The best Michelin star restaurants in Asia, including Caprice, Les Amis, Paste, Thevar and more
In pictures: Popular Michelin-starred restaurants in Asia
As seven new entrants make it to the Michelin Guide Singapore list, here are other Michelin-starred Asian diners worth exploring
Ujjainee Roy
Published 13.07.22, 09:05 PM
Caprice, Hong Kong: The three Michelin-starred restaurant is part of Four Seasons Hong Kong and offers chef Guillaume Galliot’s take on the French savoir-faire with signatures such as The Land and Sea Tartare, Pan-fried Foie Gras, Banana Chocolate Mille-feuille and more
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Les Amis, Singapore: The three Michelin-starred Les Amis was Singapore’s first independent fine-dining restaurant and first received three Michelin stars four years ago. French dining stalwart, chef Sebastien Lepinoy, specialises in working with local seasonal ingredients and offers numbers like Le Crabe and Tarte aux Pommes with Homemade Grand Cru Tahiti Vanilla Ice Cream
Thevar, Singapore: Located at the heart of Keong Saik, the contemporary Indian restaurant just won its 2nd Michelin star. The diner offers chef Mano Thevar’s modernist renditions of traditional Indian flavours with picks like Paan Old Fashioned, Oyster and Rasam Granita and Poriyal Mille-Feuille
Odette, Singapore: Chef Julien Royer’s Odette is housed in National Gallery Singapore and serves modern French cuisine. Chef Royer is famed for his expertise in seasonal produce and terroir, and the diner works with artisanal producers from all over the world
Le Palais, Taiwan: The three Michelin-starred restaurant is headed by chefs Matt Chen and Ken Chan. The diner is famed for its Cantonese fare. One of its most sought-after specialities? The crispy pre-roasted duck, which is only available on pre-order and involves a two-day air-drying process
Paste, Bangkok: Paste has aced fusion cuisine by bridging the gap between traditional Thai techniques and contemporary twists. Helmed by husband-and-wife duo Bee Satongun and Jason Bailey, Paste explores modern dimensions of heirloom recipes and is also making strides in plant-based cuisine