Candlenut - Singapore

(4.35 Very Good Overall Food Service! The Best Restaurant we have been to in Singapore. Note: This is Peranakan Cuisine, which is a fusion cuisine unique to Singapore, that combines Malaysian; Chinese Indian influences. DRINKS: Long Black Coffee (4.25 Very fresh Water (tap (4 very good, must be filtered; FOOD: Candlenut Blue Swimmer Crab Curry (4.5 Very Tasty! Candlenut's Chendol (dessert (4.35 Very cool! Snake River Pork Neck Satay (4.25 Very tasty Kueh Salat (dessert (4.25 Very good, especially the Coconut Sorbet, which is the best I've had; Candlenut's Buah Kelnak Fried Rice (4 very good shareable Westholme Wagyu Beef Rib Rendang (4 very good shareable

For my birthday we took a trip to Singapore and on the special day My husband made a reservation at Candlenut. We had spent the morning at the nearby Orchid Gardens and walked over to candle nut for lunch. The restaurant itself is nestled in a plaza that had a few shops and other restaurants. I quickly learned though that you shouldn't walk in Singapore outdoors for too long. It is extremely hot! We had a reservation and were seated quickly upon arrival. The front desk greeted us warmly. The restaurant itself shares and indoor space with other restaurants similar to the hawkers you find all over Singapore. Our server was very friendly and helpful with our selection. He had some good recommendations. To start, we had a crunchy shrimp salad that was incredibly flavorful and refreshing on a hot day. Next I ordered the curry crab and was a bit concerned it would be too spicy but overall it was very tasty. For someone who does not always eat spicy food it was tolerable and yet still delicious. We also had the black squid ink dish which was a very unique and delicious flavor. It had a slight lime tartness to it that was refreshing and very memorable. Last but not least, I had the chendol dessert. It had all the components of a traditional chendol but yet also a modern twist with sago and other delicious goodies. The experience was absolutely amazing. There's also an option for prefix menu, however we just weren't up for that much food. Maybe next time I'll come prepared with a larger appetite. Overall, we loved our meal and it made our trip very special. I wouldn't expect anything less from a Michelin star restaurant in Singapore.

We decided to have some fancy meals as well during our stay in Singapore! Candlenut is the first Michelin star Peranakan restaurant in the world and we were excited to give them a try. We made a reservation for dinner and were promptly seated upon arrival. The restaurant is located far from downtown, but getting to the area was easy thanks to the great bus system. The staff were all friendly and courteous. Our server was knowledgeable about items on the menu and made sure we were enjoying our dining experience. The ambience was very fancy and classy. We decided to get the tasting menu, ah-ma-kase , which was 13 tapas sized dishes priced at $138 SGD. This includes appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The dishes were all delicious and I had a great time sampling everything. My favorites would be the Roti Jala with Beef Kapitan Curry, Udang Nanas and Yeye 's Curry with Crab. Overall, Candlenut was a fantastic visit and we enjoyed their tasting menu of Peranakan cuisine. I definitely recommend them if you 're able to splurge a little more during your visit to Singapore.

One of the most amazing meals I've ever had and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to try them during my brief time in Singapore. My friend who dined with us has Celiac and has to avoid gluten and the staff was super accommodating with the menu to be able to make sure she enjoyed the ah-makase as well. Every single thing we ate was delicious but we also left our lunch feeling full and satisfied but not overly stuffed. The atmosphere is also gorgeous, and the space is actually home to multiple restaurants. This is definitely a must do!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Candlenut is a Michelin 1 star Peranaken cuisine located on Dempey Rd with a bus stop right in front of the community. Parking is plentiful and there are numerous exotic European vehicles in the parking lot. The restaurant itself was a touch hard to find although buildings were marked and there was signage outside each venue. Once inside, the restaurant appears to be connected to the other restaurants next to it with no physical barriers besides random furnishings. A significant portion of the clientele appeared to be foreigners. Service throughout the evening was top notch with the waiter taking care to explain each and every dish. There were also very minute service details that I was surprised that the service staff were able to catch on to, including addressing me by name. Opted for the tasting menu and it was a huge feast. The appetizers were perfect small bites although I found it odd that some of the pieces were merely lukewarm... The soup course was tasty, although having a big bowl of hot soup in humid Singapore was a touch difficult. For the main courses, there were ~5 entrees where the flavors were vibrant and bold. Quality of ingredients were top tier including crab, fish, and pork jowl. Portions were gigantic and I was merely able to finish less than half! The desserts were generous as there were 3! Definitely different than typical desserts. I love that they weren't too sweet! $172 after GST 10% service for dinner.