MICHELIN Guide 2018: 5 new one Michelin-starred restaurants

MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2018 doled out its stars to several restaurants at an awards ceremony held at Resorts World Sentosa.

Singaporean chefs Jason Tan of Corner House and Malcolm Lee of Candlenut maintained their one-star ranking, while veteran chef Tetsuya Wakuda of Waku Ghin retained two Michelin stars. Likewise, recent winner of the no.28 spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Julien Royer of Odette, also kept his two-star ranking.

First-time entrants to the list included Sushi Kimura, Ma Cuisine, Nouri, Jiang-Nan Chun and Burnt Ends, reflecting Singapore’s dynamic dining landscape.

The prestigious guide also paid homage to the culinary pioneers of Singapore, including the likes of Roland Restaurant and Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant, with a moment on stage, as well as creative takes on some of our iconic dishes. Emmanuel Stroobant of one Michelin-starred Saint Pierre presented Seabundance, his version of a yu sheng with New Harvest Oscietra Caviar, while Alvin Leung of three Michelin-starred Bo Innovation dazzled with his rendition of Ikan Buah Keluak.

The absence of three Michelin-starred Joël Robuchon due to its closure did not go unnoticed, leaving a question on everyone’s mind: who was going to take home the coveted three stars? Sadly, no one took over the mantle – at least for 2018.

ONE MICHELIN STAR:

1. Alma
2. The Kitchen at Bacchanalia
3. Béni
4. Braci
5. Candlenut
6. Cheek by Jowl
7. Chef Kang’s
8. Corner House
9. Cut
10. Garibaldi
11. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
12. Iggy’s
13. Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine
14. Jaan
15. Labyrinth
16. Lei Garden
17. Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
18. Meta
19. Putien (Kitchener Road)
20. Rhubarb
21. Saint Pierre
22. Shinji (Bras Basah Road)
23. Shinji (Tanglin Road)
24. Summer Palace
25. Summer Pavilion
26. Sushi Ichi
27. Song of India
28. Whitegrass
29. Crystal Jade Golden Palace

Newcomers:

1. Burnt Ends
2. Jiang Nan Chun
3. Ma Cuisine
4. Nouri
5. Sushi Kimura

TWO MICHELIN STARS:

1. Odette
2. Shisen Hanten
3. Shoukuwa
4. Waku Ghin
5. Les Amis