The Chef Who REINVENTED BRITISH CUISINE - 2 Michelin Star Restaurant Review

Today you will meet a chef setting a course in unchartered territory, and he is on a mission to change the way we think about British food. That chef is Devon’s own Kirk Westaway.
Welcome back to Singapore. Our restaurant for today is JAAN by Kirk Westaway. It's located on the 70th floor of the 5 star Swissotel the Stamford. So if you think British food is bad, meet the Chef changing it all.
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My name is Alexander. I’m the co-owner of a ONE Michelin star restaurant, and I’m on a mission - to find inspiration in gastronomy. I love fine dining, good wine and sharing what I know with other people.
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[@roastwrangler]

Thank you Alexander for celebrating the sommelier and giving her the space to express her journey in her own words. Respect 🙏🏼

[@user-oi3kz1ql2r]

This video quality is actually insane! He doesn’t just review the food, he goes into extreme detail about the restaurant’s history, service, and style!

[@mardubey8990]

that is what is unique about him i think he gives another fresh perspective because he is a restaurant owner himself

[@racapinang]

Haha, look at Alexander smile while pointing that Krug Ambassador's sign!

[@AaronMeade-gj9pl]

Just like how popeye love spinach Alex loves his krug 😂

[@markmower6507]

I saw That 😃👍...

[@kojihu3337]

i’ve never had a neuron reaction to click so fast

[@abdullahalnafis4121]

Us

[@ilhamsatria4921]

Us*

[@sseouless]

Us**

[@allanpetersen6962]

Us***

[@dylandionis8796]

The Chateau Montelena was crafted by Mike Grgich who owned Grgich hills winery in Napa. He passed away this year at the age of 100!

[@objectiveopinion1566]

Exactly ! 👏👏👏 Mike was the winemaker at Montelena that time. The original Grgic winery where from Mike (Miljenko) departed can be found in Trstenik, peninsula Peljesac, Croatia. Worth a visit.

[@JulesCookingGlobal]

Kirk is such a great chef and person! Definitely an example for the new generation! Great video like always!!

[@tensai27]

Love the Filipino Sommelier!!!! 🔥❤️ everything and anything can be learned if you work hard enough and focus well! Hats off to the crew!

[@focusedfox7167]

Common Filipino L

[@mouthmuzik]

The ABSOLUTE BEST show reviewing fine dining. Your editing should be the standard for all others. SO wonderfully descriptive and informative. I hope to one day have the resources to visit just a few of these places. THANK YOU ALEXANDER!

[@Ruirspirul]

Sommelier monologue was great!

[@cheriestone2403]

I can’t get over how excited I am every time you post! I stop what I’m doing and try to watch right away! It is so fun living vicariously through you! Thank you, thank you!❤

[@nilsblackwell5212]

The sommelier shows the amount of work these reviews take. You need genuine curiosity, and a lot of questions asked (to many different people) to capture a story that good and that human. Shows how much Alexander cares about the review. This was my first time watching his videos and it won't be the last.

[@Loserfr]

I like the new things you put in your video. The teasing about what's to come and the sommelier interview. Very nice.

[@MiniNoahTheWorm]

Man it is really impressive that you manage to give us one of these a week, the production quality is always top notch

[@vosazun8828]

Hope this channel blows up, love the videos as always!

[@alessandromantovani7759]

If there's a channel that truly deserves millions of subscrivers is this one. I keep spreading word of mouth whenever it's possible because we all deserve these moments of love,passion,dedication,respect,attention that Alexander gives us with his videos. Once again, brilliant ,brilliant video and godly outfit!

[@jxxfl6738]

Awesome as always! Thank you

[@NiGhtMareXXXXL]

This was such a heartwarming one, thank you for lightening my spirit today Alex. I wish I get the opportunity to experience such a restaurant in my lifetime!

[@Enzomacarrao]

Your video is not only entertaining and informative, but also a pleasurable experience (like the restaurants you review)! Thanks

[@sharon339]

Thanks for bringing us along !

[@Codangerz]

Love this video! Idk it was sweet and heartwarming. Thank you giving the sommelier a chance to speak her story.

[@donladmulligan4676]

Always entertaining. Your camera shots of the food are absolutely beautiful works of art. Thank you for the destinations I would get arrested going to. Also, I must say I generally watch your videos at least twice.

[@Mathemagical55]

I think it's too easy to just blame WW2. My grandparents (born in the early 1900s) would boil tinned peas, make custard from powder and largely survive on white sliced bread and potatoes. The tradition of eating locally-sourced and unprocessed food was lost during industrialisation and there was little knowledge about nutrition.

[@dajay2k]

Interesting and true. Maybe social standing would make a difference? Wonder what the toffs were eating back then

[@topkekm8817]

​@@dajay2k they were eating french/other european food afaik, the european ties of queen victoria really made that the trend amongst the rich class

[@milochapman5804]

It’s a shame considering how good a lot of our natural produce, meat, dairy, seafood actually is.

[@SSweet211]

Your channel is a recent discovery for me, and I can't stop watching your videos. Incredible production, great delivery, and awesome content.

[@k_meleon]

Alexander is always so stylish! These videos are such a pleasure tu listen to and to watch.

[@method341]

It's an audio-visual delight to watch his videos.

[@xNeroZzz]

I've been watching your videos now since you've started this and have barely missed a video. I just finished my studies so until now, I did not have the financial possibilities to eat in these restaurants myself. I love good food and your videos really taught me a lot about food in general and sparked my curiosity for fine dining with every single video more. I can't wait to visit all these restaurants one day. Thank you so much for this channel, I hope we get to meet one day!

[@pizzapanic1]

I knew I was in for a good video when I knew exactly which restaurant this was before I clicked on it. Its one of my favourite restaurants in Singapore too! Great video as always Alexander!😊

[@antonylias2055]

Great video as always however, a couple of corrections are in order. Cheddar is in Somerset, not Devon and the photo of Exeter College is incorrect. That’s Exeter College, Oxford University, a very different institution from the Exeter College that Chef Westaway studied at for his GNVQ.

[@markmower6507]

I live in the United States, I Would give My Left Nut for a Wheel of Clothbound Cheddar from Somerset!!!

[@flashladderacrobat]

I love this channel, i have been with it since a few years, the content and production value is amazing. Alex is even starting to pull me over from Bollinger to Krug! 😆

[@beetroot48]

Another phenomenal restaurant and presentation by Alexander! Bravo❤

[@manuelrodriguez4743]

Another amazing episode, thanks.

[@mgbdub2007]

Another slam dunk. Just checked costs of flights to sing. Also genuinely how are Krug not sponsoring these reviews!?

[@chinthanahewavithana719]

I am watching your videos since the starting of this channel and I am seeing a great progress and there will be a small gift from me to you in next month, All the best Alexander

[@kennethwu115]

Fab video…London has 16000 restaurants. ..Sheffield covers all types of cuisine. The future of British cooking is bright.

[@jdlc903]

🤔 it has been since the 90's- 00's ,10's

[@djpeekay25]

London is culinary capital in the world. I went to New York 6 years ago expecting great things and was disappointed.

[@doubleaadoubleaa5538]

@@djpeekay25Not very many here in New York worth bragging about. I feel like it’s dominated by fast food and plain American food. Disappointing is correct.

[@NadiaSeesIt]

If you want amazing American restaurants, you should go to California

[@HD-hg8mw]

I think this is my favorite video so far! It looked like you really enjoyed your time.

[@Russtick92]

Nice, Kirk and I went to the same college and he's from down the road from where I grew up! Glad to see a Devon lad doing so well, especially with English Cuisine :) Great video as always!

[@upupa_epops_1000]

ive watched this channel for awhile and this restaurant is a standout. its not the food or the room or the view or the staff but one of those magical moments when the total experience is greater than the sum of the individual parts. congratulations to this restaurant. 👍👍👍

[@IIJOSEPHXII]

This is better production than most TV shows. Top quality content. Subbed.

[@midcitygym]

Fabulous as always.

[@d3willow]

Superb content, expert and passionate. Thank you very much.

[@HossinFW]

Yours is my favorite show!!!!!! Great informative series!!!!!!

[@pareshpatel6024]

Amazing video production as always, keep it up!

[@axelandersson6306]

New upload! Let's Go!

[@fionajane56]

I can't explain it but you very very nearly bring flavor through my phone. Thank you for the adventure

[@fearlessclanyt]

Absolutely LOVE this channel. So happy you’re visiting California I can’t wait to see your reviews of the restaurants out there. NYC is my personal stomping grounds and would looove to see you eat at some of the restaurants out here. From the ultra luxe per Se (since you’re presumably visiting French laundry in California you may not be so inclined) to the fun vibe of kochi there are so many different Michelin starred experiences here on the east coast! Not to mention some of the spots we have in dc such as pineapple and pearls (I’d be VERY curious to hear your opinion of this very fun 2 Michelin starred spot) and the Inn at Little Washington! I’d love to hear your opinions on americas east coast Michelin starred spots. But make sure you stop at some of the more interesting one and two stars out here because having experienced many of the Michelin rated spots I can confidently say in America the one and two star spots tend to be pretty fun!

[@silasmoser301]

Thanks Alexander!

[@visions30]

Great review! Tempting me to go back once again....

[@280SE]

Great video, and even better suit! Those lapels! Wow! ❤👌🏽

[@damonblak9108]

The videos keep getting better in places and quality

[@qwertyuasqha]

Perfect. Just in time to watch for mt own lunch too.

[@edisonaardvark2163]

Always a pleasure

[@andrewfaulkner4424]

Alexander The Guest I am enjoying watching your videos. You are an excellent source for educating on fine dining and gastronomy. I find your mannerisms both Elegant and Gentlemanly yet down to earth very polite and very professional. To me these are excellent qualities for a distinguished Gentleman such as yourself to embody. Subsequently you have a likeable magnetic character which I find draws me to watching your content and peaks my curiosity regarding your opinions on the places you visit and the food you sample that positively influences my opinions regarding these famous and esteemed establishments without myself having to be there in person. So my good man your knowledge and experience within the culinary world far supersedes my own which would not be a difficult task as I am far less knowledgeable on such matters but am no less appreciative to learn and absorb from you. So I humbly thank you for all that you share on this platform with us. I have therefore a humble request of you. Well two requests actually. Would you be able and willing to do a review on The Waterside Inn and order as a dish their Canard a la Presse as I would very much like to hear what your honest opinions are both of this establishment and their famed dish Canard a la Presse. My second request for you would be to review the dish lièvre à la royale that I may know your true thoughts and opinions regarding this dish. Perhaps this is where your knowledge and experience may prove to be beneficial for I do not know which Michelin starred restaurant serves this dish. What I can tell you with certainty is that both these dishes Canard a la Presse and lièvre à la royale are from the French repertoire of culinary quisine.And I believe both these dishes either originated with and or were perfected by the legendary Escoffier a name in which I’m sure you are well familiar and needs no introduction for anyone vaguely intimate with the Fine French culinary arts. I believe one of your best bets in finding where this dish may be served would be the also legendary Michel Roux Junior yet another name that needs no introduction regarding fine French dining. If you cannot review either or both of these dishes for whatever reason then let no burden be upon you. I simply ask for your opinion and expertise out of sheer curiosity and my instincts tell me that you may just be the right man for the job. Regardless as to whether you can or cannot for whatever reason review these dishes again let no pressure or stress or burden be upon you I simply and humbly ask due to your shared passion of fine food.I wish you every good grace and every success in your life and in your culinary adventures. With humility and sincerity you have my thanks.

[@pomelo4086]

Being a huge fan of Kirk and was hoping one day this would happen, and there I saw title.

[@samueltopa2757]

Love all the videos verry cool keep up the perfect work why not try flocon de sel in megeve France !!

[@MrNeilsaccount]

Really love the content man. But would love to see you cover some of the really influential restaurants around the world that don't have more than one star, or even some with no stars. Like River Cafe London, St John, Eksted in stockholm etc. For me would be interesting to see how you review important restaurants that are not part of huge hotels.

[@alanrobertson3172]

Always brilliant.

[@jdlc903]

Interesting review and dishes

[@rustinpieces]

I love your videos Alexander, and watched every single one of them; but for me, the editing is so sharp and quick and the tempo so high, that I watch them at 0,75 speed. Hope you don't mind. More to enjoy this way, too! 😊

[@iBsteveT]

10:55 love that they have AA Bondy playing at the restaurant

[@liampurvis2731]

Hello Alexander, when can you come visit Spain and its restaurants? I recommend Jordi Cruz's Abbot and Clan Roca's Celler. I wish you could do a review on that! thanks for the video!!!!!

[@butztenchavez9878]

wonderful convo with the somm 🇵🇭

[@Arnianor]

Hi Alexander, I would be really intrigued to hear what you have to say regarding the Hotel de Ville in Crissier, Switzerland (just next to Lausanne). Thanks!

[@benas2345]

Go to a place called Turnips Borough in Enland, altough it's closing soon but I recommend it very much,it's a concept of where a protein is matched to vegetables.

[@renewinqleur]

krug sponsors, "this could be trouble" - man, you are so relatable, i love you, Alexander :D

[@AJBTemplar]

That all looks outstanding

[@SzTz100]

Wow, looks so nice.

[@lindakarlsen4459]

I love sweetbreads but it is very hard to find a restaurant that serves them. In fact, where I live, in Central Queensland, Australia, I can forget it. I hope to make it to the big city soon and on my list are brains, sweet breads, escargot and various other goodies. I do miss good food! Love your videos!!

[@tomariscos1558]

That is one man who can transform anything in gold

[@user-hd6dz7dg9l]

man, love this guy so much

[@Thesilverthunder777]

Can't wait to hit this place when in Singapore.

[@defeatSpace]

Getting that molten cheese look with the foam is the first practical foam application.

[@TheChroniQ]

Seriously where do you get your suits from ? I’m getting obsessed. Every single piece of fabric you’re wearing is marvellous 🤩 please reveal it to the world your secret

[@OngoGablogian185]

I would be absolutely shit-faced drinking the amount of wine that Alex does at dinner.

[@treyck]

impossible to watch your genius videos without eating :D

[@cameroncook2048]

As someone from Devon, I never knew we had another Michelin-starred chef. As far as everyone knows, we only have Michael Caine (a 1*). It would be nice if Kirk did some promotion in Devon

[@gandgpolaroid6406]

wow , next level

[@okaykuro]

A great video again alexander! thank you!

[@deadlyicecream1]

world class content

[@BurnzThatDude]

I live and eat through this guy. I've watched all his in vids in the last week.

[@SCP-up4ot]

Man u keep comin to Singapore I gotta start looking around to find you! Hahaha

[@justanothercomment4701]

Wow, thanks for this. My friends were just joking about British food over the weekend

[@pastrop2003]

Excellent video! What do you think of Chateau Mpntelena 2004 ( and whatever else vintages you tasted)? In 1976 it upstaged Domaine Roulot. These days I would prefer Domaine Roulot yet I didn't taste Montelena for God knows how long so your opinion is greatly appreciated :) !

[@MarshaCapone]

Proud to see an actual Filipino sommelier ❤ one day ill be able to try this restaurant ❤

[@swayforlife8585]

Review Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur! KL is one of the most underrated Southeast Asian food cities that has historically been omitted (mostly self inflicted) from the fine dining scene. It’s only now finally getting more serious since the launch of the Michelin guide 2 years ago

[@WeAreQuestionDutch]

Love your videos. One question, could you, or, one of your guests, do once a sap arrangement instead of wine to show the difference? I understand wine is a big part of your total experience, but as a totally non wine drinker I'm curious how difference (except the price, lol) the experience will be. If possible or not, thanks for the video's never the less.

[@tychokersten1433]

If you ever find yourself in The Netherlands you should go to “De Lindehof” in the village of Nuenen. It’s a 2 Michelin starred restaurant that serves a mixture of french and surinam cuisine. They also got 18/20 in 2024 by Gault Millau.

[@Question_Marked]

Best guest!

[@dcdarren8080]

Looking forward to coming Malaysia

[@tomreid5932]

Great place - I visited recently. FYI the photo is of Exeter College (at Oxford University), not of Oxford College in Devon.

[@vivouille]

13:27 very nice pronounciation of chateau Beychevelle, where it should sound like bay. Even french often misspronounce it. You definitly know your Bordeaux !

[@vincentlepez3200]

Singapore is amazing in so many different ways…

[@KrisV385]

Alexander you are a true good person

[@markmower6507]

This Chef really Impresses me with the combination of flavors he uses. And coming from Me That is Saying Something...

[@davidc5191]

Fantastic movie on Chateau Montelena's win called Bottle Shock. Only Hollywood movie I know of on a winery.

[@markmower6507]

Alexander "I hear that you are Krug Ambassadors, I could get into trouble..." Hahahahahahahaha 😂!!!

[@shadowfilm7980]

Singapore is a nice city. Small city. I lived in Asia for years. I actually prefer Hong Kong. I lived there for four years. Was good to see you in Asia once again.

[@beastbum]

Marco Pierre White already tried it a few decades earlier, and with 3 Michelin stars...

[@martinmoore5758]

Marco’s food was more Italian and French in influence though .

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

I miss the original outro.....it's ICONIC

[@JRTnew]

As always an enticing and enjoyable review, although I am not sure what really British is about the cuisine … except maybe the Petits Fours 😅

[@Bragglord]

For the record, despite all the memes, British food is honestly pretty good if you're actually aware of what we'vw created. I'm not about to suggest we come close to France, Italy, Portugal, India, Japan, etc but there are some gems (it's a lot more than just baked beans and fish n chips).

[@crypghost5]

i love eating taco bell and watching this pretending. I have an exquisitely defrosted ground-beef smudge, surrounded by just the right amount of "soggy" lettuce, gently drenched in a 70% plastic cheese, encased in a delicately ripped tortilla. And topped off by the perfect portion of saliva, excreted by the minimum-wage employee in the kitchen. Perfection.