14 Articles found for “Kosaka”

All year round, MICHELIN Guide inspectors visit an endless procession of restaurants. Once in a while, a dish lands on their tables that is simply unforgettable. Here are the dishes that stood out while preparing for The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026.

From ramen and soba to izakaya, tonkatsu, and Thai cuisine, these 12 new Bib Gourmand restaurants reflect the range and appeal of Kyoto and Osaka’s latest selection.

The latest selection also includes five new Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, 19 new One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, and the first Sommelier Award for the Kyoto Osaka area.

Step outside your hotel and discover six distinct neighborhoods that capture Osaka’s scenery and ambiance, enriching every moment of your stay in this vibrant city.

Kyoto’s an exciting place for food and culture in itself, but it’s also a great base for exploring other parts of Western Japan.

Inspectors recognize six Osaka hotels, all within the city, with One MICHELIN Key. Each offers a birds’-eye view of Osaka, so the perfect stay for your trip is literally a matter of perspective.

Discover which dishes our MICHELIN inspectors loved in this year’s selection, from nigiri to gnocchi.

The MICHELIN Guide presents its 16th restaurant selection for Kyoto and Osaka, recommending an unprecedented number of 469 restaurants.

The popular belief about the MICHELIN Guide is that it’s all about the stars, but don’t forget about Bib Gourmand too! Bib Gourmand awarded restaurants are adored by their many diners, because these restaurants offer satisfaction beyond what you’d expect for the price. Today, we present a list of nine restaurants that will be joining our Kyoto Osaka Selection.

Restaurant Yugen is newly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, and 17 restaurants are recognised with One MICHELIN Star. The MICHELIN Green Star highlights the sustainable commitment of two new establishment. Two Special Awards are presented: the MICHELIN Mentor Chef and the MICHELIN Service Award.

Kyoto welcomes two new three-star restaurants and two new two-star restaurants, while Osaka shines with 10 newly starred establishments.

The Kyoto - Osaka guide celebrates its 10th anniversary, with three restaurants holding three stars in consecutive 10 years, as well as the addition of the Tottori prefecture and its six new starred restaurants.

MUBE, led by Takatomo Izumi, was awarded One MICHELIN Star in The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2026. Here, a MICHELIN Guide Inspector shares their impressions of the restaurant.

Kyoto continues to captivate international travelers — not only with its temples and gardens, but also with a culinary scene that blends tradition and innovation. The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2025 includes four new Bibs Gourmand, our affordable restaurants in Kyoto, spotlighting exceptional food at moderate prices.