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Joel Robuchon —

Michelin's new Singapore guide features 29 of the city's top dining establishments -- among them two street food vendors. Only one restaurant, French eatery Joel Robuchon, received three stars.

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On the menu at Joel Robuchon —

So what does it take to snag three stars? Dishes like this -- king crab and avocado cannelloni with citrus and vanilla.

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Les Amis —

Six restaurants were awarded two stars, including Les Amis. This upscale restaurant serves contemporary French fare with a touch of Asian aesthetics.

Les Amis

Restaurant Andre —

Restaurant Andre, another two-star recipient, offers reinterpreted versions of French cuisine that reflect chef-owner Andre Chiang's upbringing in Taiwan and stints in France, Shanghai and the Seychelles.

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Shoukouwa —

1 Fullerton Road sushi restaurant Shoukouwa is the only Japanese restaurant in the new Singapore guide with two stars.

Shoukouwa

L'Atelier Robuchon —

A second Robuchon venue, L'Atelier Robuchon, was among the six restaurants that received two stars.

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Odette —

Two-star recipient Odette, run by award-winning chef Julien Royer, is a modern French restaurant located in Singapore's National Gallery.

Odette

Michelin Guide Singapore —

A further 22 restaurants netted single star ratings, including street food outlets Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle and Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle.

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Awards ceremony —

The awards ceremony was held alongside a ticketed gala dinner Thursday night.

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Michelin guide lands in Singapore, at last

Story highlights

Newly launched Singapore Michelin Guide lists 29 starred restaurants

Among them are two street food vendors with one star apiece

French restaurant Joel Robuchon is the sole three-star venue

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Was there ever any doubt about Singapore’s status as a world-class dining destination? Not now that the Michelin Guide has landed, that’s for sure.

The fine dining bible scattered its coveted stars on no fewer than 29 establishments – among them two street food vendors.

There was also one highly prized three-star accolade for grand French restaurant Joel Robuchon, presided over by its namesake, the world’s most-decorated Michelin starred chef.

Traditionally new Michelin Guide launches are discreet, invitation-only events, but Singapore’s – eight years in the making – launched with a bang on July 21, 2016. The awards ceremony was held alongside a ticketed gala dinner catering to more than 600 guests, with tickets priced at an eye-watering 450 Singapore dollars (U.S.$333) per head.

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Local chefs shine

That fee, naturally, included a multiple course tasting menu overseen by Robuchon alongside a clutch of local chefs including Malcolm Lee, chef-owner of one Michelin-starred Candlenut and Cheryl Koh, pastry chef of two Michelin-starred Les Amis.

Restaurant Andre, a frequent recipient of Asia best restaurant awards, was awarded two Michelin stars.

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In total, six restaurants were awarded two stars – including a second Robuchon venue, L’Atelier Robuchon – two more French restaurants, sushi place Shoukouwa and Chinese restaurant Shisen Hanten.