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Kyoto by the MICHELIN Guide

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The Must-Eat Dishes in Japan

The Thai New Year (Songkran) is one of the biggest celebrations in Thailand and a popular time for locals to travel. With the help of our Michelin Inspectors overseas, we’ve compiled a list of the must-eat dishes for travelling Thais.

Features 5 min.

Making A Seismic Change

Chi Pin Han, the Singaporean behind Ishinomaki Grill & Sake, quit his job and opened the restaurant after witnessing the devastation in Ishinomaki after the 2011 tsunami.

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5 Authentic Japanese Cooking Classes In Tokyo

Add these cooking classes to your Tokyo itinerary for a travel experience to truly savour.

People 2 min.

The First Day We Got Our Stars: Masaki Miyakawa

The humble chef shares how he feels having Sushi Miyakawa as the only sushi establishment in Hokkaido and one of five sushi restaurants in Japan to be conferred three stars.

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8 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Tottori

With this lesser known Japanese prefecture making it into the MICHELIN Guide for the first time this year, now's the best time to discover the food and attractions of Tottori.

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Savour Tokachi, Japan’s Most Bountiful Region

We follow 14 chefs and F&B insiders from Singapore as they embark on an eye-opening trip to Tokachi in Hokkaido to discover its wide variety of produce.

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Savor Tokachi, Japan’s Most Bountiful Region

We follow 14 chefs and food industry insiders as they embark on an eye-opening trip to Hokkaido's Tokachi region to discover its wide variety of produce.

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Exploring The Bounty Of Shimonoseki

The search for his favourite fish brought Tan Ken Loon, owner of The Naked Finn, to this sleepy Japanese port town rich in history and local produce.

News & Views 1 min.

MICHELIN Guide Kyoto - Osaka + Tottori 2019 Selection

The Kyoto - Osaka guide celebrates its 10th anniversary, with three restaurants holding three stars in consecutive 10 years, as well as the addition of the Tottori prefecture and its six new starred restaurants.

News & Views 1 min.

MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka + Tottori 2019 Selection

The Kyoto Osaka guide celebrates its 10th anniversary, with 3 restaurants holding three stars in consecutive 10 years, as well as the addition of the Tottori prefecture and its 6 new starred restaurants.

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Experiencing The Beauty Of Kaiseki In Kyoto

Nowhere is Japan’s elegant culinary philosophy and prowess better expressed than in colourful and complex kaiseki cuisine.

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Ki-Sho’s Chef ‘Fishes’ For Ingredients Late At Night

Resident chef Kazuhiro Hamamoto is so dedicated to seeking out undiscovered ingredients that he uses a messaging app every night after closing the restaurant to get his hands on them.

People 2 min.

5 Questions With Koichi Izumi On Becoming A Top Pastry Chef

Just for this month, dessert lovers in Hong Kong need not fly to Tokyo for a taste of this pastry master’s creations.

Dining Out 1 min.

Ramen Jo: Fighting for Glory

Good food does not have to be expensive. The MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurants was created to allow everyone to eat well without spending more than HK$400.

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Last Call: A Guide for the Final Visit to the Tsukiji Market

The end of an era is looming—the almighty Tsukiji Market is relocating for a brand new look. Pay a last visit to this seafood sanctuary and take in the scenery you won’t find anywhere else.

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Coffee at Night in Tokyo

Tokyo’s midnight diners are so ingrained to the local lifestyle that a hit TV series was made out of it. But if a peaceful night out is what you’re after, the Japanese capital has other options to offer.

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Nihonryori RyuGin Is Moving To Hibiya

This August, three-starred restaurant Nihonryori RyuGin in Tokyo is moving to a new location in Hibiya, close to the Imperial Palace.

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In the Mood for Sake

Hong Kong is the world’s second biggest sake importer. What contributes to the wine’s popularity here?