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10 must-try dishes from kunafa to the sizzling sote
Last updated: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Saray means “palace” in Turkish, a fitting name for an eatery that beckons you inside with a ruby carpet. Mosaic lamps illuminate the walls in vibrant shades of turquoise, emerald and jade, while in the open kitchen, Middle Eastern chefs prepare dishes like nazik and tavuk sote. These are two of the must-tries at Saray, along with eight more below.
Every dish at Saray is made using traditional spices from Turkey. Image: Saray
“This is comfort food you’d find in any Turkish home,” says manager Hussein Al Mohammad. It’s a slow-cooked stew that comes in meat, chicken, prawns, and vegetarian options, cooked in tomato, seasonal vegetables, chilli, topped with cheese, and served sizzling hot in clay pots with rice and bread.
