Artichoke is a Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant in the heart of Singapore’s Arts and Heritage district, helmed by chef-owner Bjorn Shen. It is an extension of Bjorn’s slapstick personality; inspired by his favourite movie, You Don't Mess with the Zohan. Go watch it if you haven't.
 
Artichoke is probably the least authentic Middle-Eastern restaurant around. And that's exactly how we want to be. The food is fun and creative; drawing inspiration from Middle-Eastern flavours and ingredients, as opposed to being traditional. Imagine funky stuff like fish koftas (fishballs, but more like meatballs...), a roasted half-head of cauliflower slathered in yogurt (the absolute bomb, we promise), and milk pudding with rhubarb and strawberry chocolate (beat that, Po*cky!) for something sweet, all served to a backdrop of 60’s soul and 90’s hip-hop.
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If you get thirsty, Artichoke has got you covered with a mean wine list, ice-cold beers, ciders, Sunday Punch cocktails and a killer gin drink called the GGNR. If that ain't your thing, or if you're under age, don't break a sweat. The bar at Artichoke also pumps out Turkish sodas, housemade Turkish tea and solid coffee all day from our friends Common Man Coffee Roasters.