{"id":293242,"date":"2024-04-16T16:10:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T08:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=293242"},"modified":"2025-10-06T07:17:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T23:17:53","slug":"kantin-bornean-cuisine-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kantin-bornean-cuisine-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Bornean food that even Henry Golding will approve: We check out Kantin, a culinary haven in Jewel Changi Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve earned bragging rights when you\u2019re the first business in Singapore to offer something new or different. From the first <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/malay-food-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/fine-dining-restaurants-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fine dining<\/a> restaurant to the bakery that introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/crookie-croissant-cookie-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crookie<\/a> to the masses \u2013 we\u2019ve seen a fair share. What if you\u2019re the only establishment in our burgeoning culinary scene to offer authentic Bornean cuisine? That\u2019s what you get with Kantin at <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-jewel-changi-airport-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jewel Changi Airport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Welcome to the jungle<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293246\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-293246 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-counter-sufyan-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-counter-sufyan-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-counter-sufyan-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-counter-sufyan.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kantin has summoned you to attend the tribal council at Jewel Changi Airport. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hailing from Sarawak, Kantin is the brainchild of a creative media team based in the Malaysian state. Since opening its doors in 2021, the restaurant has received a positive buzz, with most raving about the food. After two years, the brand decided to venture overseas, marking Singapore as its first destination. The idea is to spread Borneo\u2019s rich cultural heritage globally, and what better way to do that than through food? Plus, setting up the restaurant at Changi Airport, our gateway to overseas adventures, makes perfect sense.<\/p>\n<p>Taking over Rumours Bar &amp; Grill\u2019s former premises, Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport gives off major Survivor chic vibes with its tribal motifs, lush greenery, and rattan furniture. I\u2019m not sure why I was expecting a walled-in restaurant before my visit since the entirety of Jewel\u2019s fifth storey operates like an open concept. My guests and I arrived at nighttime, and the natural lighting at the restaurant was like a paid actor. It truly felt like we were having a meal in the rainforest minus the mosquitoes, wildlife, and potential sudden downpours.<\/p>\n<h3>Let\u2019s dine with the headhunters, shall we?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293247\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-293247 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunters-feast-sufyan-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Dine with the headhunters | Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunters-feast-sufyan-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunters-feast-sufyan-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunters-feast-sufyan.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Headhunters, are you ready for a feast? Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019d be a lie to say my posse and I weren\u2019t looking forward to the food. We were positively famished, and we couldn\u2019t wait to dig into the feast. Kantin\u2019s menu boasts Bornean delights that you can\u2019t get anywhere else in Singapore. Of course, creative liberties are taken here, but that doesn\u2019t detract from the restaurant\u2019s noble intentions.<\/p>\n<p>Our eyes immediately lit up when the Headhunter Pansuh set ($32) arrived. If only you could hear our gasps! The main dish in the set is Bornean pansuh chicken, which combines poultry with wild vegetables such as bunga kantan (torch ginger flower), tapioca leaves, and lemongrass. It\u2019s served in a dish that looks like a bamboo shoot. The broth is light yet flavoursome \u2013 we kept slurping it up \u2013 while the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293249\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-293249 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunter-pansuh-set-sotong-bakar-sufyan-cherie-ngo-900x643.png\" alt=\"Headhunter Pansut set and Sotong Bakar | Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunter-pansuh-set-sotong-bakar-sufyan-cherie-ngo-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunter-pansuh-set-sotong-bakar-sufyan-cherie-ngo-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-headhunter-pansuh-set-sotong-bakar-sufyan-cherie-ngo.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Headhunter Pansut set and Sotong Bakar. Photography: Sufyan Saad (left) and Cherie Ngo (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pansuh chicken is accompanied by purple rice, keropok lekor (fish crackers), and two classic Dayak side dishes that alternate daily. That night, we got to sample the umai jellyfish dressed in Melanau sauce and pusu bawang (garlic paste). Unsure about trying the jellyfish? Well, perish the thought! It\u2019s nicely cooked and absorbs the sauce\u2019s flavours \u2013 think of it as eating konjac noodles. Personally, I enjoyed the latter side dish. The anchovies have a good crunch with spice thanks to the sauteed onion, chillies, and torch ginger flower.<\/p>\n<p>Those who have a love-hate relationship with squid will change their mind after digging into the Sotong Bakar ($18). No rubbery texture to contend here \u2013 only succulent squid drowned in sweet and smokey dark gravy. You can savour this dish on its own, though we recommend having it with rice.<\/p>\n<h3>Must-try signatures that elevate the dining experience<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293251\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-293251 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sarawak-laksa-rainforest-fried-rice-sufyan-900x643.png\" alt=\"Sarawak Laksa and Rainforest Fried Rice | Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sarawak-laksa-rainforest-fried-rice-sufyan-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sarawak-laksa-rainforest-fried-rice-sufyan-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sarawak-laksa-rainforest-fried-rice-sufyan.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sarawak Laksa and Rainforest Fried Rice. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-laksa-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laksa<\/a>, but you\u2019ve not lived until you\u2019ve tried Sarawak laksa, aka \u201cbreakfast of the gods\u201d. Kantin\u2019s rendition ($18) is a bowl of fragrant coconut milk broth that\u2019s surprisingly light on the palate. The noodles didn\u2019t turn soggy even after being in the soup for some time, and you get a significant amount of prawns and chicken. Everything marries well together and gets the thumbs up from us.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/malay-rice-nasi-dishes-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rice<\/a> may not be my favourite carb, but I did enjoy the Rainforest Fried Rice ($18). The herbs used in the dish lend a nice, earthy flavour, while the tapioca leaves and crispy Shiitake mushrooms provide a crunchy yet healthy touch. Don\u2019t pass up on the cauliflower nuggets which are served with the fried rice. We reckon they&#8217;re the perfect veggie substitute if you have little ones at the table.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293252\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-293252 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-salmon-island-signature-drinks-sufyan-facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Salmon Island and Kantin's signature drinks | Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-salmon-island-signature-drinks-sufyan-facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-salmon-island-signature-drinks-sufyan-facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-salmon-island-signature-drinks-sufyan-facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salmon Island and Kantin&#8217;s signature drinks. Photography: Sufyan Saad (left) and Kantin at Jewel Changi via Facebook (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you think the protein fest ends here, think again. The Salmon Island ($28) is a hearty bowl filled with Atlantic salmon, mashed potato, vegetables, and creamy tomato soup. The salmon skin is seared to a beautiful golden brown while the meat retains its tenderness. Our table thoroughly enjoyed this dish \u2013 we kept fighting over the last bite!<\/p>\n<p>Wash everything down with the restaurant\u2019s selection of signature drinks. Caffeine aficionados will enjoy the Kantin Kaffeine ($10) and Sarawak Teh C Special ($10). The latter, famously known as the three-layer tea, contains gula apong syrup (similar to palm sugar) and tastes like creme brulee. Those who prefer something zestier should go for the Three Sour Crush ($12), an ice blend of lemon, calamansi, and sour plum. Remember Solero <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-ice-cream-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice cream<\/a>? We unanimously agree the drink reminds us of the cold treat, except here it\u2019s all melted in a tall glass. Perfect for a hot day in Singapore, we say.<\/p>\n<h3>A fitful feast for everyone<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_293250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293250\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-293250 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sponge-cake-nurul-ain-samsuri-sufyan-900x643.png\" alt=\"Kantin's &quot;sponge&quot; cake | Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sponge-cake-nurul-ain-samsuri-sufyan-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sponge-cake-nurul-ain-samsuri-sufyan-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/kantin-jewel-changi-airport-singapore-sponge-cake-nurul-ain-samsuri-sufyan.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-293250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">No, we didn&#8217;t eat a sponge! Photography: Nurul Ain Samsuri (left) and Sufyan Saad (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s not truly over until dessert is served, and towards the end of our meal, Emily Yii, the restaurant\u2019s \u201cminister of good food\u201d, comes over with\u2026 a dirty plate? Relax, we\u2019re not forced to wash the restaurant\u2019s dirty dishes. She dives into a spirited spiel about how Borneo people eat everything, including a \u201csponge\u201d. Yes, we had to do a double-take. It\u2019s <em>that<\/em> convincing!<\/p>\n<p>The literal sponge cake is made of lemon butter cake with English orange marmalade, lime foam, and pandan lime syrup. We love the punchy citrus flavours, which are balanced with the pandan. Overall, it\u2019s a dessert that even non-sweet tooths can lap up. This special gimmick is only available for a limited time (we\u2019re told it\u2019ll be properly cleaned up after this month).<\/p>\n<p>As my group winds down after the fitful feast, I ask for everyone\u2019s favourites. Tbh, we couldn\u2019t collectively decide on what we liked. We appreciate the nuttiness of the fried rice, the crispy yet tender salmon, and the lightness of the laksa. As for me, I didn\u2019t have a particular preference. The one that really stole my heart is the lepa sauce (not inspired by the singer, <em>obvi<\/em>). It\u2019s spicy, has a good kick, and goes well with everything. If I decide to return to Kantin at Jewel Changi Airport, I\u2019ll be sure to bottle all the sauces secretly.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kantinjewel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kantin<\/a>, #05-206\/207, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve earned bragging rights when you\u2019re the first business in Singapore to offer something new or different. From the first Malay fine dining restaurant to the bakery that introduced the crookie to the masses \u2013 we\u2019ve seen a fair share. 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