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Japanese cuisine

Features 3 minutes

Dining at 3Fils Abu Dhabi: An Inspector’s Personal Experience

An exclusive look into the capital’s newest Bib Gourmand restaurant.

Features 3 minutes

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.

Features 2 minutes

The Importance of Shari in Sushi, According to a MICHELIN Starred Chef

For Yoshio Sakuta of the eponymous one-MICHELIN-Starred Sushi Sakuta, shari — or vinegared rice — acts as both the physical and culinary foundation of a good piece of sushi.

Travel 3 minutes

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 minutes

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 minute

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

Features 2 minutes

The Art of Standing Out: How MICHELIN Guide Chef Reif Othman Gives Japanese Cuisine a Unique Twist

In a city where Japanese restaurants are a dime a dozen, Bib Gourmand recipient REIF Japanese Kushiyaki serves visitors a fresh new take on one of world’s most popular cuisines.

Dining Out 2 minutes

Behind The Bib: How Reif Othman Of REIF Japanese Kushiyaki Gives Japanese Cuisine A Creative Flair

There’s so much more to Japanese cuisine than just sushi and maki rolls. Singaporean chef-owner Reif Othman tells us what he’s bringing to the table in Dubai at REIF Japanese Kushiyaki