Cover The best canelé in Singapore, according to top pastry chefs (Photo: Getty Images/ @WarunpornThangthongtip)
The best canelé in Singapore, according to top pastry chefs (Photo: Getty Images/ @WarunpornThangthongtip)
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We ask award-winning pastry chefs in Singapore to share their go-to spots for the most satisfying canelé
The canelé isn’t just a regular dessert but an obsession for many. These irresistible baked treats, with their caramelised, near-burnt crusts and custardy hearts, represent the essence of classic Bordelais culinary heritage. Forget about any version that doesn’t make the cut. What we seek are canelés with a profound depth of flavour, a satisfying chew, and that desirable je ne sais quoi quality which elevates them from mere pastry to soul-satisfying experience.
To satisfy this craving, Tatler Dining taps into the minds of the island’s top pastry chefs—the ones who understand the delicate balance of a perfect bake—for the best canelé in Singapore.
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1. Odette
Above Canelé at Odette (Photo: Instagram/@meilinyeoh)
Above Louisa Lim is the pastry chef of Odette and winner of the Best Pastry Chef award at Tatler Best Asia 2024 (Photo: Odette)
Canelé at Odette (Photo: Instagram/@meilinyeoh)
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Louisa Lim, pastry chef of Odette and winner of the Best Pastry Chef award at Tatler Best Asia 2024
“I won’t deny my love for the canelés we make at Odette. They are perfectly crispy on the outside, custardy on the inside, and filled with lots of Vanuatu vanilla and Diplomático rum. The best part is when it is served warm, resulting in a burst of flavour on the first bite. The love and care we put into our canelés remind us of why I fell in love with patisserie in the first place.”
Makoto Arami, chef-owner of Ami Patisserie and winner of the Best Pastry Chef award at Tatler Best Singapore 2025
“Odette, for it’s classic texture. Perfectly caramelised on the outside and very soft on the inside. The flavour is also well-balanced.”
Odette
Address: 1 St Andrew’s Road, #01-04 National Gallery, S(178957)
2. Le Matin Patisserie
Above Soh Hui Shan is the head pastry chef of Wakuda Singapore (Photo: Wakuda Singapore)
Above Canelé by Le Matin Patisserie (Photo: Instagram/@foodiegoh)
Soh Hui Shan is the head pastry chef of Wakuda Singapore (Photo: Wakuda Singapore)
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Soh Hui Shan, head pastry chef of Wakuda Singapore
“Yes, it might surprise most that I am not a huge fan of French pastries, but I recall fondly enjoying my first canelé from Le Matin. The balance of rum, vanilla and honeycomb is just perfect, and the texture is inimitable. I don’t often indulge in canelés and while I’ve tried others, Le Matin’s remains my top pick.”
Sunrise at AIR CCCC, a Le Matin Patisserie breakfast pop-up
Address: 25B Dempsey Road, S(249918)
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3. Les Amis
Above Canelé as part of the mignardises at Les Amis (Photo: Instagram/@ronaldwilbert)
Canelé as part of the mignardises at Les Amis (Photo: Instagram/@ronaldwilbert)
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Janice Wong, chef-artist of 2am: Dessert Bar
“The canelé is one of my favourite confectionery from Bordeaux, France. Chef Cheryl Koh uses the best vanilla beans in the batter at Les Amis. Baked the traditional way by coating beeswax on the inside of the copper moulds, the Les Amis canelé combines a caramelised crust and a soft custardy interior. Just as good as the classics in France.”
Kelly Cheah, pastry chef of Le Pristine Singapore
“My favourite canelés are the ones served as part of the mignardises at Les Amis. They remind me of the ones I enjoy in Paris. The crust is always baked and caramelised to perfection. Every bite ensures a crisp, delicate outer layer, and a soft, moist centre.”
Les Amis
Address: 1 Scotts Road, #01-16 Shaw Centre, S(228208)
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