Born into a fourth-generation farming family, Julien Royer spent his childhood harvesting from his family’s gardens. It was here that he began to shape his culinary philosophy, which has since evolved through collaborations with producers from all around the world. After training under culinary icons such as Michel Bras, he built an international career. Later, he continued his journey in Singapore, where he founded Odette, a modern French restaurant located within the National Gallery, which has since been awarded three Michelin stars.

At Odette, Royer offers a constantly evolving menu, and he has also established Claudine, a French neo-brasserie in Singapore inspired by comforting home-style dishes. Additionally, Julien opened a Michelin-starred French bistronomy-style restaurant in Hong Kong, continuing his global expansion.

In 2017, Odette entered the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list at number 9, making it the highest new entry that year. That same year, the restaurant was also accepted into Les Grandes Tables du Monde. In 2019, Odette was awarded three Michelin stars and ranked first on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, becoming both Singapore’s and Asia’s Best Restaurant. In 2021, Odette climbed to number 8 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. In 2022, the restaurant received the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award, while Chef Julien Royer was honored by Les Grandes Tables du Monde as Restaurant Manager of the Year. In 2023, Royer received the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award, presented by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.