Famous Fare: 10 Celebrity chef restaurants in Singapore that are blowing minds

Lim Han 08 May 2017 updated the 9 May 2017 à 14:36

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Joël Robuchon Restaurant
We’ve been graced with the presence of restaurants boasting of one Michelin Star or some, even two. But, three? Now, that’s something not to be missed. Meet Joël Robuchon, a French chef and restaurateur, and, not to mention, a professional Michelin Star collector. This incredible chef has a whopping 30 Michelin Stars under his belt, the most of any chef in the world. Impressed? You’ll be even more blown away by the spectacular French haute cuisine served up at Joël Robuchon Restaurant. Boasting a luxurious interior, his opulent restaurant will have you feeling like absolute royalty. The Le King Crabe and Le Caviar Impérial will render you at a complete loss for words, leaving you in silent awe for a good minute.

26 Sentosa Gateway, Hotel Michael, #01-104 & 105

Photo: @joel_robuchon_singapore
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Waku Ghin
Think gloriously creamy sea urchin caviar, luxuriant Tasmanian abalone and buttery petuna ocean trout. These are the creations you’ll find enthroned on your plate at Waku Ghin. The master of this culinary magnificence is none other than Tetsuya Wakuda, a Japanese-born Australian chef that has broken ground in the international culinary scene. His culinary philosophy revolves around pure, clean-cut flavours exuding top-notch sophistication, which is well-displayed in his masterpieces at Waku Ghin. A divine epicurean feast awaits you at this Japanese dining heaven, replete with authentic creations and an intimate atmosphere. Nothing will prepare you for the sheer majesty of their signature Marinated Botan Shrimp with Sea Urchin and Oscietra Caviar. The same thing can be said of their Braised Canadian Lobster with Couscous and Tajine Spice, which exudes a spectacular umami flavour that will leave you fantasising about this dish for days to come.

2 Bayfront Avenue, #02-02, Level 2 Dining

Photo: Waku Ghin Facebook
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Bread Street Kitchen
A mere mention of this name is enough to send all gastronomy fanatics into a frenzy. You may have guessed already – it’s Gordon Ramsay. Basking in the spotlight in the realm of culinary reality TV, this man has starred in numerous cooking shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and Masterchef USA. Witty insults and vulgarities aside, his culinary expertise is simply matchless. Witness it for yourself at Bread Street Kitchen, a pub-style restaurant dishing out authentic British-European fare. Lavish your tastebuds with their silky Roasted Cod with Crushed Potatoes, Artichoke, Salted Capers and Red Wine and Lemon Sauce or savour their perfectly grilled Herdwick Lamb Cutlets with Mint Tapenade.

2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-81 Bay Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Photo: Bread Street Kitchen Facebook
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Restaurant ANDRE
A profoundly gifted chef and a talented sculptor? Andre Chiang must be set on overwhelming us with his multifaceted talents. Having worked under acclaimed French chefs such as Pascal Barbot and Pierre Gagniere, it’s little surprise that his restaurant has earned 3 glorious Michelin Stars. Based on a “Octaphilosophy” theme representing Pure, Salt, Artisan, South Texture, Unique, Memory and Terrior, his menu offers eight perceptive dishes that will blow you away with their intricacy and curated taste. Don’t expect flamboyant plating and bombastic flavours from Chef Andre. Each dish embodies a tasteful subtlety and all eight them work together to create the most beautiful gastronomic harmony.

41 Bukit Pasoh Rd

Photo: Restaurant ANDRE Facebook
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Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora
Hailed as the first and only female Iron Chef on the TV show, Iron Chef America, and crowned with the prestigious title of “Executive Chef” by Bon Appetit Magazine, Cat Cora is certainly a force to be reckoned with. Dive into the underwater world as you step into her exquisitely furnished fine dining restaurant, which lets you in on the gorgeous view at the S.E.A. Aquarium. Digging into Mediterranean-Californian cuisine infused with an Asian twist while admiring the myriad of exotic sea creatures, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. Indulge in the Parma Ham Aerated Crème and signature Charred Grilled Wagyu Primecuts, replete with perfect seasoning and piquant flavours.

22 Sentosa Gateway, S.E.A. Aquarium, #B1-455 & 456

Photo: @suumiaohui
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Adrift by David Myers
Self-proclaimed as the Gypsy Chef, David Myers melds together his outlandish travel experiences and impeccable culinary forte to bring to you Adrift. The warm cosy atmosphere of his grand restaurant, replete with amber lighting and comfy furniture, is bound to make you feel right at home. Expect Californian dishes tinged with an Asian touch at Adrift, made from the freshest premium ingredients. You’ll be overwhelmed from the start with his show-stopping appetisers, including dishes like the King Crab Melt and Lobster Roll. But, just wait till you get a taste of the mains such as the Iberico Pork Chop and Kagoshima Wagyu Beef with Onion Jam – your socks will be completely blown off.

10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Lobby Tower 2

Photo: Adrift by David Myers Facebook
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Osteria Mozza
Behold Osteria Mozza, a fine-dining restaurant which sounds as Italian as the cuisine it dishes out. Spearheaded by Mario Batali, a renowned chef, writer and TV host, alongside Joe Batianich and Nancy Silverton, Osteria Mozza embraces authentic Italian cuisine infused with rich history and culture. With countless awards to boot, such as the 18^th World Gourmet Series Awards of Excellence at the World Gourmet Summit 2014, you can expect the finest Italian dishes exuding sophistication and a delicate heartiness. Why not taste it for yourself? Their Garganelli with ragù Bolognese and Ricotta Gnocchi with wild mushrooms, bloomsdale spinach and Fava beans will ensure Osteria Mozza a spot at the top of your list of your favourite Italian restaurants.

2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-42-46, Galleria Level

Photo: @chefpeterbirks
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CUT
If the name Wolfgang Puck doesn’t ring a bell, are you sure you’re a gourmand? The star of his own cooking show on TV Food Network, Cooking Class with Wolfgang Puck, and a cameo face in several movies and advertisements, Chef Wolfgang is no stranger to the American culinary scene. With over twenty restaurants to boot, this man is certainly not playing around. Thankfully, two of these restaurants have hit our shores, with one of them inundating us with august steaks and regal chops. CUT by Wolfgang Puck aims to redefine the American steakhouse with his premium beef selections grilled over hard wood and charcoal. Delight in luxuriant starters such as Maple Glazed Pork Belly, Fuji Apple-Yali Pear Salad tossed in a Sesame Orange Dressing and feast on Australian Angus Grain Fed Bone in Filet Mignon that has been well-aged for 35 days.

2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-71, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Photo: CUT by Wolfgang Puck Singapore Facebook
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dB Bistro & Oyster Bar
With magnificent seafood dishes tasting like they had just been scooped out of the ocean, it truly doesn’t get any fresher than this. Chef Daniel Boulud, a celebrated culinary authority in America, brings to the table a slew of Parisian favourites and American classics in his dB Bistro & Oyster Bar. The recent revamp of its menu now brags of the most exotic seafood creations, such as freshly shucked French oysters and Alaskan king crabs. Lounge around in his modern elegant bistro filled with tasteful décor and vintage furnishing. Dive into an epicurean feast of his Signature Seafood Platter and King Salmon Tartare, not forgetting the classic Tuna Nicoise Salad and Lobster Bisque.

2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-48, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Photo: Marina Bay Sands Singapore
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Salt Grill & Sky Bar
Afraid of heights? Well, we’re sure Salt Grill & Sky Bar’s delectable masterpieces will make you forget all about your acrophobia. This flagship restaurant is the precious baby of Luke Mangan, a popular Australian chef and television presenter. Perched on the top floors of the ION Orchard Tower, Salt Grill & Sky Bar offers you a breathtaking view of Singapore’s bustling cityscape. Of course, that’s not the only thing they boast of. Tuck into lavish Australian cuisine in the company of stellar interior, replete with sophisticated furnishing. Their phenomenal Salt Salad consisting of seasonal baby vegetables, silky poached egg and luscious buffalo mozerrella will rebuke all stereotypes about the green leafy dish while their Barramundi Fillet drizzled with Miso Mayonnaise will seductively tantalise your tastebuds.

2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard,#55-01 & #56-01

Photo: @waimoe86

You can bet these restaurants are famous for a reason!

Cosy cafes and popular hawker stalls are delightful and all, but nothing quite compares to the phenomenal gastronomical experience celebrity chef restaurants lavishes upon its diners. With a prestigious name to uphold, these reputable restaurants cling firmly onto that honourable mission: dishing out sterling masterpieces dressed in complete finesse.

So what if you’ll never meet Gordon Ramsay or Cat Cora? You can easily get a taste of their culinary flair right here in Singapore! Small as our country may be, an abundance of celebrity chef restaurants has decided to make landfall on our nation and root themselves deeply into the fertile soils of our culinary scene. And we’re all in favour of that.

Whether you’ve got cravings for juicy slabs of steak or silky al dente pasta, you can rest assured that these spots will do more than just satisfy your cravings. Ready to begin your luxurious journey of fine dining? We sure are! Check out the 10 celebrity-chef restaurants in Singapore that have made it into our list! You bet we were pretty choosy with our picks.

Lim Han

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