The Black Pearl Singapore Delivers A Dazzling Cantonese Journey

Elevated high above the bustle of the city at Odeon 333, 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl Singapore is a dining destination like no other. Lavish in detail and bold in concept, this rooftop restaurant redefines Cantonese fine dining for modern palates. Its latest culinary showcase, The Experience Menu (priced at $198++ per person), is a testament to both artistry and tradition, inviting guests to explore seven exquisite courses inspired by imperial elegance and global influence, all while seated in a space as iridescent as a pearl itself.

Where Heritage Meets Theatre: The Chef’s Table at The Black Pearl

More than just a menu, The Experience Menu is a performance. Guests are led through a tasting progression, beginning with delicate canapés and ending with an imaginative dessert inspired by the diverse grains of Cantonese cuisine. One of the standout highlights is the opportunity to savour a course at the exclusive Chef’s Table. At this sleek counter, Executive Chef Dee Chan and Head Chef Sim Wei Hong orchestrate a culinary ballet in full view. With Chef Sim’s background in French fine dining and Chef Dee’s deep roots in traditional Yue cuisine, the pair create an experience that is both familiar and inventive.

Seven Courses of Storytelling and Soul

The June edition of the Experience Menu opens with a trio of canapés that speak volumes in a single bite. A blooming Nashi pear with apple gel and roselle tea, a Hokkaido scallop in a tart shell with pickled plum, and a playful Iberico pork ‘bao’ finished with rosemary-smoked mayonnaise. Each is a miniature poem, setting the tone for what follows.

From there, the menu unfurls in layers. The Mikan Madai Yu Sheng is a refined reimagination of the traditional raw fish dish, presented with orange zest-cured snapper, Oscietra caviar, and a drizzle of plum and dill oils. It is light, complex and elegantly composed.

The Buah Keluak Bread brings a localised flair, combining Italian-style bread service with Peranakan depth. Served with a dip of black vinegar, coriander, and scallion oil, it blurs culinary borders with grace.

From Sea to Land: A Dance of Textures and Temperatures

Seafood takes centre stage with a Seared Langoustine resting in a laksa-inspired crustacean broth, paired with Chinese sausage and a spiced scallop mousse. It is a nod to otah, but elevated with finesse. Next, a reinterpretation of Shark’s Fin Soup appears—where the prized fin is crisp-fried to a delicate texture and served in a nourishing pumpkin-based broth simmered with old hen, pork bones, and black and white fungus. This is a course that balances legacy with luxury.

The meat course is both comforting and regal. A A4 Wagyu Striploin is grilled to perfection and served with a Morel Cake—a clever, fine-dining tribute to the radish cake often seen at dim sum tables. Paired with Moutai jus, gan lan Chinese olives and velvety potato purée, it is a portrait of richness redefined.

A Finish as Thoughtful as the Start

After a refreshing Shiso Sorbet to cleanse the palate, dessert arrives under the poetic title of Grain. Here, oat and barley ice cream meet a taro puff filled with black glutinous rice. A touch of calamansi gel adds brightness, while coconut elements round out the texture and flavour. It is a tribute to humble ingredients, elevated into something quietly luxurious.

Dining Beyond the Expected

At The Black Pearl, every plate is an artwork, every ingredient a reference to culture, and every bite a connection to memory. The Experience Menu delivers not only culinary mastery but also emotional resonance. Whether you are marking a milestone, entertaining important guests or simply in pursuit of something extraordinary, this journey invites you to pause, reflect and indulge.

Reserve Your Table

The Experience Menu is available for lunch from Wednesdays to Saturdays (12pm to 1.30pm) and dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (6pm to 8pm). Reservations can be made via TableCheck or by calling +65 6022 1022.

The Black Pearl is located at 333 North Bridge Road, #07-11/12 Odeon 333, Singapore 188721. For a full menu and updates, visit theblackpearl.sg.

For a dining experience that shimmers with elegance, meaning and imagination, The Black Pearl is your next destination.