Newton, Adelaide · by way of Katoomba and the Himalayas

Two roots. One little kitchen.

A Newton cafe where Bhutan and Eastern Europe share a stove. Momo and crepes, Emadashi and Medovik, and an espresso made like it matters.

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Good food. Great ambiance.

A Shamora spread: crepes, eggs, grilled skewers, dumplings and house sauces on a wooden table

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8am til late,
every day

MomoMedovik honey cakeEmadashi chickenSmoked salmon crepeShashlik skewersBhutanese teaJa Sha burgerFlat whites MomoMedovik honey cakeEmadashi chickenSmoked salmon crepeShashlik skewersBhutanese teaJa Sha burgerFlat whites

01 Our two roots

From Katoomba to the Himalayas, by way of Newton.

Shamora grew out of Manki Coffee, the little roaster that got its start up in Katoomba. The recipes come from two homes, and we cook everything like we are feeding family.

Eastern Europe the European root

Hand folded crepes, slow grilled shashlik, pelmeni and the honey cake regulars warn their friends about. Comfort food with a Slavic accent.

Bhutan the Himalayan root

Steamed momo, a proper pot of Bhutanese tea and Emadashi, chilli and cheese cooked the way it is meant to be. Warm, fiery, a long way from home.

A savoury crepe folded with mushroom, cheese and greens on a white plate — Savoury crepes, folded to order

Fresh shashlik skewers loaded with meat and vegetables, off the grill — Shashlik, straight off the grill

The illuminated Shamora sign behind the cafe bar, with a trailing pothos plant — Our room at Newton Village

A slice of Medovik honey cake, dusted and finished with edible flowers

The Medovik is, and we are quoting the regulars here, to die for.

Layer on layer of soft honey sponge and cream. Ask for it before it sells out, which it does.

From the kitchen

Emadashi Chicken chilli and cheese, the signature$23.50

Ja Sha Burger Bhutanese style$23.00

Thimphu Burger$23.00

Yiros grilled meat, wrap, salad$18.90

Stuffed Eggplant$21.95

Lamb and Halloumi$29.99

Calamari$16.50

Sweet, crepes and coffee

Dublin Crepe vegetarian$21.00

Smoked Salmon Crepe$18.50

Sweet Crepe caramelised apple or mixed berriesfrom $14

Medovik Honey Cake house madeslice

Beer Battered Chips$9.50

Latte or any coffee, Blue Mountains roast$5.00

Bhutanese Tea a proper potpot

03 Who is out the back

The crew that keeps the pass moving.

Big Boss

Tashi

Runs the pass, signs the orders and guards the last slice of Medovik with his life.

Comrade, morale

Egor

Keeps the espresso honest and the room laughing. Mostly at the same time.

Chief taste tester

Sonam

If a plate leaves the kitchen, it got the nod from Sonam first. Quality control, Himalayan style.

The Shamora dining room at night, warm light and birdcage pendant lamps over set tables

Stay a while.

Warm light, a low hum, birdcage lamps and a coffee that is actually made with care. Come in for a quick flat white. Leave after the honey cake. That is just how it goes here.