Follow the Michelin Guide for delicious food, fun experiences, and pure enjoyment—must-read for foodie travelers.

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Your culinary journey should be led by the Michelin Guide, and the sights it recommends are naturally extraordinary too.

First published during the 1900 Paris Exposition by French tire manufacturer Michelin, the Michelin Guide is a collective term for its red-covered gourmet and green-covered travel guidebooks. Keeping up with the times, the Michelin Guide has expanded beyond its traditional focus on European fine dining to include Asian cuisine and attractions in recent years. Embark on a star-worthy Michelin journey of exquisite food and exciting experiences now.

New Flavors in Top-Tier Korean Cuisine

Trendsetting South Korea has led various pop culture movements in recent years, and the Michelin Guide helps travelers savor the best of Korean flavors. The Michelin Guide 2017 recommendation “Satisfying Five-Spice Pig’s Trotters” is located near City Hall Station. Here, you must try the pig’s trotters, dumpling and rice cake hot pot, and traditional seasonal side dishes. The restaurant is famous for its special garlic sauce paired with napa cabbage and pig’s trotter meat. The chef simmers the meat daily in a homemade broth, and the spicy pig’s trotters made with refreshing and fiery Yeongyang chili powder are a popular choice.

Another Michelin Guide 2017 recommendation, “Gobong Samgye-tang Peak,” serves must-try medicinal herb-infused samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Samgyetang is a highly popular nourishing dish in Korea, typically served as one whole young chicken per portion, stuffed with glutinous rice, dates, and ginseng, and slow-cooked for hours—a Korean delicacy not to be missed. Other classic Korean attractions recommended by the Michelin Guide include Gyeongbokgung Palace, a beautiful blend of modern and traditional architecture, and Bukchon Hanok Village, a 600-year-old residential area.

Singapore’s Diverse Michelin Culture

Singapore has long been regarded as Asia’s food capital, offering everything from street food to high-end cuisine by international celebrity chefs. As a result, Singapore became the first region in Southeast Asia to be evaluated by the Michelin Guide.

The world’s only Michelin-rated Peranakan restaurant is Singapore’s “Candlenut.” The young Singaporean chef, influenced by his mother and grandmother since childhood, incorporates Indonesian elements into his cooking style. His innovative yet traditional Peranakan dishes have earned Michelin recognition. Here, dinner is served only as a three-course set, with small portions but a variety of flavors and textures to try.

Singapore’s Michelin cuisine also breaks the stereotype that fine dining must be found in luxurious restaurants. The Michelin one-star “Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle” is located in Chinatown Complex Food Centre; the tucked-away “The Coconut Club” in a small alley is another gem. The stall owner is known for her legendary Hainanese chicken rice, and even celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain spoke highly of it. How can foodies not come for a pilgrimage?

Japan’s Must-Visit Michelin Three-Star Spots

Japan is a favorite travel destination for Taiwanese visitors, but have you visited Japan’s Michelin three-star attractions? The wildly popular “Shirakawa-go Gassho Village” is listed as a Japanese Michelin three-star sight and is worth a special trip. The village still preserves traditional Japanese gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which feature steep thatched roofs shaped like hands in prayer to block the wind and snow during the harsh winters—the area’s most distinctive architecture.

Other must-visit Japanese Michelin three-star attractions include “Takayama Sanmachi Suji,” the historic merchant district of a castle town; the well-preserved “Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa,” which meets all six criteria of beauty outlined in China’s Song Dynasty text “A Record of Famous Gardens in Luoyang”—magnificence, seclusion, human artistry, antiquity, water features, and panoramas—and is one of Japan’s three most famous gardens; and Kyoto’s “Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion),” a Buddhist temple originally completed in 1397, whose core structure, the Kannon Hall, is entirely covered in stunning gold leaf...

A Traditional Michelin Tour of Europe

The Michelin Guide originated in France, so to taste traditional Michelin cuisine, start with France. Experience Michelin-recommended restaurant meals in France, such as a three-course set of appetizers, French-style cod, and crème brûlée, or other classic dishes. Beyond the feast for your taste buds, you’ll also get a sense of the local culture and charm.

Traveling in France is a treat for both the palate and the eyes, especially in the south, where the stunning Côte d’Azur coastline meets a leisurely rural vibe that has attracted many artists to settle here, leaving behind beautiful works. French Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir once said: “If you want to see the most beautiful place in the world, this is it!”

Head to Spain, where you can admire Gaudí’s timeless masterpieces in must-visit Barcelona, including the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, as well as the Picasso Museum and La Boqueria Market.

When it comes to Spanish Michelin cuisine, roast suckling pig from Segovia is definitely on the list. Spanish roast suckling pig was developed as a delicacy after the king decreed that all royal chefs across the country create it. Only the finest pigs—weighing 3–4 kg and under two weeks old—are selected, then meticulously cooked for hours. When served, the chef presents the signature whole roasted pig, then takes a plate and skillfully slices the entire pig using the edge of the plate. Finally, with a dramatic toss, the plate is shattered on the ground, creating a sensory experience for the eyes, ears, and taste buds.

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