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From Yemeni rice dishes to Syrian shawarma, Middle Eastern fare gains popularity in S’pore
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(Clockwise from top left) Mr Wael Ibrahim Ahmed Sonkor from Mr Kebab, Mr Fatih Karakas of Gaziantep Delight, Mr Abdulhadi Al Saadi of Damascus Delights, and Mr Alwee Bakhamis of Hadramawt Kitchen.
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SINGAPORE – Home to a cluster of Middle Eastern establishments such as Alaturka Mediterranean & Turkish Restaurant, opened in 2005, and Tabbouleh Lebanese Restaurant, started in 2008, the Kampong Glam enclave is a choice destination for diners wanting sizzling kebabs or mezze platters.
But the past two years have seen Middle Eastern cuisine grow in popularity and diversity in Singapore.
