{"id":20278,"date":"2020-06-30T13:57:44","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T05:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbutler.com\/?p=20278"},"modified":"2020-11-24T13:13:41","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T13:13:41","slug":"rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Rediscover Middle Eastern Flavors At These Restaurants in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rich and aromatic, Middle Eastern cuisine is in a unique niche of its own.<\/p>\n<p>But beyond kebabs and hummus, few in Singapore actually know what the Middle East has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s so much more to discover, and thankfully you can savor its vibrant flavors right here at home.<\/p>\n<p>From exotic dishes of the Levant to crossovers with Mediterranean influences, seek out the best of the Middle East at these joints.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/#Top_5_Middle_Eastern_restaurants_in_Singapore\" title=\"Top 5 Middle Eastern restaurants in Singapore \">Top 5 Middle Eastern restaurants in Singapore <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/#1_Artichoke\" title=\"1. Artichoke \">1. Artichoke <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/#2_Beirut_Grill_Fine_Middle-Eastern_Cuisine\" title=\"2. Beirut Grill Fine Middle-Eastern Cuisine\">2. Beirut Grill Fine Middle-Eastern Cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/#_3_Kazbar_Savoury_Middle_Eastern_Experience\" title=\"&nbsp;3. Kazbar Savoury Middle Eastern Experience\">&nbsp;3. Kazbar Savoury Middle Eastern Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/#4_Shabestan_Finest_Persian_Cuisine\" title=\"4. Shabestan Finest Persian Cuisine \">4. Shabestan Finest Persian Cuisine <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/#5_Mosis_Cafe\" title=\"5. Mosi\u2019s Caf\u00e9\">5. Mosi\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/rediscover-middle-eastern-flavors-at-these-restaurants-in-singapore\/#Savor_Middle_Eastern_cuisine_conveniently_with_BUTLER\" title=\"Savor Middle Eastern cuisine conveniently with BUTLER \n\">Savor Middle Eastern cuisine conveniently with BUTLER \n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Middle_Eastern_restaurants_in_Singapore\"><\/span><strong>Top 5 Middle Eastern restaurants in Singapore <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20280\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20280\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/top-5-middle-eastern-restaurants-singapore-1-1024x767.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.bjornshen.com\/)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Artichoke\"><\/span><strong>1. Artichoke <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Situated in the heart of Singapore\u2019s arts and heritage district, Artichoke re-imagines Middle Eastern cuisine with a funky spin.<\/p>\n<p>Self-branded as \u201cSingapore\u2019s most rebellious kitchen\u201d, do not expect authentic Middle Eastern flavours here.<\/p>\n<p>At Artichoke, Chef-owner Bjorn Shen\u2019s goal isn\u2019t to recreate the Middle East at the tip of your tastebuds, but surprise diners with unique, sometimes wacky concoctions. Think sweet potato falafels, or cuttlefish shawarma.<\/p>\n<p>Popular favorites at this joint include their Feta Burrata and Ful Madames. If you\u2019re feeling thirsty, Artichoke\u2019s in-house bar offers homemade rosewater lemonade and Turkish sodas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20281\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20281\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/top-5-middle-eastern-restaurants-singapore-2.jpg?resize=800%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.hungrygowhere.com\/singapore\/Beirut_Grill\/)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Beirut_Grill_Fine_Middle-Eastern_Cuisine\"><\/span><strong>2. Beirut Grill Fine Middle-Eastern Cuisine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A stalwart scene at Singapore\u2019s Middle Eastern enclave on Bussorah Street, Beirut Grill continues to deliver authentic Lebanese cuisine to savvy diners.<\/p>\n<p>At Beirut Grill, diners are promised authentic dishes and excellent service. All dishes here are prepared using herbs and spices flown directly from Lebanon, and the staff here are dedicated to the motto: \u201cYour Wish Is My Command\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s not all.&nbsp; Dine-in on weekends and be impressed further with live drumming and belly dances.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20282\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20282\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20282\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/top-5-middle-eastern-restaurants-singapore-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.kazbar.com\/)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Kazbar_Savoury_Middle_Eastern_Experience\"><\/span><strong>&nbsp;3. <\/strong><strong>Kazbar Savoury Middle Eastern Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Promising diners a kaleidoscope of Middle Eastern flavors, Kazbar is also another long-time local favorite.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Kazbar takes so much pride in its illustrious heritage that it brands itself as the \u201cMedina of Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine\u201d. Headed by an elite executive chef and using only ingredients and spices air-flown directly from the Middle East, they certainly may be.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to get tipsy, Kazbar is also currently offering D-I-Y cocktail sets in addition to their usual selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic Middle Eastern beers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20283\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20283\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20283\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/top-5-middle-eastern-restaurants-singapore-4-1024x553.jpg?resize=1024%2C553&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit:https:\/\/www.quandoo.sg\/fr\/place\/shabestan-7593)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Shabestan_Finest_Persian_Cuisine\"><\/span><strong>4. Shabestan Finest Persian Cuisine <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dedicated to spreading the beauty of Persian culture, one will only find the finest in Persian cuisine at Shabestan.<\/p>\n<p>Persian dishes are easily recognized by the use of saffron, pomegranates, prunes, and olive oil. At Shabestan, all dishes are prepared in strict accordance to tradition, using only the best ingredients available from the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, Shabestan is helmed by senior executive chef Hamid Hosseini. Drawing on his experiences working for traditional and haute-cuisine kitchens across the Middle East, Shabestan showcases his unique style of cooking known as New Persian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20285\" style=\"width: 796px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20285\" class=\" wp-image-20285\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/top-5-middle-eastern-restaurants-singapore-5-1.jpg?resize=786%2C786&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"786\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.singaporeexpats.com\/food-and-leisure\/cuisines\/middle-eastern)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mosis_Cafe\"><\/span><strong>5. Mosi\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possibly the first Moroccan caf\u00e9 in Singapore to introduce shisha, one can still find respite in Mosi Caf\u00e9\u2019s hearty teas and authentic Moroccan fare.<\/p>\n<p>At Mosi\u2019s, one can enjoy a good selection of Moroccan and other Middle Eastern dishes at more economical prices. Early birds can also rejoice \u2013 between 9.30 am to 11.30 am, Mosi\u2019s offers a great introduction to Middle Eastern fare with their Zagora breakfast set.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Savor_Middle_Eastern_cuisine_conveniently_with_BUTLER\"><\/span><strong>Savor Middle Eastern cuisine conveniently with <a href=\"http:\/\/getbutler.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BUTLER<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While most entrants on this list is already welcoming dine-in customers, some haven\u2019t and don\u2019t plan to anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p>And with so many diners clamoring for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, you may need to wait in line for quite some time.<\/p>\n<p>Want to skip the queue and dine in comfort at home? BUTLER\u2019s personal concierge is here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Tell us what your ideal Middle Eastern feast looks like and simply let BUTLER handle the rest.<\/p>\n<p>Access other exclusive F&amp;B deals to complement your dining experience with BUTLER\u2019s partner network.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbutler.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with BUTLER today<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rich and aromatic, Middle Eastern cuisine is in a unique niche of its own. But beyond kebabs and hummus, few in Singapore actually know what the Middle East has to offer. There\u2019s so much more to discover, and thankfully you can savor its vibrant flavors right here at home. 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