Turkish Food Singapore | Halal Traditional Turkish Dishes at Zuzu Bussorah Street

Traditional Turkish food is not fast food and it is not fusion. It is slow cooking, clay pots, long braises, and recipes that have not needed updating for generations. At Zuzu on Bussorah Street, the traditional Turkish menu covers twelve dishes from the Iskender kebab of Bursa to the clay-pot testi kebab of Central Anatolia, from oven-baked köfte to lamb shank and okra stew. All halal, all made fresh in our Muslim-owned kitchen, available for dine-in or islandwide online delivery.

Our Traditional Turkish Food

Testi Kebab for 2 Pax — $63.12

The most theatrical dish on the Zuzu menu. Testi kebab is slow-cooked inside a sealed clay pot lamb or chicken with vegetables, spices and slow heat until the pot is brought to the table and broken open in front of the guests. The clay cooking intensifies the flavours and keeps everything inside impossibly tender. Served for two people. For anyone who wants to understand what traditional Turkish cooking actually does to meat, this is the dish. Book in advance for large groups or special occasions.

Ali Nazik — $27.92

Grilled lamb over a base of smoky eggplant puree blended with garlic yogurt. Ali Nazik comes from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey one of the country's most important food cities and the combination of charred meat, smoky eggplant and cool yogurt is one of the best pairings in the Turkish kitchen. The eggplant puree is the centerpiece, not the garnish. Order this if you want to eat something that does not appear on most Turkish menus in Singapore.

Moussaka Lamb — $27.12

Layers of eggplant, lamb mince and tomato sauce, baked. Turkish moussaka is built differently from the Greek version lighter, less cream, the lamb and eggplant doing the work without a heavy béchamel. Hearty enough to be a full meal on its own, paired well with fresh bread from the bread menu.

Moussaka Chicken — $26.32

The same Turkish-style moussaka preparation with chicken mince in place of lamb. Slightly lighter, same layered baked structure. A good choice for guests who prefer chicken over red meat without giving up the dish entirely.

Moussaka Vegetarian — $25.52

Full moussaka preparation without meat eggplant, vegetables and tomato sauce, baked in the same layers. The only vegetarian main course in the traditional Turkish section of the menu. Worth knowing about for mixed groups that include non-meat eaters.

Lamb Shank — $27.92

A single lamb shank slow-braised until the meat pulls from the bone without effort. Served with rice. This is the kind of dish that requires time you cannot rush a lamb shank and the result is the proof of the patience. The collagen in the shank breaks down during the long cook and the braising liquid reduces to a deep, rich sauce. One of the most satisfying dishes on the menu for lamb eaters.

Sultan Kebab — $27.92

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Okra Stew Lamb — $27.92

Lamb slow-cooked in a tomato-based stew with okra, garlic and spices. Known in Turkey as bamya one of the classic Turkish home-cooking dishes that rarely makes it onto restaurant menus in Singapore. Okra cooked this way loses its texture issues entirely: slow heat and acidity from the tomato breaks down the sliminess and what remains is tender, flavour-soaked pods in a deep lamb braise. For anyone who thinks they do not like okra, this is the version to try.

Fırın Köfte Lamb — $27.12

Lamb köfte (seasoned meatballs) baked in the oven fırın means oven with sliced peppers, tomatoes and a tomato sauce until everything caramelizes together. Oven-baking concentrates the sauce and gives the köfte a different character from charcoal-grilled versions. Less smoky, more deeply sauced. A weekday family dish in Turkish households, done properly at Zuzu.

Fırın Köfte Chicken — $27.12

The same oven-baked köfte preparation with chicken mince. Same peppers, tomatoes and sauce structure. A lighter option from the fırın köfte pair for guests who prefer chicken.

Iskender Kebab Lamb — $27.92

One of the most famous dishes in Turkish cuisine. Thinly sliced döner lamb laid over a bed of torn pide bread, covered with a rich tomato sauce and finished with hot browned butter poured tableside. Served with a side of cool yogurt. Iskender kebab was created in Bursa in the 19th century and has been a Turkish restaurant staple ever since. The combination of sauced meat, soaked bread and yogurt is unlike anything else on the menu. If you are ordering Turkish food in Singapore for the first time, Iskender is the dish that explains why Turkish cuisine is different.

Iskender Chicken Kebab — $27.12

The same Iskender preparation with chicken döner. Pide bread base, tomato sauce, browned butter, yogurt on the side. The chicken version is slightly lighter than lamb and the same format applies. Both Iskender dishes are the most searched Turkish food items in Singapore two of the best reasons to visit Zuzu.

Muslim-Owned, Halal and Cooked to Order - Islandwide Delivery Available

Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant. Every dish on the traditional Turkish menu the kebabs, the stews, the baked dishes is prepared in a halal kitchen at 45 Bussorah Street. No compromise, no modified version for Muslim guests. The full menu is halal for every person at the table.

Traditional Turkish food is the core of what Zuzu does. These are not adapted or simplified versions they are the same dishes that Turkish households and restaurants have been cooking for generations, made with halal ingredients in Singapore. Pair any main from this section with a Turkish lentil soup to start and cold mezze for the table.

Why Our Traditional Turkish Dishes Stand Out

• 12 traditional dishes, all made fresh — testi kebab, Iskender, moussaka, lamb shank, ali nazik, fırın köfte, okra stew and more. Cooked to order, not held.
• Muslim-owned and halal — every item is prepared in Zuzu's halal kitchen at Bussorah Street. No cross-contamination, no modifications required.
• The full range of Turkish cooking methods — clay pot (testi), charcoal grill (ali nazik), slow braise (lamb shank, okra stew), oven-baked (fırın köfte), döner-style (Iskender). Not just kebabs.
• Vegetarian option available — Moussaka Vegetarian ($25.52) is the vegetarian main course in this section. Good for mixed groups.
• Delivery available islandwide — order online for free delivery over $100, or dine in at 45 Bussorah Street, next to Sultan Mosque, near Bugis MRT.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Traditional Turkish Food

What is the best Turkish food in Singapore?

That depends on what you are looking for. At Zuzu, the most-ordered traditional dishes are the Iskender Kebab (lamb or chicken over pide bread with tomato sauce and butter) and the Testi Kebab slow-cooked inside a sealed clay pot, broken open at the table. The Ali Nazik, lamb over smoky eggplant puree with garlic yogurt, is the most distinctive dish on the menu and one of the least commonly available Turkish dishes in Singapore. All dishes are halal and made fresh at 45 Bussorah Street.

What is Iskender Kebab?

Iskender kebab is a Turkish dish from Bursa consisting of thinly sliced döner meat (lamb or chicken) layered over torn pide bread, covered with a rich tomato sauce and hot browned butter, and served with a side of yogurt. It was created by İskender Efendi in Bursa in the 19th century. The bread absorbs the sauce and butter as the dish is served the combination of meat, soaked bread, tomato and yogurt is unlike any other Turkish dish. At Zuzu, Iskender is available with lamb ($27.92) or chicken ($27.12).

What is Testi Kebab?

Testi kebab is a Central Anatolian dish where meat and vegetables are slow-cooked inside a sealed clay pot (testi means clay pot in Turkish). The pot is brought to the table intact and broken open in front of the guests the steam and aroma release at the table is part of the experience. At Zuzu, testi kebab is served for two people at $63.12. It is the most theatrical and most traditional item on the menu. Advance booking is recommended for this dish, particularly for groups.

Is the Turkish food at Zuzu halal?

Yes. Zuzu is a Muslim-owned restaurant. Every item on the traditional Turkish food menu is prepared in a halal kitchen at 45 Bussorah Street, Singapore. There is no separate halal section and no modified dishes for Muslim guests the entire menu is halal.

Can I order Turkish food delivery in Singapore from Zuzu?

Yes. All traditional Turkish dishes are available for islandwide online delivery. Free delivery on orders above $100. Order online here or contact us on WhatsApp at +65 9845 5545. For dishes like lamb shank and moussaka, the flavour is not diminished by delivery they travel well.

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.