Now into its 9th year, the annual G Restaurant Awards continues to celebrate the vibrancy of Singapore’s culinary landscape by recognising stellar dining experiences delivered by top restaurants in Singapore.

Crab meat popiah. Satay marinade with freshly ground lemongrass and galangal. Modern texture-enhancing techniques. Local food is being elevated to newer, greater heights. TAN MIN YAN susses out the trend.

Har gao with sauvignon blanc, xiao long bao with whisky – skip the tea and chase your favourite dim sum with an alcoholic buzz for a world of new pairing possibilities. These are some of our favourites.