Standing the Test of Time

Chef Sun Kim is not resting on his laurels after launching Meta almost a decade ago. After relocating to an elegant new space, the restaurant presents creations with sophisticated simplicity.

- AMY VAN

When chef-owner Sun Kim established Meta on Keong Saik Road in 2015, few knew what to expect from his innovative concept. Today he stands as a pioneer in modern Korean cuisine in Singapore. He’s nurtured a brigade of chefs who have ventured out to set up their own successful establishments, including Louis Han (Nae:um) and Kevin Wong (Seroja), who now helm their own own Michelin-starred restaurants. In 2023, Sun also partnered with Chef Mano Thevar to open a new South Indian-Korean concept called Tambi.

Meta has maintained its one Michelin star that it was first awarded about eight years ago. Currently it ranks no. 17 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and no. 84 in World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2023. In 2023, the restaurant relocated to a new address at Mohamed Sultan Road. The ambience exudes elegance, and the cuisine has evolved to a refined state, complemented by professional and friendly service. “It still retains the comfortable vibe of visiting someone’s home,” Sun remarks.