One of my favorite Singapore restaurants since it opened in 2016 remains Meta. Chef Sun Kim’s Korean-inflected modern food combines technique, high-quality ingredients and thoughtful, novel ingredient pairing.
Chef Sun Kim at Meta
On a warm spring day in March I enjoyed a delicious tasting menu.
Uni
Foie gras
Cauliflower Chawanmushi
Oyster, Ginger and Lemon, Gochujang
The oyster with Gochujang is a classic at Meta.
Tataki of Sawara, Celery, Kumquat
This lightly torched Spanish mackerel was marinated in a light shallot vinegar. The sweet-sourness from the kumquats played really well with this dish.
Jeju Abalone, Garlic Shoot
The beautifully cooked abalone was perched atop a “risotto” made using barley, buckwheat and lentils cooked in a crab base, flanked by thin, dried seaweed from Korea.
Japanese Madai, Chorizo, Razor Clam, Carrot
Iberico Secreto, Kimchi Mushroom, Celeriac, Shishito
The Iberico Secreto is another Meta staple.
Rhug Estate Rack of Lamb, Kohlrabi, Bamboo Shoot, Spring Vegetables
Meta is located in Singapore’s downtown in the heart of Keong Saik at 1 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089109
