Esther restaurant at QT Auckland will be the venue for Viaduct Harbour’s Oasis lunch in collaboration with Sauce on Saturday 4th June, its first ‘habibti’ event dedicated to the Muslim community, specifically young wāhine.

With the intention of creating a safe and fun space for women to gather for an afternoon of Middle Eastern-inspired Halal cuisine courtesy of Esther’s award-winning kitchen team, the event will come to life with music by DJ Mahlete performing a live set from arrival at 1pm.

Oasis is a not-for-profit event. $5 from each ticket sale will go to Auckland-based Shakti Community Council.

Menu –

*while Halal practises have been observed in preparation of the Oasis lunch menu, Esther QT is not a strictly Halal kitchen. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary options available.

Non-alcoholic cocktail on arrival

Puff Bread, warm hummus, dukkah, olive oil

Curious Croppers tomato salad, sumac spiced labneh

Advieh spiced chargrilled spatchcock chicken, basil tzatziki

Cloudy Bay Clams, saffron, Israeli couscous, tomato, barberries

Chargrilled eggplant, saffron yoghurt, parsley, pickled chilis

Roast pumpkin, butter beans, cavolo nero, Baharat spiced quinoa, orange chili oil

Pistachio baklava, rosewater gelato

Non-alcoholic refreshments included