Clearing All Your Doubts – How Exactly Does The Michelin Guide Work?
Singapore is known to be a food paradise and after soooo many years, we finally have our very own Michelin Guide Singapore!!
We’re pretty sure you’ve heard a thing or two about the Michelin Guide but what exactly is it? Why is a tyre maker involved in the dining scene?
What Is the Michelin Guide?
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Michelin-Starred Chef or Michelin-Starred Restaurant?
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It’s true that there are many Michelin-starred French restaurants but do you know that Tokyo has a mind blowing number of 226 Michelin-starred restaurants? Paris has a mere 94 (as of 2015). While about 50 of the 226 restaurants in Japan are French restaurants, most starred restaurants serve traditional Japanese cuisine (Kaiseki, sushi, ramen, and even poisonous blowfish).
The Michelin Guide panel of inspectors who are in charge of rating hotels and restaurants in over 24 countries live in different continents of the world. They have an open mind towards the cuisines of very culture.
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Michelin Guide Inspectors Are Not Always Anonymous?
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The Full List Of Michelin Guide Singapore 2016 – How Many Have You Tried?
The wait is finally over! We now have our very own Michelin Guide Singapore! And the best part of all, we’re the first Southeast Asian country, and only the fourth Asian nation after Japan, Hong Kong and Macau, to be rated by the Michelin Guide.
Michelin Star classification
The Guide conveys its review through brief summaries and with every prestigious ‘star’. Restaurants may receive zero to 3 stars for the quality of their food. The Star classification:
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Without further ado, here are the starred dining establishments that made it to the 2016 Guide!
1 Starred Dining Establishment
1. Amla by Juan Amador – Goodwood Park Hotel
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2. Bacchanalia – HongKong Street
3. Beni – Mandarin Gallery
4. Candlenut -New Bridge Road
5. Corner House – Botanic Gardens
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10. Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle – Chinatown Food Complex
11. Jaan, Swissotel – The Stamford
12. Lei Garden – Chijmes
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5. Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro – Mandarin Orchard Singapore
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Joël Robuchon Restaurant – Resort World Sentosa
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5 Michelin-Star Worthy Singapore Restaurants You Need To Bookmark And Visit In 2016!
Of the many exciting news in Singapore to look out for this year, the biggest buzz is unravelling in the food scene. Budding food journalists and zealous foodies should look forward to Singapore’s edition of the Michelin Guide, due to be launched in the third quarter of this year. The synonymous French Tyre company which introduced gastronomic guides to the culinary world for over a century is finally arriving on our sunny shores.
Michelin reviewers (commonly called “inspectors”) award Michelin Stars to a select few restaurants, ranging from 0 – 3 stars based on establishment excellence. The acquisition or loss of a star may have colossal effects on the success of a restaurant.
Think you have what it takes to be a food critic? Want to earn your I-said-it-first bragging rights? Begin your foodspiration journey with us as we showcase Singapore’s finest restaurants that serve up the best in our dynamic culinary scene.
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Restaurant Andre
Heralded as the best restaurant in Singapore since its inception in 2010, multi-award winning Restaurant Andre is also among the top 50 restaurants in Asia. Versed for its creative and inventive take on French Cuisine, Chef Andre Chiang and his team’s eclectic menu serves up sophistication and artisanal love.
Address: Restaurant Andre, 41 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089855
Contact: 6534 8880
Opening Hours: Lunch slots available between 12:00pm – 1:15pm on Wednesday and Friday only
Dinner slots: Available between 7:00pm – 8:00pm from Tuesday – Sunday
Closed: Mondays and Public Holidays
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Iggy’s
Don’t confuse this with pop star Iggy Azalea’s eponymous album. Owner and chef/sommelier Ignatius Chan’s aesthetically outstanding restaurant does not follow a particular style of cuisine, but instead serves a fusion from different European nations with Asian twists. Deliciously exclusive, every item on the menu is a memorable highlight of art and taste.
Address: Iggy’s, The Hilton Hotel, Level 3, 581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883
Contact: 6732 2234
Opening Hours: Lunch slots available between 12:00pm – 1:30pm from Monday – Friday
Dinner slots: Available between 7:00pm – 9:30pm from Monday – Saturday
Closed on Sundays
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Gordon Grill
Proclaimed by many as one of the best restaurants to serve the finest steaks and Continental cuisine in Singapore, Gordon Grill has built a phenomenal reputation and has established itself as a must-try food institution.
Witness the dying tradition of a meat trolley personally wheeled to your table and relive the childlike joy as your eyes feast on chefs slicing meat in graceful fashion before being plated.
Address: Gordon Grill, Goodwood Park Hotel, GF, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Contact: 6730 1744
Opening Hours: Lunch slots available between 12:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Dinner slots: Available between 7:00pm – 10:30pm daily
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Waku Ghin
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Recently ranked 39th on the coveted ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list, Waku Ghin is not your traditional Japanese restaurant. Enjoy a world-class dining experience with the stunning view of Singapore’s skyline with a smorgasbord of delectable and meticulously detailed dishes.
Lest you forget, be sure to partake in the menu’s Sake selection presided by Chef Tetsuya, the first person appointed Sake Ambassador outside of Japan.
Address: Waku Ghin, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #02-02, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Contact: 6688 8507
Opening Hours: Lunch slots unavailable, Dinner slots available between 6:00pm – 8:30pm daily
- JAAN
Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘bowl’, JAAN is an internationally recognized French restaurant that serves up a harmonious menu of quality ingredients. If the marvellous interior that features a magnificent crystal chandelier that spans the entire ceiling not impressive enough for you, feast on Epicurean delights with a host of multidimensional tastes and textures that are sure to make you salivate.
Address: JAAN, Swissotel The Stamford, Level 70, Equinox Complex, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882
Contact: 68373322
Opening Hours: Lunch slots available between 12:00pm – 2:00pm from Monday – Saturday
Dinner slots: Available between 7:00pm – 10:00pm from Monday – Saturday
Closed: Sundays and Public Holidays
Give your tummy the “atas” treatment and uncover the inner food critic within you. Which do you think are the best Michelin-worthy restaurants in Singapore?
Written By: Moses Xiao
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