SFO777

Thank you ExpatSomchai.

Thanks very much 1P. All the wine pairings were wonderful although it is now, 4 weeks later, hard for me to recall each as the entire Odette experience was a bit overwhelming and exhausting as RayG notes. Some Vivino reviewers have opined that the Alain Voge Cornas, while still young, is "stupidly good".

Sadly, that dreadful dish is listed as a Lafer Selection which does suggest a pretty strong connection.



Thanks so much RayG. Totally agree with you on Odette and Le Bernardin. Odette was fabulous from the setting to the service, food, presentation and showmanship. Indeed a bit exhausting after three hours. But I would absolutely go back again in a heartbeat. And Le Bernardin, while excellent, left us thinking that we'd probably not go back. Service overall was very good but it was the wine pairing and the attitude of the sommelier that day that put me off, especially the minuscule pours which led to me rationing my tasting to make sure I had enough left to enjoy with each dish. Just struck me as stupid cheap. If it's a cost thing, charge more and give me a proper pour without having to flag down someone for a top-up.

So envious that you live in Singapore with all your incredible foodie options.

RayG

You are correct, ofc. There are better (German) chefs in Germany. I suspect SQ went with famous in Germany and covers the other German speaking market, aka Austria. I give them credit for an Asian airline going with someone “somewhat local” (incl Austria here, so don’t shoot me). I have sampled some of his SQ creations (some are ok, some are a fail).

The bit about the LB pour is so true! Felt very stingy.

I was fortunate enough to meet Julien Royer himself this summer (at an SQ PPS event no less). He dished out a similar tasting menu as he was doing a pop up in Europe. He was very humble for someone who has got successful at such a young age!

Jaenks

Thanks for writing. I do prefer read the reports from your website because you post to there before the FT.
I acknowledge that that trip is mainly for flying and eating is just a "side product".
Last week I went back to 7th in the world rank, they just launched a "summer menu" Paid 45usd for 9-course menu.
When you someday choose food before flying then Lima is "to go" place. In the current rank, 2nd, 11th, 32nd and 68th are located there. Not much comfort to fly there but the food worth it, according to my "fine dine fan " friend. Mexico city is even closer option with 5th and 9th in the rank.

SFO777

Thanks very much Jaenks. It's the "not much comfort to fly there" part that puts a damper on a quick trip to some cities. But batmandds and I are doing Mexico City in April and a late lunch at #9 Quintonil prior to our MEX-CDG AF flight.

WXFlyer1957

Outstanding trip report and photos, as usual. Both restaurants look amazing and I will endeavor to visit. BTW, being Adelaide born-and-bred I must say a nice call on the Coopers Ale :-)

olafman

What a stunning report! Top notch as usual. It's been years since I have done fine dining in SG as I am always drawn to the amazing hawker stalls. My problem with SG is there are too many wonderful food options and never enough time. Your pics definitely have made me rethink my strategy.

All the best!

snabbu

I also noted the pale ale, quite the fit as I am enjoying one right now.

Great report as always @SFO777.

SFO777

Thanks very much WXFlyer. Glad I made a good choice.

Thank you so much olafman. So true about SG. I'm returning in February for another round.

Thanks snabbu. Enjoy!

somemale

Amazing TR as always. How you manage to eat and drink so much in such a short period of time… respect.

desafino

Just fly AF when you go to Lima.

Aterp2007

How far out did you book Burnt Ends? I'll be in Singapore 12/22-23 and tried to get a reservation with no luck. Any other suggestions?

SFO777

Thanks very much somemale. A lot of these are small portions... plus I behave myself back home for a few days and drop any weight that I gain.

Yeah, that's not going to work. J only flights and DEN-CDG-LIM is a long, long way.

Good luck on that. Other than Noma, Burnt Ends is the toughest reservation I've ever seen. They open reservations at 10am Singapore time 30 days in advance. And at 10:00:20a everything is gone. I tried a few days in advance just to understand how to. In the end at 30 says before the date we wanted, I didn't waste time changing the default reservation time or trying to enter my +1 phone number. I just cut and pasted my SG hotel number, saved a few seconds and got past the initial stage. At that point, you can relax and enter your CC info.

andy2016

Great report. Helps with my planning as I'm doing the SIN-NRT leg in Feb but ending there so no transit fun. Where were you planning on eating next visit? I've got my eye on Thevar and Revolver. I'll be by myself so I'm a bit constrained by restaurants with bar style seating.

rdurlabhji

Now this is my kind of trip. Best I managed was 6 total stars on a 2 week trip. I'd say come check out some of the Michelin star places in Chicago. Truly inventive stuff going on here.

Genius1

I love that you go so far for such a short amount of time SFO777. And all that food!

Is Blade private or do you share with other passengers?

What did you think of the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at JFK?

I tried SQ for the first time a couple of months ago - London to Singapore and back in J. It was a great experience - the trip report on that is coming soon. It’s a shame some of the food on your FRA-SIN sector was a let down though, and that breakfast was the only thing offered on SIN-NRT.

Did you get escorted in SIN from F check-in to TPR? The ground experience doesn't seem as good as something like AF, LH or LX F.