After a decade of celebrating culinary excellence, the Michelin Guide Singapore marked its 10th anniversary Tuesday evening with a ceremony at Raffles Sentosa, unveiling a lineup that balances longtime fine-dining champions with bold new entrants. The 2026 edition adds 10 newly recognized Bib Gourmand eateries, promotes two restaurants to two-star status, and crowns six one-star debutants—signaling a dynamic shift in the city-state’s gastronomic landscape.
The announcement follows last week’s release of the Bib Gourmand list, which welcomed affordable favorites such as Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup and Yi Pin Braised Duck Kway Chap. This year’s full selection, however, generated far more buzz than the relatively quiet 2025 ceremony, where only two restaurants earned new stars.
Three-Star Titans Endure
Three restaurants retain the industry’s highest honor: Les Amis, Odette, and Zén. Les Amis and Odette now hold three stars for the seventh consecutive year—a testament to their unwavering consistency. Odette recently underwent a space and menu refresh early this year, while Zén, helmed by Swedish chef Björn Frantzén, is slated to reopen in late August after renovations.
Two-Star Risers: Seroja and 1887 by André
The most dramatic promotion belongs to Seroja, chef Kevin Wong’s modern Southeast Asian restaurant. After debuting with one star in 2023, Seroja now earns two stars, praised for its Nusantara Menu that weaves Malaysian herbs and spices into intricate multi-course journeys.
Equally impressive is 1887 by André, which debuts directly at two stars. The restaurant marks acclaimed Taiwanese chef André Chiang’s permanent return to Raffles Hotel Singapore, housed in the building’s century-old formal dining room. Its cuisine—described as “contemporary heritage gastronomy with French philosophies”—draws from Victorian and Belle Époque eras, the hotel’s archives, and Chiang’s personal story. The venue also won the Opening of the Year Award.
One-Star Shake-Up: Six New Entries
The one-star category saw the highest turnover. Newly minted establishments include:
- Yong Fu – Ningbo cuisine specialist at Suntec City, the first international outpost of a Shanghai favorite.
- Loca Niru – Japanese-French fine dining in the restored House of Tan Yeok Nee. Executive chef Shusuke Kubota received the Young Chef Award.
- Tenshima – An intimate 10-seat counter at Millenia Walk offering tempura omakase by chef Takahiro Shima.
- Jin Ting Wan – Cantonese cuisine at Marina Bay Sands with sky-high views; sommelier Joe Yang won the Sommelier Award for his 130-label Chinese wine list.
- Cherry Garden by Chef Fei – Cantonese-Teochew dim sum at Mandarin Oriental.
- Sushi Kimura Plus – An eight-seater where sushi is presented on mirrored glass counters for full inspection.
Omakase @ Stevens, the sole one-star debut in 2025, retained its star. Four shuttered restaurants—Chaleur, Euphoria, Esora, and Alma—were absent from the list.
Special Awards and Sustainability Stars
Fiz and Seroja retained their Michelin Green Stars for sustainable practices, including using discarded sugarcane fiber from hawker centers and sourcing local seafood. The Service Award went to Maryjoy Lim of Restaurant Jag.
In total, the 2026 guide features 307 establishments: three three-star, nine two-star, 33 one-star, 97 Bib Gourmand, two Green Stars, and 165 Michelin Selected venues.
What This Means for Singapore’s Dining Scene
A decade in, the Michelin Guide remains a powerful force in shaping diners’ choices and chefs’ ambitions. The rise of hyper-specialized omakase counters (Tenshima, Sushi Kimura Plus) and regionally focused cuisine (Yong Fu, Seroja) signals a growing appetite for narrative-driven dining. As legacy three-star restaurants hold their ground and bold newcomers climb the ranks, Singapore’s culinary future looks as rich and layered as a multi-course tasting menu.