Overall as near impeccable meal a meal as can be. Each dish elegantly crafted, beautiful to the eye and with explosions of taste in the mouth. The ambience was dark and great for an intimate meal. The service was attentive and enthusiastic. If there's anything that I would suggest would be that for the $$$$ we paid that there was a better evenness of spoken English by the staff. We couldn't understand what a few said when they explained the dish to us. But I'm scrapping the barrel here to find any fault. In addition the restaurant was kind to accommodate our requests for rescheduling our reservations twice due to indispositions. Lovely, lovely restaurant - compliments to the chef.

The last time i dined in Meta, was before they got their Michelin star. At that time their restaurant was much smaller and they were known for their korean fusion dishes and dragon’s breath ice cream that looked like a pebble. Now with their Michelin star, they are more focused on their main dishes and no more dragon’s breath. There is no fancy plating like other fine dining, just elegant white round plates that focuses on the food, which i much prefer it. Just look at the pictures! The food is very Korean based following the Chef’s heritage, with hints of Japanese and other countries thrown in. The first starter came, we were like, “not bad, quite good!” Then with every course that came, it just got better and better. We were so full at the last main, which was the rice, white kimchi and beef galbi, so simple, but it was so good that we still finished it. Then came the desserts. Even though we were already bursting at the seams, somehow the desserts just brought us down gently and satisfyingly. It was truly a gastronomic journey. No fancy shenanigans, like its plating, just good food that eases you in slowly and gradually until you reach the peak of the journey, then brings you down slowly again from the high. The service was wonderful, and much more friendlier than other fine dining we have been to. The sommelier and staff was very enthusiastic and smile alot. It seems they enjoy and are proud of their work. Only the chefs seems very serious, or maybe just stress from kitchen work. In the last main introduction, the sous chef came out with the service to introduce the dish that was created by him. But just the service staff spoke enthusiastically about the dish while the chef, looking very stoic, just set up the dish and walked away. I thought he would be very proud of the fantastic dish he created, but maybe not now. I will be back again next season!

The food is much much better than I had imagined it to be. The main item is well executed & the pairing sauce to the main item is Korean influenced, subtle & goes well with the food. Everything from amuse bouche to dessert is on point! One Michelin star & worth it!

I’m giving them my personal 3 Michelin Stars. Omg this is the best meal I’ve had in Singapore for real. Every single course was amazing! Fantastic service from Kat as well and Chef Kim was simply amazing!

It was an excellent meal. The ambience was cosy and bright. The dishes were well planned out. The first four snacks had strong flavours. They were followed by refreshing raw horse mackerel. The main was a well-grilled lamb rack (inspired by Korean BBQ). The finale was amazing: I enjoyed my artichoke ice cream. I appreciate the restaurant for tailoring some dishes to meet my partner's dietary restrictions. We would have enjoyed it more if more of the staff could explain the dishes as well as Cheryl did.

Everything was great from start till end, though I have to say my favourite was the main dish (rice, sliced beef, kimchi) - perhaps it was also influenced by the back story (shall not give spoilers!). Overall an enjoyable afternoon spent, will worth the leave from work we had to take just to make the lunch sitting.

Unbelievably perfect valentines dinner

We’d been wanting to come for a while and decided to book during the festive period. What an outstanding meal. The food is a modern take on Korean and Japanese fusion. The tastes, the textures, the presentation — everything just works. There is tremendous attention to detail in the preparation and the ingredients chosen are of the highest quality. The quantity of food is likewise just right. You don’t leave feeling like you had too little, nor do you feel like you overate. You’re just comfortable and happy. The same with the wine pairing. You get a selection of unusual wines, as well as sake, that excite the palette and pair wonderfully with the dishes. You also don’t leave feeling like you had too much to drink. It’s balanced and satisfying. Similarly with the service. It’s well-timed and unobtrusive with an attention to detail that’s hard to find. We can’t wait to go back. If Meta is on your list, definitely do book ahead. They will call you to confirm and also ask about any dietary issues so that the menu can be adjusted accordingly, if needed. Unless you have particular issues, I’d say just go with flow and see what they serve you. Perhaps the only caveat I would give is that it’s not cheap. For the cost of a meal here, you could eat at any restaurant in Singapore. That said, it’s a course menu with little in the way of add-ons, so you pretty much know what you’re paying and there are no surprises.

Probably my favorite Michelin 1-star restaurant so far in Singapore. Every dish is beautifully presented and delicious. The food is a fusion of Korean, Japanese and Western style. And the signature main dish (BBQ Wagyu and cooked rice) is simply amazing! Will definitely come back visiting again!

Went back for the new season's menu. Some of the items were the same however the level of cooking felt like it had improved from what was already a very impressive standard. Definitely looking forward to see this restaurant develop and evolve in what should be a 2 star in the next few years. Service was professional and I enjoyed the pairings done by the Somm, Nicholas.

Superb experience. Every course, including the snacks were faultless. The Korean BBQ was outstanding. Love the nuances of flavours which went fantastically with an Asian pairing of sake. Desserts and petit fours were enjoyable to round off the meal.

I love coming to a restaurant without much prior knowledge other than the current Michelin guide rating and being completely blown away! Such was the case with dinner at Meta. A quite distinct cuisine, I would say turbo charged Korean French, with some Japanese influences. The level here is at times staggering, many dishes being clearly in world class territory. A dish of quail stuffed with foie gras, served with morel and truffle sauce could easily pass as a creation of Cesar Ramirez at CTBF, without losing any individuality. The Korean BBQ, last savory dish of the evening was another highlight. A dish of almost emotional quality. All other dishes were top notch as well, including the two supplements options of Korean oyster and stuffed chicken wing. The wine list is quite short, but that made it easier to spot some nice white Burgundy to pair with the meal. Staff was a pleasure to interact with, they clearly love what they are doing. Overall, an amazing dinner experience and on my want to come again list.

I was quite surprised to give this restaurant only one star. I discovered a fish bone in my meal, which was quite alarming. I showed the bone to the waiter and inquired whether the fish should have bones, and they apologized for the oversight. However, the restaurant didn't take any further action, and I felt uneasy due to the waiter's attitude for the rest of time. It seemed as though they made me feel like I was causing a problem, even though finding a fish bone was not my fault.

The new location ambience is contemporary and cosy, with improved acoustic levels at full capacity. Cordial service from the small FoH team. Cooking and food are still very balanced. Small bites continued to steal the show. Memorable dishes were the abalone and Kinki. Desserts and small sweets were excellent.

Rather disappointed with the food here, I love modern Korean cuisine but this just didn’t deliver. Their dishes are gimmicky & not well conceptualised. “Gimbap” snack was yukke atop a rice ball and crispy gim and it was basically a nigiri. Surprised to also see them serve Menbosha 멘보샤 aka prawn toast with caviar which is actually a Chinese snack 麵包蝦. Their food in general was too salty and the course menu lacked balance and flow. The only good were the desserts and service. NAEUM at Telok Ayer is much better for Korean fine dining!

Visited in Jan 2024 This was my 2nd visit to Meta, and my overall take is that the current menu would rank a bit lower when compared to the last time I was here. The starters/snacks are really fantastic - the tuna avocado and gimbap were really delightful. Among the mains, I really liked the Milmyeon dish. While some main courses are really good, a couple of them (like Samegarei) were slightly underwhelming in terms of flavour. The desserts are good, and I really loved the petit fours too. Service, as usual, is fantastic. Overall, Meta is always a fantastic place to dine at where you’ll have a good dining experience.

Absolutely stunning dinner served up by 1-star Chef Sun Kim. Contemporary Korean food with his individuality expressed brilliantly. Loved every dish but the abalone and dessert! Will definitely come back again. 👍🏻

A little more contemporary than Korean though that’s perhaps (rightly or wrongly) influenced by my expectations of a Korean fine dining experience at Meta and hence left with a slight disappointment of what it could be. This probably explains why the standout dish is the abalone from Jeju that sits on top on the flavorful porridge/ risotto. It’s superb - something you could have everyday. If there’s one most indulgent comfort food ever, it’s that. Not even the KBBQ with A5 wagyu could up seat that. Overall, there wasn’t a dish that disappointed per se - execution was great, especially the Striped Jack - the accompanying squid and surf clams were perfectly cooked and the tuna with avocado was a nice surprise/ twist. But as I alluded to earlier and I am not sure if my expectations were misplaced, the disappointment was perhaps I was looking more for the Korean influence in the food that I didn’t quite get.

Great dining experience. Enjoyable food with fusion creativity! Mixture use of Asian spices with combination of French style made the day. The pork burger is really out of the world as the meat can really mealy in your mouth like you ate the marble beef. The oyster kind of overpowering by the source use. The grilled pork with soya bean paste really made the real Asian And French to another highlight! The scallops made to silk thin and TOP with lobster bisque and accompany with lobster meat made my day! The appetiser was amazing and ending with special prepare dessert preparation! Lovely night and tasty meal. Great service and only draw back is the wine choices kind of on limited and expensive!

Delicious good. Good service and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended for both lunch and dinner.

Meta restaurant serves new Asian-infused French cuisine and we really enjoyed a fantastic dinner . We can see the friendly Korean head Chef, sun Kim wearing a smile preparing the dishes . The manager and staffs provided excellent services but they do push you to get some cocktails/alcohol. All dishes were pretty savoury in general. Each dish is even tastier and I have no reason to complain.

Mind blowing birthday dinner! Had the dinner menu @238++ along with wine pairing @168++ and added their signature oyster @10 and a birthday cake @25 The menu is absolutely stunning! Brilliantly crafted and beautifully plated. The course reminds me of Korea to say the very least. There is definitely some french influence in the style of cooking. Would definitely want to come back again if I can! Definitely a Michelin Star restaurant that you cannot miss if you’re in Singapore

I have to share this utterly disappointing experience with what is allegedly an "excellent" restaurant. We made a reservation on chope, which allows for adjustments to the reservation date. A $200 deposit had to be put down, for which would be forfeited if we "cancel" or do a "no show". Last night, we successfully changed the reservation to a different date on chope and were appalled to find out today that the $200 would be forfeited even in a situation of permitted rescheduling - the rescheduling was not covered by any of the reservation policies / T&Cs on chope that would result in a forfeiture of the deposit. Obviously the restaurant is desperate for the $200 and can't fill it's otherwise empty seats.... Really not as popular a place as the internet claims - BEWARE AND DON'T BE FOOLED!

Absolutely stellar ✨It’s very rare for me to love every single dish on a tasting menu, but this did it for me. I brought my partner who’s Korean and to him it wasn’t just a delicious meal, but it brought back nostalgic memories. When savouring each dish, he could pick out the Korean influences and flavours which were reminiscent of the meals he loved growing up. The only teeny thing I wasn’t a fan of - like most restaurants, they don’t have a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks for teetotallers like me. I wasn’t a fan of the bitter-tasting mocktail. You’ll be just fine if you take alcohol 😅

Great tasting menu and really nice service. 2 hours flew by there. Enjoyed pretty much everything. Wagyu short rib was best dish, but the Turbot with sweet Daikon was 👌🏽. Shiitake mushroom ice cream with Coco crumble and pear was a lovely end to the meal, something different. Great Korean / Asian flavours delivered in good style, not too heavy, well prepared, delicate but boastful flavours. Lunch well had!

Incredibly high level of competence matched by some exquisite dishes, great textures & very professional staff. Wine pairings 'off menu' well matched, staff very keen to accommodate. Every dish works, good variety of tastes & textures. One of the best restaurants in Singapore, hands down.

We visited Meta Restaurant for lunch. Those all food from the starters, main course, and desserts menu they served were awesome 👍

A true gift to be able to experience the service and food here. Sharon our waitress made us feel comfortable rather than awkward making genuine conversation with us which is often difficult at a restaurant of this calibre. The food and drinks were beautifully presented and packed lots of flavour as well as being interesting. It is expensive after you add ++ but definitely worth the experience.

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Singapore. The scallop was my favourite dish. Overall, it was an amazing dining experience and I highly recommend this place.

Helmed by Chef Sun Kim, he presents Japanese - Korean- Western Fusion food. Be prepared to be thrilled by the presention of various food items, where the ingredients are seasonally sourced across the globe. The small bites, were literally eaten with bare hands, and one could see diners digging the twi gim dipping sauce to its last drop with their index fingers, then licking it clean. Yes, this restaurant seems to do well with their sauces. Besides the fresh ingredients, the various sauces presented in each of accompanying dish blends very well with the food. One dish that did not go too well was the quail dish, i thought that a slight hint of gaminess was still present but is definitely not a deal breaker for me. Overall a delighful experience in the restaurant and attentive staff.

Korean / French dining - Very rich in flavour for most of the dishes. But I wish it’s less salty especially for the snapper and abalone congee. Surprisingly the main dessert did not disappoint too! Looking forward to new menu

I like Meta, and really want to give it a higher rating, but it’s worth less than 4.5 stars for me (with a heavy weighting on food over service & atmosphere), hence rounding down to an overall 4 stars rating. Starters and the first couple of dishes were good, particularly the cold noodles and chawanmushi-equivalent, both of which were not listed on the menu. However the main dish (lamb, in my case) and desserts were rather disappointing. Normally lamb which is well-prepared will not have that strong of a gamey taste, but unfortunately this was not the case here. Meat was rare near the bones, instead of medium-rare or medium that I’m more accustomed to, though we were not asked for our preferences beforehand. As for the desserts, the first one was too sour, while the second one was too salty for my liking. Felt like the overall experience would have been much better if we had stopped right before the mains.

Me and my husband were very impressed with the dining experience we had here. Offering only 1 tasting menu which reflects the season, clever choices of produce and technicality throughout the menu. We were impressed with all the details of the little canapés, the punch and balance of flavour. Who would have thought to make a custard using cabbage and most impressed with the technical cooking skills of the fish course, which was Saba carefully wrapped in a sweet scallops and prawn filling. Very confident of the chef in focusing of the produce. The best fish dish me and my husband had in our lifetime, and we dined in many Michelin starred restaurants throughout our ventures. Bravo. Highly recommended.

Amazing dinner experience! Came here for my fiancée’s birthday. Attentive service, very creative dishes, and the main was so good! To me that’s such an important test of a fine dining restaurant. I love the Japanese and Korean influence in the tasting menu. Highly recommend! $198 for 6 or 7 courses I forgot, but it was good value for money! The rose and orange wines were delicious.

Terrible - Dun bother trying. Extremely rude and very pretentious. Plenty of better restaurant and way more well mannered places readily available.

Sorry, we were too hungry and ate everything before we could take pictures. The Pajeon was one of the best i had in a while. Nori was embedded in the batter and together with the fresh scallions, it was heavenly! The cream puffs looked simple but it was simplicity done well! The hazelnut filling was unexpected and it was balanced out by a fine sprinkling of salt on top. The classic chocolate was rich but not cloying and banana cream was nostalgic and comforting. I have to find an excuse to order from Meta again!

Probably the best food I have ever had. It deserves the One Star. My favorite is the fantastic abalone. Will definitely visit again soon.

We enjoyed every dish of the 4 course set lunch. The combination of the ingredients were not only lovely to look at but exquisite in taste. We also ordered Meta's signature oyster dish at additional cost. Service was great and we felt very welcomed. This would be one of my favourite restaurants. I returned to Meta for lunch the 2nd time and was not as impressed with the food. Some of the food was too salty. I wonder if it’s because the chef was on leave.

We took the 7 courses menu and it was so good! Each dish was a delight and brought smiles to our faces. Very well executed, especially the lamb rib. Loved the simple and clean deco of the restaurant. Would definitely recommend this place!

Came here for my birthday dinner. First of service is excellent, one of the best if not best in the country! The food is Korean French fusion which actually elevates some of the blandness of French cuisine to really tasty levels. Had the seven course tasting menu along with a couple of French reds. Standouts for me were the oyster duck the Japanese abalone and the three amuse bouches. Highly recommended!

What can we say about Meta, other than that we were just blown away. We visited Singapore and booked this beautiful restaurant for our friends birthday and we were not expecting what we received. Not your typical Michelin restaurant and thank god. It had a great atmosphere, great staff, the food - no comment, just amazing and the wine to match. Seriously, it was a Monday night and we thought it could have been from a Thursday - Saturday. Great vibe. The staff were onto everything. We chatted and were conversing so much with the staff and even the head chef who was able to give us his time to chat and show us the kitchen plus take a snap at the end of the evening. We literally cannot wait to come back to Meta when we're in Singapore. Thanks guys for a great evening. We will be back!

Been here twice in 2 months Amazing food, drinks & service. Love the South Korean influence on flavour & style. The staff were friendly, sommelier knowledgeable and everyone was a blast to talk to / joke with ? Good value for a Michelin starred fine-dining restaurant too. Also heartened to see quite a number of young local talent in the kitchen; looking forward their contribution in the future.

Brilliant! Many fine dinning are overly pretentious. Not this one. Taste wise it really sync with our Asian orientated taste bud with just the right dose of umami and technique that really bring out favors true-to-ingredients. One of my favorite is the abalone risotto which is sous vide to the right texture and the freshness brought out by the light charcoal grill, with the risotto cooked to the perfect texture infused with abalone liver. Wife’s favorite is lamb loin with the perfect doness, and the surface charred with caramel after chef meticulously made criss-cross cut to increase surface area for charring. Rest of the dish are just as good. Will definitely return again.

Excellent service and though not every course is out of this world, it is definitely worth while to come once at least! Very interesting take on asian food (Japanese, Korean, and Singaporean influences) with fine french cooking techniques. Overall a great experience!

Got to know Meta restaurant through their meals they put out on during the CB period. They put out dishes in and out of the restaurant that shouts out quality. Such a dissapointment that I only got to hear about this restaurant this late. None the less, I paid them a visit on a busy Friday weekend, such a beautiful space. You could look into the chefs while they are preparing the food and their enthusiasm and energy really sets the mood for the restaurant. The small bites that started off was so generous, full of details to the eye and even better in my mouth.Special mention on the chawanmushi(cabbage???? Seriously? Genius is the only word I could describe). The courses after that was just faultless, even the desserts (not a sweet tooth), every course I had was a favourite. I am a seasoned diner and have travelled across the globe dining in 3 star restaurants, and I truly believe this restaurant (food) is so underrated and deserved to be told about more. Another mention is the wine list and pairing, utterly brilliant. I tend to read the wine list to understand the maturity of the restaurant and this says it all. The reason why I gave only 4 stars was service, the level was just not on par with the food. A few tables waving at the managers just to get their attention. It didnt feel very high quality compared to the food, the feel and attention given. Too many mistakes and floppy. At one point we felt bad and just tend to our own needs. Pro tip : I observe that sitting at the bar counter gets you more attention and you get the chefs serving and attending to your needs.

So far best restaurant I have been in Singapore. I was happy with their attentive service, sufficient volume of food with variety of high class ingredients, and creative course set up..

Remarkable from start to finish. Great service, excellent drinks and even better food. You can tell right away that everyone who works here cares about making this a great experience for every single customer who walks through the doors.

They accommodated us at last moment - which was extremely kind of them. The food absolutely blew us away. Course after course of mind-blowing flavors with very friendly service and a well thought through wine pairing. The highlights - their take on chawamunshi, the lamb saddle and the buckwheat these desert. We will be back!

Back a few times, never failed to impress me with their repertoire of delights. Worthy of their Michelin star

Bold flavour choices which worked very well. Excellent pacing too and friendly service.

The food was super tasty. Overall a very positive experience. Meta is an upscale restaurant without the pretentiousness and the overinflated price point. Would have given it 5 starts if it wasn’t for: chope ! I used chope to book a table and what a nightmare, they started spamming me email about deals, restaurants, reviews.. And I was automatically subscribed to the newsletter of meta. Chope has absolutely zero respect for your time or personal information. Kind of sad to see a great restaurant partner with such horrible company for their bookings. EDIT: more than a year later I am STILL getting spammed sms and emails from this restaurant despite having unsubscribed countless times. Disgusting spammers

The food is fantastic. Service attentive and impeccable

All food was pretty good except dessert was a bit let down.

Spectacularly good. We went here for my wife's birthday on a Monday night and had the place almost to ourselves but for two Chinese ladies who spent the whole evening on Instagram, rudely ignoring the wonderful waiting staff. Anyway..... Food was amazing, much better than I had even expected and on a par with some of the two star establishments in Singapore. Highlights for me were the duck, beautifully presented initially in a copper pan on a bed of rosemary but afterwards served with a gorgeous sticky sauce and for my wife the risotto underneath the abalone. Desserts also worth mentioning. Wine list was not huge but showed some interesting options, though the prices seemed on the high side. Delightful staff made the evening perfect.

Each course i sreally awesome. Service is excellent. Whole ambience in the restaurant was warm and inviting.

Each dish gets better and better. Despite the virus scare happening now, we do not regret taking the risk of flying out to Singapore and eating here. Wouldn't be surprised if Meta receives it 3 Michelin stars soon. Absolutely fantastic dinner!

This restaurant has incredible good foor, the signaure oyster was amazing as was the Brittany pigeon. excellent wine list. very friendly service . only small negative point was the disturbing (boing boing) music during the diner. recommendable overall!!

We had a lovely lunch at Meta, modern French inspired cuisine with Asian influences. Each course was delicious and presented elegantly. Service was also very attentive.

Some memorable dishes some forgettable. Was most annoyed when I was told I had to turn off flash when I took a photo which was an accident. Wines by the glass were just ok. Three dessert courses two of which were a let down. As the last course should be memorable.

Really enjoyed dinner at Meta, good value for the meal and a good, solid Michelin 1 star restaurant

The food and the beverage pairing was great. The service is excellent. They even ensure our safety to get into our vehicle to bid goodbye.

Definitely one of the best meals we've had in Singapore. Every single course was amazing, flavourful, and texture of every dish was spot on. The service was attentive and warm. Amazing restaurant.

Highly recommend this place for those who are into fusion food! The the dishes from the amuse bouche to the desert were absolutely delicious! Sommelier has been very nice to us and attentive, all the wines he recommended we loved! But we were surprised to see the place hasn’t undergone a makeover since Luxe Sydney occupied it. Disappointed to see the same walls, bar, floor, lights, same color palette. Would’ve been so much better to be impressed not only by food, but with atmosphere as well.

Nice Japanese fusion restaurant for a special dinner. Making a reservation for a group of 9 was straightforward (you do need to make a $500 deposit) and they sent us an example vegetarian tasting menu beforehand which was helpful. Service was excellent, noise level was just right, enjoyed the ambience overall. Dishes came out at the right place and playfully contrasted flavors and textures from the snacks at the beginning to the desserts at the end. Mushroom ice cream may sound odd but it was a delight. Also loved the perfectly cooked quail and hearty portion of wagyu beef. Our vegetarians also enjoyed their meals though it did look lighter.

Creative cuisine and excellent service!

Really had a great experience at Meta and the restaurant really deserves the accolades it has received. I’m a huge fan of Korean food and they take it to a next level hear with the modern interpretation and use of carefully sourced ingredients. They have both lunch and dinner where the menu is a set menu. The dinner set comes as either a five course or seven course menu which includes a number of snacks to start the meal. Food: 4.5 stars Service/environment: 4.75 stars Overall: 4.5 stars I went with the five course dinner set which also included 4 snacks with the meal. Everything was really delicious. 1) Sago cracker was topped with fish roe and small bits of octopus. The first snack and nice opener to the meal. 2) Mushroom tart was really interesting. The tart had thinly sliced mushroom with coffee powder over a mushroom purée. Really tasty and something I never really had before. 3) The beef tartare is a modern take on a classic Korean dish. The tartare is mixed with a raw egg yolk, bulgogi marinade and brunoise of pear. The tartare is topped with some sunflower seeds for some added crunch. I’m not the biggest fan of tartare but really enjoyed this dish. 4) Chawanmushi is topped with sea urchin and had hints of black truffle mixed in. The texture is a less firm than your typical Japanese custard. This was really delicious and decadent. One of the dishes I will remember from my meal here. 5) the first main was aged hamchi crudo. The fish is topped with sea grapes, daikon and served over a sake sauce and dashi jelly. Fish had a nice texture and I enjoyed the mixture of flavors. 6) The grilled abalone dish is a modern interpretation of a abalone congee dish commonly served in Jeju island. The abalone is first slow cooked for four hours before being finished on the grill. The abalone had a real nice texture and a slight Smokey flavor. The abalone sits on top a bed of barley and garlic shoots. I love garlic shoots and wish it was used more in cooking. 7) The quail dish is a bbq quail whose skin is stuffed with a quail sausage. I often find quail to be a bit gamey but that was not the case here. The chef’s French technique is highlighted here in this take on a classic French dish. The sauce work again is spot on and the burdock jus is really luscious. 8) The Wagyu short rib is the main star of the evening and looking at the marbling of the beef I can see why. The short rib is cooked for 40 hours before being finished off on the grill. This meat is ridiculously tender and super delicious. The meat is topped off with a bone marrow jus and paired with a Korean style potato ragout. Really delicious! 9) Last dish was the dessert which was really quite interesting. The dish consisted of cocoa nibs cooked with liquid nitrogen over a crumbled chocolate cake pieces and finely diced pear. The dessert is topped with candied shiitake mushrooms. Sounds odd but works and the shiitake really is from and center. Something I will really remember.

Excellent dinner, each dish was special in its own way and amazingly executed. Attentive and friendly service.

Been to Meta for lunch and dinner, and the whole experience is really rather good ??. The food is well conceived and excellently executed, from the presentation through to the flavour combinations. Decor is light and table layout comfortable. I'm not a big eater so the 5 course dinner menu was more than sufficient for me, esp with all the various chef complimentaries that are now common in high-end restaurants. The service is friendly and knowledgeable, albeit somewhat casual which may affect those looking for a formal dining experience. No complaints. Prices for dinner are expectedly generous as befits the outlet. Stick to lunch for good value. Overall definitely worth a visit. Enjoy!

great place!

Truly one of the better restaurants in singapore. Had a wonderful dining experience. Food was amazing! Fusion with Asian flavour and ingredients. Exquisite service. Will go there again. A must try for all !

From the service to the food, everything was just amazing! Thank you for the great experience.

Michelin star modern Asian-Korean cuisine. Most of the dishes have Korean inspired flavours or ingredients that integrates well into the dishes. The star dishes of the night for me were definitely the wagyu beef with the burdock root claypot rice as well as the famous cabbage chawanmushi. Felt the dessert was a bit safe, good but nothing to shout about. Overall, a satisfying meal.

One of the best restaurants in Singapore. A great place to celebrate with loved ones. Excellence in quality, creativity and presentation 🌟

We had dinner at Meta last night, our meal was well executed. Beautiful plating and flavours and a nice pace. My favourite was the Jeju abalone and Gobo rice! and I did not regret topping up for the Irish oysters. Service team was great too. Highly recommended!

A night full of remembrances. Food here is unlike any other restaurants in Singapore. The complexity of flavours is just phenomenal. Great energy coming from the kitchen. You really have to be here to experience it all. A shoutout to Chef Kelvin who gave us an insight and showed us around the kitchen for an experience. Great personality. Already made my reservation in October!

5 stars. for the innovative food with a strong focus on ingredients. and more so for the excellent service that was personable yet non intrusive. thank you Chef Sun Kim, Jianwei and team!

Fantastic service and exquisite fine dining korean cuisine.

5* for food, service and ambience. Our server, Matt, was an absolute joker! 👍🏼 Star dish for the night - the fish!! The fish melts in your mouth and the skin, super crispy!! Definitely heading back again when they change their menu! 👍🏼

Vegetarian friendly, just let the restaurant know a few days in advance about your dietary restrictions. We did the dinner menu and enjoyed our meal. The service was relaxed and friendly. We enjoyed all the courses served - the carrot, coffee, mandarin course and shiitake dessert were our favourites. I only wish there was lesser focus on mushrooms in every other course. Although all delicious, it felt like every other course tasted similar. Perhaps the extensive use of mushrooms was a way to offer an umami rich vegetarian experience.

Clearly one of the top restaurants in Singapore. Amazing menu and delicious wine pairing, nice atmosphere and excellent service. Deserves more than 5 stars!

Eating at Meta feels like you are going on a food journey, every food has its own story. The food taste great and the service was superb. Also a plus point that their Chef Sun is good looking oppa.... So when you have your meal you will have a great view as well

Meta delivery during circuit breaker .. May 2020... It’s really good.. the taste is well balanced...will try to dine in one of these day. Highly recommended

Food was actually pretty decent fusion fare; but huge letdown by couple of non-food issues. 1) Overtly loud 'background' music that made conversation painful. I can tell service staff was struggling as all had to raise their voice to describe the item over their mask and fight the music at same time (but even then, barely audible for some dishes). 2) Meal was also interrupted by an 'angry' person (supplier?) banging furiously on the glass door at the back; no staff heard it obviously (as the indoor music was THAT loud), saw a diner point it out to staff after few minutes as the irritating banging won't stop. 3) Kitchen staff in various state of masking: most properly, some with nose showing, a couple with mask down at chin level throughout our session there. In an open kitchen concept, it doesn't reflect well for the restaurant wrt food / health safety focus at this juncture.

It was amazing first time in fine dining experience. Thank you so much.

Excellent food and ambience

Very good food.

Spectacular dinning experience with meta team. Thank you for the amazing service and the crafts behind each single dishes that you put out on that evening.

A solid 4.5 stars! Distinctive and strong tasting profiles, every dish was special and uniquely meta! Service was top class and personable. The tasting menu was well-worth it, with the number of courses/stunning quality produce (& excellent amuse bouche) I left very full and satisfied. A great time and a wonderful meal was had. Looking forward to their upcoming menu!

Food and service was amazing. Their food never fails to impress. It is a must to add on the oyster.

Imagine the delicate styles of French Cuisine elevated with the bold Korean flavors that’s we’re familiar with, and you get Meta. Came here for my birthday dinner (they don’t do anything special for the birthday) and was treated to a journey through tastes and scents. I was a big fan of their seafood dishes especially their take on the bouillabaisse. Their first few small dishes are also interesting!

We had a pleasant dining experience at Meta Restaurant. Ambience was nice, the serving crew was engaging, and the food was great!

enjoyed dinner at Meta, good value for the meal and a good, solid Michelin 1 star restaurant. Good!

First time back here since 2017 after awarded a michelin star. Looked like they have changed the style of food. Huge improvement on the food .Very impressed with the refinery of food and the charisma of the chefs. Service was pretty mediocre, plates were empty for a long time before being cleared. Lady manager seemed to enjoy chatting rather then attending. Just an honest opinion from a paying customer, if the service was a little bit more refined they will definitely obtain their 2nd michelin star. Meta have better food then many 2 and 3 michelin starred restaurants but lack service.

The sawara, jeju abalone, samegarei (fish), challans duck and BBQ wagyu short rib came in succession, followed by the desserts. The food cannot be faulted and of the mains, I liked the samegarei fish. We had wine to go along with the food. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal with a nice ambiance, friendly service and delicious food.

The Korean and Japanese influence also makes this place quite different from the usual French, Japanese or Chinese on the top ranked list. The wine pairing combines traditional wines with interesting sakes and Korean liqueurs. The food is less spicy and robust than traditional Korean, relying on the natural flavor of the ingredients.

Had a nice lunch at Meta in January. Only gotten round to write a review after nearly completing all of the Michelin restaurants in Sgp. Very creative menu where the chef combined Korean, Japanese and French food together to give this very unique taste. Love the combination. It's done very nicely and not overpowering one another. Especially love the ending of the meal with a Korean beef and rice. Very nicely done. Well worth a try!

The real Michelin! Was a very pleasant and enjoyable dinner and food was really awesome. Thanks to Chef Sun Kim and his wonderful team.

We experienced the BEST services in town here - the staff is very attentive, pays attention to little details and make absolute certain that you have an amazing time. They have only one menu and it will stuff you. Very creative fusion food, presentation is excellent. My fav is the oysters, pigeon and uni.

My friend gave me a birthday treat at Meta, it was such a wonderful experience. Every dish had a story behind it, which was explained expertly by our server Matthew. The service was excellent and the sumptuous spread was delicious.

Meta at the top! Our 4th time dining here at Meta Restaurant. We dined here on the last Saturday of January for the tasting menu. The menu hasn't really changed much since our last time here in early January . The meal always start with seasonal little amusements. This time round the seasoning & balance of the few amuse was a little off (beef tartare, chawanmushi & soggy pancake). But still it was enjoyable. The fish course and pigeon was exceptionally good this time round. My husband and I agreed that somehow it was even better then the previous time we had it (very crispy fish skin and juicy pigeon). The sauces was up a notch , we just wish we could mop it all up with some bun or bread. The desserts was a nice balance to finish the meal. Not to sweet and somewhat perfect way to end. Service was friendly and casual. The restaurant ceiling is quite low which makes conversations quite tough especially in a group of 5. Meta is deserving of more recognition and accolades. We highly recommend!

Well executed dishes (e.g. superb pigeon and abalone) with a couple of dishes benefiting from Korean influences (e.g. their oysters with gochujang is a standout). Feels a tad bit on the pricer end though; and this is by no means directed at the quality of the food, but rather the creativity feels restrained, which prevents Meta from being a truly Asian - Western fusion standout that it has the potential to be

One of the best restaurants in Singapore. Service is good and food is superb!

Came on the last day before the phase 2 heightened restrictions and I’m absolutely glad I did! Only my third time fine dining In my life and the service was impeccable Food was a gastronomic experience I went for the dinner menu for 238/++ Highly recommended for the occasion

Enjoyed the BBQ Galbi Deopbap Set ($108+). The beef was excellent. The mixed nuts tart was good.

Made a reservation for Meta about 3-4 weeks in advance via chope, where a deposit is required The service was extremely attentive and the food was good. The whole experience was great! There are street parking but might be tough to find a spot. Alternatively, there is a nearby carpark at Duxton pinnacle

Great modern Korean, value for money

Lively dining experience with creative dishes and taste experience.

Amazing food, gorgeous presentation and impeccable service!

My first Korean fine dining experience.

Proper nice!

Definitely does not justify the expensive price you pay for your food. Signature oysters are too expensive and don't look fresh.But their service is very friendly and nice.

(Translated by Google) It's because I'm Korean.. Just like that. The food is all too salty!!! 6 out of 10 Staff are very friendly Oysters add $10 to a glass of wine. (Original) 한국인 이라그런가..걍 그랬다 음식이 다 너무 짜다!!!10점만점에 6점 직원들은 매우 친절하심 와인한잔에 오이스터는 10불 추가해야 한다.

Truly an excellent lunch with attentive service. Loved the dishes too. Will be back for more.

Very pleasant experience, food is great and all staff are friendly and professional.

Excellent and inventive food

Nothing much else can be said about this restaurant. Everything was on point, from the service, plating, flavours and ambience. Simply awesome.

Well-curated and creative meal. Would return.

Korean accents, international produce, really good cooking

Food is nice. Dessert is fantastic 😋😋😋will come back again

Good service but if you're paying $450+ for lunch for 2 pax, I don't expect my partner to end up ill after. It ruined our weekend and experience.

“This is really a very good meal ” - can’t find a better description. It was really nice returning to Meta after two years and pleasantly surprised by a distinctive level-up dining experience. I wondered throughout my dinner, how did the chef/ entire team manage to do every dish so well. Actual rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was a uplifting experience. The food is as good as it looks. Wine pairing is highly recommended as it will accentuate and bring out the flavors of the meal. Staff is world class, very attentive and engaging.

Faultless menu. Deserves 2 Michelin stars

Meta Elevated Korean fine dining equates to a memorable Michelin star meal. Service was impeccable. We loved the Korean BBQ The Damage (no drinks): S$650 for two ~~TRY😍: // Korean BBQ // Ori // Samchi // Signature Oyster Follow us at IG: eatsmorefun

Food, service , ambience top notch . Chef most definitely brought Korean cuisine up another level. Service and ambience is warm and welcoming. Would love to try their next season’s menu !

First epicurean adventure with META was a dinner in 2018 at its previous very cosy location on the same street. Was wowed over by the juxtaposition of tastes and textures that were excellently put together. This time round, a lunch adventure! Love the presentation, the structures of tastes, the influence of K cuisine.

Before the retention of its Michelin star in 2021, it was already a challenge to book a table at this restaurant. Thankful for the chance to dine-in, and I can totally see why and how this place deserves its Michelin star. Each course is prepared with such care and thought. Service is attentive and excellent. The beef galbi In the Korean BBQ course was heavenly 🤌 can’t wait to return for next season’s menu and see what else is in store.

Modern Korean restaurant that definitely worth a visit

In life, there’re always hits and misses. So it is quite often the case for restaurants, even Michelin ones. But Meta Restaurant is one of the rare ones where all of us at the table thought every item was outstanding! I’m usually wary of fish dishes as I dislike fishiness. But the first main dish of bonito was really flavourful with the sauce. The flounder too was fragrant and the flounder belly was melt in the mouth. Of course I totally loved the A4 Kagoshima Wagyu as well. The snacks and desserts were all very well done too. The price for our Saturday lunch time Omakase was very reasonable too. We didn’t do the beverage nor wine pairing as we find that drinks fill us up and interfere with the enjoyment of the food. We only added an oyster each and coffee/tea thereafter. The bill was under S$350 each which is considered very decent. Absolutely 2 thumbs up and definitely will be back!

Delightful as always! Everything was super delicious but the galbi really bowled me over!

Got to experience this innovative Korean Australian cuisine restaurant as it became Singapore's 2nd highest on the Asia's 50 Best restaurants list. Really appreciated the attention to textures and flavors of each and every dish. You can tell a lot of thought went into the menu. Not a single item was bland in any way. The stars of the show were the snacks in the beginning of the multicourse prix fixe menu. Nice interplay of sushi and tapas with a Korean flair. The lobster was cooked to perfection and every plate was presented beautifully. With such high distinction, I'm going to be extra critical; one of the specials of the day, the scallop, was cooked all the way through, while I prefer my scallops to be rare in the center. I thought a few flavors like yuzu were repeated a bit too many times. Finally the service was excellent from most of the staff, however, one member was clearly a junior/new member and didn't quite have the refinement expected from a fine dining restaurant of this caliber. Finally, the price... I think is fair for fine dining. Overall I think this was a very good experience, but with room for improvement, and I'm excited to see them again to see their growth and progression.

Slightly belated review. The team has strong culinary technique. The supplementary oyster and galbi dishes were some of the best things I ate in the month prior. I would return just for the galbi. On the other hand, certain dishes were also a little bit confused, or at least tried being creative at the expense of core flavour. For instance, the Comte dominated the flavour of the gimbap, and much of the aromatics of the seaweed were lost when deep fried, making for a dish that didn’t really taste like gimbap at all. The firefly squid also far outshone the pomfret in a course that the fish was headlining — perhaps it could be reformulated as a squid dish?

All’s good. This almost never happened in a fine dining meal. But magically, Meta made it so. We were honored to sit front row and center directly facing the open kitchen where the chefs performed the most elegant quiet dance serving incredible morsels (our table’s the one that had remnants of 2 makgeolli flutes). The dining staffs were respectful and highly informative, presenting the dishes in good pace without lingering unnecessarily. I truly believe this place deserves 2 stars. I mean, I am rather picky and watch calories, as all my dining companions could attest. Yet, I polished EVERYTHING that night. Mhmm, even the lamb (my least fave protein usually). Notice how clean and luminous all the ingredients look and imagine how the flavors harmoniously burst in mouth… O gosh, am risking my reputation as reviewer by over gushing here.. Congratulations and hope they keep it up. 8 perfect pieces of petit fours ? Ya, 8 types total between me and my dining companion coz of my allergens, don’t be jelly. #LDfinds #LDfindsSingapore #KoreanFinedining #1michelinstar #michelinstars #traveler #foodreview #foodblog #fooddiary

Had a very nice dinner at Meta by Chef Sun Kim. Modern Korean fine cuisine that was rich in flavours. Fresh and preserved ingredients beautifully plated with Asian flare. A wonderful treat for the palate.

A true 5-star dining experience across the board! Delectable Korean fusion cuisine paired with attentive, gentle service and a very elegant dining space. We came for a birthday celebration and even their standard birthday cake was a joy to behold. Would return in a heartbeat!

Dug these up from a year+ ago when we had our final fancy lunch before it goes into lockdown again. Only recalled it being an amazing experience (at a price tag) and it was all super worth it.

Meta was recommended by one of my foodie friends, and the taste is really splendid and awesome. It is rather asia food with French styles and presentation. So pairing with wine is a little challenge. In the extremely long wine list from Meta, only a small portion is able to bear with the strong umami from seafood. Champagne is a great choice and Pinot Noir is a little difficult choice. Price is up for tasting menu with one M-star renewed. It is great experience worth attempting.

I have tried many restaurants in Singapore and this is the best in my opinion. Usually in such restaurants I’ll always have 1-2 favourite dishes that blew my mind, but here I can’t choose. Perfect amount of flavour and texture in every dish. Service was exceptional too.