10 Lebanese Restaurants In Singapore With Authentic Flavours

Sitting right next to the Mediterranean yet a member of the Middle East region, Lebanon's food culture is a confluence of these influences. The former emphasises using fresh, sweet herbs (such as parsley in tabbouleh), vegetables, seafood, and olive oil. The latter, on the other hand, includes the use of legumes (such as chickpeas in hummus) and earthy spices ranging from cumin to saffron. Yet, Lebanese food has been able to carve its own distinct identity that has greatly contributed to the surrounding food scenes, with commonalities even seen as far as Turkish food. Besides the aforementioned, traditional Lebanese cuisine includes familiar names such as falafel, fattoush, shawarma, kofta, knafeh (or kunefe), and so much more.

Find out below where you can tuck into the delicious, eclectic mix of Lebanese food in Singapore.

1. Ummi Beirut

Located within the InterContinental hotel in Robertson Quay, Ummi Beirut is helmed by Australian-Lebanese chef Greg Malouf. Ummi, which stands for mother in Arabic, extends his passion for the food of his culture while celebrating it with fresh, organic produce as well as spices and ingredients sourced from Beirut. The Hummus served either with ($32) or without ($24) lamb is what people return for, alongside other favourites such as the Eggplant Fatteh ($32), various grilled meats, and Kibbeh Nayeh ($40) made with raw lamb. The beverage menu also contains inspired cocktails and wine from Lebanon.

Ummi Beirut is at 1 Nanson Road, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, Singapore 238909. Visit its website for reservations or more information.

2. Tabbouleh Lebanese Restaurant

Tabbouleh Lebanese Restaurant is one of the few Lebanese food options within the Kampong Glam enclave. It prides itself on fresh foods and grilled meats, making classics such as Tabbouleh Salad ($13.90), Fattoush Salad ($12.90), and Garlic Labneh ($12.90). The plethora of hearty grilled meat combinations are must-tries here. Don't forget to leave space for the Kunafa ($14.90) too, which also comes served with honeycomb or goat milk ice cream (both options at $20.90).

Tabbouleh Lebanese Restaurant is at 54 Bussorah St, Singapore 199470. Visit its Instagram for more information.

3. Beirut Grill

Beirut Grill wants to transport you to the capital city with its food and wine imported from Lebanon and Arabic-themed lounge decor. Located on the second floor of a shophouse, start with the Beirut Mezze Platter ($34) that includes hummus, baba ghanoush, and falafel before picking proteins such as kebabs, Chicken Shawarma Platter ($25), and a slew of grilled meats and seafood. Remember to stay for the belly dance performance on Friday and Saturday evenings too.

Beirut Grill is at 72 Bussorah St, Singapore 199485. Visit its website for reservations or more information.

4. Kazbar

Kazbar is for those working in the central business district who need a new place to unwind over hearty food and drinks. The restaurant is headed by Lebanese chef Kamel Fakih who used to work at the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Here, he continues to share his family recipes with signature dishes of various dips, Falafel ($18.50), Mix Kofta Kebab ($31), and more. Kazbar serves Lebanese wine too. We recommend heading there on Wednesdays to catch the live belly dancing between 7pm and 9pm.

Kazbar is at 25 Church St, #01-03 Capital Square 3, Singapore 049482. Visit its website for reservations or more information.

5. Byblos Grill

If you can't decide between Lebanese and Turkish food, why not head to Byblos Grill to satisfy both cravings? The restaurant, headed by chef Muhammad Slim, is named after the emerging seaside tourist town in Lebanon, which has thousands of years of history. On the menu are dishes made with imported ingredients and largely organic produce, which range from Hummus Lamb ($24.90) and Tabbouleh ($15.90) to Grilled Kofte ($31.90) and Kunefe ($14.90).

Byblos Grill is at 14 Bussorah St, Singapore 199435. Visit its website for reservations or more information.

6. Layali Lebanese Restaurant

Layali Lebanese Restaurant invites us to explore the richness and depth of flavour that Lebanese cuisine is known for. It is one of the few restaurants that offers Raw Kebeh ($26.90), or raw lamb tartare, on the menu. But if you prefer your meat cooked, there are grilled meats, shawarma, and a variety of hot and cold mezze to be enjoyed. The menu also includes various less common Arab-style desserts.

Layali Lebanese Restaurant is at 67 Bussorah St, Singapore 199481. Visit its website for more information.

7. Sanobar

Bussorah Street isn't the only lane for Lebanese food in Kampong Glam. Walk a few steps to Baghdad Road and check out Sanobar too. Sanobar offers an equally extensive list of traditional foods to try, such as Arayes Lamb ($19.90) and Manakish ($13.90), both of which are bread-based dishes accented with meats or spices. Otherwise, check out the Hummus Bil Lahme Lamb ($26.90) or hummus topped with minced lamb, kebabs, and grilled meat platters.

Sanobar is at 20 Baghdad St, Singapore 199659. Visit its Instagram for more information.

8. Hummus and Tandoor

Hummus and Tandoor is another Baghdad Street option, with Lebanese and Turkish food as the focus. For light eaters, try the Lentil Soup ($14.90) and Tabbouleh ($13.90) or Fattoush ($12.50) salads. And if you need more, pick the Mezza Platter ($32.90), which comes with dips like Hummus and the eggplant-based Moutabbai, flatbread Manaeesh (from $18.90), and the Mixed Grill for two pax and above (from $55).

Hummus and Tandoor is at 23 Baghdad St, Singapore 199662. Visit its website for more information.

9. Grand Konak

Grand Konak, which means grand mansion, offers Turkish and Lebanese food, though a closer inspection of its menu reveals other Middle Eastern dishes from Iran and the like. If you want Lebanese dishes only, pick items such as Wara'a Enab ($13.90), stuffed grape leaves, Kibbeh ($24.90), fried spiced lamb meatballs, Shawarma and Kofta Wraps (from $16.90), and Kunafa ($16.90).

Grand Konak is at 3D River Valley Rd, #01-05 CQ @ Clake Quay, Singapore 179023. Visit its Instagram for more information.

10. Sultan Palace

Sultan Palace offers Turkish and Lebanese food with a view of the Singapore River as its backdrop, making it great for a nighttime hang with friends. Get a Maneesh flatbread ($18.90) to accompany cold mezza such as Hummus (from $14.90) and Baba Ghannoug ($13.90), before tucking into Tabbouleh ($13.90), Falafel, Shawarma, and Kofta Wraps (from $14.90).

Sultan Palace is at 73 Boat Quay, Singapore 049861. Visit its Instagram for more information.