Experts' Choice Award Candlenut
What the experts agree on
Singapore's only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, where chef Malcolm Lee masters traditional dishes in a serene, spartan setting that locals use to impress visitors.
“Tucked into a block that once served as colonial barracks, a chic, spartan canteen-like restaurant serves up Michelin-starred Peranakan fare.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out "While chef-owner Malcolm Lee does innovate with some dishes, it’s in the cooking of the classics where he shines. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The first and only Peranakan restaurant with a Michelin star, Candlenut is where Singaporeans head to impress out-of-towners." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The high ceiling makes the dining room feel open and spacious, while bamboo lampshades and rattan chair add a sense of serenity" Full review
Fodor's "Candlenut was the world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, serving a little-known traditional cuisine that blends Chinese ingredients with Malaysian and Indonesian spices and..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Chef-owner Malcolm Lee is also the brains behind Candlenut, Singore's best peranakan restaurant"
National Geographic "This Michelin-starred restaurant offers traditional Peranakan dishes made with premium produce. The beef rendang is made with Wagyu, while the kueh pie tee (filled, crispy pastry shells)..."
Time Out "The world’s only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant. Chef-owner Malcolm Lee tells the story of Peranakan heritage through the dishes served and the experience created, redefining..."
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National Geographic "In 2016 became the world's first Peranakan restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. Its menu changes according to the season and is updated monthly. When I visit, a salad of sweetcorn,..."
National Geographic "Candlenut is the Michelin-starred spot to sample Singore's distinctive Peranakan cuisine. Its Ah-ma-kase lunch serves up a multi-course Chinese-Malay feast including the likes of..."
The Infatuation "Housed in the black and white colonial-era British quarters of Dempsey Hill, Candlenut draws nostalgia from a time when Singapore felt more like a small trading port than a modern..." Full review
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331 New Bridge Road #01-03 Dorsett Residences, Singapore 088764, Singapore
