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Artichoke
Middle Eastern Restaurant and Café$$$$
River Valley, Singapore
"Love their brunch mezze assorting with various dishes!"(14 Tips)
"Love the lamb shakshouka I had! Recommended!"(3 Tips)
"The cauliflower dish is awesome .. so are the desserts !!"(3 Tips)
"Some of the best hummus & labneh I've had since leaving the MidEast."(10 Tips)
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Artichoke is a labour of love and you can tell. Each dish has character, the service is engaging enough that I go on my own knowing I'll have fun. The sharing dish specials are always fantastic.Upvote6Downvote
EdFebruary 24, 2016It's a blessing to be able to have a meal, what more with such an enjoyable one at artichoke. Beetroot tzatziki, burnt asparagus, samke harra (seared salmon), chargrilled squid were simply fantastic
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Jenya SJune 30, 2019Brunch is great! Shakshuka with lamb is yummy - generous amounts of succulent lamb meat deceptively hiding under the sauce, very satisfying. Outside patio is the place to be, great atmosphere&service
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Burrata was good, with pomegranate on top. Salmon dish is new but very flavorful with the green pea sauce. Turkish bread and pita bread are both good.
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Natalya ShantyAugust 30, 2015I think,how long will exist this cafe, so I'll be here for a long time to come!There are good cuisine,atmosphere & staff. My favorite dishes Feta Burrate-22$;Skillet Prawns-36$;Falafel-18$.Bill 2-100$
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Cauliflower kushari. Egyptian rice topped with cauliflower & smoked egg. We enjoyed the light citrus taste, as well as the texture & crunchiness with each bite
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mo pleasureOctober 15, 2014delicious brunch w/ a Mexican twist (nachos, avocado, corn) & halloumi. latte was a lil watery but scrumptious food made up 4 it. love the ambience & menu offering. will return again 4 sure
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Fredrik StenbeckJanuary 25, 2014Nice ambience and friendly staff. Grow their own veggies (it seems). The mezze platter is great. Perfect for brunch / lunch / meetings.
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siggbAugust 30, 2020Location and the friendly atmosphere there should be the main reasons for visiting this place. The owner is talkative w/ gr sense of humor. Portions aren’t large thought delicious & not spicy at all.
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Yoram CisinskiSeptember 8, 2018Bread is very nice and so are the hummus, squid ink couscous and lamb. The staff is very nice and the owner makes sure to come and say hello. Overall a nice experienceUpvoteDownvote
TingJune 21, 2015Love the mezzes and the burrata. Lamb shoulder is also decent. Definitely a place to try if u haven't and to return to. Reservations recommended.
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Daren WilliamsApril 9, 2019Delicious and creative Middle Eastern dishes - highlights were the beetroot dip and chicken shish. And definitely save space for dessert!
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Elizabeth LeeDecember 15, 2014Love the pork belly & roast chicken dishes. Really filling for 2 pax. Pita bread was a bit thick but goes well with hummus. Was delighted by yoghurt that was served w the chicken - extra kick to it!UpvoteDownvote
MorwensApril 10, 2020Great service and delish food. I love how unconventional the steak and eggs are. Great for gatherings and enjoyable meals.
UpvoteDownvote- Green Harissa prawns is one of our family's default orders. Succulent, savoury & creamy, the sauce is wiped clean with bread
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RinnapatNovember 19, 2013A lot of middle eastern-inspired brunch items like eggs with haloumi cheese. Portion is generous. Staff is friendly but slow. Reservation is needed for a large group. Overall it's a great place.
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Nadim BardawilAugust 21, 2014Maybe the best meal we had in Singapore, went there twice in 4 days. Their prawns and hummus were great for dinner. Their shakshouka and fried chicken are must orders for brunch.UpvoteDownvote
Pooja Shah TaleraSeptember 6, 2017The cauliflower pita is amazing! Hearty middle eastern affair with a Brooklyn vibe.
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Bokyung ParkDecember 3, 2017Serves Contemporary Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Outdoor table is recommended cause they have big fans everywhere. Closed on Mondays and brunch is available only on weekend.UpvoteDownvote- Featuring small batch bottled cocktails by the brand "Sunday Punch" from Singapore! Their 500ml bottle serves 6-8 glasses #drinksundaypunch
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Lauren MelcherJuly 9, 2016Fried cauliflower with smoked egg and Israeli salad, hummous and labneh -- fantastic (and gluten-free if you omit the pita). Great vibe and food, slow service.UpvoteDownvote
Ankur BanerjeeJuly 4, 2015Food is great, and excellent value for money (even though some may complain about portion size, it wasn't an issue for me). As for the beers, "Fucking Hell" is a great name but a terrible beer.UpvoteDownvote- White choc pudding $16 reminded me of panna cotta. A light & refreshing dessert if u still insist on sweets but don't want something heavy
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Daryl OoAugust 24, 2014Lamb shakshouka is absolutely to die for! The scrambled eggs & bacon is a bit disappointing due to the tough bacon. Portion sizes are huge so be prepared of you're thinking of dessertUpvoteDownvote- Mezze platter ($24). 4 vegetarian mezze (small dishes) with Turkish toast, which we enjoyed for its chewiness
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Mark AshworthAugust 5, 2017Nice take on Middle Eastern food. The chicken taouk is great. Love the playlist - they played Warren G Regulate! (nobody seemed to be as excited as me about that)UpvoteDownvote- Happy hour Tue-Sun 4pm-6pm only. U will be asked to give up your spot at 6pm unless u also hv a dinner reservation
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One of the best, most original and friendliest restaurants in Singapore. The beetroot tzatziki is heavenly as are any of the (constantly changing) bacon dishes.UpvoteDownvote
Clara AMay 3, 2014Great atmosphere & delicious food. The hummus is a must order! Don't be shocked when the bill comes though, all the little dishes add up to make quite a pricey meal!UpvoteDownvote
Ankur BaranwalMarch 17, 2018Their daytime food menu is just half a page of large type text - the dinner items are not available. If something out of that does suit you, the food and portions are quite good. Limited seats inside.UpvoteDownvote
ᴡ NgJuly 9, 2011Delightful place that serves great food; a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon :) Love the moorish touch Chef Bjorn breathed into the food. Must tries: everything lamb and canadian maple bacon.UpvoteDownvote- Falafel salad. Another regular family order. Deep-fried ball of chickpeas complement the crunchy leaves & pickles
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Chris LeeApril 22, 2018Mapple glaze bacon chop... $10 for this, such a cheap deal. Friendly boss and staff especially by the name Chester.
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Karoli HindriksJune 29, 2019Hummus ❤️ and the cauliflower dish. The service is great as well.Upvote1Downvote
Mina VuApril 19, 2014Not to complicated menu make your orders are easy, they even suggest how much you should order. The mezzes are good, but the main course are even better. Go for lamb and prawn!UpvoteDownvote- Natalya ShantyDecember 13, 2014When you come to the cafe 110 times, this is direct evidence that here is cool👍Chocolate Cake ($7,50) and coffee are great 👏UpvoteDownvote
- Opening Hrs: No lunch; it's a dinner place. Tue–Sat: 6:30pm-11pm (last order 9:45pm)- Brunch on Sat & Sun: 11:30am-4pm (last order 2:45pm)- Closed on MonUpvote3Downvote
Catherine GanapathyDecember 17, 2013Excellent! Try the beetroot and carrot curry mezze. For share plates go for the cauliflower and squid. None of these will disappoint! Enjoy.UpvoteDownvote
Nat MFebruary 2, 2013Good ambience. The 3 set mezze platter is quite worth it to share. Try the labna, or the walnut dip if you want a sweet starter. They do run out of items if you come too late.Upvote1Downvote
Da-Eun LimJuly 7, 2013Absolutely hidden gem in Waterloo st. Would be better if serving staffs were more attentive. Love their brunch mezze assorting with various dishes!UpvoteDownvote
BeeeeMarch 24, 2019The Prawn pizza, you must try!! Pair with Green Salad is a perfect set!!
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Amber KulakApril 22, 2016everything. hummus, pita bread (it's so soft and yummy), brussel sprouts, fancy fish sticks (forget the name)UpvoteDownvote
Everything here is great but try the beetroot, burrata and lamb for startersUpvoteDownvote- Small plates. Order according to your appetite. Kitchen is quite fast with food preparation
UpvoteDownvote - Thicc hash brown is a popular order. Shredded potatoes packed into a thick slab & deep fried. Yumz
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NikkiAugust 8, 2014Unmissable brunch spot on Sunday in Singapore. Chilled out vibes and great food
UpvoteDownvote- Toilets are outside the restaurant. U hv to exit the main building and walk around to the back
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Dolores LoudermilkFebruary 19, 2015Have been here three times. First two times fried chicken and slow cooked lamb were excellent. Third time the food was so-so and vibe was that they were too cool for customers. Need reservations.UpvoteDownvote
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- Tue–Fri
- 6:30 PM–11:00 PM
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- 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
- 6:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
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