Japan

The end of an era is looming – the almighty Tsukiji Market will soon be relocated for a brand new look. Pay a last visit to this seafood sanctuary and take in the scenery you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

How a mentor and his protégé are maintaining the same Michelin standards despite being separated by a sea.

Behind the stove in every Michelin-starred restaurant is a great chef. We find out more about their passions, their inspirations and what drives them to create some of the culinary world’s most unforgettable dishes.

The chef has been visiting Tsukiji Market for over 26 years. We look at its centrality in Japanese cuisine.

Japan’s scorching summer heat might be hard to deal with, but to avoid it is to miss out on the country’s time-limited culinary gems.

Combining delicious food with child-friendly amenities, these restaurants are set to impress patrons of all ages.

Tuck in to food and drink at the crossroads where fashion and food embrace.

Another of Japan's prefectures gets a new guide, and its first two-Michelin-starred restaurant.

We get the world's most celebrated chefs to recall what it was like when they got their very first Michelin stars.

Trendy snacks might be filling Japan's convenience stores but traditional snack shops, or dagashiya, appeal to the collective memory of the past.

This popular cocktail is more than just whisky and soda.

Good food doesn't have to be expensive. The Bib Gourmand rating exists to recognise friendly establishments that serve good food under HK$300.

Extraneous elements obscure core beauty. Takumi (master craftsman) with finesse is someone who can decipher the complication and simplify their design to remain true to their core values.

We're all familiar with the ubiquitous salmon and maguro. Now get acquainted with these lesser-known cuts that are just as, if not more, tasty.

Never rest on your laurels. Being innovative is about expanding on possibilities and staying ahead.

We look into the science of coaxing out flavour in fish.

Taking pride in anticipating and fulfilling people’s needs in advance, the influence of omotenashi is everywhere in Japanese hospitality.

The second edition of the Hokkaido guide also sees two new restaurants in the highest three-star category.