Best Turkish Food in Singapore: 12 Best Spots (2026)
Turkish dining in Singapore is compact but rewarding, clustered mainly around the historic Kampong Glam enclave near Sultan Mosque, with a handful of newer venues in the Marina Centre, City Hall and Orchard belts. Expect charcoal-grilled kebaps, sharing mezze platters, freshly baked pide and lahmacun, and cheese-filled kunefe for dessert; many kitchens are run by Turkish chefs and several are halal-certified or Muslim-friendly, making the cuisine especially popular with local Muslim diners. Prices span cheap doner wraps to full-service sit-down spreads, so there is something across budgets. Details change, so confirm hours, halal certification and reservations directly with each venue before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Alaturka Mediterranean & Turkish Restaurant
- Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant
- PERA Turkish Grill & Mezze
- Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant
- Sultan Turkish Restaurant
- Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant
- The Mediterranean Deliturk
- ZuZu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant
- Mavi Turkish Restaurant & Grill
- Turkish Lezzet House
- Taksim Restaurant
- Istanbul Turkish Restaurant
The list
Alaturka Mediterranean & Turkish Restaurant Turkish / Eastern Mediterranean · $$$
Kampong Glam institution since 2005 and a Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee (2016), widely regarded as Singapore's benchmark for authentic Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean cooking.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Eastern Mediterranean
- Price: $$$ · Sharing spreads from around $25/pax; set platters for two around $79
- Must-try: Meze Tabagi sharing platter, Charcoal-grilled mixed grill, Kunefe
- Where: 15 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199436
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Daily 11:30am–10:30pm (last order 10pm)
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant Turkish · $$$
Billed as Singapore's first Turkish restaurant (est. 1999), a long-running halal-certified favourite with a strong Google following and a menu built for sharing.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $$$ · Roughly $19.50–$107.50 across dishes and platters
- Must-try: Lahmacun, Hunkar Begendi, Charcoal kebab platter
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-129A, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Area: Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade
- Halal: Halal-certified
PERA Turkish Grill & Mezze Turkish · $$$
A newer, contemporary Turkish grill and mezze spot at South Beach Avenue with strong review scores, sourcing ingredients from Turkiye and a lively terrace bar.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $$$ · Contemporary sit-down dining; happy hour 3–6pm daily
- Must-try: Charcoal-grilled kebaps, Mezze bowls, Freshly baked pide
- Where: 26 Beach Road, #B1-21, South Beach Avenue, Singapore 189768
- Area: City Hall / South Beach
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade
- Hours: Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm, Sat–Sun 12–3pm; Dinner daily 6–11pm; weekend breakfast 10am–12pm
Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant Turkish · $$
Popular Bussorah Street eatery with Turkish chefs and views of Sultan Mosque, known for showy clay-pot pottery kebabs and generous mezze.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $$ · Around $38/pax; individual dishes roughly $21.50–$64.90
- Must-try: Pottery (Testi) Kebab, Lamb kebab & mandi, Kunefe
- Where: 51 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199467
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Daily 11am–11pm
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Sultan Turkish Restaurant Turkish · $$$
One of Kampong Glam's established, fully halal-certified Turkish restaurants, cooking classic kebabs and stews with native Turkish chefs.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $$$ · Mains roughly $23.90–$39.90 (e.g. Iskender/Sultan Kebab $29.90, Testi $39.90)
- Must-try: Iskender Kebab, Testi (pottery) Kebab, Lamb shank / Bamiya
- Where: 30 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199448
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Halal: Halal-certified
Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant Turkish / Mediterranean · $$
Relaxed Turkish spot on Bussorah Street with an outdoor terrace, focused on charcoal grills, flatbreads and shareable dips at accessible prices.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
- Price: $$ · Mid-range; dishes roughly $14.90–$32.90
- Must-try: Charcoal-grilled kebabs, Turkish pide/pizza, Meze Tabagi & dips
- Where: 67 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199482
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
The Mediterranean Deliturk Turkish / Mediterranean · $$
Ottoman-Turkish Mediterranean counter serving well-priced doner, iskender and kofte, with a second outlet at Suntec City.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
- Price: $$ · Kebabs roughly $12.90–$19.90
- Must-try: Doner Kebab (chicken/lamb/mixed), Iskender Kebab, Izmir Kofte
- Where: 14 Scotts Road, #01-17/18/19, Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213 (also B1-147 Suntec City)
- Area: Orchard (Scotts Road)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
ZuZu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant Turkish / Mediterranean · $$
Bussorah Street Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant offering kebabs, moussaka and grilled seafood in the Sultan Mosque precinct.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
- Price: $$ · Mid-range sit-down
- Must-try: Sultan Kebab, Moussaka (lamb), Salmon Shish
- Where: 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199463
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Mavi Turkish Restaurant & Grill Turkish · $$
Baghdad Street grill serving Turkish staples — doners, clay-pot guvec and baked rice — just off the Arab Street tourist strip.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $$ · Mid-range sit-down
- Must-try: Doner, Moussaka, Guvec (clay-pot stew)
- Where: 17 Baghdad Street, Singapore 199656
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Turkish Lezzet House Turkish · $$
Casual Suntec City Turkish eatery for kebabs, pides and wraps, with island-wide delivery and pickup options.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $$ · Moderate; casual mall dining
- Must-try: Chicken Kebab Tombik, Doner varieties, Iskender
- Where: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-105, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
- Area: Suntec City
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Taksim Restaurant Turkish / Lebanese · $$
Late-night Baghdad Street spot blending Turkish grills with Lebanese mezze, handy for after-hours shisha-district dining.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Lebanese
- Price: $$ · Mid-range; open late
- Must-try: Turkish kebabs, Lebanese mezze
- Where: 14 Baghdad Street, Singapore 199653
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Open until around 1am
Istanbul Turkish Restaurant Turkish · $$
Casual Turkish restaurant (est. 2006) known for its charcoal grill, meze platter, cheese-filled sigara boregi and an oversized kunefe for sharing.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $$ · Dishes roughly $8–$33.90
- Must-try: Istanbul Meze Tebagi, Sigara Boregi, XXL Kunefe
- Area: Rochor
- Nearest MRT: Rochor
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaturka Mediterranean & Turkish Restaurant | Turkish / Eastern Mediterranean | $$$ | Kampong Glam | Muslim-friendly |
| Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant | Turkish | $$$ | Marina Centre | Halal-certified |
| PERA Turkish Grill & Mezze | Turkish | $$$ | City Hall / South Beach | — |
| Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant | Turkish | $$ | Kampong Glam | Muslim-friendly |
| Sultan Turkish Restaurant | Turkish | $$$ | Kampong Glam | Halal-certified |
| Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant | Turkish / Mediterranean | $$ | Kampong Glam | Muslim-friendly |
| The Mediterranean Deliturk | Turkish / Mediterranean | $$ | Orchard (Scotts Road) | Muslim-friendly |
| ZuZu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant | Turkish / Mediterranean | $$ | Kampong Glam | Muslim-friendly |
| Mavi Turkish Restaurant & Grill | Turkish | $$ | Kampong Glam | Muslim-friendly |
| Turkish Lezzet House | Turkish | $$ | Suntec City | Muslim-friendly |
| Taksim Restaurant | Turkish / Lebanese | $$ | Kampong Glam | — |
| Istanbul Turkish Restaurant | Turkish | $$ | Rochor | — |
Your questions answered
Where is the best area for Turkish food in Singapore?
The Kampong Glam enclave — Bussorah Street, Baghdad Street and Arab Street near Sultan Mosque — has the densest cluster of Turkish restaurants, including Alaturka, Ayasofya, Sultan and Cappadocia. Newer options sit in the Marina Centre, City Hall (South Beach) and Orchard areas.
Is Turkish food in Singapore halal?
Many Turkish venues are Muslim-owned and either halal-certified or Muslim-friendly, which is part of why the cuisine is popular locally. However, certification varies and some restaurants serve alcohol, so always confirm the current halal status directly with the venue before dining.
How much does a Turkish meal cost in Singapore?
A casual doner or kebab wrap can cost around $10–$20, while a full sit-down spread with mezze, mixed grills and dessert typically runs $30–$60 per person or more at higher-end places. Sharing platters offer the best value for groups.
What Turkish dishes should I order?
Look for charcoal-grilled kebaps (iskender, testi/pottery kebab), a shared meze platter with hummus and dips, freshly baked pide or lahmacun, and kunefe — a warm, cheese-filled pastry dessert — to finish.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Casual kebab counters are usually walk-in, but sit-down restaurants in Kampong Glam and newer spots like PERA can get busy on weekends and holidays, so booking ahead is advisable. Confirm opening hours too, as they can change.