Candlenut

***

a week ago

Our 1st time to Candlenut and would say for a restaurant that serves Fusion-Peranakan food & it is worth the experience. Flavours were quite unique overall especially the Babi keluak, meat was very tender. The rest of the dishes was also very licious. Must try their desserts as well. Staff was overall friendly especially Rosalind, she was very attentive and accommodating, she knows the menu very well and also she started with checking with us on whether is there any food allergies that needs to be note of which is very important. I’ll definitely come back here for our family makan again.

Damo

3 weeks ago

We had lunch here with friends. We had a booking, so didn't need to wait for a seat. The atmosphere and staff were excellent. The staff took the time to explain every dish, letting us know the history surrounding the dish and the ingredients used. The food was excellent and was easily upto the 1 star Michellin standard.

Stephen Ragell

3 months ago

In a city full of amazing restaurants, Candlenut is the one I keep coming back to and that says a lot! Visited for their dinner ah-ma-kase, personally I do believe this is the best way to experience the menu as the portioning is excellent and you get so much variety. The presentation is immaculate and the flavours are perfectly executed. I love how familiar the staff are with the menu and they explain the thought process behind each dish in great detail. The menu rotates regularly, which is great as each visit is an entirely new experience. I would definitely recommend Candlenut and I'll be visiting again the next time I'm in Singapore!

Joe Yang

4 months ago

My first time dining at Candlenut @candlenutsg and I can see why it's so highly regarded. Being the world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, I was expecting good food, but what surprised me was how approachable the pricing is for a Michelin-starred experience. We started with the Bakwan Kepiting Soup ($16), featuring blue swimmer crab and chicken tofu balls. It was warm, comforting, and a great way to kick off the meal. The Jeju Black Pork Collar Satay ($24) was another standout. The pork was tender, juicy, and packed with flavour, with just the right amount of char. One dish you shouldn't miss is the Chef's Mum's Chicken Curry ($34). Rich, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying, it felt like a comforting home-cooked meal elevated to restaurant standards. My personal favourite of the night was the Candlenut Blue Swimmer Crab Curry ($48). Generous chunks of crab meat were packed into a well-balanced curry that had plenty of depth, with a slight tanginess. And of course, no Peranakan meal feels complete without the Chap Chye ($28). The vegetables were beautifully braised and soaked up all the flavours of the rich broth. For a Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, this was honestly a meal that felt both refined and comforting without being overly expensive. Definitely a place I would return to explore more of the menu.