Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2022: See the New Stars

The Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2022 has dropped, with news of a new two-star restaurant in Osaka and 16 new one-star restaurants, eight in Osaka and eight in Kyoto.

Osaka's new two-star restaurant, Numata, specialises in tempura, while the 16 new one-star restaurants offer a selection of Japanese, French and Italian cuisines.

“Kyoto and Osaka have been long-standing global gastronomical references, both fascinating and striking. From the highly specialised ramen corner shop to the very high-class gastronomical table, gourmets from all over the world can relish and pick from an unparalleled culinary range that few destinations can offer with such refinement,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of Michelin Guides.

Both cities boast a diverse gastronomic offering of starred restaurants, with Kyoto having six three-stars, 19 two-stars and 83 one-star restaurants, and Osaka being home to three three-star restaurants, 11 two-stars and 82 one-star restaurants.