founder, The Chairman (Central) · 14 picks
Danny Yip founded The Chairman in Central, the Cantonese restaurant that became the first Chinese restaurant to top Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2021 and took the No 1 spot again in 2026. Yip himself won the list's Icon Award in 2024. These are the places he names when someone asks him where to eat.
I like Tate’s ambience and dishes are beautifully feminine, creating the perfect atmosphere for romance.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
It's like a box of chocolate — you never know what you get from David Lai.
Said on Fork Lore · watch
Chef David Lai is a genius, his dishes are limitless, casual, and ever-changing.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
I like Bombana — very cuddly. Cuddlicious fine dining.
Said on Fork Lore · watch
Seventh Son is my family’s go-to place for traditional handmade dim sum.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
order: traditional handmade dim sum
You can always find surprises at Xi Rong Ji, the flavour is authentic and the quality is consistent.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
the satisfaction from eating comfort food like Brass Spoon’s beef pho is quite hard to beat.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
order: beef pho
Kamcentre offers a thick cut, fatty and charred char siu which cannot be found in other places.
Said on Tatler Dining · read
order: char siu
You know the sesame roll, little egg tart and the Chinese bun.
Said on Fork Lore · watch
order: sesame roll; egg tart; Chinese bun
Whey in Central, they do modern European cuisine with Singaporean influence. I’ve been there twice already, the taste is great.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
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Published 2026-08-26