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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.

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.

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

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

News & Views 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.

Features 2 min.

Kitchen Language: What Is Omakase?

The complete fate of your meal is in the hands of the chef.

Features 1 min.

The History Of Tempura

We take a look through the ages at this most popular Japanese dish.

People 3 min.

Sushi Masato Makes Its Star Debut In The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2021

An omakase-style Japanese restaurant on a quiet lane along Sukhumvit in Bangkok has become the second Japanese MICHELIN Starred establishment in Thailand.

People 3 min.

Three MICHELIN Stars sushi master Kenji Gyoten back to wow Bangkok diners

Devout sushi lovers listen up. Three MICHELIN Stars Chef Kenji Gyoten is in town and you wouldn’t want to miss his Edomae sushi.

Dining Out 3 min.

Best Omakase Restaurants in Bangkok and Japanese Omakase Etiquette Explained

With the help of MICHELIN Inspectors, we’ve put together some dos and don’ts for eating Japanese omakase and listed where to get the best omakase experience in Bangkok.

Dining Out 3 min.

Best Japanese Restaurants in Bangkok and Phuket

Delicately fried tempura, slices of tender Hida beef, mind-blowingly fresh bites of nigiri— here’s where to get the best Japanese food in Bangkok and Phuket.

Travel 2 min.

The Must-Eat Dishes in Japan

The Thai New Year (Songkran) is one of the biggest celebrations in Thailand and a popular time for locals to travel. With the help of our Michelin Inspectors overseas, we’ve compiled a list of the must-eat dishes for travelling Thais.