Come with us on a starry gourmet odyssey as we dine at some of the leading restaurants by celebrity chefs around the region.<\/p>\n
Asia might have previously flown under the radars of the Western-centric judges behind the Michelin Guide, but their \u2018inspectors\u2019 have certainly been making up for lost time.<\/p>\n
Japan is way out in front leading the charge, with Tokyo<\/a> now holding the record for the most Michelin-starred joints in the world<\/strong>. While its culinary star might shine the brightest, many people actually see Osaka as Japan\u2019s real cuisine capital<\/a>. Known by many as the nation\u2019s kitchen, the sheer choice of dishes served up in this city stagger the mind (and the stomach). A good place to start is with one of the four three-star venues that call Osaka home.<\/p>\n What better way to begin than with a visit to the luxury ryotei<\/em> restaurant Kashiwaya<\/a>, situated on the outskirts of the city. Decked out in the style of a traditional teahouse, head chef and owner Hideaki Matsuo treats lucky diners to a seasonal multi-course kaiseki<\/em>-style meal, which blends traditional techniques with fresh local ingredients and contemporary flavours.<\/p>\n For something less traditional (and a little more humble), head for the delicate offerings at seafood restaurant Koryu<\/a>. Its menu often features an inventive twist by its creative chef, Shintaro Matsuo \u2013 the sashimi is the standout.<\/p>\nMichelin-Star Restaurants in Osaka<\/h4>\n