Osaka

All year round, MICHELIN Guide inspectors visit an endless procession of restaurants. Once in a while, a dish lands on their tables that is simply unforgettable. Here are the dishes that stood out while preparing for The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026.

From ramen and soba to izakaya, tonkatsu, and Thai cuisine, these 12 new Bib Gourmand restaurants reflect the range and appeal of Kyoto and Osaka’s latest selection.

The latest selection also includes five new Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, 19 new One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, and the first Sommelier Award for the Kyoto Osaka area.

Step outside your hotel and discover six distinct neighborhoods that capture Osaka’s scenery and ambiance, enriching every moment of your stay in this vibrant city.

Inspectors recognize six Osaka hotels, all within the city, with One MICHELIN Key. Each offers a birds’-eye view of Osaka, so the perfect stay for your trip is literally a matter of perspective.

The MICHELIN Guide presents its 16th restaurant selection for Kyoto and Osaka, recommending an unprecedented number of 469 restaurants.