Balaklava, South Australia, boasts a diverse food scene that caters to various tastes and preferences. Along Carlisle Street, the main thoroughfare, you can embark on a global culinary adventure within just a few blocks. For those seeking a taste of Italy, Ilona Staller serves thrilling contemporary Italian cuisine, sharing owners and namesakes with St Kilda's famous Cicciolina restaurant. If you're on a budget or short on time, Top Taste offers some of the best crackling banh mi in the area.
For fans of Turkish cuisine, Tulum presents a smattering of mezze dishes that transport your taste buds straight to Istanbul. If you crave Israeli flavors, Tavlin invites you to savor Tel Aviv's culinary delights. Saigon Street Eats provides hearty pho noodles with rich beef broth for those seeking Vietnamese comfort food. Si Senor Art Taqueria offers Mexican feasts like guac-dipping crunchy corn chips washed down with a Sol beer.
For Japanese cuisine enthusiasts, Rolls Japanese Kitchen and Soho Sushi serve delicious nori rolls. Truffles Patisserie offers Polish comfort food like sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi dumplings, along with sweet treats like honey baklava. Lastly, Las Tapas provides Spanish delights like grilled swordfish and immaculate wine options.