Mediterranean food on Arab Street
Mediterranean Food in Singapore: Turkish and Lebanese Cooking on Arab Street
Mediterranean food at Anatolia means the eastern end of the sea: Turkish and Lebanese cooking built on olive oil, lemon, yogurt, chickpeas, charcoal and fresh bread. Start with a table of mezze, move on to kebabs from the grill, and finish with baklava and Turkish tea.
Every dish uses 100% halal ingredients, and we are open every day at 58 Arab Street, a short walk from Sultan Mosque.
- 100% halal ingredients
- Open daily, 10am to midnight
- 58 Arab Street, Kampong Glam
- 7 min walk from Bugis MRT (Exit B)
Mezze, grills, fresh breadTurkish and Lebanese dishes on one menu
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What Mediterranean food means at Anatolia
Here is the thing: Mediterranean is not one cuisine. The coastline runs from Spain to Lebanon, and the food changes every few hundred kilometres. Italian pasta, Greek souvlaki and Spanish tapas all count. So do Turkish kebabs and Lebanese mezze.
We cook the eastern side, where Turkey meets the Levant. Meals there start with small shared plates, move through the grill and end with something soaked in syrup. You will not find pizza or paella on our menu. You will find hummus made from chickpeas and tahini, smoky eggplant dips, parsley salads sharp with lemon, and lamb cooked over real charcoal.
For the longer story, read our guide on how Turkish and Mediterranean food compare.
Mezze
All cold appetizersCold mezze to share
Mezze are small plates eaten with bread and passed around the table. Order three or four for two people. New to it? Read what mezze is and how to order it.
For the table
Mezza Platter
A sampler of our cold dips and starters. The easy first order for a group.
$39.87
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Levantine
Hummus
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon and garlic, finished with olive oil.
$14.37
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Levantine
Moutabbal
Roasted eggplant blended with tahini and yogurt. Creamier than baba ghanoush.
$14.37
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Levantine
Baba Ghanoush
Smoky roasted eggplant, chopped and dressed with olive oil.
$14.37
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Levantine
Muhammara
Roasted red pepper and walnut dip with a gentle heat.
$15.21
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Turkish
Ezme
Finely chopped tomato, pepper and onion with a chilli kick. Made for kebabs.
$14.37
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Turkish
Cacik
Cool yogurt with cucumber, garlic and mint.
$14.37
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Levantine
Wara'a Enab
Vine leaves rolled around seasoned rice, served cold.
$14.37
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Charcoal grill
All Turkish grillsKebabs and grills from the charcoal fire
This is where Turkish cooking takes over. Meat is seasoned, skewered and cooked over charcoal, then served with rice, grilled vegetables and bread.
Turkish
Adana Lamb
Hand-minced lamb with red pepper, grilled on a wide skewer.
$29.66
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Turkish
Lamb Shish
Cubes of marinated lamb grilled on the skewer.
$29.66
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Turkish
Chicken Shish
Marinated chicken pieces, charred at the edges.
$28.82
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From the grill
Salmon Shish
Salmon cubes off the charcoal, for a lighter plate.
$29.66
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Turkish
Lamb Chop
Lamb chops grilled over charcoal, served with ezme.
$38.16
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For sharing
Anatolia Special Grill
Our mixed grill platter for the table.
$43.90
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For two
Testi Kebab for 2 Pax
Slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot and cracked open at your table.
$67.06
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Seafood
Grilled Tiger Prawns
Tiger prawns grilled with garlic, herbs and lemon.
$38.16
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Salads, bread, hot starters
Daily fresh saladsSalads, bread and hot starters
A Mediterranean table needs something fresh and something baked. These round out the meal and cover most of our vegetarian options.
Lebanese
Fattoush Salad
Chopped vegetables, crisp pita and a tangy sumac dressing.
$16.07
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Lebanese
Tabboulah
Fresh parsley and tomato with lemon and olive oil.
$16.91
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Turkish
Shepherd's Salad
Tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion, chopped small.
$18.61
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Levantine
Falafel
Crisp chickpea fritters served with hummus.
$16.07
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Cypriot
Halloumi Cheese
Grilled halloumi, salty and squeaky, served hot.
$17.77
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Lebanese
Kibbeh
Bulgur and minced meat shells with a spiced filling.
$18.61
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Levantine
Za'atar Bread
Flatbread with za'atar, sesame and olive oil.
$16.91
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Turkish
Pide Cheese
Boat-shaped Turkish flatbread baked with cheese.
$24.57
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Two kitchens, one menu
Turkish vs Lebanese: how the two sides of the menu differ
Turkish and Lebanese food share olive oil, yogurt, grilled meat and flatbread. The difference shows in the details. Here is how it breaks down on our menu.
| On the table | Turkish side | Lebanese and Levantine side |
|---|---|---|
| Dips | Ezme, cacik, saksuka | Hummus, moutabbal, baba ghanoush, muhammara |
| Salads | Shepherd's salad (coban salatasi) | Fattoush, tabbouleh |
| Bread | Ekmek, lavash, pide | Za'atar bread |
| Meat | Adana, shish, beyti and testi kebab from the charcoal grill | Shawarma and kibbeh |
| Flavour | Red pepper, cumin, sumac, yogurt | Lemon, garlic, tahini, parsley |
| Dessert | Baklava, rice pudding | Baklava, shared across the whole region |
Want the full breakdown? Read Turkish vs Arabic food or our guide to hummus, baba ganoush and moutabbal.
Ordering
How to order a Mediterranean meal here
Let's break it down. Portions are built for sharing, so order for the table rather than one plate each.
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Table of two
One mezze platter or two dips, one salad, bread, and one grill plate to share. Add baklava if there is room.
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2
Group of four to six
Two or three mezze, a fattoush and a tabbouleh, then a mixed grill like the Anatolia Special Grill plus one or two extra kebabs.
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3
Vegetarian at the table
Hummus, moutabbal, falafel, fattoush and za'atar bread make a full meal without meat. See the vegan and vegetarian menu.
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4
Something to drink
Try ayran, the salty yogurt drink that goes with grilled meat, or Turkish tea after the meal.
Why Anatolia
Why eat Mediterranean food on Arab Street
The streets around Sultan Mosque have long been Singapore's Arab and Malay quarter, which makes Kampong Glam a natural home for this food. Anatolia sits right in it, at 58 Arab Street.
Every dish uses 100% halal ingredients, so a mixed table of Muslim and non-Muslim friends can order anything on the menu. The grill runs on real charcoal. And we are open daily from 10am to midnight, which covers lunch after Friday prayer as easily as dinner after a walk down Haji Lane.
Planning a day in the area? Here is how Haji Lane and Arab Street differ.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is the Mediterranean food at Anatolia halal?
Yes. Every dish on the menu is made with 100% halal ingredients, including the grills, mezze and desserts.
What is the difference between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food?
They overlap. Mediterranean covers every country on the sea, from Spain to Lebanon. Middle Eastern covers Turkey, the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. Turkish and Lebanese food sit in both groups. For rice dishes like mandi, see our Middle Eastern food page.
Do you have vegetarian Mediterranean dishes?
Yes. Hummus, moutabbal, baba ghanoush, falafel, fattoush, tabbouleh and za'atar bread are all meat-free. The full list is on our vegan and vegetarian menu.
Can I order these dishes for delivery?
Each dish on this page links to our online menu, where you can order for pickup or delivery.
Do I need to book?
Walk-ins are welcome. For weekend dinners and groups, book ahead on our reservation page or WhatsApp +65 8227 7270.
How do I get to Anatolia?
We are at 58 Arab Street, Singapore 199755, a short walk from Sultan Mosque. From Bugis MRT, take Exit B and walk about 7 minutes.
Come hungry, order for the table
Mezze to start, charcoal grill in the middle, baklava and Turkish tea to finish. Book a table at 58 Arab Street or message us on WhatsApp.
Find Us on Arab Street
We are at 58 Arab Street, Singapore 199755, in Kampong Glam. From Bugis MRT, take Exit B and walk about 7 minutes. Open daily from 10:00 AM to midnight.
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Find Anatolia on Arab Street
Our Address
58 Arab St, Singapore 199755
By MRT
About 7 minutes' walk from Bugis MRT (Exit B)
Contact
+65 8227 7270
