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Features 2 min.

Mitou, now a restaurant with two Michelin Stars

Since its opening in 2018, what has changed the most is the food served at Mitou. Or to be more specific, how the two chefs cook has changed.

Dining Out 2 min.

Sushi Counters Across California Perfect for Dining Solo

And you don’t need to plan three months in advance to book a seat.

Travel 2 min.

4 MICHELIN-Recommended Unagi Restaurants In Tokyo

Unagi might not be the best looking of sea creatures but it has a special place in the Japanese culinary canon.

Travel 2 min.

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.

Dining In 1 min.

Ingredient: Japanese Natto

This fermented soya bean is one of the most iconic traditional Japanese foods, packed with nutrition but polarising for its slimy texture and funky taste.

People 3 min.

Telling A Story Through Ramen

IPPUDO Ramen founder Shigemi Kawahara may have 175 restaurants around the world, but to him, each steaming bowl of noodles represents a story.

Travel 8 min.

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.

Travel 7 min.

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.

People 3 min.

Chef Spotlight: Shigeru Koizumi Of Esora

The Japanese chef is modernising Kappo cuisine with Western cooking techniques, global ingredients and more intimate service.

Dining In 3 min.

Ask The Experts: Japanese Secrets For Cooking Perfect Rice

Singapore’s only certified Japanese rice sommelier dishes out tips for cooking rice the right way.

People 2 min.

5 Questions With Yuichi Sato, Singapore's Only Japanese Rice Sommelier

He talks about what it takes to become a certified rice expert and how rice is the cornerstone of Japanese cuisine.

Features 5 min.

The Warmth of Sushi

EXCLUSIVE: Three Michelin-starred Sushi Saito finally opens in Hong Kong. With just two sushi counters and 16 seats, the new Saito will accept reservations six months in advance. We bring you Saito’s story exclusively from Tokyo.

Dining Out 2 min.

5 Michelin-Starred Japanese Restaurants To Check Out In Taipei

Craving for exquisite Japanese food in Taipei? Say Konichiwa to these five restaurants that received stars in the MICHELIN Guide Taipei 2018.

Dining Out 1 min.

Experience The Bounty Of Okinawa

Get a taste of the Japanese island paradise at these 5 restaurants participating in the Okinawa Menu Fair this month.

Dining Out 1 min.

Pretty In Pink: The Foods Of Hina Matsuri

Celebrate the Japanese Girl’s Day with Mikuni’s annual Hina Matsuri bento.

Dining In 1 min.

Recipe: Chilled Soba With Raw Tuna, Edamame And Mustard Tamari

Today it's all about eating clean and eating well with this gluten-free recipe from the COMO Shambhala kitchen.

People 1 min.

When The Stars Align: Chef Junya Kudo Comes to Singapore

Chef Junya Kudo of two-Michelin-starred Sushi Ikko in Hokkaido has come on board as Shoukouwa’s Master Sushi Chef. We find out his plans for the two-Michelin-starred sushi-ya in Singapore.