Turkish Restaurant in Singapore— Charcoal-Grilled, Kampong Gelam
LAYALI is a Turkish restaurant in Singapore serving charcoal-grilled kebabs, mezze and Mediterranean dishes at 257 Beach Road, on the corner of Beach Road and Arab Street in Kampong Gelam. Everything from the grill is cooked over live charcoal, to order — not gas, not held under a lamp. Three minutes from Sultan Mosque and five minutes on foot from Bugis MRT, open every single day from 10am until 1am.
Turkish Restaurant in Singapore — Charcoal-Grilled, Kampong Gelam
LAYALI is a Turkish restaurant in Singapore serving charcoal-grilled kebabs, mezze and Mediterranean dishes at 257 Beach Road, on the corner of Beach Road and Arab Street in Kampong Gelam. Everything from the grill is cooked over live charcoal, to order — not gas, not held under a lamp. Three minutes from Sultan Mosque and five minutes on foot from Bugis MRT, open every single day from 10am until 1am.
Not a Western breakfast with a Turkish name. Eggs, cheeses, olives, honey, fresh bread and tea, served from the moment we open.
Charcoal, in front of you
Adana lamb kebab, Kabab Orfali, shish tawouk. The charcoal grill is the reason the meat tastes the way it does, and it is the reason we will not switch to gas.
Open until 1am, every day
Most kitchens in Kampong Gelam stop serving long before midnight. Ours does not. Whether it is a late family dinner or a meal after work, the full menu is available.
121 dishes across 16 sections
Mezze platters, mandi, shawarma, grills, Turkish desserts, kunefe and baklava. Enough range that a table of ten with ten different appetites all eats well.
Sultan's Lounge, upstairs
A private dining room on the second level for family gatherings, birthdays and small functions. Ask us when you book.
Two levels and an alfresco terrace
Air-conditioned seating inside, or the terrace on the corner if you would rather watch Arab Street go by.
Our Story
Where Every Night Feels Like a Feast
In Arabic, layali (ليالي) means “nights” — and nights around a Turkish table are what we are named for. Our kitchen was born from longing for the flavours of home: hand-minced kafta pressed onto skewers, meze stirred fresh each morning, and Arabic bread pulled blistering from the oven.
Today, that fire burns at 257 Beach Road — the strategic corner where Beach Road meets the entry to Arab Street and the heritage shophouses of Kampong Gelam. Steps from the golden dome of Sultan Mosque, LAYALI brings authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to Singapore — a family-friendly table where every guest is treated like family. Come hungry. Leave inspired.
Real Charcoal Fire
No shortcuts — every grill is cooked over real glowing charcoal for that unmistakable smoky depth.
Family-Owned Kitchen
A trusted Turkish restaurant near Arab Street, run by a family that cooks for you like their own.
Turkish Hospitality
Generous platters, warm bread from the oven, and tea on the house — misafirperverlik, always.
Fresh Mediterranean Produce
Olive oil, herbs, pulses and vegetables prepared daily, the Aegean way.
Dine With Us
Two Floors, Two Moods — One Beach Road Address
High-energy dining and an alfresco terrace downstairs; a grand banquet floor and private Ottoman lounge upstairs — on the corner where Beach Road meets Arab Street, with room for every occasion.
High-Energy Dining & Outdoor Terrace
Al Fresco Outdoor Seating
A lively, open-air sidewalk terrace styled with Turkish mosaic lanterns — made for vibrant street-side dining, mezze platters and traditional Turkish tea.
Indoor Dining Hall
Air-conditioned comfort under golden Turkish lanterns, with long communal tables and the LAYALI memory wall — perfect for casual lunches, family dinners and quick turnarounds.
Turkish Tea & Dessert Bar
The heart of the room — a hot-sand coffee brewing station and a visual display of fresh baklava, kunefe and Turkish delights.
Grand Banquet Space & Private Lounge
Large Open Event Space
The expansive upper floor hosts large family feasts, corporate banquets and traditional celebrations, with long, modular banquet tables that seat everyone together.
VIP Private Lounge
Exclusive, secluded curtained booths and private rooms lined with plush, low-slung Ottoman cushions — absolute privacy for upscale hosting.
Golden Turkish lanterns, warm wood tables and the LAYALI memory wall — a dining room built for an authentic Turkish identity.
LAYALI has two private rooms: Sultan's Lounge for up to 20 guests, and a VIP room for up to 200 guests. Across two floors we host corporate events for more than 200 guests.
Every great Turkish night ends the same way — with coffee brewed slowly in hot sand and poured tableside. It is our signature ritual, the pause that turns dinner into an occasion, and the moment our guests remember longest.
Brewed in Hot SandCopper cezves nestle into glowing hot sand — the centuries-old way to coax a slow, even bloom of flavour.
Poured at Your TableStrong, velvet-smooth Turkish coffee served in the classic fincan, with a piece of Turkish delight.
The Layali MomentTheatre you can taste — the signature finish to every meal, and the one guests film first.
The Layali Menu
Authentic Turkish Kebabs & Mediterranean Classics
From breakfast meze and charcoal barbecue to shawarma, mandi and Middle Eastern sweets. All made fresh daily.
Charcoal smoke, lantern light, and alfresco tables on a heritage Kampong Gelam street — this is outdoor terrace dining in Singapore at its most atmospheric.
Guest Reviews
What Diners Say About LAYALI
Real words from real guests — every quote below is a verified 5-star Google review.
“I had an excellent Turkish dining experience. The food was incredibly flavorful, with every dish perfectly seasoned and cooked. The grilled meats were tender, juicy, and had a wonderful smoky aroma.”
“Probably the best shawarma we had around the block. Really really good food and worth the price. We enjoyed everything that we came back 3x. The fries were really good and addicting, and the portions were huge. Would highly recommend this!”
“First time trying this place and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Food was really shiok and tasted authentic. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, the bread was fresh, and the portions were quite generous for the price.”
“Awesome service, super friendly, and the food was amazing. Quick and efficient too. Definitely recommend! We went with the lamb shawarma, and it was so juicy with tons of dips.”
Dined with us? We read and reply to every review — find LAYALI Turkish Restaurant on Google Maps.
For over a century, the streets around Arab Street and Bussorah Street have been Singapore’s doorway to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Traders, pilgrims and restaurateurs carried the recipes of Anatolia to this neighbourhood of shophouses and spice-scented lanes — and today, charcoal grills like ours keep that story burning beneath the golden dome of Sultan Mosque.
Meze is not a starter — it is a philosophy of sharing. From silken hummus and fiery ezme to cool haydari and vine-leaf dolma, a proper Turkish table opens with small plates that wake up the palate. Our guide walks you through what to order, what pairs with Turkish tea, and why meze tastes best slowly, with company.
Baklava, Künefe & the Art of Turkish Sweets in Singapore
Great baklava is engineering: forty whisper-thin layers of filo, cold butter, and pistachios, finished with syrup that must be hot on cool pastry — never the reverse. Then there is künefe, the molten-cheese showpiece of Hatay. Here is how to spot the real thing, and where to find it fresh from the oven in Singapore.
