Sample authentic Turkish dishes at Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts, this March as the award-winning restaurant works with Turkish Cultural Centre to bring the best of the cuisine to its buffet counters from 13 to 22 March 2014. Carousel’s first Turkish promotion will feature guest Chef Ahmet Akpinar and Chef Cafer Kokcek, who will showcase their culinary skills with a spread of traditional dishes and desserts.  

Chef Cafer Kokcek, who owns and runs his own restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey, is flying in especially for the ten-day joint food promotion. Having worked with many luxury hotels across Asia, including the Ritz Carlton, as a guest chef, Chef Cafer built up his reputation in this part of the world amongst foodies and counterparts alike. Chef Ahmet Akpinar, whose culinary talent runs in his family, started his culinary career as an apprentice in his father’s restaurant. He has a wealth of experience under his belt, with 11 years of experience from various established restaurants in Singapore.

The promotion promises food lovers a gastronomic experience of Turkish delicacies in addition to the seven open satellite kitchens in Carousel. Guests can kick start the meal with a selection of Turkish cheese, bread with dips and soup. Guests can also look forward to two rotational menus that feature the guest chefs’ signature dishes such as Hünkar Beğendi, a traditional dish of meat stew served on a bed of creamy, roasted eggplant puree, which is also famously known as Sultan’s Delight. Other dishes include Musakka, a classic Turkish lamb and sautéed eggplants dish and Tavuk Güveç, a chicken stew with vegetables and a blend of spices. Guests who prefer lighter fare can try Türlü, a light summer dish of mixed vegetables and Levrek Buğulama, sea bass poached with mixed peppers and fresh tomatoes.

Guests with a sweet tooth are not forgotten, as the guest chefs have included an array of desserts on the menu, such as Vezir Parmağı, a special dough fried and drenched in syrup that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and Zerde Sütlaç, a baked rice and milk pudding which is a Turkish favourite. Delight in Aşure, also known as Noah’s pudding, the oldest dessert in the world. It is a cornucopia of wholesome ingredients like dried fruits, legumes and whole grain wheat, sweetened with a touch of sugar and fruit juices. 

The promotion is available during the dinner meal period from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at $68++ on weekdays (Sunday to Thursday) and at $78++ on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holiday).

Guests can contact Carousel at 6589 7799 or carousel@royalplaza.com.sg for enquiries and visit www.carouselbuffet.com.sg for online reservations.