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Food and ambience

French, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

MICHELIN Guide's Point of View

Chef Takuya Yamashita’s style is to use French techniques to bring out the best of the mostly Japanese ingredients. The resulting tasting menus are inv...
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One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop!
About
Whitegrass, under the helm of Head Chef Takuya Yamashita, showcases classical French fare with a contemporary Japanese twist. Abiding by the culinary principle of “La Cuisine Naturelle”, or “cuisine of the natural body”, Chef Takuya celebrates the essence of each ingredient he works with. Omakase menus of seasonal nature inspired creations pay homage not only to the history of the produce but also to its passionate producers. Located in the historical CHIJMES landmark, the 40-seat restaurant boasts stellar service and a carefully curated beverage list that serves to further elevate the experience of dining in this iconic venue.
PRICE RANGE
US$39 - US$248
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
French, Fusion
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Non-smoking restaurants
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Excellent dining experience. High quality food and presentation combined with luxurious decor and ambience.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Lovely and special birthday celebration in March. Big thanks to the chef who baked a special strawberry cake, the restaurant who organized a private room and curated birthday menus, and Wendy and Hao who extended their hospitality to ensure we enjoyed ourselves fully with food...and drink. All dishes were creatively plated and tasted great. Would highly recommend and would love to revisit.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We seek out outstanding restaurants around the world, and Whitegrass did not disappoint. The food was truly innovative with layers of subtle flavor. Presentation was impressive without being ostentatious. Clearly, the chef was bringing subtleties of Japanese cuisine to a highly French-influenced theme. Service was...impeccable, and the ambiance was restrained without being restrictive. Chijmes is the perfect setting for this wonderful restaurant.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

The food is so delicious. And the elegant and modern presentation makes the meal even more enjoyable. The wagyu beef is rich - tastes like butter! Our servers Lai and Ruziq paced the meal service perfectly, so that each dish was memorable. We were surprised...to learn that the chef is so young. Hope he keeps creating more dishes for Whitegrass. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Singapore.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

A real gem of a find and the best dining experience so far in this part of the world coupled with attentive but informed unobtrusive service. Imaginative wine pairings including introduction to saki varieties.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We had an enjoyable lunch at Whitegrass 7mths ago and decided to revisit Whitegrass for my daughter's 18th birthday just in time for their Valentine's menu. I have to tell you we seldom revisit a restaurant as my foodie daughter likes to try out as...many Michelin restaurants as possible. But the cosiness of the restaurant, the attentive but not obtusive service staff and of course the food curated by Chef Takuya. We ordered both the Executive and Creation lunch menu to share. Chef is a master. He pairs the ingredients of all dishes very well. Seafood was fresh, unique vegetables from Japan was sourced and really superb. Attentions to details were given to each and every ingredients. Palate cleanser was great, my favorite black sesame seed bread was unforgettable ( I could eat that everday), the A4 wagyu was so good, their signature fried fish with scales was good as always, dd loves the chocolate dessert while I prefer the kumquat. We also like the attentive and friendly service staff, Hao and Grace. We had an unforgettable day and my daughter is very thankful. Also, shout out to Wendy, who gave us a table at the Circle ro which I had forgotten to request when I book. Ariyagato, Whitegrass!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 14 February 2023

I must say food is good. Love their bread. The staff, Lai and Hao, are very friendly and attentive. Such an enjoyable experience!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 19 January 2023

My daughter and I had lunch at Whitegrass and it was an exquisite experience. They pay great attention to detail, from the decor, ambience, service and food quality. We chose lunch-time because we wanted to see the restaurant during the day. The main dining room...was tastefully decorated with a gorgeous center flower arrangement and surrounded by soft natural sunlight. All the dishes were beautifully presented, with unique flavors and textures. One of the best dishes was the wagyu beef - melt-in your-mouth. It was special that the chef came out to present us with delicious financiers to celebrate our mother-daughter get together after 5 months apart. We will definitely return to Whitegrass - one of the best restaurant experiences in SingaporeMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 12 January 2023

The service personnel, Lai and Grace were super attentive at every course. Patient and personal. Hubby called cos we could not locate the place. The moment he hang up the phone, we spotted Grace looking out for us. That was really impressive. We enjoyed the...experience by the service team. Even Chef came to say hi and chat. Very personal. We had a memorable time. Thank you.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 11 January 2023 via mobile

The wagyu is excellent. The bread is really good. very crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. The sesame bread is one of a kind 😎😎😎. I take the 8 course meal and the small octopus cut is really good. 😀 It should...be considered as main course in the future.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 5 January 2023 via mobile

Very good service esp from Line & Hao. Very attentive to our needs We enjoyed both the bread & the wayu & the desserts & Acqu tea curated by v young Japanese chef Well done 👍

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 31 December 2022

Really enjoyed my dining experience here!! Lai and Grace served us and they were really patient in explaining the food to us! The chef even came out to talk to us at the end. In terms of food, they are doing god’s work. The meat...is beyond tender and the bread is other wordly.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 25 December 2022

Visiting Singapore for a week and made the best decision to visit Whitegrass on my last day. The whole experience was amazing. I was dining on my own and did a walk in. The staff were very welcoming and engaging. They chatted with me at...appropriate moments. When they knew I made the trip to try the restaurant, they invited the chef to have a chat with me. And the chef made an extra piece of cake and "bon voyage" written on the plate. Of course the food was amazing! One of the best meals ever. The chef is from Japan. He used Japanese ingredients in a few of the dishes. The mushroom soup was perfect. Beef cheek was super tasty. Dessert was another highlight. Ricotta sorbet on top of crumbles and with citrus around. The sorbet was so light and full of flavor. Definitely the highlight of my trip!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 10 December 2022

We dined at Whitegrass on 9/12/2022 for our wedding anniversary. One word to sum it all up: impeccable! From start to end, we had a wonderful experience. The food was superb and we were really pleasantly surprised by not just the quality, but the attention...given to every dish. Unlike some Michelin starred restaurants, the chef & team at Whitegrass really took careful consideration of our dietary requirements and we were very impressed. Every single dish was superb- truly hard to come by! We even ordered second servings of the longtooth grouper and madeleines because they were just so good. My husband is usually not into fine dining but he was genuinely impressed last night. We are already planning our next meal back at Whitegrass. :) Thank you, Chef Takuya, Vincent and team, for the amazing food and taking the time to personally come to our table & chat with us. Special thanks to Lai and Happy for being our wonderful servers for the night! Truly warm and friendly, you both made the experience at Whitegrass lovely. See all of you again real soon! :)More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 9 December 2022 via mobile

Had a wonderful early Xmas dinner here. Excellent delicious food with a very enjoyable service by Happy and Lai. Was lovely meeting the chef too. Highly recommended !!

Date of visit: December 2022
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