Exploring Mediterranean Flavours at Tarboush Singapore

Start with warm bread and a lemony dip, move on to charcoal-grilled kebabs, then leave room for a sweet pastry. That is a rewarding way to explore Mediterranean flavours at Tarboush Singapore. The pleasure lies in how the dishes work together: an aubergine dip brings smokiness, a parsley salad adds freshness, and grilled meat gives the meal a savoury centre.

Tarboush’s menu offers several directions for that meal, including Palestinian hummus, Turkish pide and Moroccan tagines. For a first visit, choose dishes with contrasting ingredients and textures. Here is where to begin and how to put them together.

Start with Chickpea and Aubergine Dips

Palestinian Hummus makes an approachable opening dish. Tarboush prepares it with puréed chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice, serving it with freshly made Palestinian bread. The chickpeas provide a substantial base, while tahini contributes sesame richness and lemon adds acidity. Try a little on its own before scooping it up with bread; the difference helps you notice both the seasoning and the texture.

For a smoky alternative, Muttabal combines puréed, charcoal-grilled aubergine with tahini and lemon. It is a useful choice when you enjoy creamy dips but want the flavour of cooked vegetables to lead.

Babaganoush takes another direction. Tarboush’s version mixes smashed charcoal-grilled aubergine with three colours of capsicum, lemon juice and Palestinian extra virgin olive oil. The capsicum gives you a reason to choose it alongside hummus: the two bring different vegetable flavours to the table.

If your group wants several starters, the Mezzeh Appetiser Platter includes baba ghanoush, moutabal, fattoush and mast dips with Arabic bread. Check its contents before adding separate dips so that your order has the variety you intended.

Bring in Fresh Herbs and Crisp Vegetables

Salad earns its place beside rich dips and grilled food. Tarboush’s Fattoush Salad combines tomatoes, Lebanese cucumber, lettuce and capsicum with lemon juice and Palestinian extra virgin olive oil. Choose it when you want vegetables with crunch and a citrus dressing to accompany your main course.

For a stronger emphasis on herbs, Tabbouleh Salad centres on finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, fine wheat and olive oil. Its appeal is the quantity of herbs throughout the dish. Add a small serving beside a kebab, then alternate bites to appreciate how fresh herbs change the balance of the meal.

Falafel offers a warmer, more substantial way to explore those flavours. Tarboush’s chickpea patties contain parsley, coriander, spring onion and spices, and come fried with tahini sauce. They make sense when your starters need something crisp to accompany the softer dips. The herb-filled patties also work well as a shared starter when diners prefer to begin with vegetables and pulses.

Explore the Charcoal Grill

For two diners who want to sample different meats, the Mixed Charcoal Grilled Platter for 2 brings together lamb kebab, chicken kebab, beef kebab and Shahi Saffron Chicken. Its main advantage is variety within one order. You can compare the meats and find a favourite without choosing several individual mains.

Taste each component separately before combining it with dips or salad. That gives the meat and its seasoning a chance to stand out. Once you know which flavours you prefer, build the next few bites around them.

If you would rather choose a single chicken dish, consider Shahi Saffron Chicken Kebab. The chicken breast is marinated with saffron, herbs and olive oil before char-grilling. Choose it if you enjoy aromatic seasoning and want to explore saffron in a savoury dish. Pair it with a vegetable salad to keep the accompaniments fresh, particularly if you have already ordered a rich starter.

Make Room for Turkish Pide

Bread can be part of the main order as well as an accompaniment to dips. Pide Spinach is freshly made with spinach and mozzarella, offering a combination of greens, cheese and bread that is easy to share.

Choose it when the table wants a cheese-based dish alongside the grills, or make it the centre of a simpler meal with salad. Because it already includes a bread base, consider how much additional bread you need. A pide, several bread-served dips and a large main can quickly become a more substantial order than expected.

Choose a Dessert by Its Filling

The clearest way to choose between Tarboush’s pastries is to consider whether you prefer nuts or cheese. Baklava is a sweet pastry filled with chopped nuts and pistachios and flavoured with honey. It suits diners who want a nut-focused finish after savoury courses. Small bites let you appreciate the filling without rushing through its sweetness.

Kunafeh combines thin, shredded pastry with soft goat cheese and syrup. The cheese makes this a different dessert experience, adding a savoury element beneath the sweetness. If the group is curious about both, share them and compare the fillings. Order dessert after assessing everyone’s appetite, especially following a mixed grill and several starters.

Put Together an Order with Variety

For a first meal, give each dish a purpose. Choose a dip for the opening course, a salad for freshness and a main that introduces a different cooking style. Add falafel or pide if the group’s appetite calls for another substantial dish.

For two people, a shared dip, one salad and the platter labelled for two provide a practical starting point, with quantities adjusted to appetite. Larger groups can choose across categories before increasing portions. Ask about the accompaniments included with your mains so you can decide whether extra bread or sides would improve the meal.

FAQs

Is Tarboush Singapore halal?

Yes. Tarboush states that its food is 100% halal and that the restaurant is Muslim-owned.

Where are the Tarboush outlets?

Tarboush Bugis is at 390 Victoria Street, #03-12A, Singapore 188061. Tarboush Orchard is at 1 Tanglin Road, #01-09/10, Singapore 247905.

Does Tarboush have a vegan main course?

The menu lists a Vegan Pistachio Kebab, made with ground soya meat, pistachio and spices, then charcoal-grilled. Confirm suitable accompaniments when ordering.

Can I order Tarboush for delivery?

Yes. Tarboush advertises islandwide delivery in Singapore. Use the ordering option on the Tarboush website to check delivery availability for your address.