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The Bedouin Kitchen is a wonderful local restaurant to have. The warm service is complemented by a welcoming decor of rich red walls and metal lanterns casting a soft yellow light through the room. There is plenty of atmosphere for a romantic dinner.

There is a medium sized room at the entrance, a smallish one a bit further back, then a covered outdoor section. On the Saturday I visited, the place was bustling.

To save on decisions, our table opted for the banquet. At only $35 a head, with a vegetarian option, everyone was pleased. The field mushrooms with fetta were a standout. A cucumber and dill salad was refreshing. Plenty of bread was provided for eating with the babaganoush, hommus, beetroot and chilli dips. A chicken, broadbean and rice dish served in a claypot was another winner. By the time the roast pumpkin came out - on a bed of rocket with a tahini based sauce - we were already filling up! There were a few other dishes too, we lost track of courses.

For dessert (not included in the banquet), I was served a generous portion of sweet semolina cake covered in flaked almonds and an orange syrup. Others sampled the banana baked in embers, and Turkish delight.

There was a well-rounded wine list, at fair prices. For something more exotic, try the thick black coffees or mint tea.

You can book some time out back to try smoking with the hookah water pipe, with four flavours available.

We had a great time and will be back!