First Look: Kyuu By Shunsui

There’s takeaway festive treats and holiday feasts for everyone from these MICHELIN restaurants and hotels in Singapore.

Aside from championing imaginative, vegetable-forward desserts, the chef-owner of two-MICHELIN-Starred Cloudstreet pushes for more than just one kind of sustainability in the kitchen.

In a world where conscious eating is becoming the norm, Singapore's vibrant food scene is embracing the “eat less meat” mantra, offering an array of innovative vegetable-forward dishes. From Bib Gourmand-rated restaurants to beloved hawker stalls, diners can enjoy a rich tapestry of flavours that not only cater to health and environmental concerns but also celebrate the joy of eating well.

‘Tis the season for Chinese mitten crabs, better known as hairy crabs. For flesh sweet and succulent and roe most luscious, head to these MICHELIN restaurants in Singapore.

Singapore’s ever-evolving drinking scene is packed with new spots, but the city's iconic hotel bars still reign supreme, offering both polished charm and rich history. Here are the MICHELIN Guide's must-visit hotel bars in the Lion City.

The notable chef kicks off his journey into the Middle East in Dubai’s Atlantis The Palm.

Claypot cooking in Malaysia and Singapore is a soulful, slow-burn art, where earthy claypots cradle fragrant rice, tender meats, and rich broths, allowing flavours to meld into something deeply comforting. The gentle heat from the clay intensifies the ingredients, creating a meal that's both humble and extraordinary, steeped in tradition and warmth.

Yong Tau Foo is a popular dish in Singapore and Malaysia, where diners select an array of tofu, vegetables, and meat or seafood items, which are then boiled or fried and served in a light broth or with a savoury sauce. It's a customisable, comforting meal that reflects the region's Chinese Hakka roots and love for fresh, balanced flavours.

For Yoshio Sakuta of the eponymous one-MICHELIN-Starred Sushi Sakuta, shari — or vinegared rice — acts as both the physical and culinary foundation of a good piece of sushi.

Nasi Padang is the much-loved contribution of the Minangkabau, or Minang, people of West Sumatra, Indonesia, to the Malay culinary world. An irresistible mini-banquet of rice served alongside a mouthwatering spread of richly spiced dishes, a Nasi Padang meal is a veritable smorgasbord of differing flavours and textures, and a feast for the senses.

The chef at the helm is a 21-year Robuchon vet.

For authentic hawker food at a prime location in the heart of town, these two hawker centres can’t be beaten — and they’ve got the crowds of office workers and tourists alike to prove it.