Singapore's best Chinese restaurant, Peach Blossoms, elevates Chinese cuisine with innovative dishes and global collaborations

2024 has been a breakthrough year for Peach Blossoms, marking its debut on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 Extended List as Singapore's highest-ranked Chinese restaurant. The year has also been about advancing modern Chinese cuisine, brought to life through chef collaborations and the unwavering dedication of Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong.

A Visionary Approach to Modern Chinese Cuisine

Under Executive Chinese Chef Edward's leadership, Peach Blossoms has established itself as a pioneer of modern Chinese cuisine in Singapore. The restaurant's success stems from more than just skill — it is a vision, a continuous journey to push the boundaries of Chinese cuisine. Chef Edward unveiled Peach Blossoms' new eight-course menu in October, "Same Story, New Journey". The menu embodies his culinary evolution and breathes new life into his signature, well-loved dishes. It showcases Chef Edward's endless pursuit of culinary innovation and creativity.

A String of Collaborations

Peach Blossoms embarked on a series of collaborations with award-winning, contemporary chefs from all around Asia, each reimagining the possibilities of their respective cuisines.

Most recently in November 2024, Chef Takeshi 'Goh' Fukuyama of MICHELIN-starred Goh in Japan collaborated with Peach Blossoms to present an exclusive menu. Highlighting the finest seasonal Japanese ingredients, the dishes seamlessly combined French-Japanese techniques with the elegance of modern Chinese cuisine.

In October 2024, Chef Edward Chong collaborated with Filipino chefs Nicco Santos and Quenee Vilar of Celera for a preview of their upcoming fine dining venture Celera, inspired by Southeast Asian flavours and set to launch in the Philippines in 2025.

In July 2024, Peach Blossoms hosted Chef Chen Zhiping from China, One-MICHELIN-Starred Meet The Bund for The Fujian Diaspora menu. This eight-course dinner explored the rich culinary traditions of Fujian province while honouring its influence on Southeast Asian Chinese communities, creating a heartfelt celebration of roots and regional flavours.

In April 2024, Peach Blossoms collaborated with Hong Kong's Ho Lee Fook, where Chef Edward Chong and Chef ArChan Chan, both trailblazers in the realm of innovative modern Chinese cuisine, created an eight-course menu that reimagined dim sum, honouring Chinese culinary traditions. Chef ArChan was the winner of the Local Champion Award by Tatler Dining Hong Kong 2023.

A Plethora of Awards

In 2024, Peach Blossoms grew its reputation on the global culinary stage. Early in the year, the restaurant was recognised on the 50 Best Discovery list, earning its place among the world's finest dining establishments. Its inclusion in Tatler Dining's Top 20 Restaurants in Singapore affirmed its position in the local dining scene, while its debut at #74 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 Extended List underscored its rising international acclaim.

Looking Forward

As Peach Blossoms wraps up a memorable year, Chef Edward Chong only looks forward; he does not stand still. His vision for 2025 is already taking shape, to continue to champion modern Chinese cuisine and create more opportunities for cultural exchange. Chef Edward invites diners on a journey, his personal journey—one that redefines the boundaries of Chinese cuisine to share with the world.