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Local chefs who creatively blend European cooking techniques with flavours drawn from their Chinese heritage

Jasmine AliminWed, Jan 31, 2024 • 10:52 AM GMT+08 • 8 min read

Asian chefs with European flair (from left): Alma’s Yew Eng Tong, Imbue’s Lee Boon Seng, and Caviar’s Louis Tan

Alma by Juan Amador
22 Scotts Road | Tel: 6735 9937 alma.sg

Since Alma lost its star chef Haikal Johari in November 2022 (who left to start his bistro), it has been difficult for Germany-based Juan Amador to find a replacement worthy of the restaurant’s Michelin-star status — not until he discovered Yew Eng Tong.

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