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Features 4 min.

From Stalls to Stars: Street Food’s Mark on Asia’s Cuisine

MICHELIN-Starred restaurant chefs from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore share how street food continues to define Asia’s dining identity.

People 4 min.

To Be Kids Again: Massimo Bottura on Tortellini and Cooking with Childlike Wonder

As Osteria Francescana marks its 30th anniversary, the chef who turned tortellini into a philosophy reflects on tradition, play and why the future of food belongs to the dreamers.

Travel 2 min.

Kyoto Through the Eyes (and Palate) of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, internationally acclaimed for his boundary-crossing cuisine and flagship restaurants such as Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen in Kyoto, shares his insider favorites — from udon to tempura to cocktails — alongside stories that shaped his love for the city.

Travel 3 min.

How Kyoto Sparked Chef Mauro Colagreco’s Lifelong Fascination With Japan

Mauro Colagreco, the chef behind the Three-MICHELIN-Starred Mirazur in Menton, traces his deep-rooted affinity for Japanese culture back to Kyoto — the city where it all began. Now, years later, he’s returned with his family, eager to share the place that first awakened his fascination.

Travel 3 min.

Michel Roux’s London: North vs South and the Best French Restaurants

Discover which London neighbourhood is his favourite, plus plentiful restaurant recommendations from one of our greatest chefs.

People 3 min.

Légume: Asia’s First-Ever MICHELIN-Starred Vegan Restaurant

Owner-chef Sung Si-woo turned concern for his mother’s meat allergy into a groundbreaking path for plant-based cuisine in South Korea.

Travel 2 min.

Angelo Sato’s London: Humble Chicken's Chef Picks His Top Restaurant

Discover where you should book next with top tips from Angelo Sato, the prodigiously talented chef behind Two-MICHELIN-Star Humble Chicken.

Travel 3 min.

Kirk Haworth’s London: The Vegan Star Chooses His Favourite Spots

The chef behind Britain’s first-ever vegan MICHELIN-Star restaurant, Plates London, Kirk Haworth gives us his recommendations for plant-based goodness and celebratory occasions.

Travel 2 min.

Santiago Lastra’s London: The KOL Chef's Special Occasion Spots

Update your to-visit list with top recommendations from Santiago Lastra, the chef behind MICHELIN-Starred KOL.

Travel 5 min.

Filipino Chef Johanne Siy’s Singapore is a Feast of Memories and Bold Flavours

Filipino-born, Singapore-trained, and globally seasoned, chef Johanne Siy has made a name for herself at Lolla with bold, generous flavours that speak of home. Here, she shares the places that fuel her cravings, nostalgia, and inspiration.

Travel 5 min.

Chef Hoang Tung’s Hanoi Is Soulful, Timeless, and Simply Delicious

For Chef Hoang Tung, Hanoi is more than home—it’s a living, breathing muse.

People 6 min.

Three MICHELIN Stars, Now What? Chefs on Evolution Beyond Excellence

What happens when a restaurant has attained three MICHELIN Stars? Described as the pinnacle of culinary achievement, the Everest of fine dining, many chefs will say that achieving the coveted accolade is just the beginning. In Singapore, where the food scene is both ruthless and exhilarating, the Lion City's top chefs reveal what comes after three MICHELIN Stars — and why staying on top is even harder than getting there.

Travel 2 min.

Jeremy Chan’s London: The Ikoyi Chef on Why Camberwell is King

The innovative culinary mind behind one of London's most acclaimed restaurants shares his favourite haunts.

Travel 2 min.

Dylan Bachelet’s London: The ‘Bake Off’ Finalist’s Top Picks

The 2024 finalist of the beloved ‘Great British Bake Off’ tells us where he gets his pastries and what it's like working in a MICHELIN-Star kitchen.

People 3 min.

Vegetables for Dessert: Cloudstreet Singapore's Rishi Naleendra's Shares His Sweet Take on Savoury Ingredients

Aside from championing imaginative, vegetable-forward desserts, the chef-owner of two-MICHELIN-Starred Cloudstreet pushes for more than just one kind of sustainability in the kitchen.

Dining Out 3 min.

Fallow: Inside London’s Buzziest Restaurant

How chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray created one of London’s most talked-about restaurants – and what they did next.

Dining In 4 min.

How to Cook Pasta Like a MICHELIN Starred Chef

When Denis Lucchi of one-MICHELIN-Starred Buona Terra looks at a plate of pasta, he doesn’t see a meal — it is a reminder of home and a way to share his Italian heritage.

Travel 2 min.

Endo Kazutoshi's London: Top Picks From a Star Sushi Chef

We hear from the Chef-Owner of the MICHELIN-Starred Endo at The Rotunda on his favourite places in London.