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9 Singapore Restaurants Included in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 List

The 2024 list for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has just been revealed, with nine Singaporean restaurants clinching spots on the coveted list. Sézanne from Tokyo, Japan was awarded first place, ahead of runners-up Florilège and Gaggan Anand. The official event and announcement was held in Seoul, South Korea on 26 March.

Dining

Where To Enjoy The Best Wagyu Creations In Singapore
From Hokkaido’s Tokachi herb beef to Kanasai style A4 wagyu and Satsuma A4 wagyu tenderloin, there are plenty of wagyu dishes to savour in Singapore these days. Here are some popular establishments to enjoy the best wagyu creations in Singapore.

Dining

Discover The Flavours Of Cambodian Cuisine At Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor’s 1932
It’s hard not to be awed when you first lay eyes on the “Grand Dame of Angkor”, the fond moniker given to the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. Tucked in the heart of Siem Reap — just minutes away from Angkor Wat — the historic hotel’s opulent French colonial style harkens back to the great European resort hotels of the 1920s and 1930s, with a magnificent facade fronting 15 acres of manicured lawns, lush orchards, and verdant gardens.

Dining

Redefining Korean Cuisine In Singapore’s Culinary Scene
Another Korean grill that has set up shop is D’RIM at Mandarin Gallery, Orchard Road. Launched in December 2023, D’RIM offers smoke-less charcoal barbecue in a modern hanok setting. D’RIM is pronounced as “deurim” (드림), a Korean term that translates to “sincerely yours” in English. “Here at D’RIM, it signifies the act of ‘presenting’ with utmost respect and sincerity,” says founder Luke Yi.

Gourmet Traveller

This Iconic Bangkok Hotel Gets A Timely Upgrade
When the InterContinental Bangkok first opened 20 years ago, it was the embodiment of five-star hotel luxury. Its prized location in the Ratchaprasong district, close to malls and offices, as well as the Chit Lom BTS station, made it favorable for both business and leisure tourists. Today, the hotel still retains many of these aspects, but has been given a multimillion-dollar renovation and redesign by Thailand-based P49 Deesign & Associates.

Knowledge

Wine And Gourmet Pizza Pairing Tips And Recommendations
Hailing from the island of Mauritius, Chef Julien Li, who has been living in Singapore for seven years, works as a business consultant on weekdays and transitions into the role of a pizza chef during weekends for his private dining called Zuzu Kitchen.
Be Spellbound By Super Giant Cake More Than 1 Meter To Recreating Vietnamese Scenic Beauty
The final competition to find the Super Cake Champion was held very fiercely and attractively at the 5-star Sofitel Saigon Plaza hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Displaying remarkable skill and boundless creativity, bakers Bao Khanh and Phuong Nguyen metamorphosed into true artists, orchestrating a harmonious blend of flavors that evoked a captivating and unforgettable tasting journey.
9 Singapore Restaurants Included in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 List

The 2024 list for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has just been revealed, with nine Singaporean restaurants clinching spots on the coveted list. Sézanne from Tokyo, Japan was awarded first place, ahead of runners-up Florilège and Gaggan Anand. The official event and announcement was held in Seoul, South Korea on 26 March.

Dome: A Futuristic Homage To The Earth At Desa Potato Head
Aptly rechristened as Dome, the futuristic space at Desa Potato Head is now a casual restaurant and natural wine bar. Led by head chef Diego Recarte, one will find small plates and funky ferments inside a dome that will make Buckminster Fuller proud.
Meet The Chef From Kappa Senses Ubud
Guests of Kappa Senses Ubud are in for a gourmet treat when they stay at the French-inspired boutique resort. The lush natural surroundings of the resort, rice field terraces, and occasional dance of fireflies in the evening are the setting of culinary offerings of this serene luxury resort in Kedewatan, Ubud.
Diary Of An Italian Executive Chef
Ivan Barone, the culinary maestro behind the epicurean delights at MGallery’s Hôtel des Arts Saigon, is no stranger to luxury dining. Take a peek inside the mind of an Executive Chef living his dreams.
Vietnam Radiates With French Culinary Excellence
Cambodian-French Executive Chef Sakal Phoeung, with over a quarter-century in luxury hospitality, has become a culinary star in Ho Chi Minh City. His journey includes leading roles at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra and Sofitel Saigon Plaza. Now at Le Corto & P’ti Saigon, he blends traditional French cuisine with innovative approaches, and as President of les Disciples d’Escoffier Vietnam, Sakal fosters community and culinary excellence. We had the opportunity to chat with Chef Sakal about his illustrious career in Gastronomy.
An Immersion In Fermentation
At InterContinental Phuket’s fine dining restaurant, hom, Chef Ricardo Nunes and team are unlocking flavor profiles of locally sourced ingredients through various fermentation methods, resulting in creative and inventive dishes worth flying in for.
Unveiling The Most Expensive Wine Collections Ever Auctioned
Wine enthusiasts, known as oenophiles, meticulously curate their collections, often showcasing exquisite burgundies, whites, and rosés. Within these collections, certain bottles have garnered significant attention for the staggering prices they fetched at auctions. Building such a remarkable assemblage demands unwavering dedication and a profound passion for wine, as these exceptional collections hold a captivating legacy that transcends their monetary value, reaching millions of dollars.
How 3 Top Champagne Houses Are Championing Sustainability
These three maison are at the forefront of green practices – from increasing biodiversity to eliminating packaging, and reducing bottle weight, they are finding ways to reduce carbon footprint in their own ways. Find out how these champagne houses are doggedly championing sustainability today for the benefit of future generations.
Bentley And The Macallan Launch Rare New Whisky: The Macallan Horizon
The Macallan Horizon, is the first release designed and crafted in collaboration with Bentley Motors, fusing expertise from the worlds of exceptional single malt whisky and extraordinary automotive design. Fusing both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge precision engineering technology, The Macallan Horizon pushes the art of the possible – where purpose meets innovation, craftsmanship and beauty.
Limited Edition Spirits & Wines For Collectors This Lunar New Year 2024
Gift-giving is a big part of the Lunar New Year – where hampers, sweet treats as well as fine liquors and wines are exchanged to usher in good luck, fortune, and prosperity. Here are some ultra impressive gifting options for loved ones: limited edition spirits and wines that are perfect for Collectors this Lunar New Year 2024.
Wine And Gourmet Pizza Pairing Tips And Recommendations
Hailing from the island of Mauritius, Chef Julien Li, who has been living in Singapore for seven years, works as a business consultant on weekdays and transitions into the role of a pizza chef during weekends for his private dining called Zuzu Kitchen.
Stylish Entertaining
Slogging over the stove is no fun, especially during the festive season, when there are guests that need entertaining. The right kitchen appliance can make a world of difference, saving you from lengthy hours of preparation and giving you more time to mingle. Here are some of the latest must-have kitchen gadgets that make cooking and entertaining a breeze.
This Iconic Bangkok Hotel Gets A Timely Upgrade
When the InterContinental Bangkok first opened 20 years ago, it was the embodiment of five-star hotel luxury. Its prized location in the Ratchaprasong district, close to malls and offices, as well as the Chit Lom BTS station, made it favorable for both business and leisure tourists. Today, the hotel still retains many of these aspects, but has been given a multimillion-dollar renovation and redesign by Thailand-based P49 Deesign & Associates.
Galangal Panna Cotta

Aromatic and fruity, this gochujang-spiked dessert has a piquant, Korean cuisine-inspired kick in addition to its galangal and apricot notes.

Calisson

Trinkets and bijou usually sit pretty in trays, but these shallow receptacles can be statement pieces too. Mould your own beautiful – edible – vessels to present delicate morsels.

Sun-Gria

Cuca’s take on the classic summer cocktail is refreshing and punchy. As the tropical fruit ice cubes melts, the flavour intensify and it transforms the cocktail, from sparkling red wine into a fruity punch.

Classic Daiquiri

This three-ingredient drink is so easy to put together. Here, Davide Boncimino, bar operations manager of Sugarhall, brings herbal and citrus nuances to a classic with the addition of two rums in equal portions.

The Paloma

Shelley Tai at Nutmeg & Clove puts a tropical spin on the Paloma, for an ideal hot weather thirst-quencher

 

Tastin’France In Vietnam 2024
The "Tastin'France" event returns to Vietnam for its 14th edition. The event will take place in the presence of the French Ambassador at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Hanoi on Monday 1st April 2024 and in the presence of the French Consul General at the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
Redefining Authentic Malaysian Cuisine
On the evening of Saturday, March 9th, Saigon’s uber-foodie social scene witnessed a remarkable event in the grand opening celebration of Lesung in District 3. This much-anticipated restaurant drew an illustrious crowd of Ho Chi Minh City and Malaysian luminaries, introducing the rich and authentic flavours of Malaysia to the city, and marking a significant addition to its fabulous global dining landscape.
275 Travel Industry Thought Leaders Gather for the Fourth Annual TravMedia Summit Asia
The fourth annual TravMedia Summit Asia, sponsored by Expedia, brought together 275 of Asia's best travel editors, writers, influencers and international travel and tourism brands from hotel groups, destinations, airlines, cruise lines, travel operators and attractions to network and discuss the challenges and opportunities defining the industry today.