Hummus Singapore | Halal Cold Appetizers & Mezze at Zuzu Bussorah Street

Cold mezze is how a Turkish and Mediterranean table starts. Before the grills come out, before the pide lands, the table fills up with small bowls  hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, stuffed grape leaves and warm bread to pull through them. At Zuzu on Bussorah Street, that is exactly how we open every meal. Ten cold appetizers made fresh in our Muslim-owned kitchen, available for dine-in or islandwide online delivery.

Our Cold Appetizers and Mezze

Hummus — $13.52

The most-ordered cold starter at any Turkish or Lebanese table. Chickpeas blended smooth with tahini, fresh lemon, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Ours is made in-house and served with warm lavash bread. If you are ordering for the table, this is always the first thing to put down. Pairs well with everything that follows.

Mezza Platter — $37.52

The best way to cover the table without ordering ten dishes individually. The Mezza Platter brings together hummus, moutabbal, baba ghanoush, muhammara, cacik and dolma all served together with warm lavash bread. For groups of two to four, this is the practical opener before the grill mains or pide. The highest-rated dish on the menu, and the one most tables reorder.

Moutabbal — $13.52

Roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon and garlic. Richer and denser than baba ghanoush because of the tahini the texture is smooth and the smoke from the roasted eggplant comes through clearly. If you are deciding between moutabbal and baba ghanoush, order both. They are different enough to justify it.

Garlic Labneh — $15.12

Thick strained yogurt with garlic and olive oil. Labneh has a tang that hummus does not it cuts through the richness of the grilled dishes and works well as a cooling contrast. Good pulled through with bread or spooned alongside the kebabs when they arrive.

Muhammara — $14.32

Roasted red pepper and walnut dip. Slightly sweet from the peppers, nutty from the walnuts, with a warmth from cumin and mild chilli. Muhammara is the most distinctive dip on the table nothing else looks or tastes like it. Worth ordering even for guests who think they do not like dips.

Wara'a Enab — $13.52

Stuffed grape leaves filled with spiced rice and herbs, served cold. Bright from lemon, light enough to eat several without thinking about it. The Turkish and Lebanese kitchen has been making dolma this way for centuries the recipe has not needed to change.

Baba Ghanoush — $13.52

Fire-roasted eggplant with a lighter, smokier profile than moutabbal. Less tahini, more char the flavour is cleaner and the texture is slightly coarser. If you want the full range of eggplant preparations from the Eastern Mediterranean kitchen, order both moutabbal and baba ghanoush on the same table.

Cacik — $13.52

Strained yogurt with cucumber, garlic and dried mint. The Turkish version of what the rest of the world knows from Greek restaurants. Cooler and more refreshing than the other dips works well as a palette reset between the richer starters and the grill mains.

Saksuka — $13.52

Cold eggplant with tomato, peppers and olive oil. A Turkish kitchen staple. Less smooth than the blended dips the texture is chunkier, the flavour is more tomato-forward. Good for anyone who wants something a little different from the standard mezze lineup.

Ezme — $13.52

Finely chopped tomato, red pepper, onion and herbs with olive oil and a touch of chilli. Ezme sits between a dip and a salsa bright, fresh and sharp. Pairs well with the kebabs and wraps as a table condiment, but worth ordering as a starter in its own right.

Muslim-Owned, Halal and Made Fresh Available Islandwide

Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant. Every item on the cold appetizer menu every dip, every platter, every stuffed leaf is prepared in a halal kitchen at 45 Bussorah Street. No shared prep, no non-halal cross-contamination. The same menu for every guest at the table, without modification.

All cold appetizers are made fresh daily. Nothing arrives from a jar. If you are dining in, the cold mezze comes out before the hot appetizers and the grills the natural sequence for a full Turkish table. If you are ordering delivery, the dips travel well and hold their texture.

Why Our Cold Mezze Are Worth Ordering

• Ten dishes, all made in-house — hummus, moutabbal, baba ghanoush, muhammara, cacik, labneh, saksuka, ezme, wara'a enab and the full mezza platter. No shortcuts, no packet dips.
• Muslim-owned and halal — every item on the menu is prepared in Zuzu's halal kitchen. The whole table orders from the same menu without adjustment.
• Vegetarian-friendly by default — most cold appetizers are naturally vegetarian or vegan. Hummus, baba ghanoush, moutabbal, muhammara, saksuka, ezme and wara'a enab contain no meat or dairy. Cacik and garlic labneh are dairy-based. Ideal for mixed dietary groups.
• The Mezza Platter feeds two to four people — at $37.52, it covers the full range of cold starters in one order. The most practical way to open a group table.
• Pairs with the full Zuzu menu — start cold mezze, move through hot appetizers, land on the grill mains or pide. That is the format.
• Dine in at Bussorah Street or order delivery — 45 Bussorah Street, next to Sultan Mosque, near Bugis MRT. Free delivery over $100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cold Appetizers

Is the hummus at Zuzu halal?

Yes. All food at Zuzu is halal. Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant at 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore. Every item on the menu including the hummus and all cold appetizers is made in a halal kitchen. There is no separate halal section and no modified version for Muslim guests. The entire menu is halal.

What is in the Mezza Platter at Zuzu?

The Mezza Platter ($37.52) includes hummus, moutabbal, baba ghanoush, muhammara, cacik and wara'a enab (stuffed grape leaves), served together with warm lavash bread. It is the most practical food platter for groups of two to four people opening a shared meal. Contact us on WhatsApp at +65 9845 5545 if you want to confirm current contents before ordering.

What is the difference between Moutabbal and Baba Ghanoush?

Both are made from roasted eggplant, but they are different dishes. Moutabbal is blended with tahini, which gives it a denser, nuttier texture and a richer flavour. Baba ghanoush uses less or no tahini and keeps more of the smoky, lighter character of the roasted eggplant. If you are trying both for the first time, order them together the difference is clear once you taste them side by side.

Are the cold appetizers suitable for vegetarians and vegans?

Most of them, yes. Hummus, baba ghanoush, moutabbal, muhammara, wara'a enab, saksuka and ezme are all dairy-free and vegetarian. Cacik and garlic labneh are made with yogurt and are vegetarian but not vegan. The Mezza Platter includes cacik, so it is vegetarian but not fully vegan. If you are ordering for a group with mixed dietary requirements, let us know when you place your order or message us on WhatsApp.

Can I order cold appetizers for delivery in Singapore?

Yes. All cold appetizers are available for islandwide online delivery. Free delivery on orders above $100. Order online here or contact us on WhatsApp at +65 9845 5545. The dips travel well hummus, muhammara, baba ghanoush and moutabbal all hold their texture in delivery packaging.

What is the best hummus in Singapore?

That depends on what you are looking for. At Zuzu, the hummus is made in-house from chickpeas with tahini, fresh lemon and garlic no pre-packaged base. It is the first thing most tables order and the most common repeat order. Available at 45 Bussorah Street for dine-in or islandwide for delivery. Try it alongside the muhammara and moutabbal to get the full range.

Where is Zuzu Restaurant?

45 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199463 right next to Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam, a short walk from Bugis MRT Exit B. Open daily from 10am. Get directions here.