Michelin & Fine Dining Guides

Tasting menus, chef's tables and Michelin-recognised hawkers: how to choose, book and budget for Singapore's best dining.

This section covers Michelin star restaurants in Singapore and the wider world of fine dining. It explains how the Michelin awards work, how to book a tasting menu and what a meal may cost. It also covers hawker stalls the guide has praised, where a great meal can cost very little.

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How Michelin star restaurants in Singapore work

The Michelin Guide inspects restaurants in Singapore and publishes its choices every year. Michelin star restaurants in Singapore range from French dining rooms to Chinese, Japanese and modern Asian kitchens. Some hawker stalls have been recognised too. This guide explains what the awards mean, how to choose and book, and how to budget.

What the Michelin awards mean

One star: high-quality cooking, worth a stop.
Two stars: excellent cooking, worth a detour.
Three stars: exceptional cooking, worth a special journey.
Bib Gourmand: good food at a moderate price. Many hawker stalls and casual eateries in Singapore have received it.
Green Star: an extra award for restaurants with strong sustainable practices.
Selected restaurants: places the guide recommends without a star.

The list changes every year. Restaurants gain, keep or lose awards, and some close. Always check the official Michelin Guide for a restaurant's current status before you book.

Fine dining restaurants to consider

Our Fine Dining list covers many of the city's best-known tables. Here are some by style.

French and European

Odette is a French restaurant inside National Gallery Singapore. Les Amis cooks French food in the Orchard and River Valley area. Zén serves Nordic food in Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar. JAAN by Kirk Westaway serves modern British food high above City Hall.

Asian tasting menus

Labyrinth cooks modern Singaporean food in the Marina Bay and CBD area. Meta Restaurant serves modern Asian food. Thevar offers modern Indian cooking. Seroja serves Malaysian food in Kampong Glam.

Japanese and barbecue

Shoukouwa is a sushi restaurant and Waku Ghin serves Japanese food. Both are in the Marina Bay and CBD area. Burnt Ends is a modern Australian barbecue restaurant in Dempsey.

Michelin-recognised hawker food

You do not need a big budget to eat food the inspectors have praised. Many Bib Gourmand awards in Singapore go to hawker stalls. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle is a bak chor mee stall in the Bugis and Kampong Glam area. It has been recognised by the Michelin Guide, and queues can be long.

Some stalls display a Michelin sticker or plaque at the counter. Look out for them as you walk round a hawker centre. Our Hawker Centres guides and Hawker Favourites list are good places to start.

How to choose and book

Pick a style first. Decide between European, Asian or contemporary cooking, then compare menus online.
Book early. The most sought-after tables can fill weeks ahead. Some restaurants open bookings on a set date each month.
Expect a deposit. Many restaurants hold your table with a card or deposit. Read the cancellation rules before you confirm.
Share dietary needs early. Tasting menus are planned ahead. Mention allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book.
Try lunch. Some restaurants serve shorter, cheaper menus at lunch.
Dress smart casual. Avoid shorts, singlets and flip-flops unless the restaurant says they are fine.

What a Michelin meal costs

Prices vary widely. As a rough guide:

A hawker dish from a recognised stall often costs under S$10.
Lunch menus at fine-dining restaurants may start from around S$100 to S$200 per person.
Dinner tasting menus at top restaurants often cost several hundred dollars per person.

Drinks are extra. A menu marked '++' adds a service charge and GST to the prices shown. Prices change, so check the restaurant's website before you go. If you choose a wine pairing, the legal drinking age in Singapore is 18, and it is wise to drink responsibly. Many restaurants also offer tea or juice pairings.

FAQs about Michelin star restaurants in Singapore

How many Michelin star restaurants are there in Singapore?

The number changes each year when the guide is updated. Check the official Michelin Guide website for the current list.

What is the cheapest way to eat Michelin-recognised food?

Visit a hawker stall with a Bib Gourmand. A plate often costs less than S$10. Prices change, so check the board.

How far ahead should I book?

For the most popular restaurants, book several weeks ahead, or longer for weekends. For others, a few days may be enough.

Is there a dress code?

Smart casual is usually fine. Some restaurants ask guests to avoid shorts and flip-flops, so check your booking email.

Do I need to tip?

No. Most restaurants add a service charge to the bill, so tipping is up to you.