Restaurants

Araki-cho still carries the memory of a geisha district in its cobblestone lanes and narrow streets. A guide to dining, drinking, and wandering — an evening in this neighborhood, unlike any other.

From Seoul to Manila, Asia’s biggest cities can feel overwhelming — but their density of people, cultures and cuisines is exactly what makes them extraordinary places to eat. These nine Asian cities are where generational cooking, local ingredients and modern kitchens are reshaping how — and where — to eat in 2026.

As the Year of the Horse approaches, we mark the New Year by spotlighting the traditional dishes that return each year across Asia. From dumplings and longevity noodles to sweets symbolizing prosperity, all carry centuries of ritual, as well as hopes of abundance, renewal and conviviality — and we share the best places to eat them today.

Filipino cooking has begun to register more widely with the arrival of The MICHELIN Guide in 2025, marking a turning point in how the cuisine is seen beyond the country’s borders. Local dining today moves easily between regions, traditions and dining rooms. In the greater Manila area and coastal Cebu, that movement reveals a cuisine increasingly sure of its voice.

Dazzling light displays and family-friendly festive carnivals without a wintry blanket of snow — that’s how Singapore celebrates the year-end holidays.

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, internationally acclaimed for his boundary-crossing cuisine and flagship restaurants such as Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen in Kyoto, shares his insider favorites — from udon to tempura to cocktails — alongside stories that shaped his love for the city.

Mauro Colagreco, the chef behind the Three-MICHELIN-Starred Mirazur in Menton, traces his deep-rooted affinity for Japanese culture back to Kyoto — the city where it all began. Now, years later, he’s returned with his family, eager to share the place that first awakened his fascination.

Explore Kyoto with Junko Sakaguchi, okami of Sanso Kyoyamato and MICHELIN Guide Service Award winner, as she shares her favorite spots and traditions.

Rooted in centuries of culinary exchange, Malaysia’s seafood scene is a treasure trove of flavors. From fiery curries to tamarind-laced broths, these MICHELIN-recommended restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang are must-stops for any seafood lover.

Singapore’s bustling melting pot of multiethnic cuisines wouldn’t be complete without a dazzling — and often, refreshingly cool — array of sweet treats.

Explore everything South Korea has to offer. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time, 2025 is the year to dive in and experience it firsthand.

Speed, sumptuous accommodations, and satisfying meals await at these MICHELIN restaurants and hotels with a sky-high view of the proceedings at the Formula One 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.

Indulge in the full MICHELIN Guide experience, where culinary arts and extraordinary hospitality are found under one roof.

From delectable buffet spreads to local favourites, prepare to buka puasa (break the fast) and feast with family and friends after Ramadan at these MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. Don't forget to make a reservation!

Today we celebrate the success stories of Malaysians working abroad and flying the Jalur Gemilang flag high from London to Singapore.