When Michelin released the Bib Gourmand just the other day, Singapore’s culinary scene was embroiled in excitement. In an update from the Bib Gourmand, Michelin has awarded actual stars to a select number of Singapore’s eateries. You would be pleased to know that two hawker stalls even found their way into the Michelin star-studded list of fame, the first time this has happened.
Marking themselves as the world’s first stars for street food (Singaporeans rejoice!), meet Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle in Crawford Lane, as well as Chinatown Food Complex’s Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle. Twenty other restaurants, including Paragon Shopping Centre’s Crystal Jade Golden Palace, round out the number of eateries awarded one Michelin star to a grand total of 22.
Similarly, six restaurants now count two Michelin stars under their names, while the sole top laurel of three stars was bestowed upon Restaurant Joel Robuchon, a contemporary French outlet decked with a majestic art deco-inspired dining room. “From the quality of the ingredients – with only the best selected – to the finesse of the cooking, through to the impressive wine list that includes over 1,000 references, the experience offered by the chef Joël Robuchon is quite simple exceptional! ” exclaims Michael Ellis, International Director of Michelin Guides. You go, Glen Coco.
Congruent to Singapore’s queuing culture, we expect long lines at these places now that they bear the Michelin seal of approval. We call dibs.
The full Michelin Guide Singapore 2016 will be available in print from bookstores islandwide, or in digital through Michelin’s upcoming app for both Apple and Android phones, as well as at its website here.
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