Inside the Singapore Michelin Ceremony
From hawker stalls to fine dining -- Singapore celebrates its rich culinary culture
Singapore’s plush Marina Sands Hotel and Conference Center was the site of Singapore’s ninth annual Michelin Ceremony, which saw chefs switching their coats for more formal attire for the sparkling ceremony.
In total, Michelin’s Singapore Guide includes 288 restaurants representing the diverse people that make up this vibrant island country, with 40 different cuisine types included in the Guide. No stone was unturned by Michelin’s intrepid inspectors, who are at the country’s famed hawker stands, small bistros, and fine dining establishments to seek out 89 Bib Gourmands, two Green-Starred restaurants, 32 One-Starred Restaurants, seven Two-Starred restaurants, and three Three-Starred Restaurants.
In a taped segment, Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, acknowledged Singapore’s growth in the culinary sector, saying, “The selection solidifies Singapore’s status as a global gastronomic hub.”
After the ceremony took place, the tables were turned on the winning chefs and restaurateurs, who got to be served for a change. As champagne flowed, chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants from around the world served signature dishes ranging from agnolotti with shaved truffles to braised short ribs.
The evening’s big winner was Singapore’s Omakase @ Stevens, which received its first Michelin star. In addition, the restaurant’s chef, Kazuki Arimoto received the evening’s Young Chef award. In other special awards, Ines Carriere Bega at Odette received the Service award, while Bella Jankaew received the Sommelier award.
Singapore’s three three-Michelin-starred restaurants (Zen, Les Amis, and Odette) all retained their status.
Two Michelin-starred restaurants include Cloudstreet, Jaan by Kirk Westaway, Meta, Saint Pierre, Shokouwa, Sushi Sakuta, and Thevar.
One Michelin-starred restaurants include Alma, Araya, Born, Burnt Ends, Candlenut, Chaleur, CUT, Esora, Euphoria, Hamamoto, Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Iggy’s, Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine (Orchard), Jag, Labyrinth, Lei Garden, Lerouy, Ma Cuisine, Marguerite, Nae:um, Nouri, Omakase@Stevens, Pangium, Seroja, Summer Pavilion, Waku Ghin, Sushi Ichi, Shisen Hanten, Willow, Whitegrass, and Summer Palace.
For the complete list of restaurants in the Singapore Michelin Guide, visit guide.michelin.com.