Four Michelin Stars Lost, Six Gained in Singapore's 2026 Guide as Alma, Chaleur, Esora, Euphoria Clo
Singapore's 2026 Michelin Guide sees four one-Michelin-star restaurants — Alma, Chaleur, Esora, and Euphoria — removed due to permanent closures. Concurrently, six new establishments received their first star, bringing the city-state's total to 33 one-star, nine two-star, and three three-star restaurants, demonstrating a dynamic shift in its fine dining landscape.
Michelin Guide Singapore Updates Reflect Closures
Four one-Michelin-star restaurants in Singapore — Alma, Chaleur, Esora, and Euphoria — have been formally removed from the 2026 Michelin Guide Singapore following their permanent cessation of operations.
This development reflects a dynamic period within the city-state's fine dining sector, demonstrating both the competitive pressures and the evolving landscape for high-end culinary establishments. The annual guide, a key benchmark for global gastronomy, updates its listings to reflect the current status of recognised venues, ensuring its recommendations remain relevant.
The formal removal of these four establishments adjusts the overall composition of Singapore’s Michelin-starred restaurant count for the current year, confirming their absence from the city’s top-tier culinary offerings.
This shift highlights the continuous flux within Singapore's vibrant food and beverage industry, where establishments must consistently adapt to market demands and operational realities.
Specifics of Restaurant Closures
Alma by Juan Amador, a European fine dining restaurant situated within Singapore's Goodwood Park Hotel, and Euphoria, an establishment recognised for its French-inspired "gastro-botanica" cuisine, both concluded their operations in August 2025.
Esora, a critically acclaimed kappo restaurant that held a single Michelin star for its Japanese culinary approach, served its final meals in December 2025. Similarly, Chaleur, a restaurant known for its French-Japanese fusion menu, also ceased its business functions last year.
These permanent closures, spanning diverse culinary styles and attributed to various operational factors, collectively illustrate the significant challenges faced by even critically acclaimed dining venues in a highly competitive market.
Their formal removal from the 2026 Michelin Guide Singapore acknowledges their absence from the city’s current culinary landscape for discerning diners and industry observers.
Growth in Singapore's Fine Dining Sector
Despite these high-profile departures, Singapore's fine dining sector simultaneously demonstrated expansion with the introduction of new talent and concepts. Six restaurants received their inaugural Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 ceremony, which took place on 4 August 2026, at The Raffles Ballroom within Raffles Sentosa Singapore.
These additions increased the total number of one-Michelin-starred restaurants in the city-state to 33. Furthermore, Singapore now lists nine restaurants with two Michelin stars and three establishments holding the coveted three-star rating, according to figures released by the Michelin Guide Singapore organisers.
This dual trend of closures and new accolades demonstrates the ongoing dynamism and innovation within the upper echelons of the city’s culinary scene, reinforcing its position as a significant gastronomic destination in Asia.
Broader Food Business Closures in Singapore
The closures of these Michelin-starred establishments occur within a wider context of significant activity in Singapore’s broader food business sector. Official statistics reveal that 1,267 food businesses ceased operations across the city-state between January and April this year.
This figure represents nearly half of the total number of shutdowns recorded throughout the entirety of 2025, when 3,148 food businesses closed permanently. The 2025 total marked a notable increase from the 3,047 closures observed in 2024, demonstrating a consistent upward trend in business cessation over recent years.
These figures, reported by official statistics, underscore the ongoing commercial dynamics and operational pressures impacting food and beverage enterprises across all segments of Singapore's hospitality industry, from hawker stalls to high-end restaurants.
Implications for Travellers and Industry
For travellers planning culinary visits to Singapore, these recent changes signify a refreshed dining landscape. While some established one-Michelin-star venues are no longer available, the addition of six new restaurants provides fresh options for high-quality dining and exploration.
Industry professionals will observe these shifts as evidence of Singapore's highly dynamic and competitive hospitality market, where culinary innovation is consistently rewarded, but operational sustainability remains a significant challenge, even for acclaimed establishments.
The substantial number of broader food business closures also points to an environment requiring adaptability for proprietors and continuous evolution in consumer offerings. Future Michelin Guide announcements will be key indicators of how this culinary evolution progresses, influencing investment and talent flows within the sector.
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