New York is one of the emblematic cities highlighted for its gastronomyand proof of this are the six new stars revealed in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide. The awards ceremony, which was held on November 18 in Philadelphiaexpanded its scope by including the revelations of Chicago, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Bostondemonstrating the culinary vitality of the region.
However, the latest Guide enhances particularly the New York gastronomic scene, putting the focus in cooking excellence high-end japanese and korean. With these new additions, the Big Apple is establishing itself as a center of global culinary innovation and precision, with a clear trend towards avant-garde Asian cuisine and intimate, highly personalized experiences.
The consolidation of Asian haute cuisine
Japanese and Korean cuisines are at their best on the New York dining scene with the rise of Sushi Sho (Japanese) three stars. This is not just an award for sushi, but for omakase as a form of culinary art that requires “persistence of excellence.” His description highlights the importance of total experience (the atmosphere, the bar hinokirhythm) as an integral part of the meal.
While the promotion of Yeah Ok (Korean) to two stars underlines that Korean cuisine continues on an upward trajectory in the field fine dining. Along with Jungsik (Three Star) and the large number of One Star Korean restaurants (such as Cote, Jeju Noodle Bar, Atomix in Dos Estrellas), is firmly established as one of the most dynamic and innovative kitchens in the city.
The new additions of a star, You y Yamadathey focus their focus on the kaiseki. This highlights an appreciation for the seasonality and the technical domain (he yield or Muku’s rule of five), elevating Japanese cuisine beyond sushi and ramen.
Among the restaurants awarded this year, especially the Japanese ones, it is managed with a concept of intimate and bar experienceprioritizing the chef’s approach. You (Japanese) with only “seats at the bar for about ten people,” exemplifies the value that inspectors place on the hyper-focused experience, where the customer is a direct witness to the mastery of the chef and Spindle (Contemporary), with its entrance through a caviar shop, and its atmosphere of “luxury” and “waving white curtains,” speaks of a demand for a more sophisticated and selective luxury in the heart of TriBeCa. Below are the stars awarded for New York:
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- 3 stars
- Sushi Sho (Japanese): Upgrade from two to three stars. It stands out for a omakase unsurpassed in an elegant atmosphere with a spacious bar hinoki and carved refrigerators. The inspectors highlighted its excellence in rhythm, amplitude and persistence.
- 2 stars
- Joo Ok (Korean): Upgrade from one to two stars. Located in Koreatown, it offers a Korean tasting menu that balances the traditional with the contemporary, with a quiet elegance in its food and design.
New additions (One star)
- Bridges (Contemporary): Previously recommended, it impresses with the drive and ambition of its cooking, offering a concise and inspiring menu that doesn’t adhere to a single category.
- Huso (Contemporary): A “rebirth” that maintains its entrance through a caviar shop, revealing a sophisticated restaurant in TriBeCa. Its tasting menu refines the use of caviar with calibrated sauces.
- Muku (Japanese): An intimate and ambitious venue (only 10 seats) that exceeds expectations. Your menu kaiseki focuses on the yield (five different cooking techniques), prioritizing seasonality with an impressive mastery of flavors.
- Yamada (Japanese): An impressive initiative that adds to the list of high-end Japanese restaurants. It is the personal expression of kaiseki by chef Isao Yamada, where each dish highlights a different preparation method.
Restaurants with two Michelin stars in New York
- Aquavit (Scandinavian Cuisine)
- Ash (Scandinavian Cuisine)
- Get out (Contemporary Cuisine)
- Atomix (Korean Cuisine)
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns (American Cuisine)
- César (Contemporary Cuisine)
- Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare (Contemporary Cuisine)
- Gabriel Kreuther (French cuisine)
- Jean-Georges (Contemporary Cuisine)
- NEW: Joo Ok (Korean Cuisine)
- Time (Japanese cuisine)
- Odo (Japanese cuisine)
- Saga (Contemporary Cuisine)
- Sushi Noz (Japanese cuisine)
- The Modern (Contemporary Cuisine)
This list of restaurants includes Yeah Okrecently promoted to two stars in this latest edition.
Complete three-star listing
- Eleven Madison Park (Vegan, Contemporary)
- Jungsik (Korean)
- The Bernardine (Seafood)
- Per Se (Contemporary)
- NEW: Sushi Sho (Japanese)
green stars Blue Hill en Stone Barns
- Dirt Candy
- Family meal at Blue Hill
- One White Street
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