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Add some soul to your culinary adventures, which is what the name of this establishment translates to from Spanish. The restaurant is helmed by executive chef Haikal Johari, who has worked in top kitchens around the globe, including Water Library in Thailand.

Alma’s fine European cuisine is infused with a twist of Asian flavours, with particular influence from Thailand and Japan.

Alma by Juan Amador at Goodwood Park Hotel. 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221. +65 6735 9937.
Mon 6–10.30pm; Tue–Sat noon–2.30pm, 6–10.30pm.

Mediterranean flavours take front and centre stage at Basque Kitchen by Aitor, with Chef Aitor Jeronimo Orive’s inspired take on contemporary Spanish cuisine. The omakase-style menu here evolves on a regular basis, but visitors can expect to be consistently enchanted by stellar service and innovative creations.

Basque Kitchen by Aitor at The Fullerton Waterboat House. 3 Fullerton Road #02-01/02/03, Singapore 049215. +65 6224 2232.
Tue-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6.30-11pm. 

Having formerly worked in three-Michelin-star restaurants Georges Blanc and L’Osier, head chef Kenji Yamanaka’s passion for French cuisine has led him to helm this restaurant, which serves up delightful Japanese interpretations of Gallic dishes.

If this is your first time visiting béni, we recommend trying Chef Yamanaka’s specialty—the Ozaki A5 Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki prefecture.

béni at Mandarin Gallery. 333A Orchard Road #02–37, Singapore 238897. +65 9159 3177.
Mon–Sat noon-3pm, 7–10.30pm.

Buona Terra translates to ‘Good Earth’, and boasts a menu that features the finest produce from Italy.

Chef Denis Lucchi serves up reinterpretations of classic Italian dishes that are meant to be savoured, fusing both Italian culinary tradition with a sense of innovation. Signatures here include carbonara with cured egg yolk bottarga and Mozambique scampi with cauliflower tartare.

Buona Terra. 29 Scotts Road, Singapore 228224. +65 6733 0209.
Mon–Fri noon–3pm, 6–10.30pm; Sat 6–10.30pm.

A casual, modern restaurant known for its open-concept kitchen, Burnt Ends serves up dishes inspired by Australian barbecue. Prior to founding the restaurant, chef-owner Dave Pynt has worked alongside industry legends such as Tetsuya Wakuda, Nuno Mendes and Fergus Henderson.

Burnt Ends famously employs four-tonne, dual cavity wood burning machines to infuse its dishes with deliciously smoky flavours. Be sure to partake in the signature Sanger burger, a pulled pork burger served up on a brioche bun.

Burnt Ends. Block 7 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249671. +65 6224 3933. Tue 6-8.30pm; Wed-Sat noon-2pm, 6-8.30pm.

The first and only Peranakan* restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star in Singapore, Candlenut is helmed by chef Malcolm Lee, who was greatly inspired by his grandmother’s traditional Peranakan cooking. The restaurant’s dishes—such as ayam buah keluak (chicken cooked with black nut indigenous to Southeast Asia) and babi pongteh (braised pork with fermented soy bean sauce)—blend traditional tastes with modern culinary flair.

Candlenut. Block 17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676. 1800 304 2288 (local calls only)
Mon-Sun noon-3pm, 6-10pm; Eve of PH 6-10pm.

*The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.

Local chef Jason Tan’s ever-inquisitive mind and passion for the culinary craft is on showcase at Corner House, a restaurant that experiments in herbs and plants to deliver gastro-botanico cuisine. Chef Jason finds inspiration for his culinary creations from travelling across the world, making this restaurant a great place to experience the world on a platter. The restaurant’s popular business luncheon menu include Queensland Spanner Crab, wagyu beef cheek ‘Westholme’ and a delectable tiramisu.

Corner House at Singapore Botanic Gardens. 1 Cluny Road (Nassim Gate Entrance), Singapore 259569. +65 6469 1000.
Tue–Sun noon–3pm, 6.30–11pm.

Become a true meat connoisseur at CUT, which offers the finest array of steaks, grilled to perfection over hard wood and charcoal. Expect an authentic, hearty meal, with produce and ingredients sourced directly from southern California. Red meat aficionados will be able to choose from various cuts, including Australian Angus grain-fed beef and Japanese Wagyu from the Miyazaki prefecture.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands^®. 2 Bayfront Avenue Suite B1-71, Singapore 018972. +65 6688 8517.
Daily 5-10pm.

Originally established on Hill Street in 1932 by Tang Joon Teo, this bak chor mee (minced pork noodle) stall is one of the most affordable Michelin-starred meals you can get in Singapore. Enjoy a hearty bowl of thick, al dente springy noodles served in savoury vinegar sauce, accompanied by tender pork, fried fish and dumplings.

Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle. 466 Crawford Lane #01-12, Singapore 190465. +65 6292 7477.
Mon & Sun 9.30am-9pm; Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 9.30am-8.30pm; Thu 9.30am-8pm. (Closed on 1^st and 3^rd Mondays of the month)

Showcasing artful Modern European cuisine and the choicest of wines, Iggy’s is a 42-seat gastro-bar that offers a seasonal menu, incorporating only the freshest produce. Named after sommelier Ignatius Chan and established in 2004, it’s a great option for both wine connoisseurs and those looking to delve into the world of wine and food pairings.

Iggy's at Hilton Hotel. 581 Orchard Road Level 3, Singapore 238883. +65 6732 2235.
Tue-Sat noon-1.30pm, 6.30-8.30pm.

Experience the intricate flavours and innovative new techniques of New Singaporean Cuisine on showcase at Labyrinth. Formerly from the banking industry, Chef-owner Han Li Guang turned his experience in At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy into a culinary career, with stints at Garibaldi and Tanuki Raw Bar.

Labyrinth’s menu fuses tastes from both Singapore and abroad. Playful nostalgia abound in the dishes here, which include Oolong Tea Egg and Ah Hua Kelong Lala Clams (made with XO sambal, deep fried wonton [Chinese dumpling] skins and Chinese spinach).

Labyrinth at Esplanade Mall. 8 Raffles Avenue #02-23, Singapore 039802. +65 6223 4098.
Wed 6.30-10.30pm; Thu-Sun noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm.

Refine your appreciation for wine while indulging in hearty Gallic fare at Ma Cuisine. Located in a spacious shophouse along Craig Road, the establishment was founded by owners Anthony Charmetant and Mathieu Escoffier, who have curated a collection of over 600 wines from various regions of Europe.

The menu—which consists of dishes like terrine of jellied ham and parsley, as well as spiced lamb shoulder—was chosen to accentuate Ma Cuisine’s wine selection.

Ma Cuisine. 38 Craig Road, Singapore 089676. +65 6224 1838.
Mon-Sat 5-11.45pm.

Opened by Chef-owner Ivan Brehm—who led The Kitchen at Bacchanalia to a Michelin star—Nouri’s globally inspired cuisine is based on the philosophy of ‘crossroad cuisine’, which centres on food creating bonds between people.

Have a seat at the central chef’s table, and watch the culinary masters of this restaurant at work. The menu changes on a weekly basis, and we suggest visiting at lunch to sample the five-course omakase menu.

Nouri. 72 Amoy Street, Singapore 069891. +65 9230 2477.
Wed-Sun noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight.

Named after the beautiful city of Putien—a coastal suburb in Fujian—this casual eatery first opened in 2000, and has since become a household name, with branches in Malaysia, India and China. The establishment is famous for elegantly simple, hearty fare, exemplified in dishes like steamed clam with minced garlic.

Putien at Kitchener Road. 127 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208514. +65 6295 6358.
Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10pm.

Chef Paul Longworth first started his culinary career at the age of 18 when he was offered an apprenticeship with Conran Restaurants in London. After a three-year stint at Au Petit Salut, he founded Rhubarb Le Restaurant in 2013.

This cosy fine dining restaurant offers a contemporary approach to French gastronomy, and first-time visitors should certainly try their signature rhubarb dessert, made from bird’s custard powder.

Rhubarb Le Restaurant. 3 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089589. +65 8127 5001.
Mon & Tue, Thu-Sat noon–2.15pm, 6.30–9.30pm.

Experience authentic Japanese omakase at this Edomae-style sushi restaurant. Helmed by chef Koichiro Oshino—who spent three years as sushi chef at Yamazato in Hotel Okura, Amsterdam—this restaurant pays homage to the rigours of Japanese culinary practices, and is famous for its sublime nigari (raw or cooked seafood on rice).

Shinji by Kanesaka at Bras Basah Road, Carlton Hotel. 76 Bras Basah Road Lobby Floor, Singapore 189558. +65 6338 6131.
Mon–Sat noon–3pm, 6–10.30pm.

Shinji by Kanesaka at Tanglin Road, The St. Regis Hotel. 29 Tanglin Road Lobby Floor, Singapore 247911. +65 6884 8239.
Mon–Sat noon–3pm, 6–10.30pm.

Offering a truly regal dining experience, Summer Palace serves an extensive array of dim sum delicacies. The restaurant is helmed by executive chef Liu Ching Hai, a veteran in the industry with over 20 years of experience.

Executive chef Liu aims to provide Cantonese comfort food with the freshest produce, and we recommend sampling the restaurant’s wok-fried jasmine rice with lobsters, scallops and XO sauce.

Summer Palace at Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel. 1 Cuscaden Road Level 3, Singapore 249715. +65 6725 3288.
Mon–Fri noon–2.30pm, 6–9.30pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11.30am–3pm, 6–9.30pm.

Executive chef Cheung Siu Kong was introduced to the culinary world at the age of seven by his grandmother’s cooking. Before moving to Singapore in 1996, he honed his skills at Lei Garden in Hong Kong, where he learnt to employ what he humbly terms ‘modest cooking techniques’ to bring out the natural flavours of the best ingredients.

The signature dishes here include poached fish noodles with lobster meat, barbecued Iberico pork in honey sauce and braised four-head South African abalone.

Summer Pavilion at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799. +65 6434 5286.
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm.

Watch sushi masters in action at this intimate, 23-seater restaurant, as you sit at a counter made from 200-year-old cypress trees. Chef Masakazu Ishibashi—who helms Sushi Ichi—made his first sushi when he was ten years old. “Even after 26 years of making sushi, I’m still learning and refining my technique. [To me], continual learning is essential for a chef,” says Masa.

Sushi Ichi at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. 320 Orchard Road #01-04, Singapore 238865. +65 6235 5514.
Tue-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6-11pm; Sun noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm.

Deepen your appreciation of Japanese cuisine’s nuanced flavours at Sushi Kimura, a restaurant that serves up seasonally curated Edomae-style delicacies, with produce flown in from the famed Tsukiji Market.

Chef-owner Tomoo Kimura has spent over two decades mastering the traditional art of sushi-making, and sources for ingredients for the restaurant’s omakase-style menu from organic producers in Japan’s various prefectures.

Sushi Kimura at Palais Renaissance. 390 Orchard Road #01-07, Singapore 238871. +65 6734 3520.
Tue-Sun noon-3pm, 7-10pm.

A modern European restaurant that’ll prove to be a transcendental experience for your taste buds, JAAN is known for its artisanal menu by Chef de Cuisine Kirk Westaway. A winner of the S.Pellgrino Young Chef award in 2015, chef Westaway’s upbringing in Devon has influenced his meticulous style of cooking, which involves impeccable produce and a fine attention to detail.

JAAN by Kirk Westaway at Swissôtel The Stamford. 2 Stamford Road Level 70, Singapore 178882. +65 6874 1488.
Mon–Sat 11.45am–2.30pm, 6.30–10.30pm.

Spice up your palate at Shisen Hanten, with a Japanese take on the Szechuan region’s famously fiery cuisine. The restaurant is helmed by Japanese chef Chen Kantaro, and is famous for its mapo doufu (spicy tofu in meat sauce), which follows a traditional family recipe. Other favourites include steamed fish in diced red peppers and stewed beef in hot pepper sauce.

Shisen Hanten at Mandarin Orchard Singapore. 333 Orchard Road Level 35 Orchard Wing, Singapore 238867. +65 6831 6262 / +65 6831 6266.
Mon–Fri noon–3pm, 6–10pm; Sat & Sun 11am–2.45pm, 6–10pm. .

An omakase experience that foregrounds the flavours of the sea, Shoukouwa exemplifies Japanese cuisine at its finest. Chef Masahiro Suzuki’s faultless culinary technique is fully displayed through the restaurant’s delectable sushi, which feature fresh seafood flown to Singapore daily from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market.

Shoukouwa at One Fullerton. 1 Fullerton Road #02-02A, Singapore 049213. +65 6423 9939.
Tue-Sat 12.30-3pm, 6-8.15pm; Sun 6-8.15pm.

Be transported on a gastronomic journey, as you savour each dish from Waku Ghin’s ten-course dégustation menu. A labour of love helmed by internationally acclaimed chef Tetsuya Wakada, this dining establishment serves up modern Japanese cuisine with a European twist.

Waku Ghin at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands^®. 2 Bayfront Avenue L2-01, Singapore 018956. +65 6688 8507.
Daily 5.30pm-8pm..

Les Amis means ‘friends’ in French, and was conceptualised by four partners who wanted to bring the finer aspects of French cuisine to Singapore. Executive chef Sebastien Lepinoy perfectly executes this vision through a menu that epitomises the excellence of French culinary tradition.

Besides the chef’s meticulous attention to detail, Les Amis is also famous for its cellar of over 3,000 wines mainly from the Old World—considered as one of the most spectacular in Asia.

Les Amis at Shaw Centre. 1 Scotts Road #01–16, Singapore 228208. +65 6733 2225.
Daily noon–1.30pm, 7–8.30pm.

A modern French restaurant located at National Gallery Singapore, Odette is guided by chef-owner Julien Royer. The restaurant’s numerous awards include the 28^th position on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 list and Les Grande Tables du Monde 2017.

Born into a family of farmers, chef Julien sources for the best ingredients to create eclectic dishes, turning both commonplace and exotic produce into a timeless dining experience. Expect charming variations of French staples like foie gras, as well as chef Julien’s signature 55’ Smoked Organic Egg.

Odette at National Gallery Singapore. 1 Saint Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957. +65 6385 0498.
Mon-Sat noon-1.15pm, 6.30-8.15pm.