Halal Middle Eastern Food Singapore | Tagine & Mandi at Zuzu Bussorah Street

Middle Eastern cooking covers a lot of ground. Mandi comes from the Arabian Peninsula slow-cooked lamb or a combination of meats over fragrant spiced rice, built for sharing. Tagine comes from North Africa chicken, lamb or vegetables cooked in a clay pot until the sauce reduces and the meat becomes something else entirely. Both traditions sit on the same table at Zuzu on Bussorah Street. Five dishes from a Muslim-owned halal kitchen in Kampong Glam, all available for dine-in or islandwide online delivery across Singapore.

Our Halal Middle Eastern Food Menu

Mix Mandi — from $27.92

Mandi is a slow-cooked rice dish from the Arabian Peninsula, where meat cooks over spiced rice in a sealed vessel until the grains absorb everything the protein releases. Zuzu's Mix Mandi combines lamb and chicken, slow-cooked with a fragrant spice blend and served over rice with fresh vegetables and tomato salsa. It is available in portions for 1 to 5 people, starting from $27.92. The format is designed for a table order it when you are with a group and want one dish to anchor the meal.

Tagine Chicken — $27.12

A tagine is both the name of a North African clay pot and the name of the dish cooked in it. The cone-shaped lid traps steam and returns it to the pot continuously, so nothing dries out the sauce concentrates instead and the chicken braises slowly rather than frying. Zuzu's Tagine Chicken uses fresh tomatoes, onions, preserved lemons, cilantro, parsley and a layered spice blend. The preserved lemons are the detail that matters here: they bring a sharpness and depth you do not get from fresh lemon juice, and they are what make the dish taste specifically North African. A honey drizzle is available as an optional finish. Priced at $27.12.

Mandi Lamb for 2 Pax — $55.12

The Mandi Lamb for 2 is the dedicated lamb format for two people. Slow-cooked with garlic, onion, lemon and a blend of Arabian spices and served over fragrant spiced rice. Mandi cooked this way produces lamb that falls apart on contact, while the rice underneath has absorbed the cooking liquid and carries all the flavor of the meat. At $55.12 for two, it is the fuller, more indulgent way to eat mandi at Zuzu and the right choice if lamb is what you are there for.

Tagine Lamb Shank — $27.92

A lamb shank is the lower leg a cut with a high ratio of connective tissue to meat, which only becomes worth eating after long, slow cooking. At Zuzu, it goes into the clay tagine with fresh tomatoes, onions, carrots, fragrant spices and fresh herbs and cooks until the connective tissue breaks down, the meat pulls cleanly from the bone, and the sauce underneath has reduced to something thick and deeply savory. The shank is served whole in the pot, which keeps it at temperature while you eat. Priced at $27.92.

Tagine Vegetable — $26.32

The Tagine Vegetable is the one fully vegan and gluten-free option on this menu. Seasonal vegetables are slow-cooked in the clay pot with fresh tomatoes, garlic, preserved lemons, cilantro, parsley, a North African spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. The clay pot does the same work here as it does for the meat dishes it concentrates the flavours and produces a sauce worth eating with flatbread. Priced at $26.32. If you are ordering for a group that includes vegans, this is the dish to add. Pair it with our zaatar breads to make it a complete meal.

Muslim-Owned, Halal Kitchen and Made Fresh - Available Islandwide

Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant. Every dish in this collection, from the mandi to the tagines, is prepared in our halal kitchen at 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199463. There is no cross-contamination with non-halal ingredients. If you are looking for halal middle eastern food in Singapore where the kitchen is held to that standard from ownership down, this is what that looks like. The mandi and tagines pair naturally with our cold appetizers, hummus, baba ghanoush and stuffed grape leaves and our breads and zaatar for pulling through the tagine sauce. For a fuller spread, add dishes from our Turkish grills or fresh daily salads to the table.

Free delivery islandwide on orders over $100. Place your order here.

Why Our Middle Eastern Food Is Worth Ordering

• Slow-cooked, not rushed — Both mandi and tagine are slow-cooking traditions. The dishes on this menu are built on time in the pot, not speed. That is where the depth of flavour comes from.
• Muslim-owned and halal — Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant. Every dish is prepared in a fully halal kitchen at 45 Bussorah Street with no cross-contamination.
• Vegan and gluten-free option available — The Tagine Vegetable ($26.32) is fully vegan and gluten-free. It is not an afterthought the clay pot slow-cooking method produces the same depth of flavour as the meat versions.
• Designed for sharing — The Mix Mandi comes in portions from 1 to 5 people. The Mandi Lamb for 2 is built for a pair. Order one of the tagines each and share everything — it is the right way to eat this food.
• Start the table properly — Add our cold appetizers hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara and warm bread while the mains arrive. It is how a Middle Eastern meal is supposed to open.
• Dine in or order delivery — 45 Bussorah Street, next to Sultan Mosque, near Bugis MRT Exit B. Free delivery over $100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Halal Middle Eastern Food

Is the middle eastern food at Zuzu halal?

Yes. Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant and every dish on our menu, including all five dishes in this collection, is prepared in our halal kitchen at 45 Bussorah Street. Muslim-owned is a stronger assurance than a third-party certification the halal standard is built into how this kitchen is run every day, not verified periodically from the outside.

What is mandi?

Mandi is a dish that originated on the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Meat traditionally lamb, though chicken is also used is slow-cooked over or alongside spiced rice in a sealed vessel, so the rice absorbs the cooking liquid and the fat from the meat. The result is rice that carries the full flavour of whatever cooked above it, and meat that is tender enough to pull apart with your hands. At Zuzu, the Mix Mandi combines lamb and chicken and is available from $27.92 for 1 to 5 people. The Mandi Lamb for 2 is the dedicated lamb version at $55.12 for two.

What is a tagine and how is it different from a curry?

A tagine is a North African clay pot with a distinctive cone-shaped lid designed to trap steam and return it to the dish as it cooks which means the liquid inside never fully evaporates, and the sauce reduces slowly and concentrates rather than boiling off. The flavour profile is different from a curry: instead of using cream or coconut milk as a base, a tagine relies on spices like cumin, coriander and cinnamon, preserved lemons and fresh herbs to build flavour. The result is lighter but deeply aromatic. Zuzu serves three tagines: Tagine Chicken ($27.12), Tagine Lamb Shank ($27.92) and Tagine Vegetable ($26.32).

Is there a vegetarian or vegan option in the middle eastern food menu?

Yes. The Tagine Vegetable ($26.32) is fully vegan and confirmed gluten-free. It uses seasonal vegetables, fresh tomatoes, garlic, preserved lemons, fresh cilantro and parsley, a North African spice blend and olive oil slow-cooked in the same clay tagine pot as the meat versions. It is the right choice for groups where not everyone eats meat, and it works particularly well with our zaatar flatbreads for pulling through the sauce.

Can I order halal middle eastern food delivery in Singapore from Zuzu?

Yes. All five dishes in this collection are available for islandwide online delivery through our order page, with free delivery on orders over $100. The mandi and tagines are particularly well-suited to delivery the clay pot format retains heat well and the sauces hold up during transit. You can also reach us on WhatsApp at +65 9845 5545 to ask about your order before placing it.

What is the best halal middle eastern food in Singapore?

If you want mandi or tagine specifically from a Muslim-owned halal kitchen, Zuzu on Bussorah Street is the place to go in Singapore. The mandi is slow-cooked in the Arabian tradition not adapted into a stir-fry or a quick braise. The tagines come in a clay pot and use preserved lemons, fragrant spice blends and slow cooking the way they do in North African kitchens. For groups, the Mix Mandi for 1 to 5 people is the anchor dish. For a pair, the Mandi Lamb for 2 at $55.12 is the more complete version. If you want a vegan option, the Tagine Vegetable at $26.32 holds up against any middle eastern food delivery in Singapore.

Where is Zuzu Restaurant?

Zuzu is at 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199463, next to Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam. The nearest MRT is Bugis Station, Exit B roughly a 5-minute walk. We are open daily from 10am. For table reservations, visit our reservation page. For any enquiries, reach us through the contact page or call +65 9845 5545.