Fat Prince

Chinatown & the CBD


Slip into this dimly lit shophouse and be seduced by its golden glinting opulence. Book ahead and smugly sink into your velvet seat, and start your meal with inspired cocktails or homemade Turkish soda. Dishes are made for sharing, and the kebabs are a standout, especially the spicy Adalar prawn. Fat Prince opens at 8am for coffee weekdays.

For a truly decadent treat, make a reservation for the Ottomani (www.theottomani.com), hidden at the back, and enjoy a contemporary Middle Eastern feast fit for a king or sultan, whichever the case may be.


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