Mohammad Issmail Email & Phone Number

We're not just sell food, but rather an experience. It’s about serving authenticity and savouring the essence of Lebanon in every bite. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗭𝗔𝗛𝗟𝗜 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 Since 2014, we've been on a mission to share the finest Lebanese flavours with Sydney, crafting each dish with fresh, quality ingredients sourced locally and from Lebanon. The Zahli journey has been a heartfelt journey born out of our love for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Zahle is named after the iconic region of Zahle in Lebanon, a tribute to its rich culinary heritage. We're committed to authenticity. We import spices from Lebanon, use the freshest produce and honour age-old recipes passed down through generations. Our dedication to maintaining freshness and eschewing food processing machines in favour of traditional methods ensures an unparalleled culinary experience. Zahli is more than a restaurant; it's a culinary journey into Lebanese cuisine at its finest. 𝗠𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 Despite my successful corporate career, I've always had a passion for food and a discerning palate. I'm a telecoms engineer by trade and after finishing university, I initially planned to work for Telstra for 6 months to gain experience. However, I spent 20 years at Telstra, working in various roles, including managing large portfolios, global alliances, commercial, sales and operations. I also held a Country Manager position for a Telstra-US alliance for many years. I decided to follow a passion and dream, which led me to open Zahli in Surry Hills, a renowned food destination in Sydney. My plan was to run set-up Zahli and have it managed by expert personnel. The rapid success made it clear that I had to choose whether to remain in my corporate role or follow my dream. In 2014, I left the corporate life and committed to the hospitality industry. My vision for Zahli has always been to be the #1 Middle Eastern restaurant in Sydney, attracting clientele who appreciate high quality Lebanese cuisine. I'm proud of my restaurant's success, which has gone from being a good Lebanese restaurant in Sydney to being crowned by the World Luxury Restaurant Awards as "Best Lebanese – GLOBALLY". I've set a premium new benchmark for Lebanese cuisine, focusing on delivering excellence in ambience, product, and service. 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘We curate a range of unique experiences for our clients, including: - Bespoke corporate events- Special events- Engagement parties𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗨𝗦 https://www.zahlirestaurant.com(02) 9318 2228

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  University Of Technology Sydney

  Telecommunications Engineering