The Head Chef
Winner, MasterChef Singapore 2023
Now leading the galley aboard the Royal Albatross
Food made the way it was taught to him, to be shared.
A New Chapter
The Royal Albatross welcomes Inderpal Singh, the home cook who captured a nation and was crowned MasterChef Singapore 2023, as our new head chef. His arrival marks a new era of dining at sea, where the warmth of a heritage kitchen meets the elegance of Asia’s only luxury tall ship.
The Story
Inderpal Singh’s love of cooking began at the age of five, watching the elders prepare communal meals in the kitchen of his local gurdwara. It was there, cooking alongside his father, that he learned the values that still define his food: generosity, harmony, and the joy of cooking for others.
A second-generation Singaporean with roots in Amritsar, Punjab, he turned a lifelong passion into a home-based kitchen during the pandemic, serving butter chicken and roti on weekends. In 2023 he carried that heritage onto the country’s biggest culinary stage, winning MasterChef Singapore with a finale score of 76.6, on a quiet mission to bring Punjabi cuisine into the limelight.
Calm, humble and exacting, he now brings that same spirit aboard the Royal Albatross, where every plate is composed to be shared beneath four masts and twenty-two sails.
The Craft
Punjabi soul, refined technique, and produce that meets the standard of a tall-ship table. Each course is built in the open galley as the city skyline drifts past.
The Signature
In Command
A champion at the pass, directing a brigade with the same calm focus that won him the title, course after course, sailing after sailing.
The Accolade
At His Table
Discover Chef Inderpal’s signature creations, where bold flavours meet breathtaking views aboard the Royal Albatross.
01Yellow Tail Hamachi Ceviche
Green Mango · Assam Ponzu · Curry Leaf Oil · Puffed Rice
02Patagonian Toothfish
Tamarind Glaze · Lemongrass-Pickled Vegetables · Turmeric · Kaffir Lime · Coconut Emulsion
03Pineapple & Soy Glazed Wagyu Beef Cheek
Bergedil Pommes Mousseline · Caramelised Onion Jus · Baby Carrots
04Royal Albatross Kulfi
Pandan Gula Melaka Kulfi on a Stick (V) · Caramelised Pineapple Segments · Burnt Coconut Flakes · Brown Butter Curry Leaf Crumbs · Sea Salt
01Yellowtail Hamachi Ceviche
Green Mango · Assam Ponzu · Curry Leaf Oil · Puffed Rice
02Smoked Tomato Soup (V)
San Marzano Tomatoes · Basil Oil · Lemongrass Croutons
03Bak Bak Wings
Deboned Chicken Wing Stuffed with Chicken Rice · Fermented Dark Soy Glaze · Banana Chilli Sauce · Spring Onions
04Patagonian Toothfish
Tamarind Glaze · Lemongrass-Pickled Vegetables · Turmeric · Kaffir Lime · Coconut Emulsion
◆A Small Surprise from the Galley
05Japanese Snow Crab Croquette
Chilli Crab Sauce · Mini Mantou · Pangrattato
06Pineapple & Soy-Glazed Wagyu Beef Cheek
Bergedil Pommes Mousseline · Caramelised Onion Jus · Baby Carrots
07Royal Albatross Kulfi (V)
Pandan Gula Melaka Kulfi on a Stick · Caramelised Pineapple · Burnt Coconut Flakes · Brown Butter Curry Leaf Crumbs · Sea Salt
01Young Coconut & Pomelo Ceviche (V)
Green Mango · Assam Ponzu · Curry Leaf Oil · Puffed Rice
02Baked Celeriac (V)
Tamarind Glaze · Lemongrass-Pickled Vegetables · Turmeric · Kaffir Lime · Coconut Emulsion
03Pineapple & Soy-Glazed Lion’s Mane (V)
Bergedil Pommes Mousseline · Vegetarian Caramelised Onion Jus · Baby Carrots
04Royal Albatross Kulfi (V)
Pandan Gula Melaka Kulfi on a Stick · Caramelised Pineapple · Burnt Coconut Flakes · Brown Butter Curry Leaf Crumbs · Sea Salt
01Young Coconut & Pomelo Ceviche (V)
Green Mango · Assam Ponzu · Curry Leaf Oil · Puffed Rice
02Smoked Tomato Soup (V)
San Marzano Tomatoes · Basil Oil · Lemongrass Croutons
03Miso Glazed Aubergine (V)
Fermented Dark Soy Glaze · Banana Chilli Sauce · Spring Onions
04Baked Celeriac (V)
Tamarind Glaze · Lemongrass-Pickled Vegetables · Turmeric · Kaffir Lime · Coconut Emulsion
◆A Small Surprise from the Galley
05Burnt Fennel (V)
Vegetarian Chilli Crab-Style Sauce · Mini Mantou · Pangrattato
06Pineapple & Soy-Glazed Lion’s Mane (V)
Bergedil Pommes Mousseline · Vegetarian Caramelised Onion Jus · Baby Carrots
07Royal Albatross Kulfi (V)
Pandan Gula Melaka Kulfi on a Stick · Caramelised Pineapple · Burnt Coconut Flakes · Brown Butter Curry Leaf Crumbs · Sea Salt
01Pan-Seared Scallop Chaat
Ghee Seared Scallop · Mint Coriander Green Chilli Chutney · Tamarind Chutney · Cumin Spiced Yogurt · Puffed Rice · Kashmiri Chilli Powder · Green Mango
02Patagonian Toothfish
Patagonian Toothfish · Rasam Beurre Blanc
03Tandoori Chicken Briyani
Cranberry & Pistachio Briyani · Smoked Cucumber Raita · Aubergine Pachadi
04Pandan Jaggery Kulfi on a Stick
Jaggery & Pandan Kulfi · Burnt Coconut · Caramelised Pineapple
01Pan-Seared Scallop Chaat
Ghee Seared Scallop · Mint Coriander Green Chilli Chutney · Tamarind Chutney · Cumin Spiced Yogurt · Puffed Rice · Kashmiri Chilli Powder · Green Mango
02Smoked Tomato Shorba
San Marzano Tomatoes · Basil Oil · Lemongrass Croutons
03Green Chilli Hummus
Curry Leaf Brown Butter · Toasted Hazelnuts · Green Mango · Papadum
04Chettinad Mushroom Pani Puri
Chettinad Mushroom Carnitas · Pomelo Segments · Coconut Espuma · Curry Leaf Dust · Micro Coriander · Two Pani Puri Shells
05Patagonian Toothfish
Patagonian Toothfish · Rasam Beurre Blanc
06Tandoori Chicken Briyani
Cranberry & Pistachio Briyani · Smoked Cucumber Raita · Aubergine Pachadi
07Pandan Jaggery Kulfi on a Stick
Jaggery & Pandan Kulfi · Burnt Coconut · Caramelised Pineapple
01Shisho Leaf Chaat
Crispy Shisho Leaf · Mint Coriander Green Chilli Chutney · Tamarind Chutney · Cumin Spiced Yogurt · Puffed Rice · Kashmiri Chilli Powder · Green Mango
02Baked Celeriac
Charred Celeriac · Rasam Beurre Blanc
03Tandoori Lion’s Mane Briyani
Tandoori Lion’s Mane Mushroom · Cranberry & Pistachio Briyani · Smoked Cucumber Raita · Aubergine Pachadi
04Pandan Jaggery Kulfi on a Stick
Jaggery & Pandan Kulfi · Burnt Coconut · Caramelised Pineapple
01Shisho Leaf Chaat
Crispy Shisho Leaf · Mint Coriander Green Chilli Chutney · Tamarind Chutney · Cumin Spiced Yogurt · Puffed Rice · Kashmiri Chilli Powder · Green Mango
02Smoked Tomato Shorba
San Marzano Tomatoes · Basil Oil · Lemongrass Croutons
03Green Chilli Hummus
Curry Leaf Brown Butter · Toasted Hazelnuts · Green Mango · Papadum
04Baked Celeriac
Charred Celeriac · Rasam Beurre Blanc
05Chettinad Mushroom Pani Puri
Chettinad Mushroom Carnitas · Pomelo Segments · Coconut Espuma · Curry Leaf Dust · Micro Coriander · Two Pani Puri Shells
06Tandoori Lion’s Mane Briyani
Tandoori Lion’s Mane Mushroom · Cranberry & Pistachio Briyani · Smoked Cucumber Raita · Aubergine Pachadi
07Pandan Jaggery Kulfi on a Stick
Jaggery & Pandan Kulfi · Burnt Coconut · Caramelised Pineapple
Taste the Difference
Discover Chef Inderpal’s signature creations, where bold flavours meet breathtaking views aboard the Royal Albatross.
