JAAN By Kirk Westaway

Review Highlights

JAAN by Kirk Westaway is a two-Michelin-starred modern British restaurant perched on the 70th floor of the five-star Swissotel The Stamford in Singapore. Chef Kirk Westaway took over the kitchen in 2015, boldly transforming what was a traditional French restaurant into an elevated British dining experience — a move that required convincing the hotel's French parent company, Accor S.A. Alexander The Guest, a returning patron, visits to explore Westaway's seasonal tasting menu and to understand how the Devon-born chef is redefining British cuisine on the global stage.

• ·Amuse-bouche selection — A series of precision-plated finger foods with delicate flavors that set the tone for the meal ahead.
• ·BBQ king crab with brown butter, citrus, and chive — Light and fresh, with citrus providing a bright burst of flavor. Served alongside a Devon cheddar pancake topped with Kristal caviar. 'Perfect balance of light and rich with these two dishes.'
• ·Charred leek and potato soup with roasted macadamia — Warm, creamy, and deeply flavorful with a smoky, nutty character. Served as a drinking cup. 'Beautiful dish.'
• ·Soft baked white beetroot with rosemary and thyme — Simple ingredients that pull focus toward the beetroot itself. Great presentation and 'beautiful flavors here.'
• ·Sweet cabbage with langoustine, burnt lemon, and garlic oil, finished with caviar sauce — Chef Westaway's self-described 'most British dish of all.' The cabbage is brined, steamed, then barbecued for a sweet-sour flavor and satisfying crunch. 'The sauce was genius as well — a clever dish.'
• ·Wild seabass with seared scallop and mussels in a fish and herb sauce — 'Very tender, gorgeous sauce, excellent dish.' Paired with a 2019 Château-Grillet Viognier from the Rhône.
• ·Sweetbreads with asparagus, warm brown butter mayonnaise, and wild garlic — One of Alexander's all-time favorites. 'They have a delicate, mild taste with a smooth, luxurious texture — they taste a lot better than they sound.'
• ·Kagoshima Wagyu beef tenderloin crusted in crispy chicken skin with foie gras and black truffle in a beef reduction — 'So rich. So tasty. Wagyu, foie gras, and truffle — this combination is always a win.'

Alexander calls JAAN his go-to restaurant in Singapore — a place he returns to every time he visits the city, and one of the few restaurants where he genuinely wants to come back. The meal for two totaled €1,100. Beyond the food, he credits the human connections, ambiance, atmosphere, and the stunning 70th-floor views as creating an experience that is hard to replicate. He closes by wishing Chef Westaway good luck on earning a third Michelin star.

About

JAAN by Kirk Westaway is a two-Michelin-starred destination perched on the 70th floor of Swissôtel The Stamford, offering a seasonal tasting menu of refined modern British cuisine alongside one of Singapore's most stunning dining views. Executive Chef Kirk Westaway, a Devon native, draws on his upbringing with fresh garden vegetables and high-quality dairy to present British gastronomy in an elevated, contemporary light. The dining room underwent a complete redesign in 2022, featuring a sculptural chandelier crafted from hand-blown Italian Murano glass.