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Inspectors' Favorite Dishes from the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026 Selection

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.

Dining Out 3 min.

MICHELIN Inspectors Reveal All on MUBE, a New One-Star Restaurant

MUBE, led by Takatomo Izumi, was awarded One MICHELIN Star in The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2026. Here, a MICHELIN Guide Inspector shares their impressions of the restaurant.

Dining Out 4 min.

8 Inspectors’ Favorite Dishes From The MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026

These are the dishes that left the strongest impression on MICHELIN Inspectors in The MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.

Travel 2 min.

Dining at Enoteca Pinchiorri: A MICHELIN Inspector’s Take

Some chefs innovate to impress. Others cook at the highest level simply to offer the pure pleasure of dining. Enoteca Pinchiorri, the Florence institution that has held Three MICHELIN Stars since 2004, belongs emphatically to the latter camp. This is how it feels to experience it — through the eyes of our Inspector.

Dining Out 4 min.

10 MICHELIN Inspectors' Favorite Dishes from The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026

These are the 10 best dishes in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026, according to MICHELIN Inspectors.

Features 2 min.

The Top 3 Trends Shaping Kuala Lumpur & Penang's Gastronomic Scene, According to MICHELIN Inspectors

With the reveal of the complete selection of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026, our Inspectors describe the three defining trends they observed that are shaping the culinary landscape of the two Malaysian cities.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 4 min.

Inspectors' Favorite Dishes: 11 Highlights from the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors reveal their favourite dishes in the 2026 Kuala Lumpur and Penang selection, ranging from a faithful French classic to a beloved Malaysian hawker staple.

Dining Out 4 min.

Inspectors’ Notes: Favorite Dishes from the MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in the Philippines 2026

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors reveal their favorite dishes from the Philippines’ Starred restaurants: from refined dishes to modern Filipino plates and inventive desserts.

Features 6 min.

What is a MICHELIN Star?

The MICHELIN Guide explained — criteria for Stars; One Star versus Two Stars versus Three Stars; how service and decor factor in; and more. All your questions answered by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.

Dining Out 1 min.

Inspectors’ Favorite Dishes: 7 Must-Try Picks From The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2026

All year round, MICHELIN Guide Inspectors visit an endless procession of restaurants. And once in a while, a dish lands on their tables that is simply unforgettable.

Features 3 min.

A New Culinary Voice Bridging Taiwan and Japan — Inspectors Reveal All about Two-MICHELIN-Star Eika

A hidden gem in Dadaocheng, Eika offers a refined yet daring take on Japanese cuisine in Taiwan. MICHELIN inspectors share their impressions of a restaurant where precision meets freedom — and every dish speaks volumes.

Dining Out 3 min.

MICHELIN Inspectors Share Their Favorite Dishes from Taiwan’s Newly Listed One-Star Restaurants and Promoted Two Stars

The MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2025 shines a spotlight on 8 newly awarded One-Star restaurants and 3 promoted to Two Stars. Discover the dishes that left a lasting impression on our inspectors.

Dining Out 2 min.

MICHELIN Inspectors’ Favorite Dishes from the Newly Listed Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung

The MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2025 Bib Gourmand has been unveiled, with seven new restaurants joining the list across Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. Here are the dishes Inspectors loved most.

Dining Out 2 min.

MICHELIN Inspectors Share Their 8 Favorite Dishes from the Newly Listed Bib Gourmands in New Taipei City in the MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2025

The MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2025 Bib Gourmand selection is out and for the first time, New Taipei City joins the list. Check out the 8 dishes that won over the MICHELIN inspectors.

Dining Out 5 min.

Inspectors’ Picks: The Unforgettable Dishes in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025

With the latest MICHELIN Guide Singapore unveiled, our inspectors reveal the dishes that made their year of dining unforgettable.

Dining Out 4 min.

Inspectors Reveal All on SÉN, Nara's New One-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant Showcasing “Watershed Cuisine”

Chef Toshiharu Sunayama’s SÉN was awarded One MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN Green Star in The MICHELIN Guide Nara 2025. Our inspectors look back on their visit.。

Travel 2 min.

Kyoto’s Must-Try Dishes, According to Our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

A curated look at Kyoto’s standout dishes, all handpicked by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, from the 2025 selection.

Dining Out 3 min.

What Is It Like to Eat at Sorn, the World’s First Three-MICHELIN-Star Thai Restaurant? The Inspectors Reveal All

A MICHELIN Guide Inspector reflects on a year of dining experiences at Sorn, a Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant in Bangkok, listed in The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 edition.