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Candlenut
Asian Restaurant and Malay Restaurant$$$$
Tanglin, Singapore
"Note that this place is a Michelin star restaurant."(6 Tips)
"blue crab curry"(5 Tips)
"keluah ice cream"(2 Tips)
"beef rendang was utterly "melt in mouth""(2 Tips)
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Myke LeeAugust 7, 2014Definitely recommended. Awesome Peranakan dishes with a modern twist, without compromising on traditional flavors. The rempah is so well done, which makes the flavor of these dishes perfect!
- D CNovember 17, 2015Buah keluah wagyu is fairly tasty, the mutton rendang -awesome rempah though meat a tinge too gamey, but deliciously tender, petai sambal was sublime, blue crab curry was more Thai than peranakan 5*!
Suzie JiangJune 2, 2015Free flow rice and water!! Spiciness level: medium - high... A bit pricey. Mushroom goreng salad is a must try, followed by spicy stir-fried squid. Don't: do not try "The Textures of Coconut" at $9.
C.May 19, 2019Lovely peranakan place you can bring not too adventurous visitors to love the peranakan aesthetics and taste. The old and wise guides you in life (and menus). Star shaped bean salad was refreshing!
Always enjoyed Chef Malcolm's food - the change to a tasting menu format really allows him to shine on flavored and plating. Must try dessert- the Buah Keluak ice cream.
- Tino BuranasilapinMarch 3, 2019Has delish crab curry, king prawns and many other dishes. Note that this place is a Michelin star restaurant. Food here is pricey.
Torzin SDecember 9, 2014The food here is simply delicate and delicious. Good place tobunderstand Peranakan cuisine and its future. The desserts are truly superb, one of the best in Singapore.
Mert SakaApril 5, 2015A delightful kitchen with many different foods to choose from. If you try grilled pork cheek and king prawns, you won't forget to like my comment ;-)
gerard tJuly 22, 2016Candlenut Kitchen was awarded a Michelin Star in The Michelin Guide Singapore 2016.
Farid NordinMarch 14, 2015The desserts were very good! Was here for the restaurant week and all of our orders were simply delicious! We had the sambal snapper and quail. Definitely coming back here again.- dennis tangAugust 7, 2013Had 5 dishes in all, and they were all really delicious! the beef rendang was utterly "melt in mouth", sambal mushroom was interesting and the wing bean salad was surprisingly crunchy and tasty.
Andrew ShuttleworthJanuary 5, 2018Well balanced, tasty food that balances flavor, presentation, texture, tradition and originality. 2nd visit and pleased both times. Definitely will be back.
pin leeMarch 21, 2017Assam fish, rendang, veg w tau Cheo (fermented bean paste) were gd. Nice ambience in what was a former army barrack. Gula Melaka ice cream was delish. Strong coffee too!
Allison NiksichNovember 20, 2019Whoa - everything here is stellar. The crab curry is an absolute must but treat yourself to the chefs tasting menu if you can
- Sayanee BasuOctober 21, 2018Beef rendang, Adam pedas fish, sambal belachan, buak keluah ice cream - all Super flavourful!
Ah Leong SanJuly 8, 2013Sambal petai prawns is a dish worth trying. BUT be warned that the sambal is truly HOT!!! And the prawns are fresh and crispy. Must try.
Kuan YeapSeptember 16, 2016Love it!! Birthday celebration dinner in this lovely environment. I am happy with the service and food. 👍🏻
Cheryl YeDecember 25, 2017The crab curry was fabulous. Deffo worth the Michelin star status. Portions are a little small but worth the experience
Colin LeongDecember 28, 2013good Peranakan food to be had here. duck rendang was great, turmeric wings flavourful - so far all hits and no misses. wrap it up with a dessert, cendol is my pick.
4sq SingaporeJuly 21, 2016Peranakan cuisine, one of Singapore's oldest fusion cuisines combining Chinese & Malay influences, is recognised as a category by Michelin for the very first time.
K BAugust 21, 20241 Michelin star S$138 for tasting menu plus drinks, service and tax. A la carte comes in around $100 inc 1 drink. A bit far out - 20 min walk from subway station
Gregory FisherAugust 12, 2018He ah-me-kase is definitely worth it! Very filling and a wonderful sampling of 10 dishes. For dessert, the durian one is great:)- Rafa LarrañagaFebruary 10, 2017Excellent service, unfortunately it was way below my expectations. The food was good, but it wasn't great. We went for the full special menu and I had 2 awesome dishes, the rest pretty average :(.
Christine HaJuly 11, 2017Elevated Peranakan food which is mix of Chinese & Malay. Desserts are yum. Nice spacious ambience. 1 Michelin star.
Alex YipJuly 5, 2013Note that the serving size here is smaller than normal. Immediately ask for more sambal, they only give a dollop. Try the Babi Pongteh, Fish Gulai, and Rendang.
Rendy TanOctober 13, 2013Omg. The breast duck pork n beef all super nice.. Worth it. Come and try for once.
Jillian LimMarch 20, 2015Restaurant week 2015 menu was delish! Warning: the sambal fish is very spicy.
Rachel RothJuly 9, 2022Vegetarian fried rice was outstanding@ food was tasty but service definitely not up to a Michelin star. Cocktails were overly sweet
Angelina HueMarch 23, 2018Food was alright thought I was expecting more given the high prices. While the space was lovely, the cheesy elevator music dampened the atmosphere.
Li Lian MahFebruary 23, 2015Expensive and I did not really enjoy the food.... Not impressed with the fusion efforts. Disappointed.
Manu TercicMay 11, 2015Pas aussi enthousiaste que les précédents visiteurs. Probablement à cause de notre choix de plat. Écrevisse façon Buah keluak, sorte de ragoût a base d'un fruit fermenté. Prix raisonnables. Service ok
Yao XinruJanuary 6, 2024ミシュラン一つ星にも輝いた地元のプラナカン文化を反映したレストラン。プラナカン（中国系移民の子孫)の人たちの伝統的な家庭料理を洗練させ、ミシュランの星を獲得した名店。ランチ12:00～15:00、ディナー18:00~22:00
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The world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut takes a contemporary yet authentic approach to traditional Straits-Chinese cuisine
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- Mon–Sun
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
+65 1800 304 2288
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