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The missing piece in the Michelin Guide

Where can you find Singapore’s soul in this year’s guide, yet another bland list which does not tell diners why they should come here to eat?

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Over a steamed fish lunch in Jurong East in June, a Spanish friend, who was here for the unveiling of the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, mentioned he had gone to one of Singapore's top restaurants for dinner the night before.

"What did you think of the food?" I asked.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 19, 2019, with the headline The missing piece in the Michelin Guide. Subscribe