Singapore's kebab scene runs the full range, from Turkish-run hawker stalls turning out chicken and lamb doner with buttered rice, to the Middle Eastern restaurants of Kampong Glam and polished kebab bars in the CBD. Turkish and Arabic staples like shawarma wraps, Iskender kebab, adana and kunefe are easiest to find, and many of the best spots are humble stalls tended by native Turkish or Moroccan cooks. Because halal status varies stall to stall, and hawker operators change hours often, it is always worth confirming details directly before you head down.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Alaturka Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant Turkish / Mediterranean · $$$
Long-running Bussorah Street Turkish restaurant near Sultan Mosque, a former Michelin Bib Gourmand pick known for its mixed grills and meze.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
- Price: $$$ · Around $30-$50 per person for a sit-down meal
- Must-try: Supreme Sampler mixed grill (beef, lamb, chicken), Meze Tabagi sharing platter, Kunefe
- Where: 15 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199436
- Area: Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-10:30pm (last order 10pm)
- Halal: Halal
Sultan Kebab Turkish / Middle Eastern · $
Popular Turkish hawker stall in Maxwell Food Centre serving generous rotisserie chicken kebabs and Iskender at hawker prices.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Middle Eastern
- Price: $ · Roughly $7-$18 per person
- Must-try: Chicken Iskender Kebab, Chicken Kebab Wrap, Shakshuka with Cheese
- Where: 1 Kadayanallur Street, Maxwell Food Centre, #01-86, Singapore 069184
- Area: Telok Ayer
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell
- Hours: Sun-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm
Zuzu Kebab Turkish / Middle Eastern · $
Muslim-owned stall run single-handedly by a Turkish chef, drawing long queues for its kebab wraps and butter rice in Serangoon Gardens.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Middle Eastern
- Price: $ · Around $6.50-$18.50 per person
- Must-try: Chicken Kebab Wrap, Mutton Butter Rice
- Where: 49A Serangoon Garden Way, Serangoon Garden Market, #01-32, Singapore 555945
- Area: Serangoon Gardens
- Hours: Mon-Thu & Sun 10am-9pm; Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-9pm; Sat 12pm-9pm
- Halal: Halal
The Fat Prince Middle Eastern / Turkish (kebab bar) · $$$
Stylish kebab and cocktail bar from the Neon Pigeon team, plating up charcoal-grilled adana kebabs and mezze; serves alcohol so not halal.
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Turkish (kebab bar)
- Price: $$$ · Roughly $14-$24 per person for kebabs and mezze
- Must-try: Spicy Beef Adana Kebab, Adalar Prawn Kebab, Fat Prince Hummus
- Where: 48 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079317
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm & 5:30pm-12am; Sat-Sun 12pm-3pm & 5:30pm-12am
- Halal: No
Gaziantep Delight Turkish · $
Muslim-owned Turkish hawker stall famous for its automated kebab-slicing machine, doner wraps and house-made kunefe and baklava.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $ · Most dishes under $15
- Must-try: Mixed Doner Kebab, Kunefe, Pistachio Baklava
- Where: 44 Holland Drive, Holland Drive Market & Food Centre, #02-13, Singapore 270044
- Area: Buona Vista
- Nearest MRT: Buona Vista
- Hours: Tue 10:30am-3pm; Thu-Sun 10:30am-7:30pm; closed Wed
- Halal: Halal
Taibah Arabic Middle Eastern / Arabic · $
Highly rated Arabic hawker stall in Kampung Admiralty known for well-seasoned chicken kebab rolls and maqluba rice.
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Arabic
- Price: $ · Around $5-$17 per person
- Must-try: Chicken Kebab Rolls, Maqluba Rice with Chicken
- Where: 676 Woodlands Drive 71, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre, #02-36, Singapore 730676
- Area: Woodlands
- Nearest MRT: Admiralty
- Hours: Sat-Thu 10:30am-9pm; Fri 11am-9pm
The Mediterranean Deli Turk Turkish / Mediterranean · $$
Tucked-away Far East Plaza diner run by a native Turkish chef, known for homemade bread, meze and lamb pide.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
- Price: $$ · Roughly $13-$31 per person
- Must-try: Lamb Pide, Meze Platter, Yaprak Sarma (stuffed vine leaves)
- Where: 14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza, #01-17/18/19, Singapore 228213
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
El Hassan Moroccan / Mediterranean · $
Long-running Moroccan-run stall in Ayer Rajah Food Centre serving budget chicken shawarma and kebab with hearty portions.
- Cuisine: Moroccan / Mediterranean
- Price: $ · Around $5-$11 per person
- Must-try: Chicken Shawarma / Kebab, Chicken Kebab Fries
- Where: 503 West Coast Drive, Ayer Rajah Food Centre, #01-53, Singapore 120503
- Area: West Coast
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
Pita Tree Mediterranean Kitchen Mediterranean / Middle Eastern · $$
Mediterranean mini-chain (Forum, Marina One, Clarke Quay) for grills, kebabs and biryani; uses halal ingredients but serves alcohol, so it is not halal.
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ · Roughly $7-$38; nett prices, no service charge
- Must-try: Arabic Lamb Shank Biryani, Spicy Eggplant Dip, Sumac Fries
- Where: 583 Orchard Road, #01-K3, Forum The Shopping Mall, Singapore 238884
- Area: Orchard (Forum); also Marina One and Clarke Quay
- Nearest MRT: Orchard Boulevard / Orchard
- Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-3am; Fri-Sat and eve of PH 10am-4am
- Halal: No
Turk's Kebab Turkish · $
Casual Turkish counter in Parklane Shopping Mall turning out well-stuffed kebab rolls near Selegie and Little India.
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Price: $ · Around $7-$9 per person
- Must-try: Kebab Roll
- Where: Parklane Shopping Mall, 35 Selegie Road, #01-C2
- Area: Selegie
- Nearest MRT: Rochor
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-10pm; closed Sun
Pete's Mediterranean Grill Mediterranean / Middle Eastern · $$
Mediterranean grill operating out of AlibabaR hawker bar in Katong, serving lamb and other charcoal kebabs.
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ · Around $10-$17 per person
- Must-try: Lamb Kebab
- Where: AlibabaR The Hawker Bar, 125 East Coast Road
- Area: Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade
- Hours: Sun/Mon/Wed/Thu 12pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm; closed Tue
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaturka Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant | Turkish / Mediterranean | $$$ | Kampong Glam | Halal |
| Sultan Kebab | Turkish / Middle Eastern | $ | Telok Ayer | — |
| Zuzu Kebab | Turkish / Middle Eastern | $ | Serangoon Gardens | Halal |
| The Fat Prince | Middle Eastern / Turkish (kebab bar) | $$$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Gaziantep Delight | Turkish | $ | Buona Vista | Halal |
| Taibah Arabic | Middle Eastern / Arabic | $ | Woodlands | — |
| The Mediterranean Deli Turk | Turkish / Mediterranean | $$ | Orchard | — |
| El Hassan | Moroccan / Mediterranean | $ | West Coast | — |
| Pita Tree Mediterranean Kitchen | Mediterranean / Middle Eastern | $$ | Orchard | No |
| Turk's Kebab | Turkish | $ | Selegie | — |
| Pete's Mediterranean Grill | Mediterranean / Middle Eastern | $$ | Katong | — |
Your questions answered
What kinds of kebab can I find in Singapore?
The most common are Turkish and Middle Eastern styles: doner and shawarma wraps of shaved chicken or lamb, chargrilled skewers like adana and shish, Iskender kebab over bread and yoghurt, and kebab plates with buttered rice. You will also find Indian-influenced tikka and seekh kebabs at some spots.
Are kebabs in Singapore halal?
Many kebab stalls are Turkish, Arabic or Moroccan-run and Muslim-owned, but halal status varies by outlet and not all are MUIS-certified. Sit-down restaurants and bars such as The Fat Prince and Pita Tree serve alcohol and are not halal. Always confirm with the specific stall before ordering if halal is important to you.
How much does a kebab cost in Singapore?
At hawker stalls, a kebab wrap or a kebab-with-rice plate typically runs about $6-$12. Mid-range Mediterranean restaurants sit around $13-$31 per person, while kebab bars and full Turkish restaurants like The Fat Prince or Alaturka can be $30-$50 per person with sharing plates.
Which areas are best for kebabs in Singapore?
Kampong Glam around Bussorah Street and Arab Street is the classic hub for Turkish and Middle Eastern food. Beyond that, strong hawker options are spread island-wide, including Maxwell (Telok Ayer), Golden Mile (Beach Road), Fortune Centre (Bugis), Serangoon Gardens, Holland Drive and Kampung Admiralty in Woodlands.
Do I need to book, and are there queues?
Hawker stalls do not take reservations and popular ones like Zuzu Kebab can see waits of up to an hour at dinner and on weekends, so go early or off-peak. For sit-down restaurants such as Alaturka or The Fat Prince, booking ahead is sensible for larger groups or peak evenings.