The Illustrated Guide to Michelin's Inspection Process

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

The complete selection of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025 has just been released. MICHELIN inspectors have uncovered exciting new trends across the two destinations that have consistently shaped the culinary landscape, bringing diners more and more delightful surprises.

Chef Tam's Seasons was awarded one MICHELIN star in its first year of opening and was promoted to two stars this year. We spoke with the MICHELIN inspectors about their experiences at Chef Tam's Seasons and delved into the efforts and creativity involved in reinventing traditional Cantonese cuisine.

The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025 has been announced, and Amber has achieved a well-deserved promotion to three MICHELIN Stars. We talked with MICHELIN inspectors to share exclusive insights and experiences garnered over years of visiting Amber, and how the team continually pursues transformation and innovation to carve out a distinctive culinary journey.

Find out what impressed our MICHELIN inspectors in the newly awarded and promoted Starred restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau.

The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau has unveiled its latest Bib Gourmand selection. Find out what impressed our MICHELIN inspectors in the newly selected value-for-money establishments around Hong Kong and Macau.

The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025 Bib Gourmand selection has been announced, with 10 new establishments joining the list—9 from Hong Kong and 1 from Macau. This brings the total to 77 food establishments awarded this distinction, celebrating exceptional value-for-money gourmet experiences.

What kind of story unfolds when eating becomes work? An anonymous MICHELIN Guide Inspector in Asia takes us behind the curtain to find out more about the day-to-day tasks of this coveted job.

What does “good” even really mean? Here, we invite our MICHELIN Inspectors to share their thoughts on food, and what good food means to them.

Huaiyang cuisine, renowned for its subtle flavours, culinary finesse, and premium ingredients, is difficult to master. Yet, The Huaiyang Garden in Macau has earned two MICHELIN Stars for its exceptional take on this cuisine. We spoke with inspectors to gain exclusive insights into their experience, the dishes that won them over, and the reasoning behind the restaurant's two stars.

Tucked away in a bustling Central alley, Godenya provides an experience that revolves around sake, inviting guests to savour the subtle art of pairing it with exquisitely crafted dishes. We had the opportunity to speak to our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, who shared their experience at Godenya, why the restaurant has captivated them, and the dishes that left a lasting impression.

Discover which dishes our MICHELIN inspectors loved in this year’s selection.