Who Lost Michelin Star Singapore?

Michelin stars are the highest accolade a restaurant can receive and are given to restaurants that demonstrate exceptional levels of cuisine, service, and atmosphere. The Michelin Guide Singapore was launched in July 2016 and the inaugural list of one-star restaurants was revealed in September 2016. In 2017, Singapore had the world’s second-most Michelin-starred restaurants with 28 one-star restaurants.

It was a shock to many when Michelin announced that the 2020 edition of its Singapore guide would not be published due to a “lack of resources”. This announcement meant that all 28 one-star restaurants lost their coveted Michelin star status.

The absence of the 2020 edition of the Singapore guide has been met with much disappointment from restaurateurs, food lovers and other industry professionals. Many have expressed their sadness at losing what has become a symbol of excellence in Singapore’s restaurant scene.

The decision to not publish the 2020 edition is understandable as Michelin is facing financial pressures due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The economic impact of the pandemic has taken its toll on many industries, including hospitality, which has seen an unprecedented drop in demand.

However, the loss of this highly sought after recognition has been felt by many in the restaurant industry. Restaurants that had worked hard to gain their one-star ranking have now lost this status as there was no opportunity for them to maintain their star ratings without an inspection.

Conclusion:

The decision by Michelin not to publish its 2020 edition in Singapore means that all 28 one-star restaurants have lost their Michelin star status. While understandable due to financial pressures caused by COVID-19, it is still a significant loss for those who had worked hard to gain this prestigious accolade.