singaporecity360° Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro is a one-star Sichuan restaurant on Level 35 of the Hilton Singapore Orchard, and Singapore's only specialist in Chūka Szechwan Ryori — the Japanese interpretation of Sichuan cooking.
- Cuisine
- Sichuan (Chūka Szechwan)
- Neighbourhood
- Orchard
- Nearest MRT
- Somerset (NS)
- Chef
- Chen Kentaro
- Indicative price
- Lunch from ~S$42++; sets S$168–388++
- Address
- Level 35, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro is a one-star Sichuan restaurant on Level 35 of the Hilton Singapore Orchard, and Singapore's only specialist in Chūka Szechwan Ryori — the Japanese interpretation of Sichuan cooking.
Signature dishes
- Chen's Mapo Tofu — made with three-year-aged Pi Du bean paste, with a premium version featuring live lobster or wagyu tendon
- Foie gras chawanmushi with crab-roe soup
- Five Signature Appetisers, including Bang Bang chicken and Kurobuta char siew
- Roasted Irish Silver Hill duck in dang gui
- Stir-fried Miyazaki wagyu with Japanese green peppers
The concept
The kitchen sets bold Sichuan spice against Japanese precision and fine-dining presentation, built on family recipes carried through three generations. Expect ma-la and suan-la heat, fermented bean pastes and premium Japanese produce across a multi-course meal, with Orchard Road views from the 35th floor.
The chef
Chef-owner Chen Kentaro is the third-generation successor in a famous culinary family. His grandfather, Chen Kenmin, was born in Sichuan and opened the first Shisen Hanten in Tokyo, pioneering Sichuan cooking in Japan; his father, Chen Kenichi, became known as the Iron Chef Chinese on television. Kentaro combines his grandfather's recipes with his father's innovations, supported by a resident executive team.
Getting there
Level 35, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, on the Orchard shopping belt. Enter through the hotel lobby and take the lift to Level 35. Somerset MRT (North-South Line, Exit B) is about a five-minute walk.
Prices
Business set lunches start from around S$42 per person, while à la carte averages roughly S$60 to S$120 per person; premium and festive menus run higher, above S$150 per person. Service charge and GST are added on top.
How to book
Book via the website, TableCheck, Chope or Grab dine-out, or call +65 6831 6262. Allow one to two weeks for a standard weekend dinner, and three to four weeks or more around Chinese New Year and other holidays.
Opening hours
Daily, lunch 12:00 to 3:00pm and dinner 6:00 to 10:00pm. No regular closing day; confirm last orders when booking.
The room & dress
A bright, modern Level 35 room with natural light and city views, blending a contemporary hotel look with Chinese design, and both standard and large round tables for groups. Smart casual for the five-star setting — a collared shirt and long trousers, no shorts, beachwear or flip-flops.
A little history
The restaurant brought the Chen family's Shisen Hanten and its Japanese-Sichuan style to Orchard in the former Mandarin Orchard, now the Hilton Singapore Orchard. It held two stars across the 2017 to 2022 editions, when it was Singapore's highest-rated Chinese restaurant, was later dropped to one star, and has retained one star from 2025 through 2026.
Who it’s for
For fans of Sichuan and Chinese fine dining who want the distinctive Japanese-Sichuan style and a famous culinary-family legacy in central Orchard, and for special occasions or business meals.