October Feature
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro 
15 October to 29 November 2026
Level 35, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Discover the distinctive flavours of Chūka Szechwan Ryori at 1 MICHELIN Star (MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026) Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, Singapore’s sole specialist in this unique style of Japanese-Szechwan cuisine.
Helmed by third-generation Chef Chen Kentaro, the restaurant blends the bold and complex flavours of Szechwan cuisine with refined Japanese techniques and ingredients. Chef Kentaro presents exquisite dishes crafted with premium ingredients sourced from skilled artisans across China, Japan and beyond.
Experience the generational ethos of the Chen family, where “the heart of cuisine is love; cook with your heart” is brought to life through thoughtful craftsmanship and refined hospitality.
Exclusive priority booking access for SC Beyond Credit Cardholders.
Executive Chef Chen Kentaro
Chen Kentaro was born in Japan to an illustrious gastronomic family. His grandfather, Chen Kenmin, who arrived in Japan from Szechwan China in 1952, founded Shisen Hanten in Tokyo in 1958 and originated the cuisine known as Chūka Szechwan Ryori. Kentaro’s father, Chen Kenichi, who brought the already flourishing family business to new heights, was famed professionally as Japan’s “Szechwan Sage” (料理の鉄⼈).
In 2014, Kentaro opened Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, upon the invitation of Shigeru Akashi, culinary director of OUER and former director at the Mandarin Orchard hotel. Despite early challenges – such as the lack of ‘right’ ingredients, and having to adapt to local tastes — Shisen Hanten was lauded with 2 MICHELIN Stars in 2016, making it the highest MICHELIN Star-rated Chinese restaurant in Singapore. Today, Kentaro carries forward the legacy of his father and grandfather as a third-generation chef at Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro in Singapore. In doing so, he honours the family brand and celebrates the cuisine of Chūka Szechwan Ryori, while inaugurating a new chapter in the restaurant’s journey.