How much does the Candlenut menu cost?
From S$108 for the lunch to S$138 for the dinner menu, per person in SGD, before service and tax (“++”). The table adds the 19.9% usually added for service and tax, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 19.9% service and tax | For two | For two, with service and tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuAh-ma-kase menu | S$138 | S$165 | S$276 | S$331 |
| LunchAh-ma-kase menu | S$108 | S$129 | S$216 | S$259 |
Every figure is for one guest. Most Singapore restaurants price their menus “++”, adding a 10% service charge and then 9% GST to the bill, so expect to pay about 20% more than the figure shown. Hawker stalls such as Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle charge the price on the board. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: cardpromotions.hsbc.com.sg (dinner). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Candlenut before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Candlenut?
The lunch, at S$108 per person. That’s S$30 less than the dinner menu.
- Lunch S$108Ah-ma-kase menu · S$30 less than the dinner menu
- Lei Garden S$90The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Singapore, Cantonese
Candlenut: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Candlenut have?
One. Candlenut holds one MICHELIN star, one of 33 one-star restaurants in Singapore.
Who is the chef at Candlenut?
The head chef is Malcolm Lee.
Where does Candlenut rank on critics’ lists?
Candlenut is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Peranakan
- Where
- Dempsey Hill · Singapore
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00From the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676Open in Google Maps
Is Candlenut expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its S$138 dinner menu is the 3rd cheapest of the 29 one-star dinner menus in Singapore with a published price. The middle price is S$288, so it costs S$150 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lei GardenCity Hall | Cantonese | S$90 | S$58 | – |
| Summer PalaceOrchard | Cantonese | S$128 | S$128 | S$75 |
| CandlenutDempsey Hill | Peranakan | S$138 | S$108 | – |
| Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine (Orchard)Orchard | Teochew | S$138 | – | – |
| LerouyRobertson Quay | French | S$158 | S$108 | S$138 |
| ArayaTanjong Pagar | Creative | S$178 | S$58 | S$90 |
| PangiumBotanic Gardens | Peranakan | S$188 | S$138 | – |
| Shisen HantenOrchard | Sichuan | S$188 | S$58 | – |
| Cherry Garden by Chef FeiMarina Centre | Cantonese | S$198 | S$138 | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- Peranakan, one starAuntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery George Town, Malaysia · dinner RM 32 (about US$8)
- Also one star in SingaporeWaku Ghin Marina Bay, Singapore · dinner S$550 (about US$429)
- Also one star in SingaporeSummer Pavilion Marina Centre, Singapore · dinner S$298 (about US$233)
- Also one star in SingaporeCUT Marina Bay, Singapore · dinner S$250 (about US$195)
- 2.4 km awayLes Amis Orchard, Singapore · dinner S$420 (about US$328)
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about US$336)
Starred restaurants near Candlenut
The 6 nearest, all within 2.2 km.
- Burnt Ends Barbecue · 190 m (0.1 mi) away · dinner S$200
- Pangium Peranakan · 950 m (0.6 mi) away · dinner S$188
- Summer Palace Cantonese · 1.6 km (1.0 mi) away · dinner S$128
- Sushi Kimura + Sushi · 1.7 km (1.0 mi) away · dinner S$380
- Iggy's European · 2.1 km (1.3 mi) away · dinner S$295
- Omakase @ Stevens Creative · 2.2 km (1.4 mi) away · dinner S$333
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Sources Restaurant: comodempsey.sg. Stars: Candlenut in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: cardpromotions.hsbc.com.sg (dinner and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Asia 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).