Restaurant Fiz

What it is Contemporary Southeast Asian fine-dining set in a luxe yet peaceful and intimate space. Why we love it Chef Hafizzul Hashim is a shiny beacon that puts modern Southeast Asian cuisine on the map with his episodic menus, drawing inspiration from pasar malams (night markets), his late grandmother’s recipes, and hidang (a traditional Malay food spread). The dishes are refined and thoughtful, accentuating forgotten indigenous ingredients and ancient cooking techniques from the Malay peninsula’s coastal regions.

The location of Restaurant Fiz along Tanjong Pagar Road echoes its commitment to heritage. Opened in 1892, the street—formerly a fishing village—is one of Singapore’s oldest. Entering the dining room of this traditional corner shophouse, you get a sense of quietude and earthy simplicity that reflects the area’s rustic roots.

Restaurant Fiz opened its doors early June and offers a tasting menu ($288++ for 8 courses exclusive of supplement) of elevated contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine. It sets out to be purposefully vast drawing from Sarawak to Chiang Rai, Thailand. Chef-Owner Hafizzul Hashim spent two decades working across the world in many Michelin-starred restaurants and he brings all his passion here to spotlight regional dishes, forgotten indigenous ingredients and ancient ways of cooking.

Nestled in the historical center of Tanjong Pagar, Restaurant Fiz aims to represent, inspire, honor, innovate and excel by making a positive impact in our food and service industry. Their diverse team of passionate cooks and front-of-house staff will guide you on a holistic journey celebrating diversity in nature, nourish creativity and engage all senses through meals that activate memories of past and present. The restaurant's kitchen is helmed by Chef-Owner Hafizzul Hashim.

As more and more gourmands appreciate Southeast Asian flavours, along comes Fiz restaurant by chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim, which celebrates the region’s rich culinary heritage and diverse food cultures. Seasonal ingredients and spices are carefully sourced from the region in crafting the Episode 2 menu, which was heavily inspired by the empires of Angkor’s Khmer and Java’s Majapahit empires—believed to have shaped Southeast Asia’s culinary landscape as we know it today.

Opened by English-Malay chef Hafizzul Hashim, Fiz explores Southeast Asia's vast culinary heritage through a modern lens. Focusing on Malay gastronomy, Hafizzul's menus re-acquaint diners with forgotten native ingredients, recipes, and techniques – such as hand-pounding spices. The six-course Select menu features grilled Aylesbury duck glazed with five-spice powder, coconut sugar, and fingerroot – an earthy, herbaceous ginger named for its finger-like appearance.

A Green Star Michelin awardee, Fiz by Malaysian chef Hafizzul Hashim, reinvents Malay cuisine with bold flavours and creative presentation. Now available for lunch, Fiz’s Episode 2 al a carte menu is a celebration of Southeast Asian flavours, structured into three segments: Beginnings, Hidang, and Endings. Start with the Sea Urchin ($28), a Thai-Javanese-inspired dish where sea urchin crowns a silky curry custard steamed in a banana leaf.

Owner-chef Jonathan Koh of Voyage recognises talent, as he instils protegé Chef Tan Wee Kiat at his newest restaurant Cuisson. Meaning ‘Cooking’ in French, this lush dining establishment respects food ingredients using French cooking techniques focusing on Japanese seafood and vegetables. It is reflected in intricate dishes like white asparagus royale amuse bouche flavoured with Aged Shoyu-based Blanc Manger.

Food is closely linked to family for chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim, who grew up fishing with his father, cooking with his nenek (grandmother), and foraging for ingredients. He takes heritage recipes and gives them an elevated feel with modern culinary techniques. With the set menu here, you’ll enjoy elegant versions of dishes like kampong chicken, pisang salai (fried bananas), and kueh.

Patron chef Hafizzzul Hashim has really stamped his Michelin mark on his eponymous ode to Southeast Asian cuisine. It’s an elegant space exuding quiet luxury in the historical centre of Tanjong Pagar and the smoky, chargrilled flavours of many of the dishes are hallmarks. Where: 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01/02, 088444

Malay cuisine very rarely gets the fine dining take in Singapore, but thankfully, there’s Fiz to remedy that. The restaurant was founded by Marco Pierre White and Jean Gorges alum, Hafizzul Hashim, and is housed in Tanjong Pagar. Image credit: @fiz_privatedining

Eat your way through Southeast Asia at Restaurant Fiz, a new fine-dining space in Tanjong Pagar. Read the full review here. Restaurant Fiz 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, 01-01/02 Singapore 088444 Tel: +65 9679 8021

Contemporary South-east Asian restaurant Fiz in Tanjong Pagar has received a Michelin Green Star, awarded to establishments for their sustainable practices and dining experiences.