Les Amis and Odette Shine With 3-Michelin Stars
Two Supreme Distinctions Elevates Singapore’s Epicurean Scene
The recent reveal of the 2019 Singapore edition of the Michelin Guide sees Les Amis and Odette, bastions of the local epicurean scene already anointed with two Michelin stars previously, now elevated to three-star status, meaning each establishment is worth a special journey to dine at for its exceptional cuisine.
"With two of its establishments promoted to a three-star ranking, Singapore is clearly positioned as a leading gastronomic destination," said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin guides. “Getting a three star is always a singular moment in a chef’s life and I am convinced that’s the same feeling for a city or a country. With this historic first, which completes an already extensive culinary scene, Singapore enters a new dimension to the eyes and palate of food lovers.”
Opened in 1994 and firmly established as a culinary institution in Singapore, Les Amis has reached excellence. Chef Sébastien Lepinoy, guided by an impressive attention to the smallest detail, offers a contemporary cuisine of French inspiration that sublimates
high-quality products. Signature dishes include blue lobster and potato salad, and for dessert, the silky-soft baba au rhum is unmissable. The wine list, with more than 3,000 references, is rightly considered one of the most dazzling in the Asian continent.
Also located in the city centre, in the former Supreme Court building, restaurant Odette, so named by chef Julien Royer to honour his grandmother, emphasises a comprehensive experience in a discreet and intimate setting as elegant as the setting of the plates. International flavors and subtle Asian touches perfectly match with highly mastered French technique here. His signature pigeon dish with seasonal garnishes is simply to die for.
Beyond their common French inspiration, these two new three-star awardees are connected by a know-how and a deep respect for the terroir and its products, carefully selected by the two chefs and their teams.
A total of five restaurants were awarded two-stars. Alongside Shisen Hanten, Shoukouwa and Waku Ghin, already honored at this level last year, there are two who are new. Saint Pierre confirms the quality of its dishes, which were already awarded a star last year for their perfect balance. Zén makes a remarkable entry into the selection by getting two stars directly thanks to a modern cuisine deliciously mixing Nordic origins and Asian flavors.