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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.

Travel 3 min.

Emily Roux’s London: The ‘Knife Edge’ Star Represents Her City

Meet the Caractère founder and subject of the Apple TV documentary produced by Gordon Ramsay and presented by Jesse Burgess.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 7 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Makes Its Philippine Debut with One 2-Star and Eight 1-Star Restaurants

The MICHELIN Guide makes its long-awaited entrance into the Philippines, honoring nine exceptional restaurants in Manila and Environs & Cebu with its prestigious Stars — including one earning Two MICHELIN Stars in its debut year.

Travel 4 min.

Akoko’s Aji Akokomi on Leading the Way for West African Cooking in London

We hear from one of the UK’s leading restaurateurs and the founder of MICHELIN-Starred Akoko, about how he put West African cuisine in the limelight.

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.

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Epicurean Escapes: MICHELIN-Selected Hotels in Seoul with Starred Restaurants

Travelers to the South Korean capital do not have to choose between a luxurious stay and a world-class meal — you can experience both at these MICHELIN-selected hotels that host MICHELIN-Starred restaurants.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025 Full Selection: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced

The MICHELIN Guide Singapore welcomes 36 new restaurants in 2025, including a new two-star and a fresh one-star, bringing the total to 288 MICHELIN-recognized establishments across more than 40 cuisines in the Lion City.

News & Views 3 min.

MICHELIN Guide Guangzhou 2025 Announced, with One New Star and Four New Bib Gourmands Highlighting the Local Culinary Scene

The latest MICHELIN Guide Guangzhou celebrates a rising wave of young culinary talent, with all three MICHELIN Special Awards going to post-90s professionals.

Dining Out 2 min.

From Street Stalls to MICHELIN Stars: The Evolution of Middle Eastern Cuisine in the Gulf

Street food favorites are being reimagined with creativity and finesse, as Gulf chefs elevate traditional Middle Eastern flavors to new heights.

Dining Out 4 min.

MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in Asia With Compelling à la Carte Menus

When you’ve got neither the time nor the inclination for the full heft of a MICHELIN tasting menu, ordering à la carte can offer curated flavor and flexibility.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 5 min.

The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang Celebrates Vietnam’s Culinary Ascent with 9 One Star, 2 Green Star, and 63 Bib Gourmand

The 2025 MICHELIN Guide selection in Vietnam features a record 181 establishments: 9 One MICHELIN Star (1 new, 1 promoted), 2 MICHELIN Green Star (1 new), 63 Bib Gourmand (9 new), and 109 MICHELIN Selected (14 new)

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8 MICHELIN Guide Hotels in Hong Kong with MICHELIN-Star Restaurants

If you're planning a trip to Hong Kong, it's natural to seek accommodation near top-notch dining spots. Here are eight Hong Kong hotels from the MICHELIN Guide that include MICHELIN-Star restaurants so you can wine, dine, and stay in luxurious comfort.

Travel 5 min.

2 Days in Reykjavík

Where to eat, stay and play in Iceland's capital.

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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.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Hong Kong in 2025

Accessible, culinarily savvy, simultaneously modern and steeped in tradition… Hong Kong has endeared international travellers over the years with its many charms. This might be the best year to book a trip to this fabulous metropolis, as new attractions have taken its allure to another level.

Travel 4 min.

Gourmet Getaways: MICHELIN Key Hotels in Japan and Thailand with Starred Restaurants

Why choose between a luxurious stay and a world-class meal when you can have both? These MICHELIN Key hotels in Japan and Thailand are home to MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, offering the perfect blend of impeccable hospitality and cuisine.

Dining Out 4 min.

OMA: The Inspectors’ View on London’s First Greek MICHELIN Star

A MICHELIN Guide Inspector delves into every detail of their visit to the brilliant OMA in Borough Market.