Singapore Tatler Singapore's Best Restaurants

If food is a universal language, then it’s one that many in Singapore can claim fluency in. Living in a country that’s so passionate—some say obsessed—about food can sometimes be a double-edged sword. On one hand, there’s an incredible variety of cuisines represented, as well as myriad dining experiences to savour. From tapas bars that wouldn’t be out of place in Barcelona to authentic Sichuan restaurants that don’t tone down their fiery flavours for the uninitiated, Singapore is indeed gastronomic heaven. While the multitude of restaurants is surely a boon for food lovers, it also makes the task of sifting through and finding the real gems a gargantuan effort. For over 30 years, Singapore Tatler’s Best Restaurants guide has sought to shortlist and award the city’s best restaurants. The small publication…

&Sons ITALIAN Cuisine category WHY GO &Sons prides itself as the only restaurant in Singapore that makes its own cured meats and cheeses within its premises. Order the salami platter to get a true taste of their creations. A summary of the restaurant as described by our reviewers 01-09 China Square Central, 20 Cross Street, S(048422) TEL: 6221 3937 www.sons.com.sg $30-$50/PERSON 5+ NO $50/BOTTLE LUNCH MON-FRI 12PM-2.30PM DINNER MON-SAT 5PM-1AM Price per person without service charge and GST Number of vegetarian dishes Private room(s) Corkage fee per bottle Opening hours 10 at Claymore INTERNATIONAL WHY GO 10 at Claymore offers one of the most interesting buffet selections in town, with different themes according to festivities. Its wide selection is sure to satisfy any craving. Address, telephone number and website of the restaurant 10 Claymore Road, S(229540) TEL: 6831 6686 www.panpacific.com/orchard Setting Food Wine Service 10 Exceptional 9 Excellent 8 Very good 7-6 Good 5 Average 4-1 Below Average $42-$68/PERSON 10+ NO $30/BOTTLE BREAKFAST MON-SUN 6AM-10.30AM LUNCH MON-SUN 12PM-2.30PM DINNER MON-SUN 6PM-10.30PM WWW.SINGAPORETATLER.COM FOR FULL REVIEWS, VISIT SINGAPORETATLERDINING.COM…

RATINGS Each restaurant has been rated in four key areas—setting, food, wine and service—to provide a quick and easy reference. Each restaurant was reviewed anonymously during the compilation of this guide. The final ratings are a result of the reviewers’ reports, plus the general recommendations of our expert editorial panel. The ratings are displayed at the bottom of each review through the use of easy-to-read symbols. Setting, food, wine and service are each rated on a scale of 1 to 10. And it is with these ratings that we arrive at the awards—Hall of Fame (a minimum 9 points for food this year plus 32 points or more in total for setting, food, wine and service for four consecutive years), Best Service (a minimum of 9 points for service this year ), and…

Singapore Tatler’s in-house team including Dudi Aureus, Kissa Castañeda, Chong Seow Wei, Hashirin Nurin Hashimi, Jolene Khor, Corinne Ng, Jane Ngiam, Melissa Gail Sing and Karishma Tulsidas are joined by: LOH MAY-HAN Anaesthesiologist May-Han is no stranger to the city’s social scene, and was inducted into the Singapore Tatler Fashion Hall of Fame 2012. Having savoured fine dining from an early age, she is equally at home with her mother’s home-cooked Cantonese cuisine as she is with the world’s most famous restaurants. MAISY KOH A devoted mother of two, Maisy is also known to her friends as an avid cook and baker. In addition, she dedicates her time to contemporary art and volunteers at the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Ladies League as well as the Singapore Art Museum, where she oversees all docent related activities. MARILYN…

Best New Restaurant WHITEGRASS Trained by Tetsuya Wakuda and Peter Gilmore, Australian chef Sam Aisbett comes into his own at Whitegrass. He brings an inspired and modern spin on Australian cuisine, with an innovative Asian touch. See page 120 Best Service CORNER HOUSE Service here is smooth, light-hearted, and professional. The staff understand the menu and are knowledgeable in explaining each course. Their attention to detail is also commendable. See page 42 ODETTE The staff, who are dressed to the nines, are well-trained and well-versed with the menu. They are courteous and friendly, and go out of their way to make sure diners enjoy the meal. See page 83 Hall of Fame A minimum of 9 points for food this year plus 32 points or more in total for setting, food, wine and service for four consecutive years. THE LIGHTHOUSE Overlooking…

Singapore Tatler, in partnership with Mastercard, launched the much-awaited Singapore Best Restaurants Guide 2016 and Regional Best Restaurants Guide 2016 on 6 January. The event, held at the Mandarin Orchard Singapore, was well-attended by industry insiders and Singapore's gourmands who came to find out which establishments made the cut as well as celebrate the achievements of awarded restaurants. Best New Restaurant Odette Best Service Award Les Amis Raffles Grill Hall of Fame Award Les Amis Morton's of Chicago Restaurant André Saint Pierre The Best New Restaurant award was given to Odette, while Best Service honours were given to two restaurants, Raffles Grill and Les Amis. Four restaurants became part of the Hall of Fame in 2016—Saint Pierre, Morton’s of Chicago, Les Amis, and Restaurant André—a solid recognition of their stellar performance in the past four years. Guests were treated to an extravagant…