm, stretchy and made to share.
When to come
Two ways to get your knafeh
Live station
Knafeh Nights
Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights
Our live knafeh station runs on weekend evenings. Book a table to be part of it.
Every day
On the dessert menu
Lunch and dinner, seven days
Knafeh is a permanent part of our dessert menu. Order it any day you visit.
Good to know
Knafeh Nights FAQs
What is knafeh?
Knafeh (also spelled kunafa or kanafeh) is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert of fine golden pastry baked around a soft, melting cheese, finished with sweet syrup and crushed pistachio.
Can I order knafeh on other days?
Yes. Knafeh is on our regular dessert menu, so you can order it any day of the week.
Where can I find knafeh Sydney-side?
At Mecca Bah, Shop 5, 32-34 The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney, a short walk from Wynyard Station.
Is knafeh sweet or savoury?
Both, in the best way. Knafeh balances crisp, syrup-soaked pastry with mild, slightly salty melted cheese, finished with crushed pistachio for crunch. It is best eaten warm, straight from the plate.
Do I need to book?
Weekend nights fill up fast, so we recommend booking a table online to secure your spot.
Can I enjoy knafeh with a group or at a function?
Yes. Planning a group booking or event? Send an enquiry through our Functions & Events page and our team will help you plan the night, dessert included.
What else is on at Mecca Bah?
Alongside Knafeh Nights, we host Belly Dancer Nights, Happy Hour, Bottomless Brunch and High Tea. See What’s On for the latest.
King Street Wharf, Sydney
Make it a Knafeh Night
Mezze, tagines and cocktails on the water, with knafeh fresh off the flame to finish.