82Score
Why it ranks
Chef Malcolm Lee's Peranakan restaurant at COMO Dempsey, rated one Michelin star in 2026.
Order this: Buah keluak dishes
Best for: Visitors who want to try Peranakan cooking in a restaurant setting.
Good to know: Ask about the 'ah-ma-kase' set menu when booking.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Peranakan |
|---|---|
| Awards & recognition | Michelin Guide Singapore 2026: One Star |
| Price | $$ |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 9/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 2.7/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 16.3/25 |
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| Evidence points | 28/100 | #1 in Peranakan, Whole Earth, has 41 points |
| Score | 82 | 60 + 39 × (28 ÷ 41)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676 · +65 1800 304 2288 (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- guide.michelin.com/sg/en/singapore-region/singapore/restaurant/candlen — Michelin Guide page: one star (dateAwarded 2026), address, phone, cuisine 'Peranakan', price band
- comoepicurean.com/restaurants/candlenut/ — Official website: restaurant name and address with postal code
- eatbook.sg/michelin-guide-singapore-2026/amp/ — Eatbook: Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 full starred list includes it
Links
FAQ
Where is Candlenut?
Candlenut is at 17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676.
What should I order at Candlenut?
Buah keluak dishes.
How is Candlenut ranked?
Candlenut has a category score of 82 (28 evidence points) and ranks #4 for peranakan in Singapore on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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