What is Michelin Star?
The Michelin Guide Red uses the Michelin star rating system to rate restaurants according to their quality. The French tire company Michelin created the guide to encourage people to go on road trips and buy more tires. The Michelin Guide is one of the most influential and prestigious guides in the culinary industry.
Anonymous inspectors evaluate the restaurants that receive Michelin Stars. They consider the following: the quality of the ingredients, the skills of the chef, the creativity of the menu, and the overall dining ambiance. The Michelin Guide awards stars from one to three. Three stars are the highest.
One star means a very good restaurant.
Two stars: Outstanding cooking and worth the detour.
Three stars: A special trip is worth it for the exceptional cuisine.
A Michelin star is an honor that is often regarded as a sign of culinary excellence. Many chefs and restaurants covet Michelin stars. Having one or more of these stars can have a significant impact on a restaurant’s business and reputation.
How does a restaurant receive a Michelin Star?
A Michelin star is an impressive achievement. It is usually the result of several factors, including the quality of food, the creativity of the chef, and the overall dining experience. There is no formula to guarantee a Michelin Star, but there are some guidelines that can help a restaurant improve its chances.
Concentrate on Ingredients of High Quality
Ingredients of high quality, seasonal, and fresh are best. The quality of raw materials is crucial to the final dish.
Culinary Skills and Creativity
Menus should showcase the culinary talents and creativity of the chef. Innovative and unique dishes can make a lasting impression.
Consistency
Consistency in food and service quality. Inspectors visit restaurants anonymously several times to make sure that they meet high standards.
Attention to detail
Attention to detail is key, from the presentation to the flavor profiles. The attention to detail in a restaurant can make it stand out and create a memorable experience.
Excellent Service
Service that is attentive and exceptional. Service and atmosphere are important aspects of the overall dining experience.
Ambiance and Atmosphere
Create a comfortable and pleasant dining environment. The ambiance should enhance the food and make it an enjoyable experience.
Originality and signature dishes
Offer unique and original dishes that reflect the personality and style of the chef. Signature dishes can create a unique identity for your restaurant.
Reputation
Develop a positive image within the culinary world. The reputation of a restaurant can be influenced by word-of-mouth, reviews, and the recognition given by other chefs.
Community Engagement
Participate in local culinary events and engage with the community. Positive relationships with the community can help a restaurant build its reputation.
The Michelin Guide has different criteria for each region. Inspectors are anonymous in order to maintain their impartiality. These guidelines may increase a restaurant’s chances of receiving a Michelin Star, but it is not guaranteed. The ultimate goal is to commit to excellence across all aspects of dining.
How many Michelin Star Restaurants are there in Singapore?
Singapore will have 55 Michelin-starred dining establishments by 2023.
Singapore now has 46 Michelin-starred restaurants.
There are six restaurants, two Michelin-starred and three Michelin-starred, located in Singapore.
What are the five newly minted Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore?
Born
Jinricksha Station, an old rickshaw depot from 1903, has a modern dining room with a glass ceiling and ethereal paper art. Chef Zor Tang is a protégé of Andre Chiang and prepares a tasting meal inspired by his personal experience. The menu fuses French cuisine with Chinese cooking. The dishes are handcrafted and inventive, using locally sourced ingredients to create texture and flavor contrasts.
Poise
The tasting menu was given a MICHELIN STAR for its innovative and creative pairings of European and Nordic Classics.
Chef Steve Lancaster showcases his culinary creations in a monochrome room with theatrical lighting that draws attention to the food. The Chicken, Bacon, and Onion Meal consists of chicken lollipops filled with chicken mousse and a shallot purée cooked with bacon and onions, adding flavor depth.
Seroja
Kevin Wong opened his restaurant in 2022 as a way to share his love for the Malay Archipelago. The seafood-focused menus pay tribute to Malaysian culinary tradition by using native ingredients, flavors, and methods. The flavors and presentation are balanced and delicate.
Sushi Sakuta
The space is simple yet beautiful, with a 10-seater counter made from a 200-year-old cypress from Nara in Japan. Chef-owner Yoshio Sakuta works closely with an all-Japanese team to create an omakase-inspired menu that includes sushi, Japanese seafood, and luxury products like caviar and shaved truffles.
Willow
Willow is the first restaurant opened by Singaporean chef Nicolas Tam. He has worked in several prominent kitchens. His balanced, refined pan-Asian menu is based on a large number of Japanese ingredients, and his French skills are well known. The chefs serve and introduce the meals, which flow seamlessly and build upon each other.
