Middle Eastern Delights

Was surprised to see freshly baked bread here considering how tiny the kitchen space is! Pick either chicken ($8.50), lamb ($9.50) or both ($10.50) to go with your sizeable sandwich. Perfect if you’re looking for a quick and tasty meal.

Hummus, tzatziki and baba ganoush plus a fluffy Turkish bread for the mop up crew.

Glad that the unexpected delight I got after my first bite of the chunky tzatziki more than made up for the disappointment from the neither-smooth-nor-thick hummus. A generous smear of the smokey, creamy, and lemony baba ganoush from Flavourtown on warm bread provided further distraction too, thankfully!

If possible, try to request swapping the hummus for more baba ganoush. 😅

They do chicken really well here, so it's hard to go wrong with any of the chook options. The breast fillets were so tender and juicy, it was either super good or they used thigh (meant to check with the chef – he makes sure he swings by every table to chat – but he was sharing enthusiastically about many other things, and it slipped my mind).

The rosemary and garlic in the rub were pretty mild, but overall seasoning was on point. 👌🏼
Sharing multiple dishes works best here, but this is perfect for times the craving hits and it takes too much time/effort to rally the troops.

You get a considerably big piece here, so sharing is highly recommended. I like that it wasn't crazy sweet, though pistachio wasn't part of the chopped nuts mix in between the buttered filo pastry layers (despite making an appearance as garnish — but I'm just nitpicking, really). Don't think they add rose water into the syrup, so bonus points if you're not a fan.

This platter with three types of meat and saffron rice is a really value-for-money option for sharing. Out of the three proteins, the incredibly juicy and flavour-packed chicken kebab was in a league of its own compared to the Adana kebab (minced beef) and lamb chops — would have preferred a medium/medium rare doneness on the latter instead of well done (though it was still tender) and I wish the former could have been juicier. Loved the accompanying garlic mayo (made with just egg whites and sunflower oil) and the funky homemade harissa with a distinct preserved lemon hit (make sure you request in case they forget to offer).

Although it's a good way to sample several items on the menu for first-time diners, you're better off ordering the chicken kebab separately and then splurging on the Beef Short Ribs with Basmati Rice or the gargantuan Tomahawk Wagyu Steak (for 3-4 pax, off the menu) that regulars will tell you not to miss when it's available.

It's hard to believe that chef only uses water, flour and olive oil to make the superb (not to mention massive) homemade pita here. It arrives piping hot, so heed the staff's advice to poke some holes to facilitate cooling.

While the hummus was tasty (try the kawerma, which comes topped with minced beef), the baba ghanoush was extra memorable for me. It's zippier than usual, yet still well balanced, not to mention refreshing and moreish. So, so yum!

Note: Seats are limited so reservations are a must!

I’ve walked past this section several times but sadly never once noticed this bakery. 💔 Apparently, it’s been here for three years(!!) and they bake some of the most uhmayzing pita bread on the island daily and supply various hotels and restaurants including Common Man Coffee Roasters and Fat Prince.

You can purchase fresh pita from their in-house assortment — white ($1), wholemeal ($1.50), sesame seeds, garlic, za’atar ❤️❤️, Spicy New Orleans/cajun ($2.20 for any with toppings) — along with various dips to enjoy on the spot or to take home (they’re on Deliveroo too!).

Oh, and they don’t use canned chickpeas for their hummus; they soak the chickpeas overnight to soften before cooking instead. So next time you’re planning a mezze party or craving for good pita and spreads, you know where to go!

Pistachio latte? YAS, PLEASE. 🙋🏻
$7? Ermm... I'll probably stick to flat white/Turkish coffee next time 😅

I would say that this is worth trying at least once though, with whispers of roasted nuttiness from the sweet pistachio bits in every sip. It's not that I didn't enjoy it, but considering the onslaught of flavour and spice bombs from the dishes you're gonna have, the Turkish coffee/tea might fare better (better yet, get a cocktail)! 🍹

One of the items I was most excited to try from the brunch menu here was their beef cheeks pide, but alas, it's no longer available and has been replaced by this wrap instead.

Securely swaddled by a pillowy pita, the harissa scrambled eggs retained its moisture better (as compared to in the menemen). The minced beef adana chunks' marinade is spice-heavy 👌🏼 but with a much better restraint in salt. It may not look much, but it's defo very satisfying.

The only menemens I've had before were homemade (tried to recreate it with a friend after seeing its gloriousness on a travel show 😅).
Unlike the uber creamy, barely set egg dish I saw, Fat Prince's rendition of this Turkish staple leans more towards American-style scrambled eggs. And yes, just like every dish, there are many ways to prepare menemen, but what matters most is that the harissa-infused scramble here wasn't overcooked.

I loved the mix of spices in the sausage, but it was unfortunately too salty (and my salt tolerance is considerably high, mind you).
The battered potato chunks scattered on top were insanely addictive (they should serve this on its own with their za'atar yoghurt dip!), but once you combine the sausage, the well-seasoned eggs, savoury crispy potato, plus bursts of briny olives, even the refreshing orange segments on the side couldn't counter all the saltiness. Pile everything high on the crusty bread to help spread all that salt, or maybe opt for the mushroom version instead (which is hopefully less salty).

Duck fat? Hummus think I'm joking!
Although the duck fat only played a minor role in this production, the resulting mixture was extra creamy, unctuous and savoury. 👅💦 Thanks to the zippiness of the lemon juice that cut through all the richness, you can shovel this onto the spice-dusted crackers again and again and again.

While you might prefer to mop up this up with pita, you'll appreciate having the thin crackers instead as portions here are very generous (so try to share mains!).

This unassuming Turkish dessert was the highlight of our meal here. A mozzarella-like goat cheese is swaddled in shredded kadayif phyllo pastry and pan-fried with butter, then drizzled with syrup and finally showered with chopped pistachios. It's definitely a must-try; heard it's a pretty authentic rendition of this Turkish treat too. Don't forget to order the Turkish coffee with this!