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Ce Soir
Asian Contemporary · ONE NORTH, Singapore
Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore
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Off-Centre Asian Precision
Price
$$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ce Soir works for a polished $$$ Asian Contemporary meal in Singapore, especially for dates or smaller occasion dinners. Its Michelin Plate recognition gives it credibility, but cross-shop Willow for a close category peer, Sushi Sato for sushi, Pangium for a more specific Peranakan brief.
About Ce Soir
Is Ce Soir worth booking in Singapore right now? Yes if the goal is a $$$ Asian Contemporary restaurant with Michelin Plate recognition.
Singapore has a wide premium dining landscape, so the decision here is less about filling in details and more about whether the basics fit your plan. Ce Soir is an Asian Contemporary restaurant with $$$ pricing, smart casual dress code, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. The strongest case is for diners who want a Singapore option in that category while keeping expectations tied to the confirmed basics.
An Asian Contemporary choice in Singapore
The smart way to approach this restaurant is to judge it on the basics: Asian Contemporary cuisine, $$$ pricing, smart casual dress, its published opening days. A first visit should be treated as a read on whether the restaurant suits your occasion. If that works, a return visit makes more sense when the group already wants Asian Contemporary rather than debating cuisine type from scratch.
For value-seekers, the main question is whether Ce Soir is the right $$$ Singapore choice for the occasion. Compared with Willow, it belongs in the same broad conversation for diners considering contemporary dining in Singapore. Compared with Sushi Sato, it is a different choice because Ce Soir is Asian Contemporary rather than sushi. Compared with Burnt Ends, it is another Singapore option to consider when the group is weighing different dining styles.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Ce Soir for a meal where the table wants Asian Contemporary cuisine, $$$ pricing is expected, smart casual dress fits the plan. It is less convincing for diners who need maximum transparency before booking. That does not make it a weak choice; it means the booking is strongest when the decision is based on cuisine category, price tier, hours, dress code, Michelin Plate recognition.
For a first-timer in Singapore comparing premium meals, Ce Soir should sit in the “consider seriously” tier, not the automatic first pick. If the group wants sushi, Sushi Sato is the cleaner decision. Burnt Ends, Pangium, Willow, Bōl are also useful comparisons when deciding among different Singapore dining styles and price expectations.
The better booking strategy is to use Ce Soir when the group's preferences are aligned around Asian Contemporary cuisine. It is open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, with lunch also listed Thursday to Sunday, is closed Monday and Tuesday. For a food-focused itinerary, it is strongest as one of several Singapore meals rather than the only premium booking of the trip. See the Singapore restaurants guide for the wider city shortlist.
Planning details
- Location
- 5B Portsdown Rd, Unit 01-03, Singapore 139311
- Website
- cesoir.com.sg
- Phone
- +65 9177 9993
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ce Soir sits modestly on Portsdown Road in a shopfront-scale space that reads more neighbourhood than spectacle. The writing emphasizes the kitchen’s confidence: an Asian Contemporary menu that treats regional cuisines as its primary language rather than as decorative flourishes. That focused approach, paired with Michelin Plate recognition and a 4.7 Google rating, gives the room a quietly assured air — you notice the cooking first and the setting second. The result is a modern, understated spot where the historic residential streetscape and the kitchen’s craft combine to feel both charming and intentionally off-centre.
Best For
Ce Soir is best approached as a destination for considered evenings rather than casual drop-ins. Its $$$ pricing, Michelin Plate status and placement among chef-driven independents make it well suited to date nights, special occasions and business dinners where the food is the priority. The neighbourhood, shopfront scale discourages theatrics and instead rewards diners who come for layered, regionally informed cooking. Expect a composed, food-forward service style that complements the kitchen’s ambition — the kind of place you book when the meal itself is the event.
Ordering Tips
Let the kitchen’s regional-language approach guide choices: the menu highlights distinctive signatures such as Kaya-Misu, Wintermelon Soup and South African Abalone, and those dishes are good starting points to understand the chef’s perspective. Given the restaurant’s focus on considered Asian Contemporary cooking, pick a selection that showcases different techniques and flavours to see the range of the menu. With Ce Soir’s emphasis on what arrives at the table, prioritize the standout signature items named by the house to sample the kitchen’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Posh yet relaxed floral-themed interior with beautiful dried arrangements, quiet elegance, and romantic atmosphere evoking a stately home or French countryside.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Kaya-Misu
- Wintermelon Soup
- South African Abalone
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Look If You Cannot Get In
Try Willow first if the brief is still Asian Contemporary at $$$. It is the closest category match and the simplest substitute for a similar Singapore dinner plan.
Choose Bōl if value matters more than occasion polish, or Pangium if the group wants a clearer Peranakan direction rather than a broader contemporary Asian meal.
Restaurant context
How Ce Soir Compares
Ce Soir and Willow are the cleanest like-for-like comparison: both sit in Singapore's Asian Contemporary lane at $$$. Pick Ce Soir when the priority is a calmer occasion meal with Michelin Plate validation; pick Willow when the group wants to compare within the same cuisine category and is more focused on a contemporary restaurant shortlist than a single room style.
Sushi Sato is the sharper choice for diners who already want sushi, while Burnt Ends is better for a more energetic barbecue-led meal. Both are $$$, but they make the decision easier because the formats are more specific. Ce Soir is the safer middle lane for mixed preferences, especially when one diner wants Asian Contemporary and another just wants a polished Singapore dinner.
Pangium is the stronger pick for Peranakan specificity, while Bōl is the value play at $$ for Asian Contemporary. If the question is price-to-quality, Bōl deserves a look first; if the question is a more formal, recognition-backed dinner, Ce Soir remains the more occasion-oriented choice.
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Compare Ce Soir
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ce Soir | Singapore | Asian Contemporary | Michelin Plate 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Sushi Sato | Singapore | Sushi | Michelin Plate 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Burnt Ends | Singapore | Australian Barbecue, Barbecue | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #92026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #382026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #59Michelin 1 Star 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #52025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #38 | $$$ |
| Pangium | Singapore | Peranakan | Michelin 1 Star 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$ |
| Willow | Singapore | Asian Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$ |
| Bōl | Kuala Lumpur | Asian Contemporary | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
How Ce Soir Singapore compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Ce Soir?
Ce Soir lists a smart casual dress code. Neat, polished clothing is the safest choice for a $$$ Michelin Plate restaurant in Singapore, while formalwear is not specifically required by the dress guidance.
What should a first-timer know about Ce Soir?
Ce Soir is an Asian Contemporary restaurant in Singapore with $$$ pricing, smart casual dress code, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. It serves dinner Wednesday to Sunday and lunch Thursday to Sunday, is closed Monday and Tuesday.
What are alternatives to Ce Soir in Singapore?
Sushi Sato, Burnt Ends, Pangium, Willow, Bōl are useful comparison points when choosing among different Singapore dining styles. Ce Soir is the Asian Contemporary option in this set, with $$$ pricing and Michelin Plate recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ce Soir?
Choose based on schedule rather than any difference in format. Ce Soir is open for lunch Thursday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
Can Ce Soir accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several diners, confirm availability directly when booking and keep in mind that Ce Soir is a $$$ restaurant with a smart casual dress code.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Ce Soir?
A tasting menu format is not listed, so do not book on that assumption alone. The grounded reasons to consider Ce Soir are its Asian Contemporary cuisine, $$$ price tier, smart casual dress code, Singapore location, Michelin Plate recognition.
