Mei Tan

M·TSEAL

former Regional Director, Michelin Guide Asia

Singapore

Spent a decade inside the inspection machine before walking away over what she calls 'the tyranny of the tyre map'. Believes a great meal is a matter of intention, not consistency.

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7Signed picks

4Cities

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Journals by Mei Tan

Singapore after dark, done rightSingapore · 2026-06-25

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Jakarta

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Namaaz Diningfine dining · $$$$
“Theatre that actually tastes of Indonesia. Book it before the world catches on.”
★★★
Kaumheritage indonesian · $$$
“Proof that heritage is a luxury category.”
★★★

Bali

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Locavore NXTmodern tasting · $$$$
“Worth planning a Bali trip around.”
★★★

Singapore

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Odettefrench fine dining · $$$$
“Technique in service of feeling. Very few kitchens manage both.”
★★★
Euphoriamodern tasting · $$$$
“'Gastro-botanica' sounds like a gimmick until you taste it. Then it doesn't.”
★★★

Kuala Lumpur

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Dewakanmodern malaysian · $$$$
“The kitchen that put Malaysian fine dining on the world map. Still the most daring in the city.”
★★★
Beta KLmodern malaysian · $$$
“Nasi lemak and rendang, reargued for a tasting menu. Nostalgic and new at once.”
★★★