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Ex-Reve chef Kawano Masahiko brings Michelin-starred flair to Japanese-French outpost Chaleur

Reve stunned observers last year by winning its first Michelin star just nine months in, and its former resident chef is now striking out with a new Japanese-French concept on Neil Road

Published Thu, May 18, 2023 · 06:00 PM
    • Chaleur is bathed in warm cosy lighting, dressed in neutral tones.
    • Little snacks make a pleasant start to the meal.
    • Crisp-skinned amadei with Japanese crown daisy sauce.
    • Chaleur's signature pigeon is a highlight of the meal.
    • Heartwarming duck broth with chewy noodles hits the spot.
    • Chaleur is bathed in warm cosy lighting, dressed in neutral tones. PHOTO: JAIME EE, BT
    • Little snacks make a pleasant start to the meal. PHOTO: JAIME EE, BT
    • Crisp-skinned amadei with Japanese crown daisy sauce. PHOTO: JAIME EE, BT
    • Chaleur's signature pigeon is a highlight of the meal. PHOTO: JAIME EE, BT
    • Heartwarming duck broth with chewy noodles hits the spot. PHOTO: JAIME EE, BT

    NEW RESTAURANT

    Chaleur 77 Neil Road Singapore 088903 Tel: 8863-4637 Open for dinner Tues to Sat: 6 pm to 8.15 pm. Lunch on Fri and Sat: 12 pm to 1.15 pm

    WHICH came first, the Michelin-starred restaurant or its chef? Depends on who you ask: the “without me you wouldn’t even have a star” chef, or the “too bad, you can leave but the star stays with us” restaurant. Both have a point, although the former has to start from scratch if they leave, while the latter gets to lord it over unless they lose it, which might create a satisfying “so there” moment for said chef.

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