the shortlist

curated by the jury • 2026 selection

Singapore chili crab the heavyweight

singapore chili crab

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Katong laksa fusion aromatic soul

katong laksa fusion

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Truffle chicken rice modern heritage

truffle chicken rice

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the authority

the jury panel

three pillars of the industry. one definitive verdict on the flavor of the year.

01

michelin lead

julien royer

championing 'terroir' and artisanal precision at the highest global level.

02

heritage guardian

violet oon

the definitive voice on peranakan culture and singapore's culinary soul.

03

mod-sin pioneer

willin low

reimagining hawker staples into contemporary masterpieces.

live standings

  1. 01

    truffle laksa fusion

    modern hawker

    12,402 total votes +12%
  2. 02

    dry chili crab pasta

    fusion

    10,150 total votes +8%
  3. 03

    kaya butter mille-feuille

    dessert

    9,820 total votes +15%
  4. 04

    salted egg yolk calamari

    seafood

    8,400 total votes +2%

* rankings update every 60 seconds based on live jury and public input.