A city's score here counts every star in its latest Michelin Guide: three for a three-star restaurant, two for a two-star, one for a one-star. These are the 25 cities with the most, from Tokyo's runaway lead to the great capitals of Europe and Asia. Figures reflect the 2025 to 2026 guides and shift as new editions land.
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A city's score here counts every star in its latest Michelin Guide: three for a three-star restaurant, two for a two-star, one for a one-star. These are the 25 cities with the most, from Tokyo's runaway lead to the great capitals of Europe and Asia. Figures reflect the 2025 to 2026 guides and shift as new editions land.
Tokyo, Japan (210 Michelin stars)
The most Michelin-decorated city on earth, with roughly 160 starred restaurants and a dozen three-star temples of sushi, kaiseki and French technique. No city comes close to Tokyo's total star count.
Paris, France (160 Michelin stars)
The birthplace of the Michelin Guide and still Europe's brightest constellation, with about 123 starred rooms and ten holding the full three stars. Haute cuisine's historic capital.
Kyoto, Japan (123 Michelin stars)
Japan's culinary soul, where centuries-old kaiseki houses and ryotei collect stars by the dozen. Kyoto earns more Michelin recognition per resident than almost anywhere.
Hong Kong (103 Michelin stars)
A dense skyline of stars where Cantonese masters and international fine dining share the guide, led by several three-star institutions. Dim sum to degustation, all decorated.
London, United Kingdom (103 Michelin stars)
Britain's dining powerhouse, with around 78 starred restaurants and a growing cluster at two and three stars. London's Michelin count now rivals the great continental capitals.
New York City, United States (97 Michelin stars)
America's most-starred city, from three-star tasting counters to neighborhood one-stars across the five boroughs. The Michelin Guide's first U.S. edition still sets the pace.
Osaka, Japan (96 Michelin stars)
Japan's 'nation's kitchen' turns its obsession with eating into a deep bench of Michelin stars across sushi, tempura and kappo counters. A powerhouse just behind neighbor Kyoto.
Shanghai, China (65 Michelin stars)
Mainland China's most-starred city, blending Jiangnan tradition with global fine dining since the guide arrived in 2016. Innovative tasting menus keep adding to Shanghai's stars.
Singapore (55 Michelin stars)
A city-state where hawker stalls and haute cuisine both hold Michelin stars, topped by a handful of three-star destinations. Proof that greatness spans every price point.
Taipei, Taiwan (54 Michelin stars)
Taiwan's capital carries the island's Michelin weight, from refined Taiwanese and Cantonese kitchens to inventive modern rooms. A young guide already rich in stars.
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