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Everything about Candlenut was outstanding.
5 stars isn't enough. The entire staff was exceptional. My sister and I had the extraordinary Felix take care of us, who went above and beyond his service of us! Hats off to Chef -- amazing food! Our experience at Candlenut was phenomenal. Thank you!
Be the first to ReplyDined a la carte at Candlenut, the first Michelin starred
Dined a la carte at Candlenut, the first Michelin starred Peranakan restaurant. Experience was pretty good - the ambient lighting from the straw lanterns was a nice touch. Seating was in a shared space with other restaurants - the plus side was it felt really open and inviting. Menu was definitely flavor rich - the highlights were the crab omelette and the crab curry. The omelette was fluffy and light but retained the delicate crab flavoring and the curry was loaded with fragrant spices. Recommend you to make a reservation if dining on weekends but there were plenty of seating so walk-ins may not be an issue.
Be the first to ReplySuch a lovely experience for elevated Peranakan at
Such a lovely experience for elevated Peranakan at Candlenut! We booked dinner here and ordered the ahmakase which is a set course menu served family style. The food here is feels homey and modern at the same time with unique touches on traditional dishes. Some standouts included the lobster kueh pie which was an explosion of flavor, the wagyu satay beef and the crab curry. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked and. I'd definitely recommend Candlenut to anyone visiting Singapore wanting to get a taste of Peranakan cuisine in an upscale setting. Everything from the ambiance to food to service was exceptional!
Be the first to ReplyCame by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty
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.
Be the first to ReplyOh my goodness.
Once I saw Candlenut's set menu while planning my trip, I knew I had to try it and it absolutely did not disappoint! I'm a little surprised to see how low the reviews are on Yelp but I personally thought it was worth every dollar of the ahmakase experience. Pretty much every dish was delicious in my opinion, I only had critique for two - the salad needed more acid and the braised beef dish was a little tough. I also loved being introduced to Peranakan cuisine and Chef Malcolm certainly got his point across. Some dishes felt quite familiar actually because of the Chinese influence like the Pig Maw Soup which was milky and creamy from the pork bone broth and the Gula Melaka Fudge which reminded me of one of my favorite Chinese New Year dishes because of the heavy use of palm sugar which has a delightful caramel flavor with some vanilla undertones. A couple dishes really stood out to me - 1. Kueh Pie Tee: a traditional Peranakan dish which featured a delicate pastry cup filled with sweet lobster amongst other fillings. It was a one biter that was a very exiting start to the journey 2. Ketam Sayur Masak Lemak: a curry filled with hunks of the SWEETEST blue swimmer crab meat! It. Was. Heavenly! It also featured their housemade sambal which really elevated the dish! 3. Cincalok Pork: the pork jowl meat is already a delicious cut that is naturally crisp, but to have it marinated in Candlenut's homemade fermented shrimp paste? WOW. Admittedly, you have to like the funkiness of shrimp paste but the end result was buttery and the pork was just so so good. 4. Pengat Pisang: the dessert was sweet yet refreshing! I also liked all the textural play in this dish. The bananas, coconut, and palm sugar all played up the tropical touch too and was perfect for Singapore. At no point during my meal did I feel rushed even as a solo diner. Each dish was described impeccably and the staff always waited to ensure that I was ready for the next step. Even though they tell you the menu is just small dishes, after 13 of them, I certainly felt more than satisfied! SGD $175 for the set menu, a drink, and the service charge. Candlenut is the only Michelin starred Peranakan restaurant so it was truly a unique experience!
Be the first to ReplyThe food is an excellent intepretation of Singapore fusion.
Quality ingredients and an exciting and innovative experience. The waiting staff were excellent, explaining each dish with enthusiasm and great understanding. The venue is delightful and a great wine list. Very enjoyable evening.
Be the first to ReplyHad very high hope given the Michelin star and so many
Had very high hope given the Michelin star and so many recommended on social media. Started off strong - our server was very welcoming and knowledgeable of the cuisine/history of the restaurant. We had a big lunch around 2:30pm so we weren't very hungry for dinner and decided to go with a la carte vs omakase. Ordered the fried bean curd roll appetizer, fried rice, curry crab and Sambal vegetables. Overall a bit too sweet for my liking but appreciated the unique character of the dishes. However the service went downhill from here. My water glass wasn't filled for 10+ minutes until I flagged someone down. Then we waited around for another 10+ mins for our table to be cleaned and served dessert menu. Our server never stopped by once since our dishes arrived, no check-ins, no refills until the very end, she came by with the check and asked us if we wanted to join the membership... obviously no lol. Mind you this is on a Wednesday night so the place was about only half full. Would recommend you try somewhere else if wanting a better service and dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyA very unique and flavourful meal.
First, the cuisine is based on a Singapore fusion culture and the only Michelin starred restaurant serving that food. The restaurant is located in a small development along with many other very interesting looking restaurants. We ate outside and it was quite pleasant, although warm out it was comfortable. Unlike some place where you are forgotten when dining outside, the service here was incredibly attentive and professional. We ordered the tasting menu, which was about 15 small plates. Rather than coming one at a time, you would be served all the starters, then all the mains and finally all the desserts. Each plate was quite manageable, some were just a bite, but overall it was a lot of food, nobody would love hungry. Most important, though, were all the interesting and unique flavours. All of the dishes were quite complex and none were disappointing. I particularly liked the seafood dishes, a white curry with crab was the most memorable. Also a nice wine list, I particularly enjoyed the Lebanese red. Definitely a great experience.
Be the first to ReplySuperb service and a nice way to try Peranakan food.
This was my first time trying cuisine so I will say I don't have too much to compare to. I tried the ah-ma-kase, and it was a great way to sample many different things. While the waitress assured me it was not a lot of food, it was, in fact, a lot of food. Not a bad thing by any means (A great deal financially!), but I ended up taking home the desserts that wouldn't melt. The two things I really liked here were the Beef Kapitan Curry and the Bubur Ketan Hitam (a mochi sorbet sort of dessert), but others were less memorable. At the end of the day, I think Peranakan food is a very specific type of food that did not necessarily suit my taste buds. However, so many of my friends and coworkers rave about Candlenut and I do believe the food is great and Peranakan cuisine is both delicious and beautiful. The waitress was super attentive, and when she noticed that I wasn't eating my food often offered to remake it with substitutes. They also offered to call me a taxi since i wasn't too sure how to get around on my first night in Singapore. Candlenut is very accommodating and the ambiance is great (very good date vibes). Highly recommend!
Be the first to ReplyCandlenut is absolutely extraordinary.
It was a very unique place. The food was phenomenal. Each dish was expertly prepared, appealingly presented and simply delicious. The atmosphere was delightful and the staff was pleasant and courteous. Exceptional meal and impeccable service - definitely a must return.
Be the first to ReplyGreat service.
Staff was very accommodating.Our meal was as follows:AppetizersNgoh Hiang - Minced free range pork, prawns, shiitake mushroom, water chestnut wrapped in beancurd skinSnake River Farm Kurobuta Pork Neck Satay - Glazed with kicap manis, grilled and smoked over charcoal MainsUdang Sambal PetaiWok tossed Ang Kar prawns with ikan bilis sambal, petai beans and chillisWestholme Wagyu Beef Rib RendangDry caramelised coconut curry with spices and turmeric leaf garnished with serundingBlue Swimmer Crab CurryA Candlenut signature, turmeric, galangal, coconut milk, kaffir lime leafDessertsCandlenut's Chendolyoung coconut shaved ice, homemade pandan jelly, sago pearl, silky coconut custard and gula melakaKueh Salata perfectly smooth custard made with naturally extracted pandan and coconut milk steamed with fragrant glutinous rice cake coloured with fresh blue pea flower, served with young coconut sorbetEverything was great. Only thing I would do differently next time is to get the Chef's Mum's Chicken Curry( description- My mum's signature, a must have at every family special occasion, To The San Chicken cooked with potato, kaffir lime leaf) rather than the Wagyu beef rib rendang. I am a big fan of Wagyu and it is served better very plain or with only a little bit of seasoning. Should have known better. The preparation was good, just not my preference.They gave us a parting gift of short bread cookies topped with floral merengue and almond cookies which went great with the Candlenut's Bespoke Blue Pea Flower Tea.My family and I had a wonderful dining experience.
Be the first to Reply100% recommend this restaurant.
Totally worth the 1 start Michelin. We tried the tasting menu for February and everything is tasty and mastered. And they are super complimentary with my food allergies. For ke, my favorite is Kay Bacok (marinated chicken in coconut milk) and sambal telor (egg & squid in cuttlefish sambal). Also loveee the dessert. Before visiting Singapore, I had no clue as to who Peranakans are. But Candlenut helps me get to know them through their food. I would recommend anyone who wants to know about Peranakans to come here after the Peranakan Museum!
Be the first to ReplyHad an incredible time here.
Rose bottle of the month was the best sparkling rose I've ever had. Did the tasting menu. Was incredible. We thought about a two michellin place but I was so happy coming here instead because you can tell the food has love and comfort mind and tastes behind it, with an elevated style. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Singapore that I tried. Can't wait to come back.
Be the first to ReplyWe started with the Ngor hiong.
.. crispy pieces of pork rolls fried to perfection, and the wing bean salad was delectably fresh tasting, then the crab curry which had a rich but not overpowering curry taste and the grilled fish, which was covered with tasty sambal, very rich dishes that go perfectly with white rice! Ended with the musang king durian crepe roll, fresh durian taste... perfectly sweet for a durian lover... highly recommend this restaurant for anyone passing through Singapore! Tasty and wonderful representation of local staples!
Be the first to ReplyHad heard rave reviews about this Michelin rated restaurant
Had heard rave reviews about this Michelin rated restaurant and was eager to check it out. Everything we ordered was well seasoned ( not overly salty) with well balanced flavors, well presented and tasty. My guests especially enjoyed the durian dessert and wanted to find out the supplier of the MSW durian! However, our server informed us that the chef in charge of desserts was not there yesterday. I would appreciate it if the restaurant is able to share their supplier's info, but if not, I understand. One guest enjoyed the ASSAM SOTONG & BK RICE the most, the other guest liked the ASSAM SOTONG & SAMBAL FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS the most and both of them agreed that they were impressed with the CHAP CHYE flavors, too. They also highly recommended the durian dessert. My favorites were the NGOH HIANG, WING BEAN SALAD & FOUR HK. I did also enjoy the BK fried rice which had a rich full flavor (I thought it better than Indo Cafe's!). Sadly to me, the BK ice cream, sounded better than it tasted ( too sweet for my taste- from the caramel), and the KUEH PIE TEE was disappointing as the flavors were more western, nothing to sing about- a definite miss- perhaps reconsider an Asian flavor instead as it did not even spark any PERANAKAN flavor or influence. Outstanding service from all staff- attentive, courteous, engaging, informative, happy to assist us & answer any questions- we felt well taken care of. We definitely appreciated our server's complimentary Bespoke Candlenut tea to enjoy with our desserts. Lovely ambience with the decor, assorted tables and spacing; though the air-conditioning did not seem powerful enough for the high ceiling space. The air seemed to reached the overhead lampshades ( causing them to swirl) thus blocking the airflow to diners. All in all a wonderful dining experience that will bring us back again ( and recommend this restaurant to others.) Kudos to Chef ML & his whole team!
Be the first to ReplyWow!! Michelin 1 star?? Should be at least 2!!! We have
Wow!! Michelin 1 star?? Should be at least 2!!! We have been to many so call Baba eatery none interpreted the essence of Nonya cooking with a modern twist as much as here. Top with with an unpretentious service to me this what a Michelin worthy restaurant should be. Definitely will be back with a bigger bunch!!!
Be the first to ReplyThe waitress set down a beautiful platter of appetizer
The waitress set down a beautiful platter of appetizer bites, one of which sported a piece of gold leaf on top. What sophistication! My date and I were in awe and couldn't wait to dig in.And then we tasted the food.Candlenut is without a doubt the most disappointing restaurant we've ever eaten at.It's bland. Not "refined" -- just bland. The batter was undersalted. The soup had no body. The curries had no bite. This isn't Peranakan food, and calling it "ahma's" cooking is an insult to the legions of nonya grandmothers who put together better meals every night.Candlenut couldn't even nail the basics. The fried tofu was not crispy. The soft shelled shrimp was undersalted and tasted like fishy water when you bit into it. And somehow, nearly everything that should have been served hot hit our table at an unappetizing room temperature. We couldn't stomach most of the food.If I hadn't eaten at other restaurants that _were_ deserving of their Michelin stars, I'd never set foot in a guide-recommended establishment again. Not only is Candlenut a poor example of Peranakan food, it's not a well executed meal, period.I paid full price for this awful meal ($350 sgd). If you work hard for your money and like good food, heed the many warnings on Yelp, and spend it elsewhere.
Be the first to ReplyI was interested in trying a more locally focused tasting
I was interested in trying a more locally focused tasting menu, so we came to Candlenut for their "ah-ma-kase." I booked it online about 1 month out when reservations opened, but it wasn't as full as I expected on a Saturday night. It's located on a hill in the Como Dempsey restaurant complex - pretty much only accessible by car (we used Grab). The complex itself is very pretty, and the restaurant shares its space with another one for their places. ย The atmosphere is fairly casual - no real dress code. Complimentary: - Fish crackers and sweet soy sauce To start: - Kueh pie tee shell, Boston lobster, yeye curry, roasted candlenut: crisp thin pastry shell with lobster and galangal - Deep fried Fremantle octopus, pineapple and cucumber achar, roasted peanuts: the relish on top was nice - Bergedil, sambal ikan bilis: deep fried potato hash with anchovy sambal - Charcoal grilled snake river farm kurobota pork satay, kicap manis glaze: good sweet pork satay Soup: - Hee peow soup, fa gao, eel fish maw, chicken stuffed tofu puff, fried shallot, minced crab, fish broth - the broth was rich. I'm not a huge fan of fish maw, but it was an interesting soup Mains: a lot of small dishes served family style (slightly reminiscent of an Indonesian rice table)..- Westholme wagyu beef rib rendang, serunding, turmeric leaf: tons for flavor, great with rice. Even better with some kaffir lime- Babi buah keluak soft bone pork with black nut gravy: because of the cut of pork, some parts were quite fatty, some parts were more cartilage, but overall, flavor was good - Blue swimmer crab curry, turmeric, galangal, kaffir lime leaf: this was the star - tons of lump crab meat in a coconut curry, even better with a squeeze of lime - Crispy turmeric Tiger beer battered soft shell prawn: never had soft shell prawn before. It was quite big, served head on; eat while hot- Ikan chuan chuan, kuhlbarra ocean barramundi filet, fermented soybean, ginger sauce, fried ginger - Tauhu goreng, sayur manis and young jackfruit, peanut sauce, ginger flower: like tofu with peanut sauce (reminded me of Thai food)Additional dipping sauces: - Red chili sambal with crispy chicken skin: good with the beef and the curry - Tempeh, sambal hijau: good with rice Pre dessert: - Sweet mandarin orange tangerine shaved ice with red dragon fruit granita and mint - very refreshing. Dessert:- Buah keluak ice cream with valrhona chocolate, salted caramel, chili, warm milk chocolate sauce. The dessert had pop rocks in it. Flavor was good - interesting time read about the dying art of cultivating the buah keluak.- Nyonya kueh: traditional square of a small rice cake - Bunga telang tea: good with the rice cake I was stuffed - it was a good amount of food but the best way to try everything. ย Based off our favorites from the tasting, from the a la carte menu, I would say get the crab curry, beef rendang, and the pork satay. ย The tasting was 128 SGD per person plus tax/service fee. Overall, it was definitely a more unique dining experience than your usual European tasting menu, which I really appreciate. I think it's worth checking out for a good tasting of Perenakan cuisine.
Be the first to ReplyCandlenut is about 15 minutes by taxi coming from the Bay
Candlenut is about 15 minutes by taxi coming from the Bay area. I wanted to try this place as I never had Peranakan cuisine before and this place had good reviews and a micheline star. We went for the tasting menu aka. ahmakase menu (Candlenut's version of omakase). The restaurant is not located in a mall which is good as it offers something different then the mall based scenery of Orchard Street. Though it is in a restaurant complex with a few other restaurants around, that does not affect the overall experience. I had read some comments ย about the seating being too stuffy but that was not my experience.The food was very good. I do not remember all the names of the foods we've tried but none of them disappointed. With each meal our hostess explained what we were eating. The desserts were amazing, service was great and all in all this was a really good dining experience. The service time is 2 hours but we went there at the last service so that wasn't an issue for us. I would recommend trying!
Be the first to ReplyThis is more of a 3.
5!I came here with the boy towards the end of our time in Singapore. We had been in Southeast Asia for the past 2 weeks of our 7 week trip, specifically in Indonesia. One of my friends highly recommended it so I made reservations a month beforehand. Don't get me wrong, the place is nice. I didn't realize it would share a space with another restaurant (like there isn't a separating wall). But as I said earlier, we had spent the past couple of weeks in Asia (and this wasn't our first time in Singapore) so we were a little disappointed just because it didn't taste "new" to us. We had been to other places that had better rendang or curry. If we had come here at the beginning of our trip, we probably would have been impressed. We liked the start of the meal with the soup and appetizers but the family style mains were a meh. I wish we had more time to explore the area and nearby restaurants since it seemed to be a pretty classy place.
Be the first to ReplyI was quite excited about trying this place during my visit
I was quite excited about trying this place during my visit to Singapore, but it fell flat for me.I opted for the tasting menu, and some of the dishes were very good. I particularly enjoyed the appetizers and the wing bean salad, as well as the kueh salat. However, I was disappointed with all other main course dishes. The tiger prawns, which I had looked forward to, were depressingly overcooked. I know that shrimp can be challenging not to overcook, but I expect a Michelin star restaurant to have this technique down.I shared with two members of the waitstaff about the overcooked shrimp and nothing was done to make up for this basic technique messup. Nothing was sent from the kitchen and nothing was removed from the bill. I didn't want to make a scene so I just paid (and left a 16% tip on top of the 10% service fee thinking I wasn't being generous only to find out that I probably should not have left any additional tip), but I am still somewhat in awe that a restaurant of such high recognition failed to do some of the most basic service industry things. Maybe I am spoiled from my previous Michelin experiences, but it just simply did not measure up to other 1 star places I've dined at.One thing I do recommend is the tea that I ordered that was called the Candlenut on the menu. I kind of wish I had asked if I could purchase this tea to bring back with me.Overall disappointing, because I really want to see more Asian chefs receive recognition for providing great dining experiences around the world, but Candlenut does not receive a recommendation from me.
Be the first to ReplyThis was my first ever experience tasting Peranakan food,
This was my first ever experience tasting Peranakan food, and I was really excited...especially because Candlenut has a Michelin star!The dining room is gorgeous, with hanging lanterns all around, it is a beautiful, airy and light space. However, the inside was FREEZING!!! Our poor server had to bring me a shawl because I was so cold. We ordered the tasting menu, with the wine pairing. The first course was probably my favorite, as it was very fresh. The rest of the experience was served family style, which actually felt like significantly less value for what we were paying, especially for a tasting menu. Admittedly, I am not one for super spicy food, but everything that came out was so spicy, I could not eat most of it, which was really disappointing. When the desserts came, I was so happy that there was something I could eat again, besides the rice and wine.I will say that the wine pairings were on point and very well paired. If you can handle spicy food, you might like this place, but for me it was just way too spicy.
Be the first to ReplyWhenever I am brought down by the stresses of life,
Whenever I am brought down by the stresses of life, Candlenut is one of a few places that can definitely bring me up. The homey ambiance, mind-blowing food and friendly staff are Candlenut's trifecta to my tummy - and my heart. The Blue Swimmer Crab Curry, Beef Rendang, and Kurobuta Pork Neck Satay are definite staples. Apart from those, Chef Malcolm keeps things interesting with the restaurant's constantly changing menu. This makes Candlenut worth a lifetime of visits. This place is mindblowingly good. I give it - twelve spoons out of ten.
Be the first to ReplyAfter visiting the Peranakan Museum in Singapore, my friend
After visiting the Peranakan Museum in Singapore, my friend and I decided to give this place a try as our *fancier* michelin-starred meal of the trip. (Of course, it's so easy to find $2 michelin starred meals in Singapore.)First off, this place was beautiful. It was located in a complex of a few restaurants and bars in a very nice area. ย The servers were super attentive and helpful in recommendations.We ended up ordering a few dishes. If I remember correctly:~Candlenut Buah Keluak Fried Rice- actually super spicy (for me lol) but was one of my favorite side dishes.~Wok fried Tiger Prawns- Prawns were made well and in a tasty curry sauce~Wagyu Beef Rendang- also one of my favorites of the night.. such tender beef!!~Satay- covered in a sweet savory sauce, also recommended!Also if you want an drink that makes you feel like a total child: Milo dinosaur. It's like an advanced version of chocolate milk drink with grass jelly... only for the adventurous.
Be the first to ReplyThis place specializes in Peranakan food (a blend of
This place specializes in Peranakan food (a blend of Chinese and Malay), and this was my first Peranakan experience. We ordered the tasting menu and you can see a lot of effort is put in the presentation and I enjoyed the food. Maybe it's something I have to get used to, but what this was IMO was very traditional dishes that you usually think of as homey and comfortable, and they just swapped the ingredients to premium quality. There's just some mental block of homey comfort food should be cheap, simple, and delicious and in this case the comfort food was expensive, simple, and delicious. Sure it tasted better, but I'm not sure if it was worth the extra price tag. If price is no concern, this is a very enjoyable place. If it is, I'm not sold that it's entirely worth it.Some of my favorite items from the tasting menu were the lamb neck satay, deep fried octopus, blue swimmer crab curry (their speciality), baby squid in tamarind sauce.The lamb was really soft and felt fatty, but I don't think it was. The deep fried octopus had a bunch of seasoning with it and was just a really unique dish. The crab curry was kind of exactly how you would imagine it. Curry and crab (the crab was of such high quality though and it really stood out). The baby squid was masked with this really interesting sauce. It was spicy, very acidic, and sweet.All in all, it ended up being S$210
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