Sabich bagel

This week, I ventured into Avner’s Bakery in Surry Hills, a new spot by TV chef ‘Fast’ Ed Halmagyi. It’s got this cool, open kitchen setup where you can watch Ed work his magic. Definitely adds to the bakery’s cool factor.

What drew me in was the Sabich Bagel, a new taste adventure for me. The bagel itself made an impression, not with its size, but with its rich flavours and perfect texture blend — chewy inside with a crunchy crust. The fillings, especially the creamy boiled egg, smoky eggplant, and smooth hummus, each added a unique layer to the experience. I realised too late that the pickle, which I ate first, would have been perfect to cut through the richness of the sabich. Next time, I’ll pace myself to enjoy the pickle as a refreshing bite between the layers of flavour.

I also tried their Chocolate Bagel – it was super duper good. Just rich and yum. Honestly, 11 out of 10!