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People 3 min.

Légume: Asia’s First-Ever MICHELIN-Starred Vegan Restaurant

Owner-chef Sung Si-woo turned concern for his mother’s meat allergy into a groundbreaking path for plant-based cuisine in South Korea.

People 3 min.

The Rise of an Icon: Chef Cho Young-dong Charts New Territory at Y’east

One-MICHELIN-Starred Y’east in Seoul pushes the boundaries of flavor in an ever-evolving journey of culinary exploration.

Travel 2 min.

Santiago Lastra’s London: The KOL Chef's Special Occasion Spots

Update your to-visit list with top recommendations from Santiago Lastra, the chef behind MICHELIN-Starred KOL.

Features 3 min.

Corey Lee's Buckwheat Jeon is Proof That the Soul of Cooking Starts at Home

In a world chasing the new, Corey Lee of 3-Star Benu looks back. Today, he revisits the flavours of his Korean heritage through a humble yet profound dish of buckwheat jeon, a loving tribute to the unspoken rituals of Korean home kitchens and dishes.

People 6 min.

Three MICHELIN Stars, Now What? Chefs on Evolution Beyond Excellence

What happens when a restaurant has attained three MICHELIN Stars? Described as the pinnacle of culinary achievement, the Everest of fine dining, many chefs will say that achieving the coveted accolade is just the beginning. In Singapore, where the food scene is both ruthless and exhilarating, the Lion City's top chefs reveal what comes after three MICHELIN Stars — and why staying on top is even harder than getting there.

Travel 2 min.

Jeremy Chan’s London: The Ikoyi Chef on Why Camberwell is King

The innovative culinary mind behind one of London's most acclaimed restaurants shares his favourite haunts.

Travel 2 min.

Dylan Bachelet’s London: The ‘Bake Off’ Finalist’s Top Picks

The 2024 finalist of the beloved ‘Great British Bake Off’ tells us where he gets his pastries and what it's like working in a MICHELIN-Star kitchen.

People 3 min.

Vegetables for Dessert: Cloudstreet Singapore's Rishi Naleendra's Shares His Sweet Take on Savoury Ingredients

Aside from championing imaginative, vegetable-forward desserts, the chef-owner of two-MICHELIN-Starred Cloudstreet pushes for more than just one kind of sustainability in the kitchen.

People 5 min.

Chef Kim Do-yun in Culinary Class War: The Art of Food and Human Connection

From Netflix Culinary Class War to Social media Sensation: chef Do-yun Kim’s Culinary Philosophy and Journey

People 5 min.

Chef Joseph Lidgerwood on his Experience on Culinary Class Wars and How it Reinforced his Approach to Korean Cuisine

Owner-chef of a MICHELIN-starred restaurant EVETT, Joseph Lidgerwood, steps into the Netflix spotlight, challenging stereotypes and pushing culinary boundaries.

Dining Out 3 min.

Fallow: Inside London’s Buzziest Restaurant

How chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray created one of London’s most talked-about restaurants – and what they did next.

Dining In 4 min.

How to Cook Pasta Like a MICHELIN Starred Chef

When Denis Lucchi of one-MICHELIN-Starred Buona Terra looks at a plate of pasta, he doesn’t see a meal — it is a reminder of home and a way to share his Italian heritage.

Travel 2 min.

Endo Kazutoshi's London: Top Picks From a Star Sushi Chef

We hear from the Chef-Owner of the MICHELIN-Starred Endo at The Rotunda on his favourite places in London.

Travel 3 min.

Thomas Straker's London: Thai Favourites and The Perfect Pint

The internet sensation and man behind Straker’s shares his top recommendations for Thai food in London, and a whole lot more.

People 3 min.

New Singapore Green Star Restaurant Fiz Views Sustainable Cooking with a Refreshing Lens

We sit down with Fiz’s chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim to talk about championing Southeast Asian cooking, and what it takes to cook sustainably.

Features 3 min.

Capturing Busan's Essence: Sense of the Seasons at Mori

Chef Kim Wankyu Elevates Japanese Cuisine with Seasonal Flavors of Busan and Unwavering Passion

People 6 min.

The Metamorphosis of Sun Kim: “My Restaurant Finally Feels Like Home“

Meta received its second MICHELIN Star this 2024 and here's what chef-owner Sun Kim has to say about how evolution and transformation were crucial parts of his journey as a chef, as a restaurateur, and as a person.

Dining In 3 min.

A MICHELIN-Starred Chef’s No-Fail Korean Barbecue Guide

For Louis Han of one-MICHELIN-Starred NAE:UM, Korean barbecue is a cherished part of his childhood and a cornerstone of Korean culture. Here's his ultimate guide to grilling and enjoying meats and vegetables.