Upon hearing that Jaan was awarded one Michelin star in the inaugural edition of Michelin Guide Singapore last month, was hoping very hard that I still have a chance to try (have wanted to for the longest time but never got down to doing so). Located on the 70th floor of Swissotel the Stamford, Jaan is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word for "bowl". As my dining companion made a reservation more than two months in advance, we were seated at a table by the window. It was a weekday night and according to the website, "only 7 and 10 course menus will be available during dinner service". We settled for the former, choosing Menu Prestige over Jardin Gourmand (vegetarian) and neither topped up for the finest cheese selection and condiments nor wine pairing. While all guests at the table are expected to order the same menu, dishes can be modified or replaced according to different guests' dietary requirements.
