Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best Japanese Unagi Restaurant: Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa
Located in the heart of Orchard Road at Shaw Centre, Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Singapore brings a slice of authentic Japanese culinary tradition to the city-state. This Michelin-selected unagi specialist is the first Singapore outpost of a revered eel-grilling brand from Nagoya, with over 90 years of expertise in expertly preparing unagi, or grilled eel. The restaurant honours its heritage with...
Korean Cuisine and an International Flair with JinJoo at Tangelo
Tangelo Restaurant at Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection by Marriott International, welcomes the chef-owner of JinJoo Jakarta, Chef JB, for a special two-night only eight-course dinner, JinJoo at Tangelo. As Korean culture continues to take over the world, its cuisine has carved a special place in the hearts of many epicureans internationally. Tangelo Restaurant at Cicada Resort Bali Ubud,...
Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best Japanese Sushi Restaurant: Sushi Ryujiro Singapore
Situated in Shaw Centre along Scotts Road, Sushi Ryujiro Singapore is one of the city’s most exciting recent additions to its fine-dining scene. This elegant sushi-ya is the first and only international outpost of the acclaimed Tokyo restaurant founded by chef Ryujiro Nakamura, a chef whose style honours centuries-old Edomae sushi traditions. Since opening in April 2024 in collaboration with...
Immersive Culinary Storytelling at The Puhu Restaurant Ubud
An exceptional Journey of Flavours where culinary storytelling shines in authenticity and flair. Set against the lush serenity of Payangan, The Puhu Restaurant at Padma Resort Ubud invites guests on A Journey of Flavours. An immersive evening dining featuring three specialised themes brings culinary storytelling to life in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Perched atop the resort with sweeping 180-degree views...
Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best Upscale Cocktail Bar: One-Ninety Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
One-Ninety Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is a bar designed for guests and visitors who appreciate well-crafted drinks. Located within the hotel’s lobby area, the bar offers a range of cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic options prepared with an emphasis on balance and technique. The team focuses on combining botanical ingredients and classic methods to create drinks that suit...
Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best French Fine Dining Restaurant: Les Amis
When Les Amis opened its doors in 1994, the culinary landscape of Singapore looked remarkably different. Independent fine dining was a rarity, a gap that this ambitious establishment sought to bridge. Its name translates simply as 'friends', a nod to the partners who founded it, yet the restaurant has evolved into something far more significant than a mere gathering...
Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best Bar: Jungle Ballroom at Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Jungle Ballroom at Mondrian Singapore Duxton is a bar and nightlife venue designed for drinks, music, and social evenings. The space features a mix of indoor seating and an outdoor area, arranged around a central bar. The interior includes neon lighting, dark finishes, and seating that supports small groups and solo guests alike. The overall setting is geared towards...
Where to Dine in Bali 2026: The Ubud Restaurant Hit List
From alfresco dining as casual as the conversations between friends and family to refined dinners against sunsets that cast their orange glow onto sweeping rice fields, Ubud’s culinary landscape never fails to captivate epicureans. It’s no secret that Ubud’s charm goes beyond the tree-flanked yoga sessions or treks along off-the-beaten paths between tiers of rice fields. Though never truly concealed...
Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best Fine Dining: JAAN by Kirk Westaway
There is a certain calm that settles the moment the lift doors open on the 70th floor of Swissôtel The Stamford. At JAAN by Kirk Westaway, the experience begins quietly, guided by space, light, and anticipation rather than spectacle. The restaurant sits above the city, offering a setting that feels considered and composed. Helmed by Kirk Westaway, JAAN reflects a...
Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best Wood-Fire Grill Restaurant: Firebird by Suetomi
In the regimented world of yakitori, charcoal is usually the undisputed king. At Firebird by Suetomi, however, the kitchen embraces a wilder, more volatile element: firewood. This method requires the chefs to read the flames instinctively, managing a heat that is hotter and taller than traditional binchotan allows. It is a technique perfected by Chef Makoto Suetomi at his...
