Candlenut

This was my second time visit since this year, and the first since Candlenut received its Michelin star. I was not disappointed as literally all the dishes hit the perfect note. All the dishes have a distinctively peranakan signature to it, e.g. cincalok, sambal, ginger flower, and other spices, despite having a modern Western face. For example, wagyu beef satay and the shell-fish based soup. Amongst a table of great dishes, some of the best highlights of the evening are the pong tau hu soup, lamb rendang, and kuih salat. The service staff also deserve their praises, and Felix was as attentive as the first time I visit. I look forward to visit this place again.

We had the dinner tasting menu. The food was flavorful and of very good variety. Portions were just right. Very attentive service by our waiter. We are pleasantly surprised to be offered a glass of champagne to celebrate Candlenut's Michelin star!

Good and tasty Peranakan food, but I had much higher expectations for a restaurant that received one Michelin star. There is nothing particularly fine about the food nor the presentation, I couldn't distinguish much difference with other Peranakan restaurants. The atmosphere is more like a sterile hotel restaurant and the service is only average.

Took a long time to figure out our reservation. Then we had to wait an hour for our mains while watching the next table who came after us finish their food. Food was decent but nothing especially memorable. We will not be back

Good food but disappointed restaurant refused to give a glass of water even though 6 of us ordered drinks and spent $500. Insisted that we order mineral water. Their loss because we intended to book the restaurant for a private dinner later.

Fantastic Peranakan inspired food, great service, elegant yet homely ambience. Went there for the set dinner, will definitely return to try the lunch menu with more traditional Nonya cuisine

Food has great variety and the overall is good except that it is a little too pricey. Nice place for small gathering on any occasion.

Wonderful experience ! never knew peranakan food can be so exquisite and layered. food was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. will be back!c

staff were friendly and helpful, food was fabulous and worth the time and effort. Highly recommended and do go for their lunch timings if you know what you want to eat there!

It was my 3rd time dining there. Still a wonderful dining experience. The waiter was attentive and professional. The food was delicious and distinctive especially their desserts. Will definitely return.

The food is outstanding but their insistence that we could only have bottled water and their refusal to serve us perfectly safe Singapore tap water (even though we said we would pay for it) did detract from the experience. Otherwise, I would have given it a 6.

Food was fantastic. We enjoyed every single dish. However, the service was so-so. I wish the staff was more enthusiastic in introducing the dishes and that will do justice to the food.

Fabulous food with a wide range of selection and tasty belachan chilli, and good service. Good place for a business lunch too. Will be back again!

Innovative interpretations that do not feel like chef is trying to hard. The service staff are knowledgeable, available and prompt without being intrusive. Will definitely return.

Nice ambiance - quiet and relax. Food is excellent. It was my first time trying this cuisine and I fell in love with it after eating at Candlenut.

The food was good. Loved the sambal sotong and the bakwan kepiting especially. Desserts were also good. The buah keluak ice cream was novel and interesting (note, finish this first before eating any other dessert). The chendol cream was nice but the textures of coconut is a must-try. Service could be better. Although staff are efficient, there is a lack of warmth.

Food was good (as usual). Service was okay. Favourite dishes were the kueh pie, snapper with sambal, and the wok fried squid. Chendol panacota and durian ice cream were also very good. Tapioca was average. Sparkling sour plum drink was a disappointment. Servers not as attentive as they could have been. Overall an enjoyable evening.

The fixed price menue offered an excellent selection of peranakan dishes. The dessert were as good. The place and the setting is modern, but not noisy. The early closing time of 22.00 was the only drawback

Great service, classy ambiance and peranakan food like you've never tasted. Would highly recommend to friends. They also do events, which is great; 5 stars.

Food presentation is good and dishes are tasty. Staff are excellent.

Such a fun place. Food and service wonderful. Owners taught us so much about their culture and food.Next time we are in Singapore we will be back!

If people want to experience a modernised version of Singaporean cuisine besides chicken rice and chili crab, try Candlenut. Flavours are complex and bold, menu is always changing, and the service and staff is great.

Food was good. Innovative and not straying too far from the traditional taste. A bit pricey but ok given the quality. Corkage charges could be lower given the very limited wine list. They don't serve tap water but make up for it by listing mineral water for $4 for 500ml or $6 for 1litre.

Very good meal. Most interesting cuisine and excellent service. Exquisite flavours and good value I would thoroughly recommend for anyone interested in trying unusual food

Really delicious and interesting menu. Service was quick, and the staff were courteous, knowledgable and welcoming. Lovely casual setting. I had emailed prior to arriving, about 1 of our party who had an allergy to belacan in Peranakan cooking, and the staff remembered this and were very helpful about choices that our friend could make. I'd definitely recommend his restaurant.

The food is excellent. This is one of the best Peranakan Cuisine in town. Dinner is pre-set omakase menu, which would allow you enjoy a selection of the best Nonya dishes. It's good value for money too - only SGD 60 dollar per head. Service is a bit lacking though. The old uncle has ear problem that may take wrong orders, not professional serving champagne. But friendly and genuine so I'm not blaming him. Check out SerenaGourmet on Instagram for more food pictures for Candlenut.

Pleasant service, flavour ful nyonya food in an unhurried atmosphere. Comfortable seating and four heavenly desserts. Crab curry, satay and kueh pie tee exceeded expectations.

Food quality was good, but would prefer for the a la carte menu to be reinstated for dinner:

Food was an interestingly refreshing mix between traditional peranakan and present-day flavours and tastes. Service was good with every request entertained warmly. Ambience was nice and inviting.

A very decent restaurant with cozy environment. Very good service and food. My favroit dish is young coconut curry with crab meat. Must try item!

Exquisite Peranakan food - they've only got a tastings menu now without any ala carte menu but the selection was delightful. All 3 dessert items on the menu were out of this world! And all the main dishes were hits! Just 2 minor gripes though. While the staff were polite and professional, they lacked warmth, tact and initiative: - The staff who pointed the toilet out to me did not warn me that the automatic tap wasn't working, so I ended up soaping my hands with no water to rinse :X I had to open the door with my elbow and get a staff to help. She simply told me 'oh not working use (bidet) hose'. I said 'you should have a sign!'. She said "yes 'there' -> pointing at a dainty note ON THE DOOR OUTSIDE telling patrons who would already be inside the toilet that the tap was faulty and that they should use the (BIDET) HOSE to wash their hands. That's kinda gross, especially since some people may use the hose for their intended purpose - to wash their asses. But luckily the staff held it for me so I'm cool! - For a considerably fine-dining place, I personally found the way the staff went around telling patrons that 'belachan is chargeable' or 'hot water is chargeable' abit tactless. Should put it across in a better way. However, all in all the food made up for the minor gripes - just be prepared to pay for the little extras you ask for, and don't use the toilet; and your visit would be perfect.

Service remains good and food is tasty but the innovation has stalled. At the higher price, I'll expect more - not dishes I can easily find elsewhere.

Awesome food and impeccable service. Will definitely visit. However I prefer the ala carte menu as there are more variety and choices. Too good!!! I

good and nice experience. Located near to the station. easily accessible. I will go back again as the food is really good! Worth a try.

A comprehensive set menu gave a wonderful range of tastes and textures with everything beautifully presented and served by friendly and attentive staff. Thoroughly recommended.

The staff spoke very quietly and didn't explain the dishes very well. Also they didn't really listen when we asked for 3 glasses to go with our bottle of wine (for a table of 5) and poured 5 glasses. It wasn't a big issue, but they seemed a bit distracted.

I don't really know where to get good Peranankan food but Candlenut is my to go place to get my Peranankan food fix. The portion of food is generous and it taste really delicious with every dishes tantalizing to the palate.

It is one of the best nonya food in town in an authentic peranakan fine-dining setting and reasonably priced. For overseas friends as well as makan kakis will certainly recommend Candlenut Kitchen for its cuisine with a difference especially the bush keluak with wagyu ribs. Yums :o)

We had a fantastic lunch! Fabulous spice and flavor mix!

Nice restaurant, friendly staff, great food. But I don't think that the tasting menu is the way forward. The menu can still be very small. But the pricing for this menu will not gather a huge crowed.

Absolutely delicious cuisine, delicate spiciness with bold flavors and beautiful presentation. A Singapore treasure, that would be worth it at twice the price! Not to be missed!

The food at candlenut is fantastic. The Assam Fish and Ayam Buah Keluak are excellent. Love the ambience, reminds me of my grandmother and her cooking. You got to try it!

The dishes are delicious. My companion enjoyed it. The price for the buffet is a little steep though. Would come more often if there is ala carte menu. Thank you for the sumptuous dinner!

Food excellent. Service slow. If ordering white wine do so at beginning of meal as they don't seem to chill it properly. And they only offer overpriced bottled water. But 50 $ prix fixe menu for dinner well worth the price for the most inventive peranakan /nonya food in singapore.

Good service and great food. The food quality was already very good when they were at Neil Road, but has definitely matured since their move to the current location. It's difficult to apply a modern take to something as steeped in tradition as Peranakan food, but Candlenut does it exceptionally well.

Great food and service, and a small but neat selection of craft beers. A convenient location as well as it's steps from the Outram MRT station and many bus lines.

Great menu with all my favourite Peranakan dishes on the set dinner menu. Happy that I was able to have the Buah Keluak ice-cream even though it was not on the set menu. Amazing food and service all round!

Dinner was fantastic! Omasake style - petite dishes with exciting flavors. Each dish is like a surprise which will please the palate and stomach. Perfect with attentive and polite service crew! Definitely worth a visit again :)

Great presentation, refined, pleasant, attentive homey service. Perfect place to bring a group of visitors to singapore for a taste of local cuisine in a comfortable setting.

The food was superb, a good taste of traditional peranakan food in a more modern setting. Love how they have a good selection of beers to complement the food.