The Michelin Guides have been published by the French tire company Michelin since 1900. They were designed as a guide to tell drivers about eateries they recommended to visit and to subtly sponsor their tires, by encouraging drivers to use their cars more and therefore need to replace the tires as they wore out. Over time, the stars that were given out started to become more valuable.[1]
Multiple anonymous Michelin inspectors visit the restaurants several times. They rate the restaurants on five criteria: "quality of products", "mastery of flavor and cooking techniques", "the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience", "value for money", and "consistency between inspectors' visits".[1][2] Inspectors have at least ten years of expertise and create a list of popular restaurants supported by media reports, reviews, and diner popularity. If they reach a consensus, Michelin awards restaurants from one to three stars based on its evaluation methodology: One star means "high-quality cooking, worth a stop", two stars signify "excellent cooking, worth a detour", and three stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".[3] The stars are not permanent and restaurants are constantly being re-evaluated. If the criteria are not met, the restaurant will lose its stars.[1]
2022 was the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide for Chengdu. The 2025 edition awarded Mi Xun Teahouse a Green Star which is launched in 2020 worldwide to honor restaurants that are committed to more sustainable and eco-friendly gastronomy.
2022 – 2025 list
Name | Cuisine | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Chaimen Hui | Sichuan | ||||
Chengdu Restaurant | Sichuan | —
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Fang Xiang Jing | Sichuan | ||||
Fu Rong Huang | Sichuan | —
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Hokkien Cuisine | Fujian | —
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Ma's Kitchen | Sichuan | ||||
Mi Xun Teahouse | Vegetarian | ||||
S Kitchen | French Contemporary | —
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Silver Pot | Sichuan | ||||
Song Yun Ze | Sichuan | —
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The Hall | European Contemporary | —
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Xin Rong Ji | Taizhou | —
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Xu's Cuisine | Sichuan | ||||
Young Art · Yong Ya He Xian | Sichuan | —
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Yu Zhi Lan | Sichuan | ||||
Reference | [4] | [5] | [6] | [7] |
Indicates a restaurant with one Michelin star | |
Indicates a restaurant with two Michelin stars |
See also
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Beijing
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Guangzhou
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Taiwan
- Lists of restaurants
References
- ^ a b c Buchwald, Elisabeth (10 February 2024). "Michelin Guide history: How did a tire company become an elite restaurant rating guide?". CNN. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "How Restaurants Get Michelin Stars: A Brief History of the Michelin Guide". Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. 9 February 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Rachel (24 June 2008). "Q&A: Michelin stars". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "The MICHELIN Guide Lands in Chengdu with 9 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants". MICHELIN Guide.
- ^ "The MICHELIN Guide Chengdu, China 2023 selection: Two new starred restaurants". MICHELIN Guide.
- ^ "The 2024 Chengdu Michelin Guide Announcement Chengdu-Expat.com". September 7, 2023.
- ^ "The Very First MICHELIN Green Star and One New MICHELIN Star Are Shining Within the 4th Edition of the MICHELIN Guide Chengdu". MICHELIN Guide.