Top 7 Mediterranean restaurants in Singapore

Pitas, Hummus & Falafel: 7 Best Mediterranean restaurants in Singapore

Sarah Khan

04 Oct 2016

updated the 6 October 2016 à 09:55

1/7
Blu Kouzina (Greek)
The Greek culinary scene in Singapore may not be as prominent, but Blu Kouzina is truly Greek food at its finest.
Some of its dishes that’ll leave your mouth watering for days are the Paidaki (exquisite medium-rare lamb chops with a side of sweet potato mash), Tzatzki (rich Greek yoghurt with cucumber, dill, garlic and olive oil) with pita bread, and Bifteki (succulent beef patties with tomato and onion served on a hot plate).
Reasonably priced, their menu is great across the board. Large appetizers range from SGD8-15 and most mains SGD18-25, and they have a great range of Greek and other international wines. Blu Kouzina is definitely the place to go to if you want a taste of Greek cuisine, or to get your feta fix.
10 Dempsey Road (Block 10), #01-21
Photo: Blu Kouzina
2/7
Kazbar (Lebanese)
Of all the Lebanese joints in Singapore, Kazbar truly reigns as the place to go to. Their kebabs, for one, are some of the best you’ll find on the island.

Firstly, the restaurant’s interior and ambience is reminiscent of a Souk (’market’), with intimate, cave-style dining areas with huge sofas and low tables, all enveloped in great mood lighting.

A must-try are the Cold Mezze and Hot Mezze platters. The Cold Mezze platter (SGD24) comes with 5 dips - among which are hummus, moutabal, babaghanoush, served with a generous basket of Lebanese bread. The Hot Mezze (SGD26) consists of a cheese boric, spinach borek, sambousek and falafel and kibbeh. If you’re in the mood for a kebab, opt for the Persian Joojeh Kebab - its meat pieces are juicy and delicious.

25 Church Street, #01-03; Capital Square 3

Photo: Kazbar Singapore Facebook
3/7
Pita Pan (Israeli)
Besides serving up pitas (hence its name), Pita Pan definitely has one of, if not the best, falafels in Singapore. Perfectly fried with a crispy exterior and a hint of spice - delicious.
Pita Pan had to make our list as an option for great vegetarian/vegan-friendly Mediterranean food in Singapore. Diners have the option of filling their pitas with any ingredients from the salad bar (a full pita costs SGD10.90).
2 Bayfront Ave, The Shoppes, 018972
Photo: Pita Pan Singapore Facebook
4/7
Shabestan (Persian)
Shabestan offers an extensive menu of authentic, scrumptious Halal Persian food right in the heart of Singapore.

Its Shabestan Platter is the restaurant’s bestselling menu item: generous portions of succulent charcoal-grilled lamb, beef, chicken and jumbo prawns beautifully plated together. Its Lamb Kubeideh (lamb kebab) and classic Persian rice dishes prepared with saffron, nuts and berries are also worth trying as well.
Set by the riverside, its alfresco dining option also makes for a romantic, intimate or leisurely dining experience while enjoying the best of Persian cuisine.
The Pier @ Robertson
80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-13

Photo: Shabestan Singapore
5/7
Arkadas Cafe (Turkish)
Perhaps one of the most underrated Turkish spots in Singapore, Arkadas serves delicious Turkish food prepared by the former personal chef to the Turkish Ambassador to Singapore of 22 years (how’s that for a resume?).
The restaurant’s interiors and ambience is slightly unassuming, but boy, does the food make up for it. The chicken kebab is a definite must-try (arguably one of the best in Singapore), and the bread that comes with the hummus dips is exquisitely soft and fluffy. Mmmm. Even better, the food is very reasonably priced, at about SGD25/pax for a few dish options.
1 Fusinopolis View, #01-02, Sandcrawler
Photo: Arkadas Cafe
6/7
Urban Bites (Lebanese)
Urban Bites definitely offers one of the best value Mediterranean food in Singapore.

They have great vegetarian options, partcularly their Fatoush and Tabouleh salads; their labne, hummus and gloriously soft Lebanese breads are also a great option.

With its great prices (their lunch set is SGD19.90 and they have a decently-priced a la carte menu as well), Urban Bites is definitely the place to go for a satisfying and affordable Mediterranean fix.

161 Telok Ayer Street
Photo: Urban Bites Instagram
7/7
Levant
Levant is definitely the place for the best lamb shank biryani in Singapore. Stewed to perfection, the lamb meat is so tender it glides right off the bone and melts in your mouth. Paired with deliciously fragrant biryani rice, this dish is definitely a must-try.

The restaurant also has a good selection of tapas, stews and grills, and a great appetiser platter, consisting of popular dips like hummus and tabboula, made from fresh ingredients that truly do translate taste-wise.

8 Greenwood Avenue

Photo: Levant Singapore Facebook

Take yourself on a Mediterranean culinary adventure at any one of these top spots.

The Mediterranean: temperate isles synonymous with sun, glorious azure seas, and spectacular dishes thought to be the healthiest cuisine the world. Truly, Mediterranean cuisine often tops the list of favourite cuisines around the world, and justifiably so.

Beyond just Greek food, Mediterranean cuisine actually encompasses food from the lands around the Mediterranean Sea, and includes Italian, Levantine, Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan, Turkish and even Spanish cuisines. Its quintessential vegetable and wheat-heavy staples of olives, tomatoes, whole grains, fish and fresh dairy not only makes for a delectable harmony of flavours, but is also incredibly healthy for our heart and body.

We have included our top 7 Mediterranean restaurants in Singapore to get your hummus and falafel fix – from great Greek food options like Blu Kouzina to Lebanese fare like Kazbar. We’re confident they’ll whet your palate.

Sarah Khan

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