Whitegrass

Whitegrass is a French restaurant with a strong Japanese accent, set inside the CHIJMES complex on Victoria Street. Head chef Takuya Yamashita, who comes from Nara in Japan, uses French technique to cook mostly Japanese seasonal produce. The restaurant holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.

Yamashita came to Singapore after cooking at Ciel et Sol in Tokyo, and at Étude and Les Enfants Rouges in Paris. Whitegrass reopened under him in May 2019. It earned a MICHELIN star with him in the 2021 guide.

What to order

Meals are built around tasting menus, served at both lunch and dinner. The dishes follow the Japanese seasons, so the menu shifts through the year. Expect small, carefully plated courses rather than large portions.

The MICHELIN Guide singles out Hokkaido scallop with Mont d'Or cheese, and Miyazaki wagyu in a cognac sauce. A festive menu in late 2024 included amadai fish, French pigeon and Omi wagyu. Desserts on that menu ran from a Japanese cola sorbet to a dish of La France pear.

Yamashita has also used produce from his home region, such as hand-picked green tea from Tea Farm Inokura, a family-run farm in Nara that is more than 250 years old. Sake sits alongside wine on the drinks list, and a sommelier's pairing is offered.

The setting

CHIJMES was once a convent, and its restored buildings now hold restaurants and bars. Whitegrass occupies one of these old spaces. The MICHELIN Guide describes a stylish room with a domed roof and marble tables.

A second, smaller dining room sits next door. The mood is calm and polished, which makes it a good choice for a date night or a special meal.

Good to know before you go

• Book ahead through the reservations page on the official website.
• Tell the team about allergies or dietary needs when you book, as the menus are planned in advance.
• The MICHELIN Guide lists wheelchair access, a car park and valet parking.

Getting there

Whitegrass is at 30 Victoria Street, on the ground floor of CHIJMES in units #01-26/27. The complex is a short walk from Raffles Hotel Singapore, so it is easy to reach from the Civic District and Bugis.

Nearby

Before or after your meal, explore Bugis Street or the shophouses of Kampong Glam and Haji Lane. For other meals in the area, try Seroja or Sushi Masaaki.

You can see all restaurants in Bugis and Kampong Glam, or browse more fine dining restaurants in Singapore. Our Michelin and fine dining guides cover more places for a special night out.