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A warm, comforting brew of black tea with a rich, robust flavour that’s soothing to the soul. Served with sugar for a touch of sweetness.

A small but intensely strong, rich, and aromatic cup of high-acidity coffee. It’s served with a glass of water and a piece of Lokum, aka Turkish delight, a soft, chewy confection made from sugar and starch, often flavoured with rosewater, lemon, or pistachios.

A must-try Turkish dessert, künefe is made with tel kadayf aka shredded phyllo dough, cheese, and syrup. Layers of shredded phyllo dough and buttery, melty soft cheese are topped with pistachios, baked to a golden, crispy finish, and finally soaked in a sweet syrup. The result is a dessert with a crispy, sweet exterior and a warm, savoury, melty interior. Pouring the heavy cream on top adds extra richness. I’m glad the sweetness is just right for local tastes, as traditional Turkish desserts can often be very sweet.

This freshly made Turkish thin flatbread is topped with savoury cheese, minced chicken, vegetables, and spices, then baked in a traditional stone oven to achieve a flaky, crispy crust. The outer edges of the bread taste plain but have a tastisfying, crusty texture. Moving toward the center, where the toppings are concentrated, each ingredient adds a unique savoury profile. However, the flavours felt a bit subtle, with the plain bread flavour slightly overwhelming the toppings.

This generous platter features a medley of marinated lamb, lamb chop, and chicken, all grilled over charcoal fire, and is served with buttery, fluffy Turkish-style rice and a refreshing, citrusy salad. The kebabs had a balanced marinade, light spices, a mild smoky flavour, and a savoury, meaty taste. Each piece was soft and easy to chew, while the boneless chicken was cut into large, moist chunks, lightly marinated, and perfectly tender that was not too dry or overcooked. The lamb chop, though flavourful, smoky, and juicy upon biting, was somewhat dry, firm, slightly gamey, and very chewy. Fortunately, the spicy, tangy Turkish chilli sauce and the thick, savoury brown sauce helped to counterbalance the dryness of the meat.

This Turkish delicacy features a smoky eggplant purée blended with garlic yogurt and butter, topped with tender cubes of marinated lamb stew, served with slices of Turkish bread. The lamb is aromatic, juicy, and has a slightly tangy sweetness without any gamey taste. Each bite of lamb releases rich, flavourful juices, though the meat’s semi-tough chewiness might not appeal to everyone. The eggplant purée adds both texture and balance to the dish’s meatiness, though it is a bit salty. Despite these minor drawbacks, the meaty flavour kept me coming back for more.

We started with this delicious, creamy, savoury, and smooth dip made from chickpeas, tahini aka ground sesame, garlic, and olive oil, served with plain Turkish pita bread. The texture of the hummus was consistent, with a mild gritty feel, and it held together well when dipped. Flavour-wise, it was nutty, slightly salty, and had a smooth, greasy richness from the olive oil. The addition of pomegranate seeds provided a sweet tartness, while the black olives added a contrast of colour and a rich, aromatic flavour.

Merhaba! Just a 10-minute walk from Bugis MRT, you’ll find Mavi Turkish Restaurant & Grill, where Mediterranean flavours await.

Hummus ($13)
We started with this delicious, creamy, savoury, and smooth dip made from chickpeas, tahini aka ground sesame, garlic, and olive oil, served with plain Turkish pita bread. The texture of the hummus was consistent, with a mild gritty feel, and it held together well when dipped. Flavour-wise, it was nutty, slightly salty, and had a smooth, greasy richness from the olive oil. The addition of pomegranate seeds provided a sweet tartness, while the black olives added a contrast of colour and a rich, aromatic flavour.

Ali Nazik (Lamb)($28)
This Turkish delicacy features a smoky eggplant purée blended with garlic yogurt and butter, topped with tender cubes of marinated lamb stew, served with slices of Turkish bread. The lamb is aromatic, juicy, and has a slightly tangy sweetness without any gamey taste. Each bite of lamb releases rich, flavourful juices, though the meat’s semi-tough chewiness might not appeal to everyone. The eggplant purée adds both texture and balance to the dish’s meatiness, though it is a bit salty. Despite these minor drawbacks, the meaty flavour kept me coming back for more.

Istanblue Kebab ($39)
This generous platter features a medley of marinated lamb, lamb chop, and chicken, all grilled over charcoal fire, and is served with buttery, fluffy Turkish-style rice and a refreshing, citrusy salad. The kebabs had a balanced marinade, light spices, a mild smoky flavour, and a savoury, meaty taste. Each piece was soft and easy to chew, while the boneless chicken was cut into large, moist chunks, lightly marinated, and perfectly tender that was not too dry or overcooked. The lamb chop, though flavourful, smoky, and juicy upon biting, was somewhat dry, firm, slightly gamey, and very chewy. Fortunately, the spicy, tangy Turkish chilli sauce and the thick, savoury brown sauce helped to counterbalance the dryness of the meat.

Etli Pide (Chicken)($23)
This freshly made Turkish thin flatbread is topped with savoury cheese, minced chicken, vegetables, and spices, then baked in a traditional stone oven to achieve a flaky, crispy crust. The outer edges of the bread taste plain but have a tastisfying, crusty texture. Moving toward the center, where the toppings are concentrated, each ingredient adds a unique savoury profile. However, the flavours felt a bit subtle, with the plain bread flavour slightly overwhelming the toppings.

Künefe ($14.90)
A must-try Turkish dessert, künefe is made with tel kadayf aka shredded phyllo dough, cheese, and syrup. Layers of shredded phyllo dough and buttery, melty soft cheese are topped with pistachios, baked to a golden, crispy finish, and finally soaked in a sweet syrup. The result is a dessert with a crispy, sweet exterior and a warm, savoury, melty interior. Pouring the heavy cream on top adds extra richness. I’m glad the sweetness is just right for local tastes, as traditional Turkish desserts can often be very sweet.

Turkish Coffee ($5.50)
A small but intensely strong, rich, and aromatic cup of high-acidity coffee. It’s served with a glass of water and a piece of Lokum, aka Turkish delight, a soft, chewy confection made from sugar and starch, often flavoured with rosewater, lemon, or pistachios.

Turkish Tea ($3.90)
A warm, comforting brew of black tea with a rich, robust flavour that’s soothing to the soul. Served with sugar for a touch of sweetness.

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Kunefe (S$14.90)
Homemade Turkish specialty made with tel kadayf, cheese and syrup. Served topped with chopped pistachios and cream by the side. Served pipping hot. Slightly on the oily.

[Bugis, Singapore 🇸🇬]

Tonite we checked out Mavi which was located a short distance from Bugis MRT station. The 2-story restaurant offered authentic Turkish cuisine. The place was decorated tastefully with colorful Moroccan lamps hanging from the ceiling.

Adana Kebab Lamb (S$28)
Minced lamb marinated with herbs and spices, and char-grilled on skewers. Served with rice.
The meat was very tender with lots of flavours in it. Slightly gamey.

Mandi Rice with Lamb Shank (S$28)
Rice cooked with meat and herbs
The meat was very fork-tender. Easily tear apart.

Etli Pide Chicken (S$23)
Stone-oven baked Turkish style dough with toppings of chicken, cheese, vegetables and spices

Turkish Coffee (S$5.50)
Served hot with soft candy and water by the side
Very smooth and light in taste

Turkish Tea (S$3.90)
Served hot with sugar by the side

Mavi Turkish Restaurant & Grill
Address 🛖 : 17 Baghdad Street, Singapore 🇸🇬 199656
Website 🕸️ : https://mavirestaurantsg.com/
Open 🕰️ : 11.30am - 10.30pm
MRT 🚇 : Bugis (EW12/ DT14)

We tried for the 1st time grab delivery for this awesome platter that we usually eat in Sofra restaurant itself. It’s so pretty even in a take-out! Fed so many of us at home! Love it!

Horiatika 24.9新币++
它是一款希腊乡村沙拉。主要成分包括葡萄、洋葱、番茄、小黄瓜、卡拉马塔橄榄和菲达奶酪，用橄榄油和香料调味。它是希腊的传统菜肴，尤其适合在炎热的天气吃。

清爽可口，而且制作简单，非常容易在家复刻。

Hummus的发音为“哈莫斯”。16.9新币++
这是一种源自中东的鹰嘴豆泥，主要由鹰嘴豆、芝麻酱、橄榄油、柠檬汁和大蒜制成。

口感顺滑且浓郁，带有轻微的坚果香味。初尝时可能觉得味道平淡，可以抹在饼上或者面包上，越吃越香。

Htapodi 希腊烤章鱼37.9新币++
很惊叹怎么有这么嫩的烤章鱼，采用新鲜的章鱼，经过适当的烹饪处理，使其变得超级嫩滑。这道菜味道鲜美，带有海洋的清新感，同时融合了橄榄油、柠檬汁和香草等调味料，增添了独特的风味，让人回味无穷

Paidakia 小羊排 37.9新币++
Paidakia是希腊的一道经典菜肴烤羊排。一共三小块，我们今天三个人恰好，口感鲜嫩多汁，羊排的肉质非常柔软，带有浓郁的香草和调料风味、很好吃。

Keftedes 19.9新币++
是希腊和塞浦路斯的传统肉丸，以其独特的风味而闻名。这道菜通常使用肉桂、丁香和胡椒，赋予其独特的香气和风味，外层经过油炸，形成酥脆的外壳，而内部则保持多汁和柔软，但这道肉丸相对干巴了些，感觉IKEA的更好吃些