CELEBRITY CHEFS AT MARINA BAY SANDS

 1 Nov 2021

Singapore is known as a culinary destination among food enthusiasts all over the world. The rich, diverse culture has resulted in Singapore’s distinct food scene, which has drawn some of the best celebrity chefs from around the globe to launch award-winning restaurants at Marina Bay Sands.

Wolfgang Puck

For Wolfgang Puck, joy and passion for cooking started from a young age. While growing up in Austria, Wolfgang Puck learnt the culinary arts from his mother, who was a pastry chef. He eventually took his natural flair for food to France, cooking in renowned restaurants such as the Hotel de Paris in Monaco and the Michelin 3-starred L’Oustau de Baumanière in Provence.

In 1982, Wolfgang Puck opened his first restaurant, Spago, in West Hollywood. Aside from his talents with creating exquisite food and drinks, he also elevated ambiance and service with unparalleled attention to the smallest of details. Today, Spago Dining Room in Singapore recreates much of the magic found at his original Beverly Hills restaurant. It is joined by Spago Bar & Lounge and CUT for a trio of dining delights at Marina Bay Sands by Wolfgang Puck.

Spago Dining Room by Wolfgang Puck

The name Spago carries with it a reputation that far exceeds its Los Angeles roots. Redefining the dining experience for forty years, the restaurant can now be found on Singapore's shores. Located at the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands and overlooking the Marina Bay area, Spago Dining Room's menu and fine dining experiences are as spectacular as the views of the city.

Spago has won multiple awards with its feast of flavours, including Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Restaurant 2017-2021 and Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2021. The Miso Broiled Ora King Salmon and Double Lamb Chop are signature must-tries. If you have room, the Traditional Kaiserschmarrn is a sweet way to end your rooftop dining experience. Make sure you pair everything with a glass of wine or two from their extensive list and you’ll have an epicurean treat to remember.

Spago Dining Room is located at L57, Sands SkyPark, Hotel Tower 2.

Spago Bar & Lounge

Perched on top of the world on the 57th floor, Spago Bar & Lounge is perfect for a nice lunch or impromptu work drinks. Dine alfresco and you’ll find the lounge terrace with iconic views of the city while you dig into a selection of artisanal house cocktails and light bites. The Chicken ‘Laksa’ Spring Roll and the Big Eye Tuna Tartare Cones are the perfect pairings with a cocktail.

End the workday with Spago’s Sundowners, available Mon – Thu, 2.30pm – 7pm. Pick four bites and enjoy drink choices of beer, wines or cocktails. Be sure to try Good Girls Gone Bad for a delicious mixture of spiced rum, coconut, pineapple and Thai chili, combining sugar and spice for a truly one-of-a-kind cocktail.

Spago Bar & Lounge is located at L57, Sands SkyPark, Hotel Tower 2. 

CUT by Wolfgang Puck

Michelin-starred CUT by Wolfgang Puck is the restaurant to dine at if you’re looking for the best steaks in Singapore. Relax in the warm, inviting atmosphere of the restaurant as you begin your meal with drinks from their extensive menu. Steak lovers and connoisseurs are sure to delight in the range of CUT’s menu. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese Wagyu, USDA Prime, American Wagyu, or Australian Grain Fed, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at CUT.

For the perfect meal to start your evening, CUT offers a 3-course menu for early evenings (Sun – Thu, 5pm – 6.30pm; Fri & Sat, 5pm – 6pm). Take your pick from popular favourites like Maryland Blue Crab Cake, Prime Sirloin “Steak Tartare”, and Warm Butterscotch Apple Crumble.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck is located at B1-71, The Shoppes.

Gordon Ramsay

Eccentric, extravagant, and excellent, Gordon Ramsay is one of the most recognisable and respected chefs worldwide. From world-class restaurants to television shows, Ramsay’s popularity is a testament to his dedication and unique personality, and his influence can be felt throughout the industry.

Though he first dreamed of becoming a footballer, a serious knee injury prompted him to change his plans. Discovering a new passion, Gordon Ramsay’s culinary training began with studying under some of the best chefs and culinary professionals globally, including Albert Roux, Marco Pierre White, and Guy Savoy. A move to France took his skills to the next level, before a return to London in 1993, where Ramsay became Head Chef of the newly opened Aubergine. Three years later, the restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars.

Along with being the star of well-known television shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay is the owner of several restaurants around the world, including the USA, France, China, Qatar, and of course, Singapore.

Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay

From the scenic waterfront setting to the twist on British classics, the award-winning Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay at Marina Bay Sands is as charming as the icon himself. As you would expect, the menu offers a slew of classic British dishes, from Smoked Salmon Bagel, Beef Brisket Sandwich, to the signature Beef Wellington.

Of course, you can never go wrong with Traditional Fish & Chips or the Slow Roasted Dingley Dell Pork Belly. The waterfront view of Marina Bay is the ideal setting for brunch, along with Bread Street Kitchen’s Weekend Power Breakfast menu, available weekends and public holidays, 8.30am – 10.30am. Tuck into brunch staples like Avocado on Toast or Eggs Benedict, and your choice of blended smoothies and shakes.

Bread Street Kitchen is located at L1-81, The Shoppes.

Daniel Boulud

For many food and drink enthusiasts, French cuisine and cooking techniques have long been the gold standard to measure the best of what gastronomy has to offer. A leading advocate for this instrumental style of cooking is Daniel Boulud. Like many great chefs, he found his early love for food as a young child. Boulud grew up on a farm in Lyon and was often in the kitchen by his grandmother’s side, watching her cook for the family.

His first professional foray into cooking was a series of Michelin Star apprenticeships under celebrated French masters, including Gerard Nandron, Georges Blanc, and Roger Verge. After a four-year tenure in various prestigious hotels and restaurants in Copenhagen, Boulud went to New York in 1982, where his talent exploded and set the cast for his burgeoning culinary empire. From his three Michelin-starred flagship, DANIEL, to his restaurants across the globe, Boulud brings a contemporary appeal to soulful dishes rooted in the French tradition.

db Bistro & Oyster Bar by Daniel Boulud

The stylish tavern aesthetic of this award-winning restaurant is a stimulating prelude to the recently refreshed and expanded menu. A showcase for Boulud’s love of seasonal ingredients, db Bistro & Oyster Bar offers an exciting reinterpretation of traditional French bistro cooking with contemporary American flavours.

Classics such as French Onion Soup and Burgundy Escargots will transport you to the rustic sidewalks of quaint Parisian towns. For seafood lovers, the Seasonal Oysters are indulgent offerings bursting with oceanic freshness and flavour, as well as the Signature Seafood Platters and the New England Lobster Roll. In addition to the range of seafood and bistro favourites, db Bistro’s world-renowned collection of signature burgers and rustic meat dishes are incredible. The Original DB Burger and the New York Burger are tender cuts of delicious goodness.

db Bistro & Oyster Bar is located at B1-48, The Shoppes.

Justin Quek

With his expressive approach to French cuisine that blends technique with an acute sense of taste and a delicate touch, Justin Quek has become one of Asia’s most celebrated chefs. His cultured skills are not just the result of natural gifts, but a cumulation of hard work and time. From selling fruits at the local market in his childhood to working as a steward on merchant ships, the drive to succeed and continually learn is the energy that has fuelled Quek’s rise.

His professional culinary education began at Shatec under French chef Bertrand Langlet at the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok. The high expectations and demanding conditions were notable in later shaping Quek’s fusion cooking style. Returning to Singapore, Quek eagerly translated all he had learned over the years into his approach to cooking and creating culinary experiences. Honing his skills, Quek’s talent has drawn global admiration, putting Singapore cuisine on the map while inspiring a generation of new chefs.

CHINOISERIE Modern Asian by Justin Quek

With a stunning, theatre-like atmosphere, expect to find sophisticated French-Asian cuisine at this fine dining restaurant. At CHINOISERIE Modern Asian, mains are a coterie of exquisite seafood and prime meats, with the Live Whole Maine Lobster, Reserva Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin and Kagoshima A4 Wagyu as divine, delectable dishes. The must-try dishes are the Chef’s Appetizer Platter and the Hokkaido Scallop.

For a hearty 3-course meal, head to CHINOISERIE between 12pm and 2pm for their Set Lunch menu. Begin your meal with your choice of starter, from Truffle Xiao Long Bao to Mushroom Cappuccino, followed by your pick of mains like Norwegian Nordic Salmon, Chicken en Papillote, or Truffle Pasta. Finally, end off your meal with your choice of dessert.

CHINOISERIE Modern Asian is located at B1-15, The Shoppes. 

JustIN Flavours of Asia

Chef Justin Quek elevates casual dining to something extra special at JustIN Flavours of Asia. The buoyant, light atmosphere sets the scene for a gourmet adventure authentic to its east meets west heritage. The Wok Fried Beef Short Ribs in Garlic & Chili and the Char Grilled ‘Char Siew’ Iberico Pork Jowl are a succulent way to start things off. If you’re dining with friends and family, the Communal Plates are a fun way to savour and share.

For dishes with a spicy kick, the Thai Green Curry Organic Chicken and King Prawns Casserole in Assam Sauce are sure to be table pleasers. Be sure to also try the Spicy Minced Pork with Holy Basil and the JustIN Lobster Hokkien Mee for a feast of local flavours.

JustIN Flavours of Asia is located at L1-83, The Shoppes.

Tetsuya Wakuda

Chef Tetsuya Wakuda grew up in Hamamatsu, Japan, near Mount Fuji. His love for food was evident from his earliest years, with memories of time spent fishing in the prefecture’s beautiful lakes. After heading to Australia in 1982, Wakuda found his first job as a kitchen hand at Fishwives in Surry Hills. A year later, a chance meeting with Chef Tony Bilson saw Chef Wakuda become a sushi chef at Kinsela. The experience proved to be revelatory as Wakuda learned classical French techniques that would later become the trademark of his approach to cooking.

By 1989, he opened his own restaurant, Tetsuya’s, which quickly became one of the most popular restaurants in Sydney and has been consistently included in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. In 2010, Tetsuya embarked upon an exciting culinary venture with the opening of Waku Ghin at Marina Bay Sands. Since then, the trendy restaurant has gone on to win numerous awards, including Michelin Stars in 2016, 2017, and 2019.

Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda

With a menu designed around fresh seasonal ingredients, Waku Ghin presents a multi-layered feast for a gastronomic experience like no other, and is well-deserving of its Two Michelin Stars. Each dish is the result of a dedicated quest to find new ways of looking at familiar foods, resulting in elegant and imaginative dishes.

It’s not just what’s on the plate that dazzles. The revamped dining space designed by award-winning Japanese designer Yohei Akao seamlessly incorporates a simple aesthetic accented with touches of intricate and natural detailing that reflect the promise of a bespoke epicurean journey. The must-try signature dishes are the Salmon Caviar and Sea urchin with Rice and the WG Grilled Wagyu Beef set on Rice.

Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda is located at L2-03, The Shoppes.

For more dining options, check out our guide to the best Japanese restaurants and best Chinese restaurants in Singapore.

Before you embark on your fine dining restaurant experiences at Marina Bay Sands, be sure to sign up for your Sands Rewards membership for rewards and perks when you dine. Earn instant Reward Dollars with your meal that you can redeem with your next meal or purchase at participating outlets, indulge in exclusive members-only offers, enjoy all-day parking benefits, and more perks!