Have you ever heard of Michelin stars before?
This award is given to prestigious restaurants for excellence in cuisine and service. Restaurants can receive either 1, 2, or 3 Michelin stars. A 3 Michelin-starred restaurant is considered one of the most prestigious places to eat on Earth.
These are the cities that have the most Michelin-starred restaurants on the planet.
5. New York City (72)
The top-ranking American city on the list is NYC. While the Big Apple might be known for cheap pizza and hot dogs, it also has some of the best restaurants in the world. For example, Eleven Madison Park is ranked #4 on Earth.
4. Osaka (97)
Are you surprised to see Osaka on this list? While it might not be the biggest or most well-known Japanese city, it is definitely one of this Asian country’s foodie hotspots. Fujiya 1935 is one of the top spots, with 3 stars.
3. Kyoto (103)
Kyoto comes in just ahead of its Japanese counterpart on the list. This city, located on the island of Honshu, has restaurant gems such as Hyotei, which serves diners in an ancient Buddhist temple.
2. Paris (123)
One of the world’s top spots for fine dining is the French capital, which is reflected in the city’s high number of Michelin-starred restaurants. One of the best is Guy Savoy’s restaurant, which has 3 stars and is a picture of elegance.
1. Tokyo (230)
Finally, Tokyo has the most Michelin-starred restaurants of any city on Earth. Japan’s biggest city is a foodie heaven and you can eat all kinds of fresh sushi dishes at institutions such as Sushi Saito.
