Iggy's
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Ignatius Chan |
| Headquarters | Singapore , Singapore |
Key people | Ignatius Chan (owner, chef, sommelier) |
| Products | Modern European cuisine |
Number of employees | 16 chefs (culinary team) |
| Website | iggys |
Iggy's is a dining establishment based in Singapore that focuses on Modern European cuisine. Since its inception in 2009, it has been consistently listed among The World's 50 Best Restaurants, earning the title of best Asian restaurant in 2012. The restaurant received a Michelin star in the 2017 Singapore edition of the Michelin Guide and has been honored as Asia's top restaurant by the Miele Guide on three occasions.
Description
Established in 2004 by Ignatius Chan, who serves as both owner and chef/sommelier, Iggy's originally operated within The Regent Hotel before moving to the Hilton Singapore located at 581 Orchard Road. The establishment offers an intimate atmosphere with just ten tables and expanded its offerings by adding an eight-seat dessert bar following relocation. The culinary team comprises sixteen chefs. Furthermore, Iggy's contributes to nurturing culinary talent through a scholarship program at the Singapore Institute of Technology.
Menu
The menu presents a blend of European and Asian culinary traditions, prioritizing seasonal ingredients. A significant portion of the produce is sourced from Japan. Signature main dishes include wagyu beef tongue complemented by three varieties of pepper, microgreens, yuzu mustard, and avocado mousse. Among the notable desserts is a pound cake infused with Earl Grey tea essence, accompanied by milk and crumble elements.
Reception
Frommer's described Iggy's as "deliciously exclusive," commending its "culinary works of art" alongside an "exceptional" selection of wines. CNN Travel highlighted the value found in the lunch offerings, featuring items such as tuna carpaccio, pork cheek tagliatelle, and piña colada soufflé.
In The World's 50 Best Restaurants rankings, Iggy's placed 45th in 2009, improved to 28th in 2010, then advanced to 27th in 2011 and 26th in 2012. It was also recognized as Asia's Best Restaurant in 2012. The restaurant led the Miele Guide Asia's Top 20 restaurants list in 2008, surpassing establishments like the two Michelin-starred L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Hong Kong, and has repeatedly earned this distinction since. Aun Koh, founder of the Miele Guide, acknowledged Iggy's role in "setting standards regionally and internationally."