Michelin Guide Octopus Balls!
The 2016 Michelin Guide contains not just one but several restaurants specializing in takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other “B-Class Gourmet” foods famous around the Kansai area.
A Kyoto-Lover's Guide to the Ancient Capital
Get tips and local knowledge from Kyoto-obsessed travelers, from must-see spots to unforgettable food.
Kyoto Kaiseki Chef Shrugs at Michelin Stars
This 400-year-old restaurant has been around since before Michelin stars existed, and may well remain long after they're gone.
Kyoto's Crème de la Crème of Fried Food
Hiding in a dead-end lane in downtown Kyoto, Kushi Tanaka is no mere izakaya.
3 Chiba Ramen Shops to Hit by Bike
Brian MacDuckston from Ramen Adventures has assembled a few Ramen Riders to go check out ramen shops by motorcycle—and Chiba is a fine candidate for bike-based slurping.
5 Delectable Kansai 'Bib Gourmand' Restaurants
"Bib Gourmand" refers to the Michelin Guide's listing of casual restaurants offering reasonably priced, great-tasting food. Here we've selected five great Bib Gourmand-recommended restaurants from the 2016 area guides.
Feast Like a Shogun for Breakfast
This full-course, balanced breakfast meal will leave your stomach feeling full—as you would expect from a three-star Michelin restaurant in Kyoto.
Good Water Makes Great Ramen in Takayama
The high quality water in the gorgeous historical town of Takayama makes for some amazing ramen!
Koi-Shaped Sushi Will Make Your Head Swim
An Oita-based shop has found a way to make your sushi swim again.
20 Best Airport Resturants in Japan
Before you have to hop on your plane, stop by one of these 20 restaurants to fill up on Japanese cuisine!
Steak-Topped Ramen in Okinawa
Bikes, beef, and beaches: this is a real Ramen Adventure!
Order McDonald's Largest Chicken Nugget Bucket
Hop on the train to Niigata to get your hands on this monstrous 48-piece bucket.
Kyoto's Top 3 'Kyozushi' Restaurants
Landlocked Kyoto has its own take on sushi that's well worth checking out.
Michelin 2016: Kyoto, Nara, Kobe & Osaka
All About's Kansai gourmet guide analyzes Michelin's 2016 guides to the best restaurants in Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Osaka.
Nara's Top 5 Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Nara, one of Japan's oldest cities, is full of both history and Michelin-rated cuisine.
Eat Your Way Through Chichibu
Join Texan in Tokyo on a culinary adventure through the Japanese countryside town of Chichibu!
Michelin-Recognized Okonomiyaki
The distinctive thing about Denko Sekka's Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is the egg.
10 Michelin-Starred Lunch Spots in Kansai
At lunch time, hot Michelin restaurants can be within the reach of even a more modest budget!
A Legendary Kamakura Eel Shop
Open since 1929, Kamakura's seaside Tsuruya eel shop is one of the Tokyo area's finest and most renowned.
Your Guide to the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide is the premier publication for fine dining and travel. It's also the perfect way to familiarize yourself with Japan's most exciting restaurants, hotels and tourist hotspots. Find out how to digest all the delicious information on hand!
