When Chiang left Jaan in 2010, some said his shoes were too big to be filled. French native, Julien Royer, proved detractors wrong. Not only did he build up a fan base with his heartfelt, artisan-inspired contemporary French cuisine, Royer swiftly won his way to the hearts of the Diners’ Club academy, clinching the coveted “One to Watch” award at the inaugural San Pellgrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2013. To savour the best of Royer, ask for the 10-course Inspiration menu (S$298++) and you’ll be rewarded with dishes like 55-degree rosemary smoked egg with chorizo iberico or the avaocado cannelloni stuffed with chorizo-flecked Osiblu prawn tartare. Royer also serves an exquisite confit of Arctic char fish topped with grated burnt bread – it is, quite simply, the best fish dish in the world.