A man with long dark hair, a mustache, and a goatee, wearing a black shirt with white dragon designs, sitting in front of a dark background with flowers and decorations.
A variety of dishes on a wooden table, including a bowl of rice, a plate with salmon in a yellow sauce, a boiled egg with sauce and garnishes, a dark green salad, and a plate with sliced cucumbers and sesame seeds. There are multiple empty wine glass
A cozy restaurant interior with wooden chairs and tables set for dining, featuring wine glasses and black napkins. Hanging woven pendant lights and a string of photographs decorate the white textured wall. A large window allows natural light into the
A young man wearing a black t-shirt and a red-and-black baseball cap backwards is standing inside a small kitchen or food stall, looking at a menu or a list. The scene is viewed from outside through a window or door with graffiti and striped fabric o
Person preparing Asian food with bowls of fried rice and stir-fried vegetables on a wooden counter.
A person plating a dish in a kitchen, with a glass of red wine nearby and several black plates containing food and pale green ingredients.
A person drizzling sauce over grilled fish topped with bean sprouts on a banana leaf-lined black plate.
A meal with tacos, salad, and an iced drink on a light blue table.
A flat lay of Asian dishes, including a bowl of cucumber salad, a small square plate with dumplings in sauce, a large bowl with cooked rice, a black bowl with a meat dish, and a rectangular tray with grilled fish wrapped in banana leaves and garnishe
Person slicing fish on a red cutting board in a kitchen with containers of chopped cucumbers and various cooking supplies and equipment.
A cozy restaurant filled with people dining at wooden tables, decorated with hanging woven lamps and a string of photos on the wall, with a large window on one side.
Two men with long dark hair and tattoos chopping vegetables at a kitchen table. A large pot of stew and two metal bowls are on the table.
Two disposable trays with Asian dishes on a wooden table.
Two women preparing food in a kitchen. One woman with dark hair and a white T-shirt is chopping ingredients, and another woman with a blue top and dark hair with a headband is also preparing food. There are bowls and kitchen utensils on the counter.

Meet chef Cliff Lyijynen


Cliff Lyijynen is a Finnish-Singaporean chef based in Helsinki, whose love for food was shaped by the rich and diverse culinary landscape of Singapore. Growing up surrounded by big family dinners and the comforting dishes of his late Mama (grandmother), Cliff discovered early on that food is always best when shared.

Her influence remains at the heart of his cooking philosophy today. Through his work, Cliff strives to recreate the warmth, generosity, and joy of those meals — bringing people together around delicious, soul-nourishing food.

With over eight years of experience in the restaurant industry, Cliff has cooked across a range of styles from street food to fine dining, and cuisines spanning modern European, Japanese, and Singaporean. Deeply connected to his heritage, he honours the flavours of his roots while also reimagining traditional recipes — including plant-based interpretations and fully vegan tasting menus.

Cliff offers private dining, catering, private chef services, and cooking classes. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a lively gathering, he believes there are few things more meaningful than enjoying a great meal with others.



There are 2 Menu examples to choose from:

Two menus listing different dishes and prices. Menu 1 includes spicy cucumber & peanuts, silken tofu & fermented black beans or sea bass with Singaporean curry, and pandan panna cotta for €67. Menu 2 features spicy cucumber & peanuts, hamachi crudo with calamansi lime & longan, achar pickles, silken tofu & black beans or sea bass with Singaporean curry, beef rendang, and pandan ice cream with banana bread for €86.

Don't see exactly what you're craving? No problem! Chef Cliff specialises in creating customised dining experiences that cater directly to your tastes. Reach out to us with your preferences, and let's design your perfect menu together.

By clicking below, you can book his private chef services:








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