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20 catergories of eateries honoured RAS Epicurean Star Award 2022

Singapore’s F&B industry faced many challenges during the pandemic. It was at the forefront of the news for the difficulties it faced with regard to the rental, energy, supply chain, and manpower. All these challenges are so relevant to me now that I am working in the food sector.

On 24 November 2022, the 27th edition of RAS Epicurean Star Award 2022 gala dinner gathered members and leaders of the industry to celebrate its hardworking, loyal, and talented workforce. Organised by the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS), the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower & Second Minister for Trade and Industry.

Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower, Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower, and Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Inauguration Ceremony of RAS 21st Term Management Committee
Inauguration Ceremony of RAS 21st Term Management Committee

This year, the Award lauded the indomitable spirit and the unflinching ‘can-do’ attitude of everyone in the F&B industry – the service staff, restaurateurs, chefs, and many more who braved through adversities and challenges during the pandemic years.

A total of 20 awards by categories under the RAS Epicurean Star Award 2022 were presented to winners:

  1. Best Asian Restaurant (Casual Dining): Peace Japanese Cuisine
  2. Best Cafe: Bee’s Knees at the Garage
  3. Best Hotpot Restaurant (2 winners): Beauty in the Pot, Yanxi Dim Sum & Hotpot
  4. Best Mediterranean Restaurant: Kazbar
  5. Best BBQ Restaurant: Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen
  6. Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Lingzhi Vegetarian
  7. Best Seafood Restaurant: Clan 7
  8. Best Buffet: Lai Huat Signatures
  9. Best Japanese Restaurant (Casual Dining): Sake Labo
  10. Best Japanese Restaurant (Fine Dining): Takayama
  11. Best Chinese Restaurant (Casual Dining): Tunglok Signatures
  12. Best Chinese Restaurant (Fine Dining): Tong Le Private Dining
  13. Best Chain Restaurant: Putien
  14. Best Gastro Bar: Kazbar
  15. Best Fusion Restaurant: FLNT
  16. Best Halal Restaurant (Casual Dining): Monster Planet
  17. Best Halal Restaurant (Fine Dining): Elfuego by Collin’s
  18. Best Western Restaurant (Casual Dining): L’Angelus
  19. Best Western Restaurant (Fine Dining): Bedrock Origin
  20. People’s Choice Award: Shabestan, Finest Persian Restaurant
Best Asian Restaurant (Casual Dining) winner - Peace Japanese Cuisine
Best Asian Restaurant (Casual Dining) winner – Peace Japanese Cuisine
Best Hotpot Restaurant winner - Beauty In the Pot
Best Hotpot Restaurant winner – Beauty In the Pot
Best Hotpot Restaurant winner - Yanxi Dim sum & Hotpot
Best Hotpot Restaurant winner – Yanxi Dim sum & Hotpot
Best Mediterranean Restaurant & Best Gastro Bar winner - Kazbar
Best Mediterranean Restaurant & Best Gastro Bar winner – Kazbar
Best Vegetarian Restaurant winner - LingZhi Vegetarian
Best Vegetarian Restaurant winner – LingZhi Vegetarian
Best Halal Restaurant (Fine Dining) winner - Elfuego by COLLIN'S
Best Halal Restaurant (Fine Dining) winner – Elfuego by COLLIN’S
Best Western Restaurant (Fine Dining) winner - Bedrock Origin
Best Western Restaurant (Fine Dining) winner – Bedrock Origin
People’s Choice Award winner – Shabestan, Finest Persian Restaurant

The evening also cast the spotlight on two other awards – the Workforce Resilience Award by WSG, and the Excellent Service Awards (EXSA) 2022.

The Workforce Resilience Award was presented by Guest-of-Honour Dr Tan to BreadTalk Group and Zingrill Holdings, for reskilling their workers to take on more value-added roles.

Workforce Resilience Award

Six EXSA 2022 Superstar Finalists were announced at the gala dinner and cited for their outstanding work in their service positions and for having gone beyond the call of their duties to deliver exceptional service and to create memorable experiences for their customers. The ultimate Superstar will be announced in a ceremony on December 8, 2022.

Excellence Service Award (EXSA) 2022 Superstar Finalists

Congratulate to all the Epicurean Star Awards nominees and winners!

Photo credits: Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS)

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