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What is a MICHELIN Star?
The MICHELIN Guide explained — criteria for Stars; One Star versus Two Stars versus Three Stars; how service and decor factor in; and more. All your questions answered by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.
Editor's Picks
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 celebrates Malaysia’s ever-evolving dining scene with 151 establishments: 2 new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, 58 Bib Gourmand picks and 84 MICHELIN Selected venues, reflecting a country where creativity, culture and craft continue to flourish.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay: The Inspectors Tell All on Its Understated Brilliance
The world-famous chef’s flagship restaurant continues to soar with Three MICHELIN Stars. A MICHELIN Inspector gives us a first-hand account of what makes it special.
How to Make Tofu Hotpot Like a MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant
Renowned for its meticulous study of Joseon-era royal cuisine, Onjium captures the spirit of the royal table in a comforting hotpot for autumn days.
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 Bib Gourmand Selection
This year’s Bib Gourmand selection welcomes five new additions: two from Kuala Lumpur and three from Penang, bringing the total to 58 value-for-money eateries across Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 celebrates Malaysia’s ever-evolving dining scene with 151 establishments: 2 new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, 58 Bib Gourmand picks and 84 MICHELIN Selected venues, reflecting a country where creativity, culture and craft continue to flourish.
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 Bib Gourmand Selection
This year’s Bib Gourmand selection welcomes five new additions: two from Kuala Lumpur and three from Penang, bringing the total to 58 value-for-money eateries across Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
The MICHELIN Guide Makes Its Philippine Debut with One 2-Star and Eight 1-Star Restaurants
The MICHELIN Guide makes its long-awaited entrance into the Philippines, honoring nine exceptional restaurants in Manila and Environs & Cebu with its prestigious Stars — including one earning Two MICHELIN Stars in its debut year.
Dining Out
New London Restaurants on Our Radar
Find out which big-name chefs have new openings in the capital, plus what's next for a London icon.
Inspectors’ Favorite Dishes: 7 Must-Try Picks from the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2026
All year round, MICHELIN Guide Inspectors visit an endless procession of restaurants. And, once in a while, a dish lands on their tables that is simply unforgettable.
MICHELIN Inspectors Reveal All on Myojaku, Tokyo’s New Three MICHELIN Star Restaurant
Myojaku, led by Chef Hidetoshi Nakamura, was awarded Three MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2026. Here, the Inspectors share their impressions.
Features
What is a MICHELIN Star?
The MICHELIN Guide explained — criteria for Stars; One Star versus Two Stars versus Three Stars; how service and decor factor in; and more. All your questions answered by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.
Typhoon Shelter Crab: Hong Kong’s Iconic Harbor-born Dish
Under Hong Kong’s dazzling skyline, typhoon shelter crab stands out for its bold flavors and unmistakable character — an enduring icon of the city’s dining culture.
What Thai Chefs *Really* Want You to Eat and Where to Find It
Think Thai food begins and ends with phad Thai? Think again.
People
Asia's Chefs Unfiltered: The Hidden Passions Behind the Kitchen Doors
Eight of Asia's top chefs reveal the secret lives that fuel their creativity beyond the kitchen.
Meet the Winner of the MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award 2025: Ferris Hsia of Yung Yen
For the first time in Taiwan, the MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award goes to a chef from a Bib Gourmand restaurant in Kaohsiung.
The Art of Service: Kiky Chen of the FRONT HOUSE
At Kaohsiung’s One-MICHELIN-Starred spot, restaurant manager Kiky Chen shares what it takes to win The MICHELIN Guide Service Award.
Wine
Rice and Vines: YUENJI Sommelier Yoyo Tseng Uncorks the Perfect Dumpling and Wine Pairings
MICHELIN-recognized sommelier Yoyo Tseng of Taiwan’s One-MICHELIN-Star YUENJI shares the ultimate wine for elevating sweet and savory rice dumplings.
The Perfect Pair: How to Select Holiday Season Bottles
Breaking down the essentials of opening the right drink.
Dining In
How to Make Tofu Hotpot Like a MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant
Renowned for its meticulous study of Joseon-era royal cuisine, Onjium captures the spirit of the royal table in a comforting hotpot for autumn days.
Iru Den Spills the Secret Recipe for Its Signature Cai Po Butter
Inspired by family and rooted in Taiwan’s soil, Iru Den’s cai po butter blends memory, patience and craft into one unforgettable bite.
How to Make Thai Fish Sauce Dip Like a MICHELIN Restaurant
Here is the secret to making nam pla phrik, the punchy Thai fish sauce dip that elevates every meal — crafted by a Thai MICHELIN restaurant chef.
Travel
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay: The Inspectors Tell All on Its Understated Brilliance
The world-famous chef’s flagship restaurant continues to soar with Three MICHELIN Stars. A MICHELIN Inspector gives us a first-hand account of what makes it special.
10 Things to Do in London in the Winter & Where to Eat Nearby
As the colder weather sets in, check out our Inspector-approved activities to keep you busy all winter long.
The Best Hotels in New Orleans — and Where to Eat Nearby
Our favorite New Orleans hotels, each with MICHELIN-selected restaurants close by.
News & Views
MICHELIN Guide Guangzhou 2025 Announced, with One New Star and Four New Bib Gourmands Highlighting the Local Culinary Scene
The latest MICHELIN Guide Guangzhou celebrates a rising wave of young culinary talent, with all three MICHELIN Special Awards going to post-90s professionals.
The MICHELIN Guide Expands to New Taipei City, Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City
The MICHELIN Guide announced its expansion to three additional destinations for the upcoming 2025 Taiwan selection.
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Green Star
Going Full Circle: 2 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in Dubai that Turn Kitchen Scraps into Delicious Drinks
These world-class, Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants are crafting eco-conscious concoctions from leftovers.
Apricity, London: Where Produce is Everything
Step inside this fabulous Mayfair restaurant where delicious, well-sourced ingredients are the cornerstone of the kitchen.
Preserving Taiwan's Traditional Flavours: Mountain and Sea House Revives the Kinmen Native Chicken
Mountain and Sea House recently hosted a "Kinmen Native Chicken Feast," inviting chefs from MICHELIN-recommended restaurants to savour this long-lost Taiwanese indigenous chicken. The event showcased its rare flavours while highlighting efforts to revive Taiwan's traditional culinary heritage.