Sana, a vibrant new Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual dining destination, will open its doors in South Eveleigh on Tuesday 28 January. The highly anticipated opening is brought to life by Daniel Sorridimi, owner of Blackwood Bondi and Cronulla, and acclaimed chef Joel Bennetts, who are intent on offering Sydney a fast casual eatery that is equally nutritious and delicious.
Sana translates to “state of wellbeing” in Spanish and its menu is inspired by the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. With nods to this style of cuisine throughout, including spiced lamb mince like you’d find in a Lebanese food store, Korean-style pickled carrots, and Basmati rice laced with lemon and herbs. Sana’s committed to using high quality ingredients and dishes that are fresh, fast and full of flavour.
Owner Sorridimi brought on acclaimed chef Joel Bennetts as Culinary Director who has meticulously designed a menu that brings Mediterranean flavours to life, catering to the discerning Sydney customer by blending deliciousness, nutrition, and affordability.
Daniel Sorridimi “After working on this concept for years, I am thrilled to finally be giving Sydneysiders a new and exciting way to dine and view fast casual. We have put so much emphasis on nutrition, taste and ingredients, and Joel has brought this vision to life with a Mediterranean menu that is inspired by travel and life experiences”
Bennetts will use as many house-prepared ingredients as possible like picked zucchini and the 24 hour slow cooked lamb shoulder which will all add to the authentic flavour profile. Sana’s menu is fully customisable or customers can choose from a carefully constructed selection of dishes from the Signature Bowls, Sana Rolls and Protein Plates sections in the menu. The two have also curated delicious, low calorie, sugar free and probiotic sodas in flavours like blackcurrant, strawberry vanilla, and mango passionfruit.
Delicious, flavour-packed signature bowls include:
- Evergreen’ with poached chicken, pickled zucchini, feta, green olives, cucumber, coriander, red onion, lemon and herb yoghurt.
- Heartier option ‘Lamb Shoulder’ with Confit garlic slow cooked lamb, pickled onion, coriander, green olive, cavolo nero, green herb salsa, jalapeno, and garlic dressing
- ‘Green Falafel’ with cucumber, red onion, coriander, pickled carrot, green olive, pink turnips, beets, tahini and sweet pepita.
- ‘Red Harissa” with poached chicken, pickled carrots, red onion, sundried tomato, cavolo nero, coriander, red harissa dressing and olive panko crunch.
Signature Sana rolls served on freshly baked soft potato roll (GF option too) include:
- ‘Poached Chicken’ roll with shredded iceberg, red onion, cheddar cheese, pink turnips, black pepper mayo and Calabrian chilli oil.
- ‘Lamb mince’ rollwith tahini, cabbage & dill slaw, red onion, Turkish peppers, garlic and jalapeno dressing.
- ‘Chilli Chicken’ roll with chilli mayo, shredded iceberg, pickled carrot, red onion, feta and Calabrian chilli oil
With a clear vision to fill a gap in the fast-casual dining scene, Sana will redefine the way Sydneysiders experience quick, nutritious meals that don’t compromise on taste.
Sana opens on Tuesday 28 January 2025 at Shop 8, 1 Locomotive St Eveleigh.
Open Monday-Friday 11am-3pm.
Image credit: Steven Woodburn