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Features 4 min.

Tempura Beginner’s Guide: Etiquette and Tips From Taiwan's MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants

Tempura is more than a fried dish — it is a craft built on precision and balance. Chefs and culinary experts reveal how to eat tempura properly, common dining mistakes, and the techniques behind its signature texture.

Dining Out 4 min.

A Dining Experience Where Nature’s Wisdom and Gratitude for Life Come Full Circle

At Hyakuyaku by Tokuyamazushi, Chef Hitoshi Sato creates Japanese cuisine centered on natural ingredients, shaped by an unconventional path and a relentless search for undiscovered flavors.

People 6 min.

Two Chefs, Two Stars: Chefs Ensui and Hakuun on their Shared Success

After training together at RyuGin, chefs Ryusuke Ito of Ensui and Shingo Sakamoto of Hakuun reflect on their parallel journey from One to Two MICHELIN Stars.

Features 1 min.

Paris’ Chizuko Kimura: The First Female Sushi Chef to Earn a MICHELIN Star

At Sushi Shunei, a minimalist dinner-only Montmartre sushi bar seating just nine guests, Chef Kimura makes history. Carrying on her late husband’s dream, she embodies resilience and passion in every edomae-style dish.

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.

The Best Affordable Sushi in New York City

Sushi isn't known for being price sensitive, but these six spots promise quality without sticker shock.

Features 3 min.

Inspectors Reveal All: Discover Godenya’s Masterful Sake Pairing Journey and Culinary Excellence in a Hidden Gem

Tucked away in a bustling Central alley, Godenya provides an experience that revolves around sake, inviting guests to savour the subtle art of pairing it with exquisitely crafted dishes. We had the opportunity to speak to our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, who shared their experience at Godenya, why the restaurant has captivated them, and the dishes that left a lasting impression.

Features 2 min.

The Importance of Shari in Sushi, According to a MICHELIN Starred Chef

For Yoshio Sakuta of the eponymous one-MICHELIN-Starred Sushi Sakuta, shari — or vinegared rice — acts as both the physical and culinary foundation of a good piece of sushi.

Travel 3 min.

The Inspectors Reveal All on Daigo, One MICHELIN Star Restaurant Specializing in Shojin Ryori

From the journal of a MICHELIN Guide Inspector . Experience Japanese culture through Shojin ryori vegetarian cuisine.

Travel 3 min.

Must-Try Dishes in Tokyo, According to MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

All year round, our MICHELIN Guide inspectors incessantly sample dishes from the best chefs and restaurants in Japan. Here are their most memorable ones.

Travel 1 min.

Tsuru to Kame, a Japanese Kappo-Style Restaurant Run by an All-Female Staff

From Ancient History Books and Traditional Poetry to the Tea Ceremony: Transmitting Culinary Culture to the World

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 min.

Mentor Chef Award Winner Yoshihiro Murata of Three MICHELIN Star Kikunoi Honten

Kikunoi has developed along with the former capital as a part of its residents’ lifestyles. A restaurant dedicated to constantly innovating while still upholding tradition.

Green Star Community 1 min.

GREEN STAR IN ACTION :Living the Four Seasons in Ohara, Kyoto

Two MICHELIN Stars and MICHELIN Green Star Recipient: The Journey of Hisao Nakahigashi at Sojiki Nakahigashi

People 3 min.

The Road to Three MICHELIN Stars: Hideaki Sato of Ta Vie

After a rollercoaster eight-year journey, Ta Vie has finally achieved the highest distinction of three MICHELIN stars in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2023.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 4 min.

422 restaurants, including 2 new Two Starred establishments, spotlighted in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2023

Myojaku and SÉZANNE receive Two MICHELIN Stars, and 16 new restaurants are distinguished One MICHELIN Star, while the Bib Gourmand celebrates 38 new restaurants which have been rated as best value-for-money by MICHELIN inspectors.

People 3 min.

Mentor Chef Award: Kanda’s Hiroyuki Kanda as a Mentor

Mentor Chef Award recipient Hiroyuki Kanda says he wants his apprentices to have a clear perspective on life and pursue a goal. What does it mean to him to be a mentor?

Features 1 min.

Yakitori

The aroma that wafts from the storefront, the red paper lanterns with their old hometown nostalgia —tonight it's going to be yakitori!

Features 1 min.

Japanese Cuisine and the Five Festivals

We examine the meaning of the festivals and how they relate to Japanese cuisine