Middle-east

Order the best Middle-east near Thornton, NSW

Best Middle-east Restaurants Nearby in Thornton

Kuma Bento

Kuma Bento

4.8
(200+)
• Korean • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 34 min
Rave Reviews
"that was the most amazing and filling noodle dish I've ever had. I had the Udon with terriyaki chicken and was so full. I can't wait to order here again. thank you so much! I also got the KUMA BENTO and it's soo much food and is amazing!"
"the food was amazing! you get lots of food, it's super high quality (especially the Katsu chicken BENTO ) my fiancé had the Bulgogi beef DON and said it was the best in the area for miles! will definitely be ordering from here again!"
Ramen
Ramen broth has a beef base, and the noodles are made from egg. They are a thin-style noodle
$13.99
Japanese Curry DON
Creamy Japanese curry with rice.
$13.43
Cup chicken
Snack size of cup chicken. Korean Fried Chicken is a beloved dish that elevates fried chicken to a whole new level with its crispy texture and flavourful coatings.
$6.62
Katsu Chicken DON
1pcs for 1 serve. Onigiri (おにぎり), also known as rice balls, is a traditional Japanese dish made of steamed rice, typically shaped into a triangle or oval, and often wrapped with a sheet of seaweed (nori). Onigiri is a convenient and portable food, commonly enjoyed as a snack, lunch, or picnic item. It can be filled with various ingredients or simply seasoned.
$11.81
Beresfield Fish and Chippery

Beresfield Fish and Chippery

4.6
(200+)
• Fish & Chips • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 33 min
"Really great meal! Beresfield Fish and Chippery never disappoints, with their Calamari Pack decently sized and the food is fresh and coked well. Will happily order again."
"Ordered the Chicken Hawaiian and Fishermans Basket. The burger was huge and everything was so fresh. Plenty of chips came with the fishermans basket, best scallops too! "
Scallop
Enjoy our Worksman meal, featuring four flavorful cocktails, two succulent scallops, and crispy chips. Pair it with a 375ml can of Coca-Cola in your choice of variety for a satisfying feast!
$1.88
Plain Burger
Delight in our platter featuring six savory cocktails, three succulent scallops, and a side of crispy chips. A perfect combination for sharing or indulging in a tasty treat!
$10.24
Pluto Pup
Savor our crispy calamari, featuring six tender pieces served with a side of golden chips. A deliciously satisfying seafood treat!
$4.36
Bacon Egg Roll
Savor our crispy calamari, featuring six tender pieces served with a side of golden chips. A deliciously satisfying seafood treat!
$8.91
Roll'd Vietnamese

Roll'd Vietnamese

4.6
(200+)
• Asian • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 33 min
"Phở Bowl - Sliced Rare Beef (3197 kJ) was really tasty.Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) (V) (1120kJ) were the yummiest spring Rolls I've had."
"The BBQ ChickenBún - BBQ Chicken (3016 kJ) was really fresh and generous serving in a deep bowl. The chicken was perfectly tender, and it was overall really delicious"
Bánh Mì - Roast Pork & Crackling (2487kJ)
2730 kj.
$10.49
Bao - Roast Pork & Crackling (899kJ)
943 kj.
$5.32
Fresh Roll - BBQ Chicken (639 kJ)
BBQ chicken, rice noodles, fresh herbs and vegetables, sesame seeds, wrapped in rice paper.
$3.79
Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) (V) (1120kJ)
1191 kj.
$4.59
Subway

Subway

4.5
(100+)
• Burgers • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 21 min
"Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki were both good."
"Unfortunately on this rare occasion the freshness was extremely poor. My meatballs were burnt on one side - possibly because they may have been sitting on the bottom of the pot for too long"
Subway Footlong® Combo
Enjoy your fave subway footlong® sub with any 2 cookies and 600ml drink.
$21.31
Italian Meatball
Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Olives, Garlic Aioli, Toasted on Italian Herbs & Cheese Bread.
$13.4
Chicken Classic
Chicken Classic, Old English Style Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Garlic Aioli, Toasted on Italian Herbs & Cheese Bread.
$14.19
Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken Schnitzel, Old English Style Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Carrot, Garlic Aioli, Toasted on Italian Herbs & Cheese Bread.
$14.87
Boost Juice

Boost Juice

4.8
(100+)
• Juice Bar • Juice
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 28 min
"Always lovely juice from this boost"
"I’ve always loved their watermelon crush, but today’s drink was full of crushed seeds, and after drinking it, my mouth and teeth were full of seeds"
3 x Original Smoothies
3 Original size Smoothies
$20.91
Protein Ball Combo
3x Protein Balls
$7.1
Banana Bread (1872 kJ)
Mango, passionfruit, mango nectar, tropical juice, sorbet & ice.
$3.16
Hazelnut Protein Ball (839 kJ)
Strawberries, banana, low fat milk, Strawberry yoghurt, vanilla yoghurt, whey protein & ice (20.5 g of protein*)
$2.8
Oporto

Oporto

4.0
(30+)
• Chicken • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 7.6 mi • 45 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
Oprego Burgers
Fresh-grilled 100% chicken breast fillets, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, cheese, mayo and Oporto's deliciously tangy Prego sauce.
$12.32
Otropo Burgers
Fresh-grilled 100% chicken breast fillets, juicy pineapple, sizzling bacon, cheese, lettuce and Oporto's own creamy mayo.
$14.37
Crispy Chicken Strips
Bite-sized 100% premium chicken pieces, served with your choice of our legendary sauces.
$10.91
Bondi Burgers
Fresh-grilled 100% chicken breast fillets, crisp lettuce, cheese, creamy mayo and Oporto's legendary Original Chilli sauce.
$15.97
Maitland Tucker Box

Maitland Tucker Box

4.5
(70+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 7.6 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+A$1.99 fee)
"Huge size burger, tasted quite well and definitely worth the money"
"Loved the prawn salad with seafood sauce however I ordered 2 x sandwichs but got 2 x rolls. Too much bread I'm afraid."
Chicken Burger Meal
Chicken schnitzel with lettuce and mayonnaise.
$9.23
Chicken Burger
Chips, chicken, beef, mix. cheese or no cheese, sauces: tomato, BBQ, sweet chillie, hot chillie, sour cream, garlic, hummus, mayonnaise.
$4.86
Pluto
Chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, tabouli and sauces: tomato, BBQ, sweet chillie, hot chillie, sour cream, garlic, hummus, mayonnaise.
$3.49
Works Burger
Beef, lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, tabouli and sauces: tomato, BBQ, sweet chillie, hot chillie, sour cream, garlic, hummus, mayonnaise.
$10.36
Pomegranate Cafe & Eatery

Pomegranate Cafe & Eatery

$$
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 29 min
Cookie
Banana, peanut butter and honey.
$4.44
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Apple, orange, beetroot, carrot and ginger.
$8.34
Strawberry Milkshake
*
$7.84
Pomegranate Booster Juice
Served with cheese, spinach, onion and hollandaise.
$7.68
OMG Decadent Donuts Newcastle

OMG Decadent Donuts Newcastle

Australian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 29 min
20% off on A$30+
12 Donuts
Indulge in our 12 handcrafted donuts, each coated in delightful, sweet sugars for a perfect treat.
$23.88
6 Donuts
Indulge in our six handcrafted donuts, each coated in delightful, artisanal sugars for a sweet treat.
$12.61
1 Donut
Indulge in our handcrafted donut, perfectly sweetened with a variety of delightful sugars.
$2.44
18 Donuts
Indulge in 18 handcrafted donuts, each uniquely flavored and topped with delightful sugars.
$32.34
The Cheesecake Shop

The Cheesecake Shop

4.8
(200+)
• Cakes • Cheesecake
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 40 min
"Best cheesecake ever and fast delivery driver, thankyou"
"Very good, rich and creamy. Was smaller than i thought i would order again. Very refreshing for a sweet tooth"
Cake In A Can Dubai Chocolate
Cake In A Can Dubai Chocolate
$6.99
Black Forest Torte Q
Chocolate sponge layered with vanilla flavoured cream and hand-crushed sour cherries. Finished with fresh cream, sour cherry glaze and Belgian chocolate shavings. (1020 kJ)
$11.95
Beesting Torte Q
A vanilla sponge layered and coated with honey cream, topped with honey glaze and Belgian chocolates. (1063 kJ)
$11.88
Belgian Double Choc Mudcake
Our best-loved chocolate mudcake, coated in a premium chocolate glaze and finished with an exquisite Belgian chocolate collar flickered with gold.
$27.68
Cafe with a twist

Cafe with a twist

4.6
(200+)
• Cafe • Pubs
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 34 min
"Delicious Scrambled eggs on toast with tomato & spinach Under all day Breakfast This meal on their menu includes tomato spinach & onion But customers can select not to have 1 or any of them And there's additional options for extra costs You can also under special instructions type to have something else instead of an ingredient included in price Their hot chips on lunch menu are nice & also good value for money I also recommend their Roasted Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Toastie always lovely meal too 🥚🍞🍟🥪🌿🍅🧀 Thankyou again Cafe with a Twist for some delicious good value for money meals 😊😋"
"love having somewhere local with such quality back to basics just as the cafe suggests, options for all needs, will be my go to now, staff exceptionally friendly and down to earth too which makes it all worth while, good value"
*Gravy Rolls
Gravy Rolls come with a variety of fillings including Pork, Brisket, Chicken, Beef, Lamb, and Roasted Pumpkin & Feta.
$9.63
Eggs Benny On Sourdough
Avocado, spinach, bacon, poached egg, hollandaise, sauce. Please be aware that if you prefer your eggs well-cooked rather than runny, you should specify this in the special instructions; otherwise, the default preparation will be runny eggs.
$15.62
Tradies Wrap
Beef patty, bacon, fried onion, egg/scrambled, hash brown, fried pineapple, cheese.
$14.62
Cardiac-Arrest Burger
Includes: sausage, bacon, a beef patty, cheese, an egg, hash brown, and fried onion, all encased within a bun. Options for adding or removing ingredients are listed below.
$12.61
Fifi's Takeaway

Fifi's Takeaway

4.3
(200+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+A$1.49 fee)
"absolutely amazing staff and beautiful fresh food, will be back!! Chicken Caesar Salad"
"My favourite place to get food. The chicken ceaser wrap is amazing, and the staff are so lovely. They made my Monday when they wrote on the packaging after I asked for the wrap to not be cut in half😂"
Soft Drinks (375 ml Can)
Crispy bacon, fried egg, and BBQ sauce on a soft bun.
$2.64
Cocktail Fish
Beef patty, caramelized onion, egg, bacon, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce.
$4.76
Double Cheese Burger
Golden, crispy chicken nuggets with a side of chips, available in a pack of six or as individual pieces.
$7.56
Bacon and Egg Roll
Juicy meat patty topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, tangy beetroot, zesty onion, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
$6.8
Moonstone Takeaway & Juice Bar

Moonstone Takeaway & Juice Bar

Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 54 min
Farther away (+A$1.99 fee)
Dosa (Masala)
Crispy, thin pancake filled with spiced mashed potatoes, served with chutney and a side of tangy dipping sauce.
$12.53
Chicken 65
Crispy, thin rice crepe filled with finely chopped onions, served with coconut chutney and tomato chutney.
$12.64
Chicken Biryani
Chicken pieces with shredded carrots, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and lime wedges on crisp lettuce.
$18.09
Kebabzee

Kebabzee

4.8
(100+)
• Middle Eastern • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
"The kebabs are awesome , packed full , and delicious. The chips are cooked perfectly. Crunchy on the outside but not overdone. I will be ordering from here on a regular basis."
"Absolutely delicious. Generous amount of toppings. Arrived hot and fresh. Would definitely order again. New favourite place."
Snack Pack
Your choice of meat served on chips, topped with your favourite sauces.
$16.42
Mixed Kebab
Comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, tabouli and sauce.
$14.76
Chips
Crispy golden chips with a sprinkling of chicken salt
$6.18
Large Kebab Combo
Your choice of meat, packed with lettuce, tomato, onion, tabouli and cheese. Served with a side of chips seasoned with chicken salt, plus a 600 ml drink.
$19.96
Sunshine kebabs

Sunshine kebabs

4.4
(200+)
• Kebabs • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
"Falafel Kebabs made to specifications & Chips seasoned with love. One of the best kebab places around. Always quick, fresh and great quality."
"Best chicken kabab I have had in a long time. Followed instructions perfectly. Large chips $9 were very small (equiv to a kfc chip size?"
Snack Pack (Regular)
Inclusive of tender meat, golden fried chips, cheese and sauces.
$16.71
Mixed Kebabs
Chicken kebabs, available in small or regular size. Options for sauce include BBQ, garlic, hummus, sour cream, sweet chilli and more
$13.19
Chicken Kebabs
Inclusive of tender meat, golden fried chips, cheese and sauces.
$12.85
Soft Drinks (600ml Bottles)
Served in a large sized container salted with chicken salt.
$3.97
Grill & Dough

Grill & Dough

4.8
(20+)
• Turkish • Middle Eastern
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$1.49 fee)
Newly Added
Nutella hazelnut
Creamy hazelnut spread blended with rich chocolate for a decadent treat.
$3.13
Snack Pack
Choice of meat with chips and sauce.
$16.86
Meat Lovers
Chicken, beef, cabanossi, pepperoni & cheese
$15.78
Chips
Crispy, golden chips, perfectly seasoned for a satisfying crunch with every bite.
$5.65
Addil Indian & Kebab Restaurant

Addil Indian & Kebab Restaurant

4.3
(200+)
• Indian • Kebabs
$0 delivery fee
"so yummy!! the chicken korma was so hearty- the butter chicken was sweet but savoury!! and the Mixed Kebab Roll was awesome too!! thanks for the food guys!! and great dasher as well."
"My chicken Korma was still pink in the middle and barely cooked enough to not be a health hazard, garlic naan bread was more like a thick flat bread with not much garlic in it. Flavor was there for the Korma, but the pink chicken is a turn off. I'm not sure if i'd be back."
Mixed Kebab Roll
Beef kebab, choice of plate or roll serving.
$11.24
Beef Kebab
Indian chicken kebab, served as plate or rolled in bread.
$10.53
Chicken Kebab
Spicy. Tender pieces of chicken lightly cooked in the tandoori and finished with our specially prepared spiced creamy sauce.
$10.42
Butter Chicken (Mild)
Beef kebab meat layered over crispy chips, optional cheese topping.
$15.87
O Chicken

O Chicken

American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
Korean Cup Bap
Crispy fried chicken pieces served with rice, accompanied by your choice of sauce and salad.
$15
Tenders Meal
Seasoned chicken tenders, potato chips, coleslaw, dipping sauce, and a 375ml drink.
$17.96
Boneless Chicken
Crispy chicken thigh pieces, serves with your choice of sauce.
$24.84
(U)6 Mozzarella Cheese Stick
Crispy, golden-brown mozzarella cheese sticks served with our special snow cheese powder for a deliciously cheesy experience.
$9.08
Keboba

Keboba

4.3
(100+)
• Taiwanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
"always excellent from here"
"Best snak pack Junior I've had from the local area. Chips still crunchy, well sauced, tasty meat. Great to have a small size, great value. Lamb, Spinach and Tasty Cheese was great, would be awesome with garlic sauce to dip. Black Sugar Coffee (W Drizzle, Tapioca) was good, but not very sweet. Delivery was efficient and everything was a good tempernature."
Regular
Yummy hot chips with chicken salt (or customise) and topped with cheese and your protein choice.
$10.81
Large
Yummy hot chips with chicken salt (or customise) and topped with cheese and your protein choice.
$15.47
Large
All kebabs include : Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & up to 2 FREE sauces
$14.95
Mt01 Brown Sugar Milk Tea (W Drizzle, Tapioca)
Yummy chips with chicken salt (or customise) and smothered in savory hot gravy
$8.02
Casa Nova Italian Green Hill

Casa Nova Italian Green Hill

4.2
(200+)
• Italian • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"Supreme pizza wasn't large but it was amazing. The gnochi and garlic bread was nice but really small. Overall great taste but very small portions."
"Beef Lasagna tasted good but the portion size is not what I would expect at this price,should at least come with a salad or something to make it worth it. Garlic Bread was weirdly sweet and so dry, with no herbs or butter to speak of"
Garlic Bread(VG,GFO)
Black garlic compound butter
$7.47
Margherita pizzaa
Basilico, buffalo mozzarella, fior di latte, EVO
$15.65
Beef Lasagna
Layers of beef ragu, bechamel and mozzarella topped with grana padano.
$19.1
Fettuccine Soprano
Grilled chorizo sausage, mushroon, Napoletana sauce and a touch of cream and chilli
$20.86
Harry’s Schnitzel Joint

Harry’s Schnitzel Joint

4.5
(200+)
• American • Schnitzel
$0 delivery fee
"Loved the chicken schnitzel with chips and salad , arrived hot good size meal"
"Compared to the pub Snitty, Harrys tasted fresher, melted in my mouth and was not over cooked. timing is everything when deep frying ! Tasty great chips and fresh salad. Did i mention the gravy very tasty "
Schnack Pack
Schnitzel, bacon, cheese served with chips and your choice of sauce
$15.03
Famous Wrap
Lettuce + tomato + beetroot + cucumber + carrot + onion + cheese + and your choice of sauce. Also can have it naked.
$16.62
Schnitzel + Chips
Schnitzel & chips with your choice of side sauce
$18.1
Roman Wrap
Lettuce + parmesan cheese + bacon + Caeser sauce
$16.3
Domino's

Domino's

4.0
(100+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee
Double Traditional Bundle
2 Large Pizzas + 2 Sides
$28.09
Choc Lava Cake
Oven-baked chocolate cake with a gooey middle oozing with rich chocolate. 1610kJ
$4.67
Garlic Bread
Freshly oven-baked herb & garlic bread. 2240kJ
$3.64
Family Feast Traditional Bundle
3 Large Pizzas + 3 Sides
$38.03
Village kebab and pides

Village kebab and pides

$
$0 delivery fee
"We loved the schnitzel wraps."
Regular
Chicken, beef, pepperoni, cheese.
$16.63
Meat Lovers
Salads: lettuce, tomato, onion, tabbouleh.
$17.69
Chicken, Beef or Mixed
Salads: lettuce, tomato, onion, tabbouleh.
$17.52
Mixed Kebab
Salads: lettuce, tomato, onion, tabbouleh.
$15.05
Motto Motto Japanese

Motto Motto Japanese

4.7
(20+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
CLASSIC RAMEN
Pork super broth, fresh noodles, seaweed, marinated soft ramen egg, fresh shallots
$17.3
PORK GYOZA
Serve of 5 pan fried Japanese dumplings with gyoza sauce
$8.33
JAPANESE CHICKEN BITES
Bite-size pieces of Japanese fried chicken, in our chefs signature marinade with a crunchy coating
$7.43
CLASSIC CHICKEN KATSU RAMEN
Pork super broth, fresh noodles, golden crispy chicken katsu, marinated soft ramen egg, corn, fresh shallots
$17.44
Kinn Thai

Kinn Thai

4.6
(200+)
• Thai • Pad Thai
$0 delivery fee
"Amazing flavour as usual, packed with prawns and mushrooms. can't finish as I'm so full. Serving great size, very filling."
"I gotta say I've eaten Thai food all over Australia as it's by far my favourite food of all time & I have to say by a long shot this would be the best Thai food Ive ever eaten, Good serving size great service & most of all great prices. Will definitely be back again soon"
Pad See Ew
Stir-fried thick rice noodle with Chinese broccoli, egg and sweet soy sauce.
$15.04
Pad Thai
Gluten free. Traditional Thai stir-fried thin rice noodle with egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanut.
$14.86
Steamed Rice
Char-grilled chicken skewers with cucumber relish and peanut sauce.
$2.78
Petite Satay Chicken (8 Skewers)
Fried rice, onion, Chinese broccoli, egg and seasoning.
$8.77
Crust Pizza

Crust Pizza

4.5
(200+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$1.99 fee)
"Probably the best pizza I've ever had from Crust. Took a Classic Pepperoni and added pineapple, anchovies, prawns, chilly flakes and extra mozzarella. It was awesome."
"pizza was very small definatly not a large size, bland taste undercooked. choc mouse had awful fla our and bottle of lemon squash was nearly $10 rip off"
Meat Deluxe 5120Kj
Smoked ham, pepperoni, Italian sausage, house cooked chicken & ground beef, bacon and mozzarella on a BBQ base. Allergens: contains gluten, wheat, milk.
$22.34
Garlic Bread 2140Kj
Vegan. 9 inch loaf with herb & garlic butter. Allergens: contains gluten, wheat, soy.
$6.28
Crust Supreme 4450Kj
Smoked ham, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, fresh capsicum, Spanish onions, pineapple Kalamata olives on a tomato base. Allergens: contains gluten, wheat, milk.
$23.12
Hawaiian 4160Kj
Ham, pineapple & mozzarella on a tomato base. Allergens: contains gluten, wheat, milk.
$18.45

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