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A year ago, when chef Sun Kim moved his mod Korean restaurant Meta to a more elegant and upscale shophouse space along Mohamed Sultan Road, he had felt it would be its third and final address. The Busan-born chef, who has made Singapore his home since opening Meta in 2015, looks set to stay at that location now that the restaurant has gained its second star there. 1 5 "Since we moved here, we've evolved a lot in terms of food and service. It feels good that Michelin has recognised our efforts," Kim commented.  This year’s Michelin Guide Singapore results were announced via its website and social media platforms on June 25. 2 5 Four new restaurants awarded a star Four new restaurants were awarded their first Michelin stars. These are: Pangium, which explores Straits cuisine through chef Malcolm Lee’s family recipes; Chaleur at Neil Road, which blends Japanese and French flavours, modern Italian Matera located at The Fullerton Waterboat House, and Araya which serves refined South American cuisine. For South American chefs Fernanda Guerrero and Francisco Javier Araya, today was a day of celebration in more ways than one. Besides their Chilean, South Pacific-themed restaurant Araya winning its first Michelin star barely eight months after opening, the partners in life and work just announced their engagement this morning.  The duo said: “We're so happy! Winning a Michelin star in less than a year of opening was unexpected but incredibly rewarding, and reflects our team's collective effort and dedication. We aim to work even more closely with our Chilean producers and suppliers to promote our vibrant food culture. 3 5 Waku Ghin drops from two stars to one Meta is the only new addition to the two-Michelin star category. Meanwhile, haute contemporary Japanese restaurant Waku Ghin, helmed by celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda, dropped to the one-star tier.  There are no new winners in the three Michelin-star category, which is currently occupied by Les Amis at Shaw Centre, Odette at the National Gallery Singapore and Zen in Bukit Pasoh Road. 4 5 Putien and Cure lost one star Former one-star winners that were dropped from the list include Beni at Mandarin Gallery, Reve at Kreta Ayer Road, Cure at Keong Saik Road and Putien at Kitchener Road. Restaurants that have closed – La Dame de Pic, Braci, Table65 and 28 Wilkie – are off the guide too. 5 5 Mod Malay restaurant Fiz given Michelin Green Star  Fiz, whose menu showcases Malaysian flavours and ingredients , joins one Michelin-starred Seroja as the second recipient of the Michelin Green Star from Singapore. It was lauded for its sustainable sourcing practices, energy conservation measures, food waste reduction, and engagement with the community. Fiz’s chef-owner Haffizul Hashim  said: “We are deeply humbled and grateful for the award. We founded Fiz to spotlight the rich tapestry of Southeast Asian cuisine in a contemporary setting, guided by recipes that are ancient, as we believe that ancient ways of cooking and living allow us to be more harmonious with the planet than we are today. We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support – from our whole restaurant team to our guests.” The Michelin Guide Singapore was launched in 2016 and each year, the city’s finest F&B establishments are assessed by incognito inspectors under five criteria: Quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavour and cooking techniques, the chef’s personality expressed in the cuisine, harmony of flavours and consistency between visits. In addition to the Michelin star winners, 81 food establishments were recognised with a Bib Gourmand on Jun 18 , which highlights restaurants that offer value-for-money meals under S$45. This includes 11 new entries, of which nine are brand new additions to the guide, such as popular Amoy Street fish soup hawker Han Kee, East Coast Park Italian bistro Fico and Tekka Centre’s tandoor specialist Delhi Lahori. Two were moved from the Michelin Selected category: Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee, which has been in operation for over 70 years, and Holland Drive fishball noodle soup stall Ru Ji Kitchen. Here’s the official Michelin Guide Singapore 2024 list. (* denotes new entrants): Three Michelin Stars 1. Les Amis 2. Odette 3. Zen Two Michelin Stars 1. Cloudstreet 2. Jaan by Kirk Westaway 3. Meta (promoted from one star) 4. Saint Pierre 5. Shoukouwa 6. Thevar One Michelin Star 1. Alma 2. Araya* 3. Art di Daniele Sperindio 4. Born 5. Buona Terra 6. Burnt Ends 7. Candlenut 8. Chaleur* 9. Chef Kang’s 10. Cut 11. Esora 12. Euphoria 13. Hamamoto 14. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle 15. Iggy’s 16. Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine (Orchard) 17. Jag 18. Labyrinth 19. Lei Garden 20. Lerouy 21. Ma Cuisine 22. Marguerite 23. Matera* 24. Nae:um 25. Nouri 26. Oshino 27. Pangium* 28. Poise 29. Rhubarb 30. Seroja 31. Shinji (Bras Basah Road) 32. Shisen Hanten 33. Sommer 34. Summer Palace 35. Summer Pavilion 36. Sushi Ichi 37. Sushi Kimura 38. Sushi Sakuta 39. Terra 40. Waku Ghin 41. Whitegrass 42. Willow