Sommer

Short review to say thank you for a wonderful experience! Recently had lunch at Sommer before they permanently close. Some of this meal’s dishes were certainly memorable, including a Hokkaido scallop “pot pie” and a pigeon dish that included the bird’s final finger expression as to being eaten.

Visited Sommer yesterday and truly deserving of 1 Michelin Star! Food was delicious with unique touches and blends of so many elements from tastes to textures. Thank you Chef Lewis Barker and the kitchen team! Service on the other hand was impeccable, with good interactions, checking on food, wine pairings and not being intrusive. Atmosphere was intimate and cosy. Special thanks to Rebecca for her warmth and hospitality, having showcase service with a smile. A gem and rare trait to have in the industry. Food pacing was good, timing all tables present together. Kitchen and service team made the dining experience what I call a harmonious melody in a theatre. Well done!

Had my birthday celebration at Sommer last year, it was truly one of the best fine dining experiences I had so far. From the starts to the main course, to the desserts, everything was perfect! Staff were really friendly as well. So sad to hear the closure of this amazing place! Will definitely missed it.

We were able to dine at Sommer before their announced closing due in October. It is a lost for this restaurant houses a team of hospitable, attentive and dedicated staff. As for the food. Every mouthful was a delightful tickle to the tastebud. Its beyond gourmet pleasure as each and every dish was way above satisfaction. Worth every dollar spent. Shared the menu we selected and the dishes. Absolutely deserving of their Michelin Star.

Great fine dining experience. Hard to find this level of quality in the CBD area. Each dish was very unique and exquisite. Can see a lot of Japanese influence but it blends in so well into the modern European (more leaning towards French?) cuisine. Everything was perfect! … except the coffee at the end :( nonetheless well deserves a 5 star review as everything else was so outstanding <3 we do hope the coffee can be improved in the near future :) It would be perfect if the contactless payment option was made available. We had our third visit in Nov 2021.

We had the lunch tasting menu (SGD 148) and it was absolutely amazing. Their Parker house roll with Shio Kombu butter was packed with intense umami, and I would have demolished the whole bun (6 servings) if I didn't have breakfast (haha). The menu is French, with a pretty heavy Japanese influence. Appetizers came in small bites that piqued the palette. The small bites were: Ankimo glazed in Ponze with Katsuoboshi cream and salted radish Smoked Eel Riletter with apple and marigold Spring pea tartlet with smoked cream crue and marinated Ikura 36 month aged comte cheese cornet The main appetizer was a picturesque feature of aged Hamachi with fennel, shiso and N25 Kaluga Reserve. Superbly refreshing and slightly salty, it set up the tone for the next heavier main course - the Roasted Venison with green asparagus. I could say that this is one of the best roasted venison I've ever tasted - so tender and flavourful, with no gaminess to it. Beautifully executed! I was also immensely impressed by their dessert - to be honest I feel a lot of fine dining restaurants are a letdown when it comes to desserts, like falling off a sharp cliff in the tasting experience, but I was super super happy that their desserts allowed us to end the meal on a high note. The warm and light pistachio souffle was a perfect complement to the cold and rich Abinao chocolate with espresso cremeux. The only part I felt they could improve on was the petit fours, not bad but a tad bitter for the earl grey tart and the canelé was way too hard. But look how pretty the Choux is with white chocolate butterflies on top! There was definitely a lot of effort from the pastry chef. Overall an amazing experience and I think well worth the price tag!

Sommer is a one Michelin star awarded in 2023. I came on a Friday night for their spring tasting menu as part of my birthday celebration. Every dish was well thought out and brilliantly put together. Presentation was simple and elegant. Dishes seemed to be focus on using good ingredients without having too sophisticated or complex elements. My favorites were the brioche and kombu butter and Brittany cod. The complimentary birthday cake was probably the best I ever had which is a pineapple flavored cake. Lastly, special shoutout to Lelia who made the whole experience so enjoyable. Fine dining is something most Singaporeans don’t enjoy everyday so being able to have it without being too pretentious can largely be due to the way the service staff engages you. A genuine looking smile, constantly topping up our tap water, being situationally aware, recommending dishes without being pushy, and taking photos voluntarily is just a few of the many things that made the night very enjoyable. Hospitality at its best!

Celebrated my birthday here, and it was just a fantastic and pleasant experience all-round. The hosts were friendly and conversational during our meal, and ensured we had a good time. As an additional bonus, we were surprised to find out that the talented chef’s birthday was also a few days after mine! Food was amazing and every dish delivered. I’m extremely particular with my bread, and I do not take more than 1 bite if unless it’s perfect, and by far, only 2 restaurants have I finished my bread. So it’s not an exaggeration to say, Sommer has nailed it. Plating was on point and they all looked like masterfully crafted artworks. But the highlight of the meal definitely went to the Samegarei. Flavourful and so soft and tender, this fish dish blew us away. Definitely deserved their 1 Michelin Star!