Saħħa Sessions: Maha’s New Weekend Lunch Experience (Launching September 6)
Weekends in Melbourne just got more exciting. Starting Saturday, September 6, Maha invites you to slow down, savour, and celebrate with Saħħa Sessions, a new weekend lunch series designed for long afternoons filled with flavour, music, and connection.
For just $75 per person, enjoy a curated three-course menu that evolves each month, showcasing bold Middle Eastern-inspired dishes made to share. Set against the backdrop of live music, Saħħa Sessions are the perfect way to gather friends or family and indulge in a soulful weekend feast.
What’s on the Menu?
Each month brings a fresh menu, but here’s a taste of what September has in store:
Meza
Bessara – broad bean soup with roast lemon & harissa oil
Batbout – pillowy grilled bread with butter
Sardine kefta with carrots, cardamom & herby chermoula
Sweet potato salad with souk aromas
Zaalouk – smoked eggplant & tomato
Muhammara – red pepper, pomegranate molasses & walnuts
Optional BBQ Add-Ons
Mooloolaba king prawns with harissa & honey burnt butter (+$18pp)
Lamb bastilla fingers with cinnamon & sugar (+$12pp)
Main
Shaariya Medfouna – poached chicken in saffron, honey & orange blossom gravy with lentils, chickpeas, shredded noodles & toasted almonds
Candied carrots with dates, orange juice & macadamia nuts
Sides
Cocktail chat potatoes with olive & preserved lemon pesto
Westholme 5+ wagyu sirloin with ras el hanout & burnt butter jus (+$35pp)
Dessert
Sourdough doughnuts rolled in Amlou (honey, argan oil & almond paste) with candied clementine ice cream
The Experience
More than just a lunch, Saħħa Sessions are a celebration of food, music, and togetherness. The set menu encourages sharing and conversation, while the live soundtrack brings warmth and energy to your weekend. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply treating yourself, this is a dining experience you’ll want to return to month after month.
Important Details
Price: $75 per person (3-course set menu)
Surcharges:
1.5% bank surcharge applies on card payments
12% surcharge applies on Sundays
18% surcharge applies on public holidays
Bookings: Highly recommended — weekends at Maha fill quickly!
Book Your Table
Saħħa Sessions launch Saturday, September 6 and run every weekend at Maha. Seats are limited, so gather your favourite people and secure your spot today.