[Singapore] Restaurant Born by Zor Tan

May 15, 2023

[Singapore] Restaurant Born by Zor Tan

Rating: 4.25/5

Last meal I had in Singapore this time was at the beautiful Restaurant Born by Chef Zor Tan! A protege of Chef Andre Chiang, Chef Zor was the Executive Chef at Restaurant Andre and Sichuan Moon before opening Born. The restaurant name stands for “Best of Right Now” which celebrates the circle of life including important milestones and memories in the chef’s life. The cuisine is expressed through 9 guiding principles - Birth, Roots, Memories, Craft, Relationship, Vicissitudes, Time, Progress and Legacy.

Housed in a historic conserved building, the space is gorgeous with arches, high ceilings and an open kitchen. The menu mirrors the chef’s training - thus a blend of French techniques with Chinese flavors. I found the food technically precise and the chef’s use of spice subtle and brilliant. Personal favorites included the fried bao and the Jerusalem artichoke with Lily bulbs. Definitely one to watch and I look forward to seeing how the food evolves. Congrats on being awarded #36 on Asia’s 50 Best in the first year!
Our menu:

Winter Melon with Purple Shiso Jus
Jellyfish Pickled with Mountain Chilli
Pickled Japanese Daikon Skin