Halal Soup in Singapore | Turkish Lentil Soup at Zuzu Bussorah Street

Soup is where Turkish cooking starts. Before the grills come out and before the mezze hits the table, there is always a bowl of something warm. At Zuzu on Bussorah Street, our soups are made fresh from real ingredients no powder, no shortcuts. Whether you are dining in or ordering delivery, every bowl arrives the way it should: hot, properly seasoned and worth the order.

Our Soups

Mercimek Çorbası - Turkish Red Lentil Soup

The most-ordered soup in Turkish cuisine. Red lentils slow-cooked until smooth, finished with butter, dried mint and a touch of cumin. Naturally creamy without any dairy. Thick enough to fill you up as a starter, light enough to pair with anything on the grill menu or the cold mezze spread. Served with a wedge of fresh lemon squeeze it in just before eating. That is how it is done.

$12.72 per bowl. Available dine-in and islandwide delivery.

More Coming Soon

We are expanding the soup menu. Traditional Turkish options like Tarhana and Ezogelin are on the way. Check back or ask us on WhatsApp for the latest.

Muslim-Owned and Halal - Made Fresh Daily at Bussorah Street

Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant. Every item on the menu soups, grills, mezze, desserts is halal. There is no separate halal section and no adjusted version for Muslim guests. Everyone at the table orders from the same menu without modification.

Our lentil soup is made fresh in our Bussorah Street kitchen every day. Nothing is reheated from the day before. If you are coming in for lunch or dinner, it pairs well with our fresh bread and any of the cold appetizers. If you are ordering delivery, the soup travels well and arrives hot.

Why Our Soups Are Worth Trying

• Made from scratch — real red lentils, real spices, real stock. No packet mixes, no powders.
• Muslim-owned and halal — every item on the menu meets halal standards. No exceptions, no modifications required.
• Traditional Turkish recipe — Mercimek Çorbası is one of Turkey's oldest everyday dishes. We make it the same way it has always been made.
• Available daily from 10am — dine in at 45 Bussorah Street or order islandwide delivery online.
• Pairs well with the full menu — start with soup, then move to hot appetizers, grills or pide. The format is built for sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Soups

Do you serve halal soup in Singapore?

Yes. All soups at Zuzu are halal. Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant located at 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore, next to Sultan Mosque. Every item on the menu including our soups is prepared in a halal kitchen.

What soup does Zuzu serve?

We currently serve Turkish red lentil soup, known as Mercimek Çorbası. It is made fresh daily from red lentils, onion, cumin and dried mint, blended smooth and served with fresh lemon. We are expanding the soup menu Tarhana, Ezogelin and more are on the way. Message us on WhatsApp or check back for updates.

Is the lentil soup available for delivery in Singapore?

Yes. Our soups are available for both dine-in and islandwide online delivery. Free delivery on orders above $100. Order here or contact us on WhatsApp at +65 9845 5545.

What is Mercimek Çorbası?

Mercimek Çorbası is Turkish red lentil soup. It is one of the most traditional soups in Turkish cuisine made from red lentils cooked with onion, garlic and spices, then blended to a smooth consistency and finished with butter and dried mint. It is served with a wedge of lemon. Thick, warming and naturally dairy-free.

Can I order the soup as a starter with my main meal?

Yes. The lentil soup works well as an opening course before any of our grills, mezze platters or pide. When you dine in, our team can help you put together a full meal sequence. A bowl of soup followed by the cold mezze spread and a grill main is the way most tables eat at Zuzu.

Where is Zuzu Restaurant?

We are at 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.