Turkish Desserts Singapore | Halal Baklava, Kunafa and Rice Pudding at Zuzu Bussorah Street

Turkish desserts do not exist to be an afterthought. Baklava, kunafa and sütlaç are not garnishes they are the reason some tables put in a dessert order before the mains have even arrived. At Zuzu on Bussorah Street, we keep it focused: three desserts made properly, from a Muslim-owned halal kitchen, available for dine-in at 45 Bussorah Street or islandwide delivery across Singapore. If you are looking for halal Turkish desserts near Bugis, this is where to come.

Our Turkish Desserts

Baklava — $14.32

Baklava is the defining Turkish dessert and the one most people recognise first. Dozens of paper-thin filo pastry layers are stacked with ground nuts typically pistachios, walnuts or a blend baked until golden and immediately drenched in sugar syrup or honey while still hot. The result is crisp, sweet and dense all at once. At $14.32 it is also the most affordable way to understand what Turkish baking is actually about.

Rice Pudding — $12.72

In Turkish, this is sütlaç a dish with a centuries-long history in Ottoman cooking and still one of the most ordered desserts at Turkish restaurants today. Unlike the thick, starchy rice puddings common in other cuisines, sütlaç is slow-cooked in milk until the rice becomes soft and the liquid reduces into something light and clean. It is the subtler option on this menu: less sweet than baklava, less rich than kunafa, and exactly the right finish if you have just eaten a full grill plate.

Kunafa — From $15.92

Kunafa known in Turkey as künefe is the dessert that surprises people who have never had it before. Shredded wheat pastry (kadayıf) is layered over or around fresh white cheese, baked until the exterior turns golden and crisp, then soaked in syrup and served warm. What makes it memorable is what happens when you cut into it: the cheese inside stretches like a warm fondue, pulling against the crisp pastry shell. At Zuzu it starts from $15.92 with size options.

Muslim-Owned, Halal and Made Fresh - Available Islandwide

Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant. Every item in the desserts section baklava, kunafa and rice pudding is prepared in a halal kitchen with no cross-contamination. Whether you are finishing a meal in the restaurant or ordering dessert as a standalone delivery, what you receive comes from the same kitchen. Pair desserts with a drink from the drinks menu or order after a full spread from the Turkish grills and cold mezze.

Free delivery over $100. Order online for islandwide delivery.

Why Our Turkish Desserts Are Worth Ordering

• Three desserts done properly — baklava at $14.32, rice pudding at $12.72 and kunafa from $15.92. No filler items, no generic Western desserts bolted onto the menu. These three are the classics of the Turkish-Mediterranean table and that is what we serve.
• Muslim-owned and halal — Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant at 45 Bussorah Street. The desserts are prepared in the same halal kitchen as everything else on the menu no separate sourcing, no ambiguity.
• Bugis and Kampong Glam's best halal baklava — if you are searching for halal dessert near Bugis or a Turkish dessert in Singapore worth the order, our baklava is the answer. Crisp pastry, proper nut filling, syrup-soaked and served fresh.
• Kunafa is worth trying even if you have never had it — the combination of crisp shredded pastry and warm stretching cheese is unlike any other dessert on this street. Order the kunafa at least once.
• End a full Turkish table properly — come for the grills, start with cold mezze, and finish with dessert. That is how a Turkish meal is supposed to close. Add a Turkish tea or drink alongside.
• Dine in or order delivery — 45 Bussorah Street, next to Sultan Mosque, near Bugis MRT Exit B. Open daily from 10am. Free delivery over $100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Turkish Desserts

Are the desserts at Zuzu halal?

Yes. Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant at 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199463. All three desserts baklava, kunafa and rice pudding are prepared in a halal kitchen. Muslim-owned means this is not a certification box to tick but the standard by which the entire kitchen runs. If you have questions before ordering, WhatsApp us at +65 9845 5545.

What is baklava and what is it made from?

Baklava is a Turkish and Middle Eastern pastry made from dozens of paper-thin filo pastry sheets layered with ground nuts pistachios, walnuts or a blend and baked until golden. While still hot from the oven, it is drenched in sugar syrup or honey, which soaks into every layer. The result is crisp, sweet and dense, with a clean finish from the nut filling. It is the most recognised Turkish dessert and the one most people try first. At Zuzu, baklava is priced at $14.32 and available for dine-in and islandwide delivery.

What is kunafa and why is it different from other desserts?

Kunafa (künefe in Turkish) is a baked dessert made from kadayıf very fine shredded wheat pastry wrapped around or layered over fresh white cheese. It goes into the oven until the pastry shell turns golden and crunchy, then comes out drenched in syrup and served warm. What makes it unlike anything else on a dessert menu is the inside: when you cut into a properly made kunafa, the cheese pulls apart in long, stretchy threads against the crisp exterior. It does not taste like a pastry. It does not taste like a cheesecake. It is its own thing entirely. At Zuzu, kunafa starts from $15.92 with size options.

What is the best dessert in Singapore for halal diners?

For authentic Turkish halal desserts in Singapore, Zuzu on Bussorah Street is the direct answer. The baklava at $14.32 is the reliable choice crisp pastry, proper nut filling, properly soaked. The kunafa from $15.92 is the more interesting order if you have not had it before. Both are made in a Muslim-owned halal kitchen at 45 Bussorah Street, next to Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam. Available for dine-in and islandwide delivery.

Can I order Turkish desserts for delivery in Singapore?

Yes. All three desserts baklava, kunafa and rice pudding are available for islandwide online delivery. Free delivery on orders over $100. Place your order here or message us on WhatsApp at +65 9845 5545.

Where is Zuzu Restaurant?

Zuzu Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant is at 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199463, next to Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam. A short walk from Bugis MRT Exit B. Open daily from 10am. Get full directions and contact details here.