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Kilim (The)

A favourite for Turkish food

366 Victoria Street
Melbourne, VIC 3121

Nearest Train: North Richmond train station (Epping and Hurstbridge lines); tram 109

Phone: +61 (0)3 9428 5982

Fax: +63 (03) 9428 5113

Incongruously located in a predominantly Vietnamese part of Richmond, The Kilim is widely regarded as one of Melbourne's best Turkish restaurants. The sumptuous decor aims to recreate the atmosphere of the Middle East, with hanging carpets, drapes and comfortable cushions. Specialities include Turkish bread with a range of dips including spinach, beetroot, humus, carrot, capsicum, cacik (yoghurt, cucumber, olive oil and garlic) and babagamuk (eggplant and yoghurt). There is also a range of kebabs, salads and rice dishes, as well as traditional Turkish sweets to pick from.