“There’s been a shift over the years where Japanese pastry chefs are moving away from simply replicating French techniques,” says chef Koichi Katsumata. Read more
The modern French cuisine of Sezanne was good enough for best in Japan and No. 4 in all of Asia. Read more
A restaurant in China has an average lifespan of just about 500 days, analysts say, falling to as low as a year in Beijing. Read more
Non-Japanese would be allowed to work in the sector if they meet certain conditions, such as receiving training. Read more
Lead actor Yutaka Matsushige’s film directing debut offers ambient pleasure for fans of the long-running TV series. Read more
As traditional pubs close and inbound tourism spurs openings, this year saw plenty of new faces make their mark on the city’s dining landscape. Read more
Social media in Japan has become fascinated with Good Wood Terrace after Ye’s visit, with many visiting to try it out themselves. Read more
Muku offers dishes including grilled pork from pasture-raised pigs and poached eggs from cage-free chickens, served as part of a salad bowl. Read more
Daniel Calvert has managed to reach the pinnacle of the culinary world just three years after opening fine French dining restaurant Sezanne. Read more
Daniel Calvert doesn’t says no to most requests for pop-ups at two-Michelin-starred Sezanne — except when the chance to work with three-starred Quique Dacosta came up. Read more
