* JAAN was awarded a Michelin Star in 2016
Restaurant JAAN has recently been voted as Asia’s 22nd Best Restaurant in the Restaurant Magazine’s inaugural list of Asia’s Top 50.
Restaurant JAAN has recently been voted as Asia’s 22nd Best Restaurant in the Restaurant Magazine’s inaugural list of Asia’s Top 50.
What
follows if a rundown of 22 reasons why I think JAAN is worthy of this ranking.
At 22: “One to watch” – JAAN was also voted as the restaurant that
the Asia’s Top 50 experts believe ‘is most likely to rise up the list in future
years.’
At 21: Panoramic Views – situated on the
70th floor of The Stamford Swissôtel, the views of Singapore’s
iconic skyline are second to none - Singapore Eye, Marina Bay Sands,
Boat Quay and Gardens and Theatres on the Bay and the Esplanade (apparently, you can also see Malaysia and
Indonesia too).
At 20: Location – The Swissôtel is a stone’s throw from the fabled Raffles
Hotel and within a short walk of Marina Bay, Fort Canning Park and Orchard
Road.
19: Chef – hailing from Cantal, in Auvergne, Chef Julien Royer has an impressive CV having worked for
Michel Bras, Jean Georges Vongerichten and under Antonin Bonnet at The Greenhouse in London’s Mayfair.
18: Accolades – Chef Royer was also voted “Rising Chef of the Year” at World Gourmet Series Awards of
Excellence 2012.
17:
Providence – born into a farming
family, Chef Royer appreciates the seasons as reflected in the Artisanal French produce
showcased in his menus.
16:
Menus – Jaan
offer 7 Couse Menu Prestige (S$238) 5-course Menu Dégustation (S$198) we
ordered the 3-Couse set lunch menu at $68
15:
Vegetarian menus – as well as their
standard set menus, Jaan offer 5 & 7-couse ‘Jardin Gourmand
(S$148 and S$198 respectively).
14:
Décor – its not just the view
outside the window that is impressive, the dining room at JAAN is dominated by
striking Murano crystal light sculptures that snake their way across the ceiling.
13:
Presentation – each dish’s was
presented with in the most beautiful way.
12:
Service – the front of house team
delivered exemplary service.
11:
Appetisers – ‘My Hummus’ Chef Royer’s hummus made
with lentils from Saint-Flour (Auvergne) and chestnut paste served with wafer thin,
seeded rye crackers
Smoked Unagi
with pickled apple and a konbu jelly
Cantal Cheese and Potato Croquettes with tarragon
Anchovy Crisps served
in quirky sardine tins
10:
Breads – Walnut Bread, Sourdough,
French Baguette and the phenomenal Black Truffle Brioche.
9: The
amuse bouche – Ceps Sabayon with wild mushroom
‘tea’, barley, lovage and walnuts.
8: Entrée – Quail &
Foie Gras Ballotine with pickled onions, pumpkin, confit quail samosa and a
delicious crumb made from hazelnut and Muscovado sugar.
7: Vegetarian
Entrée – Jaan’s Garden with wild herbs, black olive salt and delightful
olive oil pearl.
6: Mains
course – Line Caught John Dory with Romanesco
(textures), toasted macadamia, squid and a rich seafood and crème fraiche jus.
5: Vegetarian
main – Chestnut Ravioli with
Jerusalem artichoke, trumpet mushrooms and black truffle.
4: Desserts
– Chestnut with Clementine, dark
rum, Chantilly and gold leaf.
3: Cheese
course (dessert) Brie de Meaux Truffé
with truffle ice cream, toasted ‘pain poilâne’ and generous shavings of Périgord truffle.
2:
Petit Fours – Yuzu Marshmallows, Almond & Chocolate Clusters, Grapefruit Sorbet and Rosemary Ice Cream Lollipops.
At
No.1: As Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants website states, “A restaurant and chef
that live up to their location”
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How good does that meal look ?...wow.
ReplyDeleteChefs take note....A proper gastronomic lunch for a very good price. No compromise on ingredients ( as they do in most places ) and as a result the diner is getting a true reflection of that restaurants cuisine instead of a cheap charlie substitute.
Top marks for this one...right up my street.