Singapore’s Culinary Stars Take Off the Global Comfort Zone
In the latest splash of culinary fireworks revealed in Antwerp, Belgium on Oct. 5, Singapore’s own Odette has catapulted up the rankings to No. 8, leaping ten spots from its previous position. Helmed by the maestro Chef Julien Royer at the National Gallery Singapore, the restaurant’s French finesse has finally landed it a well‑deserved spot among the world’s elite.
Hot Spots on a Global Street‑Food Map
- Burnt Ends – Teck Lim Road’s grill‑goddess, Chef Dave Pynt, secures No. 34, debuting straight in the mix.
- In Copenhagen, the city re‑affirms its culinary crown with two civic sculptors of taste hogging the top two slots.
Copenhagen’s Resplendent Gulch
Noma, the Flemish commune’s spirited transplant, snags No. 1 again, echoing its triumphant past as world’s best in 2010‑12 and 2014. After a mid‑career rejuvenation in 2018, it had bounced back into the scene at No. 2 in 2019. Meanwhile, Geranium stakes a strong claim for No. 2 this year.
Top Five Around the Globe
- Noma – 1st place, the reigning champ.
- Geranium – 2nd spot, hot on the heels.
- Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain) – 3rd, staying put since last time.
- Central (Peru) – 4th, shifting up two ranks.
- Disfrutar (Barcelona) – 5th, a sharp climb by four positions.
Singapore’s Rise on the World Stage
Beyond Odette, The Chairman of Hong Kong, the star on Asia’s 50 Best list, takes a spectacular jump to No. 10 worldwide, earning the Highest Climber Award. In contrast, Odette sits at No. 2 on the Asian list yet outclasses The Chairman on the global leaderboard, proving that sometimes, the world can turn its gaze a little off‑side.
Newcomers and Climbers – a Cheerful Parade
Countries like Italy’s Lido 84 (No. 15), South Africa’s Wolfgat (No. 50), New York’s Atomix (No. 43) and Japan’s Florilege (No. 39) are gaining excellent traction. Burnt Ends also bags the Best Restaurant in Asia Award and sits proudly at No. 14 on that list.
Finishing Touches – Iconic Accolades
- Dominique Crenn – the French-born chef behind San Francisco’s Atelier Crenn, receives the Icon Award.
- Pia Leon – the Peruvian culinary wunderkind, wins The World’s Best Female Chef honor. Her restaurants, Kjolle (No. 95) and Mil (No. 90), both find places in the 51‑to‑100 list.
Behind the Nomination Curtain
The annual list is chalked out by the British media juggernaut William Reed Business Media. Its voting panel comprises a global mosaic of international chefs, restaurateurs, connoisseurs, and food journalists, ensuring that each new diploma reflects the inclusive rhythm of the planet’s most vibrant culinary culture.
