If you never tried Bamia before this is a great way to introduce your tastebuds to the world of Okra. Our version is cooked in a fresh tomato puree sauce, with a little bit of spice. This dish comes with a side of Vermicelli Rice.

This meal was a centrepiece of our menu in the restaurant. With an award-winning reputation and a customer favourite it will always be on the menu here to enjoy. This one comes as separate ingredients to assemble at home as it is better assembled fresh. We will send you instructions with your meal! If you would like a freshly made ready to eat version, please order a takeaway via the website (can deliver!) Large serves 4-6 people.

Vegan version - - This meal was a centrepiece of our menu in the restaurant. With an award-winning reputation and a customer favourite it will always be on the menu here to enjoy. This one comes as separate ingredients to assemble at home as it is better assembled fresh. We will send you instructions with your meal! If you would like a freshly made ready to eat version, please order a takeaway via the website (can deliver!) Large serves 4-6 people.

The cauliflower still suffers from a chronic case of neglect. In fact it can be put together a number of ways; its unique crunch and earthy taste can be maintained, or it can be paired with ingredients that totally transform it to a sweet, creamy texture. Here it is the heroine, oozing with personality! Served with a side of Rice.

The mighty Cauliflower here is paired with her perfect partner, tahini. A warming creamy comfort dish for always. Served with a side of Rice.

This one adds several ingredients that sharpen the senses and add a smoky dimension. Served with fried onions on top as well as a side of cucumber, minted yoghurt and harrisa. Please leave us a note to serve with a side of salad if you are Vegan.

This melt-in-your-mouth moment is our eggplant over rice cooked with spices, tomato and pomegranate molasses. Served with a side of salata.

The preparation of this dish is a lengthy process, one which lends itself beautifully to discovering the lives of those we cook it with. This dish has allowed me to discover, observe and interrogate my own assumptions of many extraordinary women. We include it here for you to experience in some way that provenance of this dish. Traditionally served with lamb, yet on a bed of couscous it holds its own as a main meal. The couscous is included and served separately and should feed 4 with Couscous.

This version of our essential Seven Vegetables is served without Couscous or Rice. If you would like to add either (or both!) please select them in our "Extras" section to accompany this dish.

This lentil dahl is a slight variation on my mother's recipe as I add tomatoes which I've found lift the flavour of the lentils. This one comes without rice.

This lentil dahl is a slight variation on my mother's recipe - I add tomatoes which I've found lift the flavour of the lentils. This comes with a side of saffron rice

Here we have included all the classics that's sure to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Good for 2 really hungry people.

Here we have included all the classics that's sure to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Good for 4 very hungry people.

This bundle of single serves makes it easy to order if you love everything. A nice welcome home for yourself at the end of the day. Very generous serve.

A meal in itself with our beautiful home made dips, the weekly special main meal, seven vegetables with couscous, saffron rice and a DIY chickpea bake . If you need gluten free, nut free or vegan please let us know in your notes at checkout. This is a generous serving for 1 person.

This dish is known for warming hearts, opening minds and starting conversation. Beware or rejoice in the power of the Harira! Comes with pita bread.

Our zesty Spinach and Lentil Soup with in-house preserved lemons. This soup isn't for the faint hearted. Bring your appetite as this soup is hearty and filling.

Hummus is universally consumed across the Arab world and the Middle East (and Melbourne!). It is hotly contested which culture makes the best version! This is a humble interpretation - see what you think. Comes with pita bread.

Mamaganoush speaks for itself. There exist many varieties across many cultures. Ours in its smokey simplicity maintains the individual flavour of all the ingredients. Comes with pita bread.

In house made hung yoghurt.

This salata is a staple to be paired with any of our dishes - it's the freshest taste sensation you'll enjoy this week!

If you have ever dined in with us at the MSB you may have tried a small portion of the cauliflower tahini on your dips plate. We thought it was about time this deserved to be a star on it's own. It's the right balance of tang, acidity and garlic all in one.

This trio is like no other. This taste sensation goes well with this week's mains. Labneh, Hummus, Cauliflower Tahini.

Authentic pitas to eat with, well anything! One serve is one whole pita.

In-house preserved lemons. Great for Salads, sauces and as a garnish to any savoury dish.

You have now entered Chilli heaven. Included in a lot of our recipes, but delectable on its own or buy to offer to others or keep in the fridge to enhance the flavour of literally anything.

Preserved with Harissa and lemon.

Our couscous, a staple of the Moroccan diet can be eaten as a meal of its own or with any of our dishes. We put it on as a stand alone in case anyone really wants some extra!

Extra saffron rice with vermicelli for extra hungry people!

Puts a smile on your dial every time.

The constant search for autonomy and freedom is in every woman. Audacious? Read about it in this tale - demanding to be told. The blurb on my book: Hana Assafiri is a much-loved and revered social activist and radical entrepreneur. Through the medium of food and dining in her renowned Moroccan Soup Bar, Hana has worked tirelessly to rectify the systemic and social barriers to women’s empowerment. Hana’s memoir follows her childhood between Lebanon and Australia, her arranged marriage to a violent man, her numerous attempts to escape, and her ensuing career in women’s services. In 1998, she opened the Moroccan Soup Bar, which would quickly become an iconic Melbourne institution—founded on the radical notion that marginalised women, together in the kitchen, can effect social change. Pre order a signed limited edition hard cover for $44.95 or a soft cover $34.95. Book release event on May 4th - keep an eye on socials.

A tribute, full of stories and recipes for anyone who wants a memory of the Moroccan Soup Bar, or for those who have never been.