The Origins of Your Mooncake

Six new restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide Singapore selection this November 2024, featuring a mix of dining formats and cuisine types — a vegetarian omakase, upscale casual eateries, fuss-free joints, and the ever-reliable hawker fare. Check them out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zi char is a popular Singaporean and Malaysian dining style, where casual, family-run eateries serve a wide variety of home-style Chinese dishes, often cooked to order and meant for sharing. We delve deeper into this cooking style, trace its roots, and observe its evolution.

We asked one of our inspectors to share their notes on Chaleur, a French-Japanese restaurant in Singapore, newly recognised with one MICHELIN Star.

Char Koay Teow, a beloved street food staple in both Malaysia and Singapore, is a dish that speaks of heritage and heart. Stir-fried over intense heat, it marries silky flat rice noodles with an intoxicating blend of ingredients and sauces that differ where you go. Today, we break down Char Koay Teow in Malaysia and in Singapore.