Never Back Down: The Arena of Champions
Singapore's most coveted restaurant award, judged anonymously by the industry's sharpest palates. Meet the 2026 champions, relive the night and take your place in 2027.
The RAS Epicurean Star Award is the premier accolade in Singapore's food and beverage industry. It celebrates outstanding culinary talent and the restaurants redefining dining through sustainability, service and innovation.
Every category is judged anonymously through mystery dining. In 2026, 46 industry judges took part, from chefs and critics to educators and content creators. To win, a restaurant has to excel from the kitchen to the front of house.
Technique, flavour and creativity on every plate.
Fresh, responsible produce, with local sourcing celebrated.
The meal as a whole, from the first welcome to the final course.
Warm, consistent hospitality in a setting true to the concept.
25 award categories, The People's Choice among them. Each winner is in gold, with the runner up beneath, as announced on the night.
A room of 1,106 guests, five courses from five chefs and 25 awards under one roof at Resorts World Sentosa.
Epicurean happens because these partners believe in Singapore's F&B industry. Thank you for standing with us.
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