What a sensational year 2018 has been for Savour (SVR) BlackBookAsia, touring the world for the most sought after fine dining establishments to present you the very best restaurants with an amazing collective of 30 Michelin stars. In no order of preference, our top choices as follows. Click on the restaurant’s name for the full article. Les Amis, 2 Michelin Stars & 16th In Asia’s 50 Best, Singapore Opened in 1994, Les Amis (Translates to “The Friends” from French) is […]
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Bernard Bach, 2 Michelin Stars, Le Puits Saint-Jacques France
The son and grandson of restaurateurs, Bernard grew up among the pots, pans and mixed aromas of kitchens. At 13 he began to earn his crust as a waiter and later set off on a tour of France which ultimately led to his first Michelin star in 1997. He returned home in 1999, settling with his family in Pujaudran, close to Toulouse. His approach to cooking is celebrated for its simplicity, focusing on a respect for the seasons and the […]
TOM FORD Underwear Collection
TOM FORD launched his first men’s underwear collection on the FW18 runway earlier this year. The much-anticipated collection will be made available in store in end-November. Featuring 4 key styles of briefs, trunks, short boxers and boxers, the collection consists of striking animal prints and a range of nude flesh tones, all off-set with a TOM FORD logo waistband in house-signature velvet. Core fabrications of the nude range, which has been designed to match skin tones, include cotton stretch jersey, cotton […]
Shinji Ishida, 1 Michelin Star, Nogizaka Shin Japan
From 1996, Ishida started training in numerous traditional Japanese restaurants in Tokushima, many of which were considered to be the finest purveyors of Japanese cuisine in the country. In 2011, he joined the three Michelinstarred restaurants Ginza Koju as Chef de Cuisine and two years later, travelled to Paris to launch an international outpost of Ginza Koju, gaining a Michelin star shortly after. He returned to Japan in 2015 to resume his role and one year later, with the help […]
Ryohei Hieda, 2 Michelin Stars, Shoun RyuGin Taiwan
Born in 1981 in Nagasaki, Ryohei Hieda began his professional career in 2000 at the age of 19 by apprenticing at the prestigious Kyoto restaurant Gion Nakagawa. During his training, he acquired fundamental knowledge and techniques of traditional Japanese cuisine. In 2005, chef Hieda returned to Kyushu to work at the famed restaurant Itaru where he learned to make artisanal salt and the expert use of it in the seasoning of dishes. He also gained deep appreciation of using the […]
Hua Ting, Singapore
Having reopened early 2018 after a four-month multi-million renovation, Hua Ting now sports a more luxurious and prestigious interior design within Orchard Hotel – a masterful blend of traditional Chinese motifs and character with modern day art styles and clean simplicity – as befitting of its 26 years of serving award-winning fine Chinese cuisine and acclaimed service. Not only has its look changed, its menus have been redesigned to feature new line-ups of exquisite flavours and curated ingredients such as […]
Shoukouwa, 2 Michelin Stars, Singapore
As Singapore’s only two Michelin Star sushi restaurant in the 2017 Singapore Michelin Guide, the eight-seater Shoukouwa promises an authentic, world-class Edomae sushi experience. Reservations are highly recommended at this extremely exclusive and private dining establishment. Excellence in simplicity is the hallmark of the Shoukouwa experience. Staying true to the Edomae tradition, it prides itself on serving only the best seasonal fare, with minimal cooking and manipulation. This means that all fish, seafood and produce are flown daily to Singapore […]
Upstairs at Mikkeller, 1 Michelin Star, Bangkok
This exquisite one Michelin star restaurant Upstairs at Mikkeller is quite literally a hidden gem. Nestled in a calm residential area, away from Bangkok’s exciting frenzy, lights, colours and smells, the aim is to relax and clear your head for the culinary journey ahead. The Chef, Korean American Dan Bark, offers a progressive seasonal menu composed of 10 courses complemented with beer pairings as an optional. An innovative idea in the fine dining world, but fret not, you are in […]
W Bangkok
W Bangkok is ideally located in the heart of the historic city capital of Thailand. Many attractions are just a short drive from the hotel, including Grand Palace, Lumphini Park and Chao Phraya River on which a boat trip during sunset is the epitome of romanticism. You will also find numerous award winning bars and highly sought after restaurants surrounding the hotel. Just a short and convenient train ride away, you’ll find iconic shopping malls such as Siam Paragon, Terminal […]