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Features 4 min.

Restore your yin and yang: The extraordinary Cantonese soups from Hong Kong MICHELIN restaurants

From Cantonese home to MICHELIN-starred establishments, many of their kitchens begin the morning similarly, by making one of the most time-consuming and important elements in Cantonese cuisine in time for lunch – soup.

Dining Out 3 min.

18 Years with Amber: Richard Ekkebus Reflects On A Career Built on Curiosity

Richard Ekkebus revisits the past 18 years growing with two-MICHELIN-starred restaurant Amber and shares more about his eagerness to explore new horizons.

People 3 min.

The Knife Techniques and Spirituality of Seiji Yamamoto, Chef of RyuGin, a Three-Star Michelin Restaurant

Knife techniques can change the flavour of food. What is the essence of this delicate skill when it is honed to its finest edge?

People 1 min.

The First Day We Got Our Stars: Qiu Xiaogui Of Yu Ting Yuan

In its 2022 edition, the MICHELIN Guide Thailand welcomes Cantonese cuisine to its Star selection with newly minted Yu Ting Yuan as the first and only Cantonese restaurant to be awarded one MICHELIN Star in Thailand.

People 2 min.

First Day We Got Our Stars: Jayson Tang of Man Ho

From helping out at his parents’ dai pai dong to earning a MICHELIN star for Man Ho, chef Jayson Tang talks about his personal journey as a Cantonese chef.

People 4 min.

Chef Mingoo Kang Returns To Hong Kong For The Reopening Of Hansik Goo

The chef-owner of two-MICHELIN-starred Mingles is back in Hong Kong and ready to take his overseas outpost to the next level.

People 3 min.

Sushiyosi's Hiroki Nakanoue: "Sushi Is My Gateway To The World"

The chef-owner of Osaka's two-MICHELIN-starred Sushiyoshi is back in Hong Kong and ready to take his overseas outposts to the next level.

Features 1 min.

What Ignites Me: Nicolas Boutin of Epure

Chef Nicolas of one-MICHELIN-starred Epure shows how to perfect an omelette at home with flame cooking.

People 5 min.

Ricardo Chaneton On His "Destiny" To Open Mono In Hong Kong

The chef-owner of Mono talks about the restaurant that marks his career, things he learned from Mauro Colagreco, and how life has come full circle for him.

People 2 min.

Albert Au Takes The Helm At MICHELIN-starred Jiang-Nan Chun In Singapore

The Hong Kong-bred chef introduces refined Cantonese cuisine with an element of surprise—like Peking roast duck from a mesquite wood-fired oven with a side of Avruga caviar.

People 3 min.

First Day We Got Our Stars: Suzuki Fumio of Zuicho

The head chef of one-MICHELIN-starred Zuicho tells us about his upbringing in his family's kappo restaurant, and why he resisted the idea of being a chef in the first place.

People 2 min.

The First Day We Got Our Stars: Mitsuru Konishi

The executive chef of Zest By Konishi made history as revered French restaurant Taillevent's first Japanese sous chef. He tells us how he achieves his delicate balance of French techniques and Japanese sensibilities.

People 4 min.

The First Day We Got Our Stars: Albin Gobil

The youthful-looking chef of one-MICHELIN-starred Gaddi's at The Peninsula recounts his career working through two-MICHELIN-starred restaurants in France and the UK, and what's behind the "modern classic" cuisine he wants to showcase in Hong Kong.

People 6 min.

How Childhood Memories Make A One MICHELIN Star Restaurant For Chef Vichit Mukura

Discover Chef Vichit Mukura’s evolving talent over four decades as he explores every niche of Thai cuisine.

People 3 min.

First Day We Got Our Stars: Uwe Opocensky

German chef Uwe Opocensky joined Petrus at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Island in September 2019 with the aim of establishing the venue as one of Hong Kong's best restaurants. He tells us why he's on a roll pushing out new creations while implementing more sustainable practices in his operations.

People 9 min.

Eric Räty's Journey From Dishwasher To Two-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant Chef

Over the past 16 years, Eric Räty has worked his way up from being dishwasher at Chez Dominique, a two Michelin-star restaurant in his native Finland, to helming his own two-MICHELIN-star restaurant in Hong Kong, Arbor. Here's his story.

People 2 min.

The First Day We Got Our Stars: Sebastien Lepinoy

The executive chef of Singapore French fine dining stalwart Les Amis talks about his journey to three MICHELIN stars.