Asia

From yakitori and udon to Indian curries and Vietnamese family recipes, Vancouver’s leading chefs are blending traditions from across Asia with Canadian ingredients — creating a dynamic, deeply personal food scene shaped by culture, migration and innovation.

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.

MICHELIN-Starred restaurant chefs from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore share how street food continues to define Asia’s dining identity.

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.

The best hotels in Phuket, handpicked for MICHELIN Keys by our Inspectors.

The best hotels in Bangkok, handpicked for MICHELIN Keys by our Inspectors

The best hotels in Tokyo, handpicked for MICHELIN Keys by our Inspectors.

By boat or by seaplane, get yourself to a resort on its very own island.

We combed through the hundreds of incredible hotels added to the MICHELIN Guide in the past year and selected those with the most style and the biggest personalities.

Tranquil escapes in Kuala Lumpur, island getaways in Langkawi, and a coastal retreat in Kota Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur and Penang’s dining establishments make their debut in the MICHELIN Guide with 97 listings, covering over 20 cuisine types, along with three restaurants receiving the MICHELIN Special Awards: Service Award, Sommelier Award and Young Chef Award.

We celebrate Asia’s top female pastry chefs who are paving the way for the next generation.