Features 2 minutes 13 August 2025

Through Their Eyes: Chefs Capture the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025 Ceremony on Film

Armed with disposable film cameras, chefs documented the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Singapore 2025's candid moments, from joyful embraces to quiet reflections, offering an intimate, unfiltered look at the celebration. Step into the heart of the event through the eyes of the chefs themselves.

The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is more than just a night of accolades; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the chefs and restaurant teams whose craft, resilience and vision shape extraordinary dining experiences.

At this year’s ceremony, held on 24 July 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, we placed disposable cameras in the hands of the chefs, inviting them to frame the night from their own perspective. The result is a warm and personal record of the evening: a series of grainy, golden-hued vignettes that capture the laughter, pride and shared camaraderie beyond the glamour of the stage. These moments remind us why we celebrate in the first place.

Enjoy!


"Pics or it didn't happen!" Chefs Mano Thevar of 2-Star Thevar, Rishi Naleendra of 2-Star Cloudstreet, and Kevin Wong of 1-Star and Green Star Seroja (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
"Pics or it didn't happen!" Chefs Mano Thevar of 2-Star Thevar, Rishi Naleendra of 2-Star Cloudstreet, and Kevin Wong of 1-Star and Green Star Seroja (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
L: Jessline Lee and Chef Malcolm Lee of 1-Star Candlenut & 1-Star Pangium (Photo by the Candlenut and Pangium Teams); R: Tang Chay Seng of 1-Star Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
L: Jessline Lee and Chef Malcolm Lee of 1-Star Candlenut & 1-Star Pangium (Photo by the Candlenut and Pangium Teams); R: Tang Chay Seng of 1-Star Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
L-R: Chefs Sun Kim, Julien Royer, Kevin Wong, Zor Tan, Mano Thevar, LG Han, and Christophe Lerouy (Photo by Long Tran of 1-Star and Green Star Seroja)
L-R: Chefs Sun Kim, Julien Royer, Kevin Wong, Zor Tan, Mano Thevar, LG Han, and Christophe Lerouy (Photo by Long Tran of 1-Star and Green Star Seroja)
Chefs and guests before the ceremony begins. (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
Chefs and guests before the ceremony begins. (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
Bibendum enters the Marina Bay Sands Ballroom (Photo by Cheung Siu Kong of 1-Star Summer Pavilion)
Bibendum enters the Marina Bay Sands Ballroom (Photo by Cheung Siu Kong of 1-Star Summer Pavilion)
Labyrinth's chef LG Han right before the ceremony commences. (Photo by Rishi Naleendra of 2-Star Cloudstreet)
Labyrinth's chef LG Han right before the ceremony commences. (Photo by Rishi Naleendra of 2-Star Cloudstreet)
Bella Jankaew of 2-Star JAAN by Kirk Westaway brings home the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award. (Photo by Mikka Wee of MICHELIN)
Bella Jankaew of 2-Star JAAN by Kirk Westaway brings home the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award. (Photo by Mikka Wee of MICHELIN)
23-year-old Ines Carriere Bega of 3-Star Odette is awarded the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025 Service Award. (Photo by Mikka Wee of MICHELIN)
23-year-old Ines Carriere Bega of 3-Star Odette is awarded the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025 Service Award. (Photo by Mikka Wee of MICHELIN)
Singapore's 3 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants are revealed. (Photo by Ferreri Phua of 3-Star Les Amis)
Singapore's 3 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants are revealed. (Photo by Ferreri Phua of 3-Star Les Amis)
Kevin Wong, Andrew Ou, and Long Tran of 1-Star and Green Star Seroja (Photo by Long Tran of Seroja)
Kevin Wong, Andrew Ou, and Long Tran of 1-Star and Green Star Seroja (Photo by Long Tran of Seroja)
Chefs Denis Lucchi of 1-Star Buona Terra and Michael Wilson of 1-Star Marguerite (Photo by Tron Young of Marguerite)
Chefs Denis Lucchi of 1-Star Buona Terra and Michael Wilson of 1-Star Marguerite (Photo by Tron Young of Marguerite)
Chef Kazuki Arimoto and Jose Suizo of newly minted one-MICHELIN-Starred Omakase @ Stevens. Congratulations! (Photo by Omakase @ Stevens)
Chef Kazuki Arimoto and Jose Suizo of newly minted one-MICHELIN-Starred Omakase @ Stevens. Congratulations! (Photo by Omakase @ Stevens)
Chef Julien Royer and Ines Carriere Bega striking a pose with Bibendum. (Photo by David Thiry-Baetens of 3-Star Odette)
Chef Julien Royer and Ines Carriere Bega striking a pose with Bibendum. (Photo by David Thiry-Baetens of 3-Star Odette)
L: Chef Nicolas Tam and 1-Star Esora's Shotaro Aoki and chef Araki Takeshi (Photo by Nicolas Tam of 1-Star Willow); R: Chef Michael Wilson, Tron Young, and a sliver of chef Ivan Brehm (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
L: Chef Nicolas Tam and 1-Star Esora's Shotaro Aoki and chef Araki Takeshi (Photo by Nicolas Tam of 1-Star Willow); R: Chef Michael Wilson, Tron Young, and a sliver of chef Ivan Brehm (Photo by Ivan Brehm of 1-Star Nouri)
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While the celebration unfolded in the Marina Bay Sands ballroom, seven MICHELIN-Starred restaurants from across Asia were busy behind the scenes, creating an array of exquisite bites for a special cocktail reception. Each chef helmed their own live station, offering guests not only a taste of their signature creations, but also a rare chance to interact with the culinary talents behind the stars and witness their artistry up close.

The evening’s stellar lineup featured Three MICHELIN Star Mingles (Seoul, South Korea), Two MICHELIN Star Arbor (Hong Kong), One MICHELIN Star Circum- (Taipei, Taiwan), One MICHELIN Star CUT (Singapore), One MICHELIN Star milpa (Osaka, Japan), One MICHELIN Star Nahm (Bangkok, Thailand) and One MICHELIN Star Waku Ghin (Singapore).

(Photo by Sun Kim of 2-Star Meta)

Thank you, chefs! (Photo by Willy Monroy of 1-Star milpa)
Thank you, chefs! (Photo by Willy Monroy of 1-Star milpa)
Scrumptious bites served at the cocktail reception (Photo by Willy Monroy of 1-Star milpa)
Scrumptious bites served at the cocktail reception (Photo by Willy Monroy of 1-Star milpa)
Three-MICHELIN-Starred Mingles from Seoul (Photo by Sun Kim of 2-Star Meta)
Three-MICHELIN-Starred Mingles from Seoul (Photo by Sun Kim of 2-Star Meta)
L: Chefs Francisco Araya and Fernanda Guerrero of 1-Star Araya (Photo by Willy Monroy of 1-Star milpa); R: Chef + Selfie = Chelfie (Photo by Zor Tan of 1-Star Born)
L: Chefs Francisco Araya and Fernanda Guerrero of 1-Star Araya (Photo by Willy Monroy of 1-Star milpa); R: Chef + Selfie = Chelfie (Photo by Zor Tan of 1-Star Born)
Chefs Michael Wilson, Sun Kim, and Kevin Wong enjoying a hearty laugh. We wonder who made a joke (we think it's chef Michael). (Photo by Colin Wee of MICHELIN)
Chefs Michael Wilson, Sun Kim, and Kevin Wong enjoying a hearty laugh. We wonder who made a joke (we think it's chef Michael). (Photo by Colin Wee of MICHELIN)
And that's a wrap! (Photo by Keith Yong of MICHELIN)
And that's a wrap! (Photo by Keith Yong of MICHELIN)

Whether honoring time-tested excellence or celebrating new voices, the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Singapore showcases a city that never stops cooking — and never stops inspiring.


The restaurant selection joins the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in Singapore and throughout the world.

Every hotel in the MICHELIN Guide is chosen for its extraordinary style, service, and personality — with options for all budgets — and each hotel can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app.

The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now, it’s setting a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide’s official website, or download the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (iOS and Android), to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.

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