“Singapore's multicultural character extends beautifully to its world-renowned food scene. The variety of options, from fine-dining establishments to iconic hawker centres steeped in tradition, offers a truly captivating culinary experience for visitors,” shares Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the Michelin Guide.
“Our inspectors are also witnessing a surge of talented young chefs joining the kitchens. Their passion injects fresh energy and creativity into the scene, pushing boundaries and ensuring Singapore remains a leader in culinary innovation. While their individual styles are distinct, these young chefs share a common vision to collectively elevate Singapore's reputation as a global gourmet paradise for discerning food lovers worldwide.”
This year, Korean restaurant Meta, hailed by chef Sun Kim from Busan, Korea, has been promoted to two Michelin Stars, while four new restaurants were newly awarded with one Michelin Star. The four are Araya, Chaleur, Matera and Pangium.
Another highlight this year is contemporary Southeast Asian restaurant Fiz being the second restaurant in Singapore (after Seroja, a Malaysian cuisine restaurant) to be awarded the Michelin Green Star, for their sustainable practices and dining experiences that combine culinary excellence with outstanding eco-friendly commitments.
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The Michelin Guide Service Award this year has gone to Lufianti Susetyo (Fifi) from Michelin Selected restaurant Buko Nero. This award aims to highlight and encourage skilled and talented professionals who dramatically add to the customer experience.
The Michelin Guide Sommelier Award has been given to Tomas Tapia from the newly awarded one Michelin Starred Araya. This award recognises the skills, knowledge and passion of talented sommeliers of the industry.
Presented by Blancpain, the 2024 Michelin Guide Young Chef Award recognises a young chef working in a restaurant of the selection, and whose exceptional talent and great potential have impressed the inspectors. This year’s award is given to Seth Lai from Michelin Selected restaurant, Ce Soir.
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New establishments join the Michelin Selection
This year, 23 new locations also join the Michelin Guide Singapore 2024 selection as Michelin Selected establishments, bringing the total number to 151.
Popular Singaporean dishes steadily shines in the new selected establishments, such as Food Street Fried Kway Teow Mee, Guan Kee Fried Carrot Cake, Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake, Zheng Zhi Wen Ji Pig's Organ Soup and more.
Some interesting newly selected restaurants include: Tambi, a collaborative effort by chef-owners Sun Kim, of newly promoted two Michelin Starred Meta, and Mano Thevar, who helms two Michelin Starred Thevar, an innovative restaurant featuring the rare mix of Korean and Indian food. Path presents Asian fare underpinned by classic French techniques, such as its mildly hot crabmeat and tofu spread – a perfect accompaniment for the bread baked in the charcoal oven, or the pork trotter wrapped in caul fat doused in a sauce inspired by the Chinese classic of braised pork with pickled mustard greens. Podi & Poriyal - a vegetarian joint that prides itself on the spicy ground lentil condiment known as podi, and sautéed vegetables, or poriyal. Replicating South Indian grandmas' cooking, the menu covers all plant-based dietary desires, with gluten-free, allium-free and vegan options.
For more information on the Michelin Guide Singapore 2024, click here.
