Samir Allen
Samir Allen is the chef and owner of Gemmayze Street, a popular Lebanese restaurant in Auckland known for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional vegan and vegetarian offerings. Under his leadership, the restaurant has garnered acclaim, including being named the Supreme Winner in Viva's 2024 Top 60 Restaurant Awards.
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Samir Allen is the owner and chef of a restaurant inspired by his Lebanese roots.
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New Zealand· 2026-01-25
Samir Allen is the chef at a restaurant known for its contemporary Lebanese food.
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Samir Allen is the owner/chef of Gemmayze Street, which was last year’s Supreme Winner.
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Samir Allen shares the story behind the name of his restaurant, Gemmayze Street.
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Samir Allen is the chef and owner of Gemmayze Street, which won the Supreme Winner award in Viva’s 2024 Top 60 Restaurant Awards.
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