Last Friday, stars descended on Singapore – Michelin Stars, that is! Only 29 out of the 200 restaurants surveyed received the prestigious accolade (see the complete list of winners here), while 34 additional eateries received the Bib Gourmand rating for value-for-money eats below S$45 (see the complete list here).
The Singapore Michelin Guide gives restaurants up to 3 stars to distinguish those that serve exceptional food. Table setting, decor, or service quality doesn’t matter; the inspectors only care about how great the food is. And whether or not you agree with the guide’s anonymous reviewers, you’re still likely to get a better meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant than anywhere else.
In general, the star ratings mean:
- One star – A very good restaurant in its category, offering food at a consistently high standard. Drop by if it’s in your neighbourhood.
- Two stars – A restaurant with excellent cuisine and skillfully prepared dishes of outstanding quality. Definitely worth a detour.
- Three stars – One of the best restaurants in the world. Book a flight just to savour its distinctive signature dishes.
If you’re thinking of making a reservation at one of these award-winning restaurants, here’s how you can score a discount at your next Michelin meal with these awesome credit card promotions*:
*Valid as of 22 July 2016
TWO MICHELIN STARS
Led by legendary chef and restauranteur Joël Robuchon, L’Atelier serves French haute cuisine in a highly stylized environment. Known for its friendly ambiance, diners have the theatrical pleasure of watching the chefs slice and dice their meal to perfection through the restaurant’s open kitchen.
Even before the release of the Singapore Michelin Guide, L’Atalier has been a favourite destination for fine French dining at relatively affordable rates. Expect long queues now that their Michelin star status has been made official.
Promotion: Until 31 August 2016, all HSBC credit card holders get 5% off the à la carte bill. We suggest using the HSBC Revolution Card when you dine to earn 5X the points on your dining spend.
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway Hotel Michael Level 1, Resorts World Sentosa
Phone: 6577 6688
TWO MICHELIN STARS
Known famously as “The Szechwan Sage,” Chef Chen Kenichi’s signature dishes brings out the seven flavours that make Szechwan food distinctive – pungent, sweet, hot, sour, bitter, salty, and aromatic.
Shisen Hanten along Orchard road is the chain’s first restaurant outside of Japan, setting the stage for third-generation Chen Kentaro to introduce Japan’s best loved Szechwan restaurant to Singaporean foodies.
Promotion: Until 31 August 2016, ANZ cardmembers get 15% off the ala carte menu. We recommend using the ANZ Optimum World MasterCard so you can get 5% cashback on your dining spend and save even more. Meanwhile, CIMB cardmembers get 10% off the total bill until 31 December 2016.
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Singapore 238867
Phone: 6831 6266
ONE MICHELIN STAR
Alma, meaning soul in Spanish, is helmed by 3-Michelin star chef Juan Amador. It offers Spanish-European soul food with Asian influences, and aims to serve up moments that make life worth living.
Promotion: UOB cardmembers get 10% off the a la carte menu and set menu for lunch or dinner (except for blackout dates). Get free flow sangria or house choice for sparkling, red, and white wine for just S$25 net between 5 – 8 pm on Mondays to Wednesdays.
If you can manage to get reservations on a Saturday or Sunday, consider using the UOB YOLO Card. Weekend dining gets you 8% cashback until 30 September 2016, while weekday dining gives you 3%.
Address: 22 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228221
Phone: 6735 9937
ONE MICHELIN STAR
Known for its consistently good Teochew favourites and stylish interiors, Crystal Jade Golden Palace serves up a delicious meal at reasonable prices. Of the new Michelin-starred restaurants, this is probably one of the most affordable.
Promotion: If you have a Crystal Jade Jadeite membership as well as a DBS or POSB credit card, you can get a 12% rebate on your a la carte food bill. Dine during your birthday month to earn twice the rebate, and get a surprise on Member’s Day. This promotion ends on 31 December 2016.
Dine on a weekend using the POSB Everyday Card to maximise your rebates. Until 31 October 2016, you can earn 9% rebate on local weekend dining and 3% rebate on weekday dining.
Address: 290 Orchard Rd, #05-22 Paragon Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859
Phone: 6734 6866
ONE MICHELIN STAR
Nestled within the Swissotel the Stamford is an intimate, 40-seat restaurant serving fine modern French cuisine. Featuring an artisanal menu by Chef de Cuisine Kirk Westaway, JAAN offers simple but beautiful dishes that reflect his creativity and culinary discipline.
Promotion: OCBC Voyage, OCBC Premier Voyage, and Bank of Singapore Voyage cardmembers get 15% off the 7-course and 10-course set for lunch, inclusive of a glass of wine. Offer is valid until 31 May 2017, except during public holidays and special occasions (i.e. Valentine’s day). Payment must be made with an OCBC debit or credit card.
Address: 2 Stamford Rd, Swissotel, Singapore 178882
Phone: 6338 8585
ONE MICHELIN STAR
Founded by well-traveled chefs, The Kitchen at Bacchanalia is a cosy restaurant that reflects the multicultural worldview of their creators. Each dish is a celebration of every ingredient’s flavour and texture, which creates a truly unique dining experience. Come in for their ever-changing lunch set menu at S$48++ and the seven-course dinner menu S$165++.
Promotion: HSBC cardmembers get 15% off the a la carte bill when they pay with their credit card. Valid until 31 August 2016.
Address: 39 Hongkong St, Singapore 059678
Phone: 9179 4552
ONE MICHELIN STAR
Putien traces its origin all the way to Putian, a lovely coastal town in China’s Fujian province. Modern Putian cuisine is simple, pure, and unpretentious, and Putein strives to deliver the most enjoyable gastronomic experience to honour its roots.
Promotion: Until 31 August 2016, OCBC cardmembers get 15% off Putien’s seasonal clam menu. And until 31 January 2017, OCBC diners get a S$10 return voucher with every S$50 spent when payments are made with an OCBC credit or debit card.
Dine with the OCBC 365 card to save even more! Weekend dining gets you 6% while weekday dining earns 3% cashback.
Address: 127 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208514
Phone: 6295 6358
ONE MICHELIN STAR
Savour exquisite Cantonese cuisine handcrafted by Chinese Executive Chef, Cheung Siu Kong. Must-try dishes include the braised four-head South African abalone, mushroom dumpling in clear broth, and pan-fried shredded yam and pumpkin.
Promotion: Until 31 August 2016, DBS and POSB cardmembers get 10% off the total bill at Summer Pavilion (excluding set menus and takeaway).
Address: 7 Raffles Ave, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore 039799
Phone: 6434 5286
See also: 5 Restaurants for Delicious Dim Sum in Singapore, 10 Family Friendly Restaurants in Singapore, 10 Restaurants In Singapore Perfect For Date Night
Text: Lauren Dado / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew
This article first appeared on SingSaver.com.sg, Singapore’s #1 financial comparison platform for credit cards and personal loans.