ZéN

Zén, Björn Frantzén’s first international restaurant, offers an exclusive tasting menu that reflects his signature culinary philosophy, blending Nordic, French, and Japanese influences. Set in a beautifully restored heritage shophouse, guests begin each dining experience around a intimately lit 16-seat counter served directly by Zén’s chefs. Offering a series of seven canapés, each inspired bite is the prelude to the six courses that follow and can be accompanied by a pairing of sake and wine, mixed alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and full non-alcoholic. 

From there, the meal continues on the second floor for the main courses of the experience. All ingredients for this island city-state are imported, and at Zén, they are meticulously sourced from a select list of trusted regional suppliers and delivered from Japan four times per week, all of the finest quality. Menus are constantly evolving as produce moves through the seasons, with full changes three to four times per year. 

Each visit concludes on the second and roof-top floor in either the lounge or adjoining the Glasshouse, with desserts, petit fours and a selection of the finest digestifs. 

From the moment they arrive at Zén, guests are immersed in a world of familial relaxation. Now with three of the island’s most skilled Singaporean-born leaders at the fore: Head Chef, Kelvin Ng, General Manager Rachel Ezekiel and Head of Beverage Warren Estrop, the team continue to build on the prestigious Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award they collected during the ceremony at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023.