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béni Singapore

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😐 Went for lunch, we added scallop and Wagyu beef for our course. Every piece is nicely presented like an art to appreciate but the taste is not impressive enough. I expected more for a Michelin star Reataurant. Service wise, feeling rather going through the motions in explaining the dishes and more p... People often mention good, lunch, taste, restaurant, service, dishes, wine, fish, menu, Michelin,


Address

333A Orchard Road, #02-37 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897

Website

www.beni-sg.com

Contact

+65 9159 3177

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (213 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 3 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 3 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 3 pm, 7 to 10:30 pm

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  • 3/5 Angel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for lunch, we added scallop and Wagyu beef for our course. Every piece is nicely presented like an art to appreciate but the taste is not impressive enough. I expected more for a Michelin star Reataurant. Service wise, feeling rather going through the motions in explaining the dishes and more personal touch will be needed. This definitely is a one off visit for me!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allen T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice small restaurant setting. Not to posh but cosy. ... Don't feel intimidated. Even when our group is big ofr 5 they are ok. Food pairing is good. See pictures. Raw material used are really fresh. Top notch. The service crew are attentive and friendly. If you like .. ask for front table where u can see chef cook ... Very good experience
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack T. 1 year ago on Google • 419 reviews
    We booked the restaurant to celebrate our 25th year wedding anniversary. We took the $268 set dinner and added on foie gras ($20) for one of our dinner set, and changed one of the dessert to cheese truffle. All the dishes are wonderfully made, and even the bread basket (uniquely in a cloth pouch) is warm and hot, with specially made bread spread. The service is amazing and special mentioned to Louis who has made our experience really enjoyable. We also had Yamanaka-san who personally served us for one of the dishes. The downside for the place is that it is a small restaurant and seatings are quite closed to one another. It's no issue for us and we mingled with other patrons. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C. Y. S. 2 years ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Had a wonderful lunch at Beni. Loved every course of it. The food display is as nice as an art piece and the taste is great too. The service is meticulously good too but the explanation can be clearer. I’ve enjoyed myself and will definitely go back again.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 K A. 2 years ago on Google
    I wonder why this restaurant received a Michelin award. the service given by the two women to us are not the same.One woman was polite but the other was terrible. I ordered a bottle of 2012 aged red wine. But, She brought another aged red wine. I pointed it out but she didn't apologize and just said "the same price" then.. She was having trouble in opening the wine to think that it wasn't a vintage wine. My husband and I felt uncomfortable. That’s why, The food wasn’t impressive. I'm never going back to that restaurant.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 jason 1 year ago on Google
    good things come first, their first dish is a good one, the freshness from urchin and caviar well mix with vegetables. Also their mushroom + abalone soup is also a good one, its presentation is also stunning as the soup itself. What make me to leave a 2star review are their instability in delivering high quality, and their response to it. One of their dishes is fresh oyster served with eel. It may be very dependent on people taste, but I found my oysters were not fresh at all. It could be an one off case, as later i found my girlfriend’s one is tasting fine. However, the worst part is all the eel fish on my plate have fish bone in it, and one even stuck out of the meat. This eel isn’t served as one big piece or as one whole fish, which both are common to have a few bones in it. This is served as a delicate and finely-cut cube, which I believe everyone would expect there shouldnt be bones in it, let alone sticking out. I was disappointed at the time, and reported that to their waiter in a peaceful manner. I had no intention to fuss around at then as it could just be a careless mistake. But the response I got is outrageous. I was told because it’s an eel, bone is expected to be in it. So, my understanding from them is why should I complain about it as fish always has bones. It might sounds fair, but as said it is a delicate and finely cut cube where removing bone should be part of the process and chef should make every possible effort to make sure of it. I cannot accept it is not seen as an oversight and i’m even more disappointed the chef and waiter thought it is ok. The other dish (the so-called signature scallop), as a Michelin star restaurant, how can you not clean the plate before serving, leaving some oil drops splashing around it. It totally affected my dining experience. throughout the evening, i have also witnessed waiter reminded their chef they have ingredients missed to include in their dishes. If your restaurant is serving in an open kitchen style, this is basically a disaster to see. The restaurant has prided themselves to be continuously Michelin starred. If this is the standard Michelin wants to demonstrate, I am deeply concerned.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 C M. 1 year ago on Google • 399 reviews
    A very nice ambiance intimate dining room that caters to about 6 pax capacity and some counter seats for perhaps, Omakase? Set menus are definitely French and heavy on seafood. The service was nicely paced, dishes was explained, and professional. Their wine recommendation was good as well. The presentation of each dish is where the star is. The taste is ok, balanced. Recommended for date night, probably not the best suit for big groups or business dinner unless you reserve private room.

  • 3/5 Sasa S. 3 months ago on Google • 399 reviews New
    I rated based on the value of money. 3 of us spent $S955 including taxes. We think this place is overrated with culinary skills and good quality. Most of all, the ambiance doesn't suggest that this is a place for celebration or a quiet romantic night. A tiny room allowed only 2 or 3 tables ( we occupied 2 tables which means 4 pax). There is no privacy.

  • 5/5 Wan Shuen G. 7 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Had a great 6 course lunch at Beni! Service was great - the hostess was warm and friendly, and explained dishes clearly. Food was good - subtle flavours that meshed really well together, and beautiful presentation. The lamb in particular was executed perfectly. I also loved the mignardises and that the kitchen was open but calm and not chaotic.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R L. 2 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    Went for new year and anniversary celebration. Food is ok for a Michelin 1-star restaurant with good platings, although the taste can be better in my mind. I like the different types of breads very much. Personally think the taste of truffle is not as expected. Sea urchin may best served in raw instead of half cooked. Service is good here is good and up to the standards. Atmosphere here is just simple but pleasant, so just relax to enjoy the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Churong C. 1 year ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Some changes to the menu itself. Menu is very refreshing, akin like the Spring season. As always, hostess & chef hospitality are the best. To us, their food, restaurant atmosphere, relationships between staffs & us are what made us being their regulars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 CYL Z. 9 months ago on Google
    It puzzles me how this establishment has a one Michelin star. Breadcrumbs were left on our table throughout the entire dinner, staff was wearing too many outlandish bracelets, food was as is with nothing inspiring. Seating layout is very strange, cramped room, you can hear other diners within earshot. With a star and at this price, one would expect a deserving level of refinement and attention to detail. There is hardly any.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 YY W. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience! Came here for lunch on a weekday and be sure to make a reservation. Food was nice and palatable 😍🌟🌟🌟
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food. You can’t go wrong here. The quality, balance and presentation of each dish is well-thought and delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zane 3 years ago on Google
    The table seating was cozy but chilly. There were only a very limited number of tables (probably for 3 couples) and I guessed their selling point was the counter seats overseeing the kitchen. The 6 courses lunch menu was deliciously curated but could burned a hole in your wallet. The choices in their wine list (including sake) paired well with the cuisines. The Hira Suzuki fish was one of the mains. It was fresh and very balance in taste. The accompanying prawn provided a nice touch of taste contrast to the dish. The waiting staffs were polite and professional and our dishes were always clearly described. Free tap water was also available on request.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jie Xi T. 2 years ago on Google
    First dine-in experience after P2HA. Both food and service were decent, although the server did forgot to serve us the cheese we ordered (but we were actually glad because we were too full by then). Appetisers were alright, liked the mushroom soup, but didn't really fancy the chicken. Added the salmon but felt that it was kind of underwhelming, would prefer if the truffle sauce was less sour. Main courses (lobster, A5 wagyu) were good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lina 1 year ago on Google • 89 reviews
    I wrote on the note that it was birthday. But I ate an expensive meal, but there was no happy birthday lettering but the table next to us had birthday candles. The steak was so greasy that we both felt greasy. The rest of the food was okay. Ah Not much on the wine list... And the staff man seemed bothered by the menu explanation.

  • 5/5 Pete S. 3 months ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    We want to Beni for a milestone birthday and were absolutely not disappointed. The food was amazing & visually beautiful plus the service was great. The degustation menu was incredibly well balanced and curated. And the selection of matching wines also complimented the menu brilliantly.

  • 4/5 Esther T. 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Here for birthday lunch, cosy setting but nothing much to shout about for the interior. Had the lunch menu, food is good but nothing really outstanding that I can remember. Hmm maybe Cherry Gazpacho is quite special. Perhaps its a normal lunch menu, maybe should come back again for special collaborations when they have one.

  • 4/5 Lee C. 8 months ago on Google
    Exclusive the French & Japanese fusion style which was award A Michelin star. Nice place to try for fine dining

  • 3/5 Zoe W. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    The place was easy to find at mandarin galley. So, the food was okay for us. Wished it could have been more flavorful though. We had long conversations that may have encroached near their closing time and the young part-timers( I think) gave some uncomfortable glances at us. We decided to make our move. At the cashier we mentioned that the food servers including the chef didn’t wear masks, she shrugged us off and said there was a new ruling. Kinda knew she lied about this but whatever🫠

  • 2/5 Hak C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here had some gems, and also had some average dishes. This lack of consistency made me wonder whether it deserved it’s one star rating. The white asparagus dish did not work, as the asparagus was tougher and colder than expected. The scallops - one companion had them done nicely, the other had the kind that was over cooked. Service was not great - several friendly but inexperienced interns who did not know much about the food when asked. The plating was beautiful though, and the desserts were great.

  • 4/5 Tiana D. 11 months ago on Google
    We had the 7 course lunch here and really loved the food. The asparagus amuse-bouche and salmon and burrata mousse were stand out dishes for me but we really enjoyed all of the courses. We were also happy with the wine recommendation. I’ve given this four stars because there were a couple of minor issues with the service. I would, however, definitely come back again to try the dinner menu.

  • 4/5 Sharmin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily accessible and the food was good, staff were prompt too. Feels slightly more on the casual side but there's a dress code to adhere to.

  • 4/5 Kevin W. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. Good effort in the service (okay for international standard, lack passion and knowledge but ok for Singapore). But the ambiance of the small room felt very odd. Would have been nicer to sit in front of the cuisine rather that odd back room with no music and other people hearing your conversations.

  • 5/5 VALENTINA T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great for Private Business Lunch Meetings Attentive Service Refined Fusion Experience Fair Selection of Wine

  • 5/5 nikoo e. 2 years ago on Google
    Just like a rainbow of flavours.

  • 5/5 Ronald W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service! Thank you!

  • 4/5 Donnie G. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for the 5 course lunch menu topped up with Hokkaido Scallop as recommended by Chef. I would say its nice to dine in Beni because the ambience is good and i like the concept of an open kitchen where you can see the chef preparing the food right in front of you. The bread course was great with salted egg butter. The cauliflower puree with ika was also something that surprises me. But the one that somewhat caught my attention was the unassuming mushroom soup with truffle yet it taste like chanwamushi 💯. This was really so good. Afterthat there is no looking back as the hokkaido scallop with truffle was equally great as well No worries u wont get overdose from the truffle and finally one of the mains which is the fish course of the day. Extremely like the cripsy fish skin with the fish and you can literally get the ASMR sound of the crispy fin. The dessert on the other other hand may not be suitable for all due to the red wine reduction taste. I felt that it was abit too overpowering for me because i would expect something lighter. Nonetheless the petite four ends of the meal well. Overall, its still a nice meal.

  • 5/5 Jlor 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staffs and they know what they served, will explained every meals (ingredients & sources etc) before u eat. Exquisite food and taste good. Little pricy but is good experience, good to come here couple date.

  • 5/5 Jeyla S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a lovely hidden gem of a restaurant! Absolutely loved the counter table setup and getting to see the team at work - the scallops had literally arrived in Singapore from Hokkaido that same morning and were absolutely delicious. Wonderful attentive service and a set lunch well worth it, without leaving you completely stuffed and incapacitated for the rest of the day. Oh and the crispy fish skin was unlike anything I had tried before - really cool technique and tasted amazing!


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