Bondi's Much-Loved Israeli Cafe Shuk Is Now Serving Up Dinner in Elizabeth Bay

Following its five-year residency along North Bondi's Mitchell Street, Shuk has taken its Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine to new parts of Sydney over the past few months. The much-loved cafe opened a second location on the lower north shore in late 2018, then followed it up with a third spot in Elizabeth Bay in January 2019 — and now the latter is also serving up dinner.

Already a hit at Shuk's original eatery, Shuk by Night has joined Elizabeth Bay's menu. The last meal of the day received a greater focus in the new space, thanks to an expanded nighttime offering from Wednesday–Saturday (whereas Bondi only offers dinner on weekends).

Dinner service takes place between 6–9pm across the four days, with the menu featuring beef kofta san choy bow with tatziki and salsa roja, snapper sashimi with lime and chilli, cauliflower paired with zucchini babaganoush and roasted capsicum, and mango creme brulee for dessert. Other highlights include slow-cooked lamb flatbread; halloumi with peach, fennel and wild rocket; and chicken with baby cos, tahini, parmesan, caperberries, lemon and thyme.

Shuk Elizabeth Bay is now open within the Trebartha Apartments at Rosyln Gardens, a retirement community which has recently been redeveloped by Lendlease. Oddly enough, this is the third noteworthy opening within a retirement village we've covered since the beginning of 2018 — the other two being the opulent Botanica Vaucluse garden restaurant and spa, and Harbord Diggers, Freshwater's new dining and entertainment precinct.

For the Shuk team, the location appeals to a mix of locals and out-of-suburb visitors, a point that works so well for the Bondi original.

In the kitchen is head chef German Sanchez, bringing over existing Shuk daytime favourites — like the baked egg shakshuka for brekkie — while adding in new dishes that put personal touches on time-honoured family recipes.

The Elizabeth Bay outpost serves freshly baked breads and pastries, too, with specialties like challah, bagels and sourdough all on offer.

Find Shuk Elizabeth Bay at 61-69 Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay — open Sunday–Tuesday from 6.30am–5pm and Wednesday–Saturday from 6.30am–10pm, with dinner from 6–9pm.

Images: Alana Dimou