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Middle Eastern Restaurants in Singapore: Compare Persian and Japanese-Led Menus

Compare Shabestan’s Persian menu with Habibi-san’s Japanese-Middle Eastern format.

Researched 2026-10-25 · By Tendou

2 published options covered. This is a selected shortlist, not every provider in the market. Research method and limits.

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Habibi-sanPublishes a Japanese-Middle Eastern izakaya/charcoal-grill concept at 29 Hamilton Road.Confirm actual dishes, brunch versus dinner sitting, ingredients, portions and full bill. Li’l Habibi is a related concept at 55 Haji Lane with separate hours, not an independent third operator.
ShabestanPublishes Persian mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, stews and separate lunch/degustation routes.Seven-course modern Persian dinner states three days’ pre-order and minimum four. Confirm actual venue/menu, dietary requests, certification if needed, deposits and complete bill; no health or award claim is endorsed.

Choose by what you need

Middle Eastern is a broad label, so compare the actual cuisine rather than assume a common menu. Shabestan publishes Persian mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs and stews, with separate set-lunch and degustation menus; its seven-course modern Persian dinner requires three days’ pre-order and at least four diners. Habibi-san explicitly describes a Japanese-Middle Eastern izakaya and charcoal-grill format at 29 Hamilton Road, with separate weekend brunch hours. These are different meal plans, not interchangeable kebab restaurants. Ask for the selected menu, sharing portions, ingredients and complete bill. A separate dietary menu does not guarantee cross-contact protection or current certification. Confirm group and pre-order requirements before making a deposit; do not assume a private meal or specialised menu can be arranged as an ordinary walk-in.

Shortlisted options

These options are listed alphabetically. Compare the selected offer and terms before committing; inclusion is not a quality ranking.

Habibi-san

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Publishes a Japanese-Middle Eastern izakaya/charcoal-grill concept at 29 Hamilton Road.

Why consider it: Its cross-cuisine menu and weekend brunch can be distinguished from a Persian set.

May suit: Diners comparing a Japanese-led cross-cuisine restaurant meal.

Before deciding: Confirm actual dishes, brunch versus dinner sitting, ingredients, portions and full bill. Li’l Habibi is a related concept at 55 Haji Lane with separate hours, not an independent third operator.

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Shabestan

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Publishes Persian mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, stews and separate lunch/degustation routes.

Why consider it: A Persian meal can be selected by actual course format and pre-order needs.

May suit: Diners arranging a selected Persian restaurant meal.

Before deciding: Seven-course modern Persian dinner states three days’ pre-order and minimum four. Confirm actual venue/menu, dietary requests, certification if needed, deposits and complete bill; no health or award claim is endorsed.

Official website and enquiries ↗

Before booking or ordering

  • Which actual cuisine, dishes and course format are wanted?
  • Does the chosen sitting require pre-order, minimum party size or a deposit?
  • What ingredients, sharing portions and full charges apply?

How this comparison was researched

We read the linked operator, merchant, venue or publisher pages on the research date. We did not visit, taste, buy, attend an event or make a booking. Prices and menus are the selected published formats, not a quality ranking or a guarantee of stock, dietary suitability or availability. Confirm the actual item, date and complete current bill before paying.

How this guide was researched

Options are listed alphabetically, not ranked. No business paid for editorial inclusion. Known Tendou client relationships are disclosed. Confirm the selected product, visit or contract directly.

Sources

  1. Persian & Middle Eastern Cuisine Singapore | Shabestan (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://www.shabestan.sg/cuisine
  2. Habibi-san | Japanese-Middle Eastern Fusion Izakaya & Charcoal Grill (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://habibi-san.com/
  3. Book | Shabestan, Finest Persian Restaurant | Singapore (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://www.shabestan.sg/reservation

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