Byblos Grill – Bussorah Street
If you’re looking for Middle Eastern food in Singapore, look no further than the Kampong Glam neighborhood. The Turkish lamps and Persian carpets add to the colorful atmosphere of this locality in the evening. Bringing the touch of Lebanese cuisine to Bussorah Street is Byblos Grill which is done up in an ambiance that feels like home. Authentic ingredients are imported from the Mediterranean and food is cooked in traditional cooking utensils.
The Orders
On their menu, they have quite a few options for vegetarians which include a variety of salads, hot and cold mezza platters and wraps.
To begin with, the ‘Mezza Platter’ is a good appetizer to share. It consists of 5 items – Hummus, Babaganoush, Labneh, Moussaka and Arabic salad. The hummus and labneh were the star items on this platter. Freshly baked pita bread and delicious dips make this platter worth ordering if you are a group of 3-4 people.
Halloumi is a cheese commonly used in Mediterranean cooking. We tried the ‘Grilled Halloumi Cheese’ which was a bit salty and had great depth of flavour. Its grilling method helped it to retain its shape well and is an apt choice for cheese lovers.
There is no debate on the fact that ‘Falafels’ form a protein-rich meal for vegetarians and vegans in a place serving Mediterranean cuisine. These chickpea fritters are a favourite for most because of their crispy exteriors and fluffy internal texture that plays well in sandwiches and wraps. The Byblos Grill version was good with an authentic taste.
Next, we ordered the vegetarian casserole ‘Moussaka’. It had cubed eggplants, chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, and green pepper topped with fresh cream and cheese. The whole dish had simmered well but it could have done with more seasoning.
For dessert, we ordered the ‘Baklava’ which came as an assortment. It was not heavily drenched in syrup like the Turkish Baklava. This was more dry and crunchy and mainly filled with walnuts and pistachios. This was not one of my favourite dishes from their offerings since this could have had a much better texture.
Overall the food of this place was good in taste and has a reasonable variety for those looking to try Lebanese cuisine. The lacking factor for me was the quality of service and the wait time involved with absolutely no intimation on the progress of the order. And this can definitely be improved.
| In a Nutshell | Deelightful Rating |
| Cuisine Type: Lebanese | ★★★ |
| Nearest MRT: Bugis | |
| Address: 14 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199435 | |
| Timings: Mon-Sun: 11am – 1am | |
| Website: https://www.facebook.com/BYBLOSGRILLSG/ |