Damian D’Silva is the grandfather of Singapore heritage cuisine, best known for the restaurant Rempapa and judging MasterChef Singapore.
Time-honoured Singaporean heritage cooking that preserves disappearing multicultural dishes. This profile looks at Damian’s background, career and signature approach.
TL;DR
- Singaporean of Eurasian and Peranakan descent
- Known for the restaurant Rempapa and judging MasterChef Singapore
- Many of his recipes were passed down from his grandparents.
- He is a judge on MasterChef Singapore.
- Time-honoured Singaporean heritage cooking that preserves disappearing multicultural dishes.
Damian D’Silva key facts
| Name | Damian D’Silva |
| Nationality / born | Singaporean of Eurasian and Peranakan descent |
| Known for | the restaurant Rempapa and judging MasterChef Singapore |
| Location | Singapore |
| Style | Time-honoured Singaporean heritage cooking that preserves disappearing multicultural dishes. |
Background and career
He champions Singapore’s heritage cuisine, drawing on Eurasian, Peranakan, Malay, Indian and Chinese traditions. Many of his recipes were passed down from his grandparents.
Recognition and legacy
He opened Rempapa, whose name fuses rempah, or spice paste, with papa. He is a judge on MasterChef Singapore.
Signature style
Time-honoured Singaporean heritage cooking that preserves disappearing multicultural dishes. It is an approach that has made Damian a distinctive figure in the food world.
Damian in context
Damian D’Silva is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Petrina Loh and Willin Low.
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Damian D’Silva FAQ
Who is Damian D’Silva?
The grandfather of Singapore heritage cuisine.
Where is Damian based?
Singapore.
What is Damian known for?
The restaurant Rempapa and judging MasterChef Singapore.
What is a notable fact about Damian?
He champions Singapore’s heritage cuisine, drawing on Eurasian, Peranakan, Malay, Indian and Chinese traditions.
What is Damian’s style?
Time-honoured Singaporean heritage cooking that preserves disappearing multicultural dishes.
