Labyrinth
No.97 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef

Veronica's Take
Chef LG Han's Labyrinth, the No. 97 restaurant on the World's 50 Best 2025 list, is a daring reinvention of Singaporean street food that transforms humble classics like char kway teow and Hainanese chicken rice into elegant, ever-evolving works of art. His set menu is a parade of small, playful bites that change constantly, yet each dish is unmistakably rooted in the vibrant flavors of Singapore's hawker culture. Han's relentless innovation and commitment to modernization have made Labyrinth a must-visit for anyone seeking a fresh take on Singapore's culinary heritage.
restaurantlabyrinth Labyrinth takes inspiration from many Singaporean classic dishes but turns them into modernised and elegant versions of themselves. Chef LG Han’s food is constantly evolving, and every meal here feels different, yet the core of his ideas stem from dishes you’ll find on Singapore’s streets. The set menu has multiple small, fun bites, all of which are constantly being updated, but may include char kway teow or Hainanese chicken rice donabe.
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LG Han
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Chef of Labyrinth, Singapore (No.97, World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025), modernising Singaporean street classics such as char kway teow and Hainanese chicken rice donabe.
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