Michelin Guide Singapore 2019 - For The First Time We Have Two Michelin 3-Stars Restaurant In Singapore

Michelin Guide Singapore has announced the winners of 2019. This year a total of 44 restaurants have made it to stardom, receiving their star. This is an increase of 5 starred restaurant compared to 39 last year.

9 new restaurants received their one star this year making it into the 2019 listing. There are five 2-star restaurants. Zen is new entry getting 2 stars in its debut while Saint Pierre gets promoted to 2-star restaurant, joining Shisen Hanten, Shoukouwa and Waku Ghin.

Finally, a new era in Singapore's gastronomy scene with the birth of two new 3-star restaurant - Les Amis and Odette.

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Michelin Starred Restaurants 2019

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3 STARS
Les Amis
Odette

2 STARS
Saint Pierre *PROMOTE
Shisen Hanten
Shoukouwa
Waku Ghin
Zen *NEW

1 STAR
Alma
Basque Kitchen by Aitor *NEW
Beni
Braci
Buona Terra *PROMOTE
Burnt Ends
Candlenut
Cheek Bistro *NEW
Chef Kang's
Corner House
Cut
Garibaldi
Hawker Chan
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Iggy's
Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine (Orchard)
Jaan by Kirk Westaway
Jag *NEW
Jiang-Nan Chun
Labyrinth
Lei Garden
Lerouy *NEW
Ma Cuisine
Meta *NEW
Nouri
Putien (Kitchener Road)
Rhubarb
Shinji (Bras Basah Road)
Shinji (Tanglin Road)
Summer Palace
Summer Pavilion
Sushi Ichi
Sushi Kimura
Table65 *NEW
Terra *PROMOTE
The Song of India
Vianney Massot *NEW

Like what I have mentioned in my visit to Jag, my prediction was correct that the restaurant will get a star this year. Congratulations to Chef Jeremy Gillon. The other new 1-star restaurants are Basque Kitchen by Aitor, Buona Terra, Cheek Bistro, Lerouy, Meta, Table65, Terra and Vianney Massot.

Unfortunately, Crystal Jade Golden Palace and Whitegrass have fallen from the list this year. Whitegrass didn't make it to the list after it reopened under a new chef this year when Chef-owner Sam Aisbett closed the restaurant back in December 2018 after bagging one Michelin star in 2017 and 2018.

Do visit Michelin Guide Singapore https://guide.michelin.com/sg/en for more details.

Makko Teck Neo @ Telok Blangah Rise - Hidden Peranakan Gem In A Quiet Neighbourhood

Not known to many, hidden in the quiet neighbourhood of Telok Blangah Rise is Makko Teck Neo, a Nyonya restaurant specialising in traditional Peranakan cuisines and kueh kuehs. It all started with Auntie Teck Neo baking and selling its signature pineapple tarts and cookies every Chinese New Year to relatives and friends. As the business grew, Auntie Teck Neo moved into the current restaurant in 2008 and started Makko Tech Neo.

Nyonya Kueh Pie Tee 4/5

Ngoh Hiang 4.5/5

Our lunch started with some light bites. We have the Nyonya Kueh Pie Tee ($9.90) and Ngoh Hiang ($11.90). The Nyonya Kueh Pie Tee filled with flavourful turnip stew, topped with a thinly sliced prawn is must enjoy with a dollop of the chilli sauce. The Ngoh Hiang ($11.90) is quite unique with the addition of chives and carrot for a delightful crunch on top of deep-fried crispy beancurd skin. I am not sure whether this is authentic Nyonya ngoh hiang recipe, but it sure is good.

Tauhu Goreng 4/5

Next, we had is the Tauhu Goreng ($6.80). The deep-fried tofu is piled with shredded cucumber, beansprout and lots of the nutty peanut sauce. Each mouthful comes with an abundance of textures at play.

Rempah Ayam Goreng 4.2/5

Chap Chye 4/5

For a chance, we decided not to order the Ayam Buah Keluah but gone for the Rempah Ayam Goreng ($11.90) instead. The tender grilled chicken thigh has a beautiful rempah rub that elevated the taste profile. Not to forget the chilli sauce for that shiok finishing.

Pork Rib Pongteh 3.8/5

Beef Rendang 4.2/5

For the daily special on Sunday, we went for the Pork Rib Pongteh ($12.90) and Beef Rendang ($14.90). The Pork Rib Pongeh while cooked to tender and infused with the robust fermented beancurd flavour, it lacked finishing tang which I was seeking. The Beef Rendang, on the other hand, left an impression with the lunch group. It is fork-tender and spicy, packing a punch. Best to order a plate of plain basmati rice to go with the shiok gravy.

Dry Mee Siam 4.2/5

A house special at Makko Teck Neo is the Dry Mee Siam ($5.80). It comes with big puffy tau pok that is soaked with the mee siam gravy. While it is dry mee siam, it is not dry at all. It comes with a scoop of rich, sweet and tangy gravy. Best to give it a good toss to coat each strand of the vermicelli, to enjoy the slurping goodness. I personally crave for more of the mee siam gravy.

Makko Teck Neo is definitely a hidden gem located in a sleepy old neighbourhood. I am great to discover yet another good Nyonya restaurant, especially that it is near my place.


Makko Teck Neo
Blk 35 Telok Blangah Rise
#01-303
Singapore 090035
Tel: +65 62751330
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 730am - 9pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbourfront MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Harbourfront MRT station (Stop ID 14129). Take bus number 65, 123M or 855. Alight 4 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]