Candlenut Singapore

Candlenut sits on Dempsey Road, a twenty-five-minute walk from the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The restaurant holds a Michelin star.

The dining room runs smart, but the appeal here is the kitchen’s creative approach to South East Asian cuisine. Most of its neighbours in the area lean into heavy, traditional plates; Candlenut stands out by sharpening those profiles without losing the intensity of the originals. It is a more considered experience than the casual, bustling stalls closer to Orchard Road, offering a version of the region’s cooking that feels both precise and remarkably at ease.