Candlenut Singapore

Candlenut sits on Dempsey Road, a twenty-five-minute walk from the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It holds a Michelin star from the 2025 Michelin Guide, marking it as a standout for those exploring the area’s evolving culinary landscape.

The kitchen serves modern, creative South East Asian cooking, taking a more experimental approach than the traditional heritage spots clustered nearer to Orchard Road. While the room runs smart and elegant, it avoids the stifling atmosphere common to many fine dining destinations in the city. It is a better choice than its neighbours for those who prefer their spices nuanced and their surroundings relaxed, rather than served with the rigid formality typical of the category.