Cold Appetizers
Turkish Cold Appetizers and Halal Mezze in Singapore Anatolia Arab Street
In Turkish dining, the table fills before the grill is even lit. Cold appetizers mezze are how a meal at Anatolia begins. Small dishes, big flavours, meant to be shared. Hummus, baba ganoush, muhammara, ezme, cacik, stuffed vine leaves each one made in-house from scratch. If you are looking for halal mezze or Turkish cold starters in Singapore, this is the section of the menu to start with.
Our Cold Appetizers and Mezze Menu
Hummus
Blended chickpeas with tahini, lemon and garlic smooth, well-seasoned and served with fresh bread. One of the most ordered starters at Anatolia.
Hummus with Lamb
The same house hummus topped with spiced minced lamb. A more substantial version of the classic works as a starter and a light main.
Hummus with Chicken
House hummus topped with seasoned chicken. A lighter protein option over the hummus base.
Baba Ganoush
Charcoal-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon and garlic. The smokiness from the charcoal roasting is what separates a proper baba ganoush from an ordinary one.
Moutabbal
Roasted eggplant dip with a creamier, richer preparation than baba ganoush more tahini, different spice balance. A distinct dish despite looking similar.
Muhammara
Roasted red pepper and walnut dip with pomegranate molasses. A Syrian-Turkish speciality with a deep, slightly sweet heat one of the more unique starters on the menu.
Ezme
Finely chopped tomato, onion, chilli and parsley a fresh Turkish condiment that works as a dip or alongside grilled meat. Sharp, bright and very addictive.
Cacik
Turkish yoghurt with cucumber, garlic and dried mint. The Turkish version of tzatziki cooler, lighter and a good contrast to the richer dips.
Garlic Labneh
Strained yoghurt with garlic and olive oil. Thicker than cacik, spreadable, with a tangy depth that pairs well with fresh bread.
Mezza Platter
A selection of cold mezze served together hummus, ezme, stuffed vine leaves and more. The right way to start a group meal and the most efficient way to try everything at once.
Waraa Enab
Stuffed vine leaves filled with rice and herbs, served cold. A Middle Eastern classic that takes patience to prepare properly and is worth every minute.
How to Eat Turkish Cold Appetizers
The right way to order mezze is not one dish at a time. Two or three people, three or four cold starters, a basket of fresh bread on the table. Everything arrives together, everyone digs in. That is the Turkish and Middle Eastern way of eating communal, unhurried, generous.
The mezza platter is the easiest starting point for first-timers. For those who have been before, ordering individual dips lets you focus on what you came back for.
Halal Cold Appetizers and Food Platters in Singapore
Every cold appetizer on this menu is halal and made fresh in the Anatolia kitchen at Arab Street. Nothing arrives from a jar or a factory. The hummus is blended daily. The baba ganoush is charcoal-roasted. The stuffed vine leaves are prepared by hand.
If you are looking for halal food platters in Singapore for a group a corporate lunch starter, a shared table before the mains, or a grazing spread for an event the mezze menu covers it. Contact us on WhatsApp to arrange a group order in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find halal mezze and cold appetizers in Singapore?
Anatolia Restaurant at 58 Arab Street, Singapore 199755 serves a full halal mezze and cold appetizer menu including hummus, baba ganoush, muhammara, ezme, cacik, moutabbal and stuffed vine leaves. Open daily from 10am to 12am.
What is the difference between moutabbal and baba ganoush?
Both are eggplant-based dips, but they are not the same dish. Baba ganoush at Anatolia uses charcoal-roasted eggplant with a lighter tahini base, olive oil and fresh herbs. Moutabbal uses more tahini, giving it a creamier, denser texture. Both are worth trying side by side.
What is muhammara?
Muhammara is a dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses and spices. It originates from Gaziantep in southern Turkey and Aleppo in Syria. The flavour is smoky, slightly sweet and mildly hot very different from the chickpea or eggplant dips on the same menu.
Can I order cold appetizers for delivery in Singapore?
Yes. All cold appetizers are available for delivery. The mezze platter and individual dips travel well. Order through the website or contact us on WhatsApp at +65 8227 7270.
What is a mezze platter?
A mezze platter is a selection of small cold dishes served together for sharing. At Anatolia the platter includes hummus, ezme, stuffed vine leaves and other cold starters. It is the best way to start a group meal or sample several dishes at once.
Are the cold appetizers suitable for vegetarians?
Most cold appetizers on the menu are vegetarian hummus, baba ganoush, moutabbal, muhammara, ezme, cacik, garlic labneh, waraa enab and the vegetable-based mezza platter are all suitable for vegetarians. All are halal.
Where is Anatolia Restaurant?
58 Arab Street, Singapore 199755, in the Kampong Glam neighborhood. Two minutes walk from Bugis MRT, Exit B. Open daily 10am to 12am.
