Fat Prince opens in Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar district

The team behind Singapore’s swanky izakaya eatery, Neon Pigeon has launched Fat Prince, a “café-kebabery” inspired by the hustle and bustle of Istanbul’s artsy Karakoy quarter.

Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar district

Dandy Partnership who established the izakaya-style, Neon Pigeon has delved into the narrow backstreets of Istanbul to open Fat Prince in Peck Seah Street on 13 September.

Headed up by the former chef of Vancouver’s Tacofino, Hunter Moyes, Fat Principe calls itself a “café-kebabery” and features modern-day Middle-Eastern dishes on the menu with taco-sized kebabs, okra falafel, duck fat hummus and brunch choices “fusing Turkey and Melbourne” which include Turkish pides and Merguez sausage with Turkish-style scrambled eggs – menemen.

Creative director, Michael Goodman commented on the evolving dining scene in Singapore saying it was “extremely ready for new culinary experiences.

“We were wowed by both the food and hospitality in Istanbul, and were inspired to bring our own version to Singapore, while still respecting authenticity,” he said.

A second venture for the group, the Ottoman Room is also planned for October which will apparently bring ‘Sultan-era feasts’ to Singapore with a strong emphasis on Lebanese and Moroccan wines and Lebanese and Jordanian beers.