Cheryl Teo
Rated 5.0/5.0 8 months ago
I’ve been on the hunt for a genuinely good kebab in Singapore for the longest time, and more often than not, I walk away disappointed. So finding Zuzu Kebab tucked away in a hawker centre felt like striking gold.
This is hands down the best value-for-money kebab I’ve had in Singapore. In fact, it’s just the best, full stop.
It does get pretty crowded during weekend lunch and dinner rush, but once you take a bite, you’ll understand why the queue keeps forming.
I’ve tried the chicken, mutton and mixed kebabs. The chicken is incredibly juicy, well-marinated and nicely seasoned, with a gentle spice that adds flavour without overpowering it. It’s the kind of chicken that actually tastes like it’s been given time to soak up its spices.
The mutton is just as impressive and my favorite. It’s charred properly so you get that smoky, slightly crisp edge, but still tender inside. There’s a rich, savoury depth to it that reminds me of proper Turkish-style kebabs, where the meat is the star and not just filler. No weird aftertaste, no dryness, just well-seasoned, satisfying bites.
What really sets Zuzu apart is the portion. Unlike some places that give you thin slivers of meat and bulk it up with vegetables, these kebabs are stuffed generously. They’re hefty. I have a big appetite and one kebab here genuinely fills me up to the point of bursting.
Another thing that deserves mention is the service. Even when there’s just one person handling both the orders and the grilling during peak hours, he remains incredibly polite and friendly. He’s always smiling, calm and patient, even with a long queue waiting. That kind of warmth makes the whole experience even better. It feels like the food is made with pride, not just churned out.
I stay about a 30-minute drive away, but I now make the one-hour round trip almost every week just to get my fix. It’s so good that I always buy extra to freeze, and even after reheating in the microwave, it’s still juicy and flavourful.
If I could give this 10 out of 5 stars, I would. Keep it up, Zuzu Kebab. And maybe consider opening a branch in Toa Payoh so this weekly pilgrimage can become a daily one, please?