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From Chile's Roots to the World Stage: Araya Receives Its First MICHELIN Star

Francisco Araya and Fernanda Guerrero, the chef-couple behind the world’s first Chilean restaurant to receive a MICHELIN Star, weave a story of culinary passion shaped by childhood memories, global influences, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity.

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From Chile's Roots to the World Stage: Araya Receives Its First MICHELIN Star

Francisco Araya and Fernanda Guerrero, the chef-couple behind the world’s first Chilean restaurant to receive a MICHELIN Star, weave a story of culinary passion shaped by childhood memories, global influences, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity.

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New Singapore Green Star Restaurant Fiz Views Sustainable Cooking with a Refreshing Lens

We sit down with Fiz’s chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim to talk about championing Southeast Asian cooking, and what it takes to cook sustainably.

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Paul Feig’s London is Dapper, Distinctive and Delicious

The "Jackpot!" director divulges his stylish secrets in the English capital

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How Prin Polsuk and Mint Jarukittikun Won a MICHELIN Star While Writing a New Chapter in Thai Cuisine

Honoured with a MICHELIN Star for his unique interpretation of traditional Thai cuisine, Prin Polsuk, former head chef of Nahm, highlights the collaborative effort integral to their success. In our conversation with Polsuk and his wife, Thanyaporn “Mint” Jarukittikun, we delve into the shared moments that have distinctly shaped their journey.

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The Metamorphosis of Sun Kim: “My Restaurant Finally Feels Like Home“

Meta received its second MICHELIN Star this 2024 and here's what chef-owner Sun Kim has to say about how evolution and transformation were crucial parts of his journey as a chef, as a restaurateur, and as a person.

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Meet Ce Soir’s Seth Lai, Winner of Singapore’s MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award 2024

The 30-year-old Singaporean chef talks about how culinary experiences with friends and family led to an inadvertent career in the world of fine dining.

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Butcher’s Block’s Jordan Keao on Hawaiian Cooking Being a Form of Sustainable Gastronomy

Jordan Keao, chef de cuisine at MICHELIN-Selected restaurant Butcher’s Block, roots his culinary passion in the vibrant community and rich traditions of Hawaiʻi, where sustainability was more than just a buzzword — it was a way of life.

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Eat & Cook on Why Local Malaysian Produce has the Potential of Going Global

Malaysia is renowned for its rich biodiversity, yet many indigenous ingredients remain obscure outside of its community. Co-founders of MICHELIN Selected Eat and Cook, Lee Zhe Xi and Soh Yong Zhi, belong to a growing number of next-generation Malaysian chefs who draw inspiration from the country's rich terroir.

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Labyrinth's LG Han Makes "Foie Gras" from Tofu and Talks About Sustainability

MICHELIN-Starred Labyrinth's chef, LG Han, champions sustainability in Singapore and shares his recipe for ethically sourced Foie Gras.

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Life Beyond the Olive Tree: André Chiang’s Homecoming Chapter

Back in Singapore for his Homecoming residency at Raffles Hotel, we catch up with André Chiang and ask him about life so far, and where he is heading as he approaches his next decade in life.

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Here's How First-time Restaurateur Jenelle Tan Boldly Defies the Odds in the Industry

With dishes donning edgy names such as "3 Girls with a Dirty Guy", Jenelle Tan, owner of newly MICHELIN Selected restaurant Sambal in Penang, shares how she rose above the naysayers and the countless challenges faced by introducing a unique and modern concept in Penang.

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What Song Do You Cook To? MICHELIN Chefs Share the Beats They Groove to While in the Kitchen

Nine MICHELIN chefs from all over Asia share what their top songs are when in the kitchen. Give them a listen!

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Garima Arora Makes Culinary History: Secures Two MICHELIN Stars while Navigating Motherhood at Gaa

At the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Thailand Ceremony, Garima Arora made culinary history as the first female Indian chef to receive two MICHELIN Stars. She opens up about her achievements, life as a working mother, and shares her plans — and hopes — for the future.

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Behind the Dish: Nicolas Tam's Amadai

Nicolas Tam of newly minted MICHELIN-Starred seafood-forward restaurant Willow showcases precision, technique, and heritage in his signature dish of Amadai with crispy scales.

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Kirk Westaway: On the Importance of Seasonality and Sourcing at 2-Star JAAN

Chef Kirk Westaway of two-MICHELIN-starred JAAN demonstrates the importance of seasonality and sourcing in a culminating dish of Poached Turbot with Caviar Sauce.

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Simon Rogan on Sustainability in Singapore

The chef of MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green Star restaurants L'Enclume in the UK and Roganic in Hong Kong talks about a more sustainability driven Singapore in terms of lifestyle, food preparation, and dining.

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Proudly Singaporean: Jimmy Lim on JL Studio Being the World's First Singaporean Restaurant with 3 MICHELIN Stars

In this MICHELIN Guide exclusive, we sit down with Jimmy Lim, chef-founder of the world's first three-MICHELIN-starred Singaporean restaurant, JL Studio, about his restaurant's unconventional beginnings, putting Singaporean food on the world's culinary map, and the biggest influence of his life.

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Meet Seroja's Kevin Wong, Winner of Singapore’s MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award 2023

The 29-year old Malaysian chef talks about how Seroja's menu is a collaborative effort with farmers and fishermen, more than anything else.

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11 Singaporean MICHELIN Chefs Tell Us Their Favourite Hawker Dishes and Where to Enjoy Them

From Curry Fish Head to Hokkien Mee, we asked 11 proudly Singaporean chefs to share their favourite hawker dishes with us and where to find them!