Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant – Roundup
FEB 25th saw the inaugural San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards. Forget abt the Oscars ..this was THE biggest award as far as we were concerned! As a member of the Voting Academy of World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, we were given the amazing opportunity to attend the glamorous event at Marina Bay Sands, … Read more
Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi ** , Tokyo (so near.. yet so far)
Sukiyabashi Jiro , Roppongi Branch Pedigree : 2 Michelin Stars run by the son of THE LEGEND – Jiro Ono. By now, the man needs no introduction .. just grab the dvd of ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ ! Location : Within the landmark ROPPONGI HILLS complex (side building). In the vicinity are michelin-loaded restaurants like … Read more
THAI Menu at NEXT
The world’s most talked-about, most sought-after restaurant “NEXT” by Alinea (to be reviewed soon on Sfreelife.com) has now turned into THAI restaurant! Obviously, being THAI-foodie , sfreelife could not be prouder and would like to thank Chef Grant Achatz , Dave Beran and the team for honoring Thai cuisine at the highest level! Watch the … Read more
Din Tai Fung , Taiwan / Hong Kong *
World-renowned ‘Xiao Long Bao’ (steamed soup dumplings) specialist , originating from Taiwan. Shot to fame when New York Times named it one of ‘top 10 restaurants in the world’ in 1993. Today, this main branch is on every ‘must visit’ attraction for tourists in Taipei – yes, not just a restaurant, but an attraction in … Read more
Kunio , Singapore
Kunio by Kunio Tokuoka, Chef-Owner of Kaiseki Temple – Arayashima Kitcho – a restaurant you’d actually need biggie or VIP to introduce in order to get it. This is his first venture out of Japan at the Resort World Sentosa. There are also many branches of Kitcho in tokyo and other cities but the relationship … Read more
La Tour D’Argent *
Tour D’Argent in Bangkok (2008)! You’ve heard it right but, no, this is not a new branch of the 430-year-old Tour D Argent , which could only be found in Tokyo. Nevertheless, this was the real Tour D’Argent ON TOUR to Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok , led by then-executive chef Stéphane Haissant. Tour D’Argent … Read more
Rostang by Michel Rostang, Atlantis The Palm , Dubai
Rostang The French Brasserie by Michel Rostang of 2 Star Michelin Michel Rostang , Paris @ Atlantis , The Palm Dubai.
Ossiano , Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Ossiano , Atlantis The Palm, Dubai by the late Santi Santamaria of 3 Star Michelin Can Fabes in Sant Celoni (1 hour from Barcelona). Has 3 additional stars from 2 other restaurants in Spain. Opened ‘Santi’ at Marina Bay Sands in 2010. “Ossiano, from the Latin word for ocean, is perfectly named. This elegant restaurant … Read more
Jacques and Laurent Pourcel, Le Jardin des Sens**
Jacques and Laurent Pourcel 2 star Michelin Le Jardin des Sens , Montpellier (previously 3 star) “Sense of Alsace” @ D’Sens by Jacques and Laurent Pourcel , Dusit Thani Bangkok
Schwarzwaldstube*** , Hotel Traube-Tonbach
Henry Oskar Fried , Chef de Cuisine 3 Star Michelin Schwarzwaldstube , Hotel Traube-Tonbach , Baiersbronn, Germany Guest Chef @ Pier 59 Banyan Tree Bangkok
Shinji by Kanesaka, Singapore
Shinji by Kanesaka @ Raffles Hotel Singapore Outpost of 2 Star Michelin Sushi Kanesaka , Tokyo Mentor and group owner of 3 star michelin Sushi Saito in Akasaka, Tokyo (see post). Very interestingly, we were told that all fish at Saito are sourced and carved from Sushi Kanesaka every morning before being sent to the … Read more
Guy Savoy , Singapore
Guy Savoy @ Marina Bay Sands Singapore Outpost of 3 Star Michelin Guy Savoy , Paris
