Damascus Delights operates as an authentic Syrian restaurant at Tampines MRT station, helmed by Damascus-born chef Abdulhadi "Hadi" Al Saadi who brings genuine Middle Eastern culinary expertise to Singapore's eastern residential community. This Muslim-owned establishment specializes exclusively in traditional Syrian chicken and lamb shawarma, honoring authentic Damascus recipes and preparation methods that reflect the rich culinary heritage of Syria and the broader Levantine region.
The focused menu features five distinctive shawarma presentations including wrap, rice, platter with fries, arabi (wrap portions with fries), and bowl with salad, each showcasing the authentic Syrian approach to this beloved Middle Eastern specialty. Operating daily from 1 PM to 9 PM with strategic positioning near Tampines 1 and Century Square, Damascus Delights serves the substantial residential and shopping community in Singapore's eastern heartland.
What distinguishes Damascus Delights is their authentic cultural approach to Syrian cuisine, where traditional recipes and preparation methods are preserved rather than adapted for local tastes, ensuring Muslim diners can experience genuine Middle Eastern flavors. Their consistent popularity, often selling out by 8 PM, validates their commitment to quality and authenticity, while their convenient MRT location makes authentic Syrian cuisine accessible to the diverse eastern community seeking genuine Middle Eastern dining experiences.
Visited at around 230PM, wanted to try their shawarma chicken / lamb with rice as I heard many great
Visited at around 2:30 PM, wanting to try their shawarma chicken/lamb with rice as I'd heard many great things about this Syrian cuisine spot. Unfortunately, the rice was sold out by then, even though closing time is 9 PM.
The shawarma chicken was lacking in flavour compared to its Turkish counterparts that I've had. It was missing that grilled, charred outer crust, as it seemed the slicer didn't allow for that to form before slicing into a pile of meat ready to serve.
Chris Tan
Seen this stall on instagram and thought of trying while I was in the east. Read that the beef is ni
Saw this stall on Instagram and decided to try it while I was in the East. I'd read that the beef was nicer than the chicken. I asked the person manning the cashier for recommendations, and she suggested the chicken. I went along with it, but I thought it was a tad dry and the sauce wasn't enough. However, for $12.50, the roll was long enough. Hmm... I'm not sure if I would order other items from this stall again.
Positive Reviews
Hui
Visited the outlet at tampines mrt station. Short queue but service was fast.
Aunty asked if I wante
Visited the outlet at Tampines MRT station. The queue was short but service was fast. An aunty asked if I wanted spicy, and I mentioned extra spicy. She smiled; she's a sweet lady. I ordered the mutton kebab, extra spicy. The meat was very flavourful and tasty. The price was a bit steep, though. I will try the chicken kebab next time.
Jonathan Tan
Such a delight to have discovered this gem sitting right under my nose all this while. Housed right
Such a delight to have discovered this gem sitting right under my nose all this while. Housed right beneath the MRT station, it's at a rather inconspicuous corner and only offers takeaway. Let the short queues not fool you, however, as there are usually many orders in progress, both from walk-ins and online ones.
It would be wise to pre-order via WhatsApp, with prepayment via PayNow. The rice consistently sells out and can only be secured via a pre-order, but I found the Arabi variant to be the best dish of the lot, consisting of two wraps, fries, and sauces. The lamb is worth the extra money as well.
The owner is extremely helpful and kind, allowing me to make a pre-order a day in advance for collection at a convenient timing. I will be back very often!
Adrian Tan
lamb shawarma notbad, but i thought inside will have fries, but maybe thats not syrian shawarma. the
The lamb shawarma was not bad, but I thought it would come with fries inside. Perhaps that's not typical for Syrian shawarma. The upsized portion was actually huge and so long, I got tired chewing before I finished. That's a compliment, by the way.
Mei Ling
Damascus Delights Review
I arrived at 5.30ish all the way from The West (aka Boon Lay bc NTU…)
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Damascus Delights Review
I arrived at around 5:30 PM, travelling all the way from the West (aka Boon Lay, because NTU…).
I got the chicken shawarma wrap ($8.50), hummus ($6), and pistachio baklava ($5).
There was a queue, and I waited 48 minutes to get my order. I'd say they're understaffed. Thank you to everyone working hard; I could feel the heat from outside the shop, so inside must definitely be hot!
The chicken shawarma blows all the local ones here out of the water. It's so flavourful and even beats the ones I've tried in the US. The spices make it so fragrant, and the yoghurt sauce and pickles give it a sour tang. I'm not the biggest fan of pickles, but they complemented the chicken well.
The hummus is also spicy, but it is quite good. It has a stronger flavour than store-bought hummus. I couldn't really taste the chickpeas, but it is a good spread on a wrap.
I appreciate that there were two complimentary wraps given with the hummus!
Pistachio baklava was good for me. It's not very sweet, so my mom, who has a sweeter tooth than me, didn't really like it as much. Also, it's my first time eating baklava, but this is really oily. Good though.
Benjamin Tan
It’s a good place to have delicious shawarma, the taste is awesome and well cooked. I recommend tryi
It's a good place to have delicious shawarma; the taste is awesome and well-cooked. I recommend trying the wrap and eating it while hot. You can also eat around the mall or MRT area. I didn't try the rice because it was sold out, but maybe I'll come again another day to get it. 10/10 for me!
