When Les Amis opened its doors in 1994, Singapore’s culinary landscape was markedly different. Independent fine dining was a rarity, and this ambitious establishment set out to fill that void. Its name, meaning Friends, alludes to its founding partners, yet the restaurant has since evolved into something far more significant than a simple meeting place. Today, it stands as a distinguished and authoritative presence in Asian gastronomy.
At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Sébastien Lepinoy, whose approach is both disciplined and technically exacting. His craft was refined over a formidable 17-year tenure with the late Joël Robuchon, and he brings a quiet rigour to the pass. Each dish reflects the uncompromising standards of French haute cuisine, thoughtfully attuned to contemporary tastes.
The menu embodies this precision. Signature dishes have become essential for regular patrons, notably the chilled angel hair pasta, delicately balanced with caviar and black truffle. Equally compelling is the sea urchin soufflé, elevated with tarragon and dill, set within a deeply flavoured crustacean sauce. For dessert, a classic baba au rhum is served with lightly whipped crème fleurette, a reminder that traditional techniques often yield the most gratifying results.
Beyond the cuisine, the experience is defined by a level of service that evokes a more gracious era of hospitality. Honoured with the Art of Hospitality Award in 2020, the front-of-house team performs with impeccable, white-gloved precision. Specialists in cheese, truffles, and caviar move with discreet assurance, offering expertise that enhances rather than overwhelms the dining experience. Les Amis continues to affirm that true excellence need not raise its voice to be recognised.
Exquisite Taste Volume 51
Les Amis
1 Scotts Road, #01 – 16 Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
T: (+65) 67332225
E: lesamis@lesamis.com.sg
W: lesamis.com.sg
IG: @lesamisrestaurant
