V-Rating: Super V
Where: Harbour room, Level 5 food court, Westfield Bondi Junction.
When: Mon - Sun: 9.30ish - 7ish depending on the day.
Tel: 02) 9369 2777
Prices: Snacks: $2.50 - $4. Mains: $6 - $14.

Shopping centres are like suburban purgatory. After half an hour I’m lost, cranky and over-stimulated. I start wandering fruitlessly, scared of encounters with fluorescent lights and overly attentive sales assistants. Then I get lost again, mostly when I’m desperate to leave.

Amongst the nine circles of shopping mall hell, the food court has to rate near the bottom. Fried food smells, squished leftovers on the table, and screaming kids make me crazy. That’s why I couldn’t believe my luck when I discovered Yummba in the Westfield Bondi Junction food court.

Yummba is not your typical food court offering. First off, it’s a vegetarian. Second, the food tastes great. Third, all the food, including a range of dips, is made fresh daily.

Yummba’s speciaity is their five pita rolls. Three rolls come with felafel, the other two have fried eggplant slices and a mezze salad. Andy says I have to emphasise that the felafel rolls are Really Good because they’re only lightly fried and still moist. Also, the pita bread is thick and soft. My favourite part is the home made dips - particuary the smoky baba ghanoush - matched with tart red cabbage and pickles.

If you’re not up for a roll you can try the mezze or dip plates. Dare you to try the large size. I’ve had two tries with help and haven’t finished one yet.

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