Some dining events are worth rearranging your calendar for. The upcoming four-hands collaboration at 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl on 30 June and 1 July 2026 is one of them.
For two days only, 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl is bringing together two exceptional culinary talents for an exclusive 8-course dinner that stands apart from anything currently on Singapore’s fine dining calendar. The menu sits at the intersection of Korean culinary innovation and contemporary Cantonese craftsmanship, a pairing that may sound unexpected but is, in practice, a deeply considered and exciting combination. This is the kind of collaboration that only succeeds when both chefs bring genuine conviction and creative generosity to the kitchen, and that is precisely what guests can look forward to here.
Two Chefs, Two Worlds, One Table
Executive Chef Dee Chan, the chef behind 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl’s signature dishes, is joined by Chef Choi Hyun Seok, Executive Chef of CHOI. and a well-recognised figure among fans of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars Season 1. Together, they bring decades of professional experience and two distinct culinary philosophies to the same kitchen.
Chef Dee’s cooking is grounded in refined, contemporary Cantonese cuisine: precise in execution, elegant in presentation, and always informed by a deep respect for tradition. Chef Choi brings a contrasting energy to the collaboration. He is known for his experimental approach and his ability to reimagine Korean culinary heritage in ways that feel both bold and considered. The theme “Seoul Meets Contemporary ‘Yue’” encapsulates the spirit of the event well: a meaningful dialogue between two distinct cuisines, expressed across eight carefully sequenced courses.
What to Expect
The 8-course menu is priced at $268++ per guest, a reasonable investment for the level of craft and exclusivity on offer. With two executive chefs collaborating for just two days, this is by nature a once-only occasion. For guests who wish to enhance the meal further, an optional alcoholic beverage pairing is available from $118++ per person, with a non-alcoholic pairing option from $88++. Both have been curated to complement the progression of the menu.
Each course has been conceived to advance a cohesive culinary narrative rather than simply showcase individual signatures. The dishes you will encounter throughout the evening are the product of genuine creative exchange between two chefs with different but complementary instincts. Expect moments of boldness, moments of nostalgia, and more than a few that will leave a lasting impression.
Here is a glimpse of what awaits across the eight courses:
Chef Choi Hyun Seok’s Appetiser
Hanwoo Beef Tartare
Avocado | Minari | Lettuce | Perilla Leaf | Gochujang Ice Cream | Isomalt
Premium hanwoo beef takes centre stage here, its richness balanced by the cool creaminess of avocado and the peppery bite of minari. Crisp lettuce and perilla leaf add freshness and texture, while a delicate isomalt sphere crowns the plate—diners crack it open with a spoon to reveal what lies beneath. The final flourish is a flash-frozen Gochujang ice cream, bringing a clever, unexpected heat-sweetness that ties the dish back to its Korean roots.
Chef Dee Chan’s Main
7-Day Aged Roasted Duck Breast
Duck Rillettes | Toast | Kumquat Jus | Blood Orange
The duck breast is aged for seven days to deepen its flavour before roasting, resulting in tender meat with a beautifully rendered skin. It’s served alongside duck rillettes and toast, a nod to classic technique and texture contrast. Kumquat jus adds a bright, citrusy cut through the richness of the duck, while blood orange rounds out the dish with its own gentle sweetness and acidity.
Beyond the food itself, the setting contributes meaningfully to the experience. 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl’s rooftop location offers views of the Singapore skyline as a backdrop, adding a layer of ambience that complements the occasion without overshadowing it. It is a restaurant that understands how atmosphere and cuisine work in tandem, and for this event, both will be at their finest.
Dates and Timings
The event runs across 2 days on 30 June & 1 July 2026.
Make Your Reservation
This is a genuinely rare dining occasion, and one well worth planning around. Whether you are joining for lunch or dinner, the experience promises to be memorable from the first course to the last.