2 Best Restaurants in Singapore

Meta Restaurant

$$$$ | Chinatown Fodor's choice

If you’re celebrating a special occasion or looking to experience some Michelin-starred fine dining, you won’t be disappointed by Meta’s multi-course fixed menu inspired by Chef Sun Kim’s Korean heritage. With a minimalist design and open kitchen, the restaurant gives you the opportunity to watch the chefs at work as you enjoy a languid afternoon or evening of tasting (the restaurant advises customers plan 2.5 hours for their meal). The wine pairing is highly recommended.

1 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 089109, Singapore
6513--0898
Known For
  • Korean food prepared using both Japanese and Western techniques
  • high-quality fine dining
  • warm yet polished service
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.--Thur., Reservations essential

NAE:UM

$$$$ | Chinatown

NAE:UM— meaning a fragrance that evokes memories—is a contemporary take on traditional Seoul cuisine, blending Western cooking techniques wth Korean flavors. Founder and chef Louis Han regularly changes the seasonal tasting menu to reflect the stories and memories of home, with menu titles like "Han River Sunset" and "Front Yard Barbecue." The dining room is a calming space just back from the busy Telok Ayer Street, with impeccable service from Han’s team.

161 Telok Ayer St., Singapore, Singapore, 068615, Singapore
8830--5016
Known For
  • seasonal Korean menus
  • calming birch dining space
  • somewhat affordable fine dining
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.--Fri., Reservations essential