Chef L.
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With only one night in Singapore, I wanted to be sure of having a truly memorable meal. As a French chef travelling through Asia, I asked an international food critic where I absolutely had to eat. She didn’t hesitate for a second: FIZ. She was completely right.
From the moment we arrived, the experience felt calm, confident, and generous. Although Chef Hafizul Hashim was not in the restaurant that evening, it quickly became clear that the place runs at a very high level regardless. The restaurant manager, chef de cuisine, and sommelier looked after us exceptionally well — present, precise, warm, and fully in control.
The chef de cuisine guided us through a generous selection of dishes, and from the first plates the quality of the products stood out. This is ingredient-driven cooking of the highest level. Details matter here: house-made shrimp paste with extraordinary depth, dry-aged fish from their own fish ager, and confident use of the Josper wood-fired oven and grill.
The flavours are bold and expressive — sambals with real punch, a melting Thai crab curry full of aroma, and heirloom rices cooked gently in fresh coconut water. Simple in appearance, deeply complex in execution.
One moment stayed with me. After dinner, close to midnight, the entire kitchen team was still there, peeling shallots for the next day. In Asia, peeled shallots are available everywhere and are an easy shortcut. When I mentioned how impressive it was, the response was simple: every small detail makes the difference — and you can taste it. That philosophy says everything about this kitchen.
The sommelier deserves real credit. The wine selection is thoughtful and precise, with rare bottles that pair beautifully with the food — clearly curated with intention rather than trend.
The dining room is elegant and calm: large banquette seating, generous tables, beautiful glassware and cutlery, refined tableware, and an open kitchen that reinforces confidence and transparency.
FIZ holds a Michelin Green Star, and it shows — respect for produce, sourcing, and flavour integrity is unmistakable. At the same time, the experience delivers the refinement and polish of top-level fine dining. For me, it naturally sits between both worlds.
A restaurant that performs at this level in the chef’s absence is the sign of true leadership. An exceptional experience, and one I will return to without hesitation.
Thanks to all of the team, you guys rock!