Description
Healthy food doesn’t need to be bland or boring and Pita Tree Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is clear proof. Brought to you by the same team behind Persian joint Shabestan and Pita Tree Mediterranean Grilled Kebabs at Takashimaya, this casual bistro along Boat Quay has taken on the mission of serving up deliciously wholesome Mediterranean food that won’t break the bank, and we think they have nailed it on the head. With dishes lovingly made using natural ingredients and nutritious superfoods (think sumac berries, barberries, tahini, and pomegranate) power-packed with all the good stuff such as antioxidants, omega-3, vitamins, minerals and fibre, there’s little space to fit in any regrets here.
A wide variety of Mediterranean fare is available here, thanks to Egyptian Chef Hany Mustafa Basyouni Gabr, who brings together flavours and traditional culinary flair from across Greece, North Africa, and the Levant. For starters, check out delicious dips such as the Spicy Eggplant Dip, where eggplant is rubbed in red peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and dried chilli, or the more conventional Hummus and Tzatziki. Can’t decide? The Mixed Dip Platter’s got you covered with a selection of four dips served with four fluffy pitas. Moving on to mouthwatering mains, the Signature Arabic Lamb Shank Biryani and the Greek Moussaka, a lamb casserole with eggplant, potato, and bechamel sauce are all stellar choices. Complete your meal with the Turkish Baklava, a flaky pastry layered with honey and pistachio, or the Pistachio Ice Cream.
Working in the area? Swing down for Pita Tree Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar’s generous yet affordable lunch sets, a midday treat that will make anyone’s day. (Sep 2018)
The Buzz
“Of course, bread and dips are merely a prelude. Chef Hany’s Signature Arabic Lamb Shank Biryani is what you’re really after. Different layers of flavour rise from the spices that the chef adds: aromatic Iranian saffron coats the rice; raisins are added for that extra bit of sweetness; and the aroma of cinnamon permeate through everything else in the pot. The lamb shank falls off the bone without any effort, and everything is served with a bowl of stew that the meat was cooked in, jus and all." -City Nomads
“What you won’t find at some other Mediterranean-leaning restaurants, however, is an equally robust selection of cuisine-correct desserts and drinks; at Pita Tree, there’s the traditional pastry Turkish Baklava, Turkish Coffee, and Persian Mint Tea to finish your meal.” -SG Magazine