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A Minnan-style seafood restaurant on Houjiangdai Road, Siming District, Xiamen — its name means "the freshest" in the Minnan dialect; a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recipient, One Diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A French restaurant in Kitahama, Osaka that converted to a 'counter French' format for its 50th anniversary, centred on wood-fire cooking; one star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto/Osaka 2024.
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A Chinese restaurant on the 4th floor of Gaysorn Amarin in Bangkok, led by chef Yu Bin, blending Cantonese cuisine with Jiangnan classics; one diamond in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A contemporary French restaurant on Dosan-daero in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, reimagining French cuisine with Korean and Asian flavors; listed as a one-star restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.
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Doppo is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto's Kita-ku, named after "Doppo" (meaning "unique"), a favourite phrase of the aesthete Rosanjin Kitaoji. It holds one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2024.
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A Thai restaurant in a century-old house in Bangkok's Dusit district, holding one MICHELIN star, where chef Thanintorn Chantharawan draws on Rattanakosin-era Thai cuisine, with a secluded rear garden.
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A contemporary restaurant in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where chef Young-dong Cho reimagines familiar flavours through his singular aesthetics; listed as a one-star restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.
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A Thai restaurant in a century-old villa in Bangkok's Sathorn district, the flagship of chef Ian Kittichai, awarded one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guides.
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Exquisine is a Contemporary restaurant in a quiet residential corner of Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where chef Kyung-won Jang explores Korean ingredients with in-house herbs and local produce; one MICHELIN star.
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Teochew restaurant in the RELC Building on Orange Grove Road, Singapore, established in 1969 and run by three generations, known for its candy heart abalone; One Diamond in the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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Onjium is a Korean restaurant across from Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, reinterpreting traditional flavors with modern techniques; one star in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.
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A French Contemporary restaurant in Singapore helmed by Alsace-born chef Christophe Lerouy, known for unexpected food and flavour combinations; one MICHELIN star in 2025 and 2026.
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A Cantonese-Fujian restaurant on the first floor of the Lohkah Hotel & Spa in Huli District, Xiamen, with west-facing sunset views over Wuyuan Bay; One Diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A Zhejiang restaurant on level 3 of the IFC mall on Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, rooted in Hangzhou cuisine and reaching deep into Zhejiang's hinterland, with a wine cellar strong in white wines; one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guides.
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A Japanese restaurant in Kitashinchi, Osaka, linked to the three-star Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama, offering ryotei-level service at a counter; one star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto/Osaka 2024.
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A Peranakan restaurant on Dempsey Road, Singapore, where chef Malcolm Lee reinterprets traditional Straits-Chinese cuisine with a creative twist; one diamond in the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and one Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026.
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A Thai-Chinese restaurant on Vanich 1 Road in Bangkok's Chinatown, run by chef Pam, holding one MICHELIN Star and one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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Sui Tang Li is a contemporary Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor of The Middle House Residences at 366 Shimen Yi Road, Jing'an, Shanghai, known for creative dim sum; it earned one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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Ensue is a contemporary Chinese restaurant grounded in Cantonese cuisine on the 40th floor of Futian Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen, led by executive chef Jeff Wu, with one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guides.
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A New Korean restaurant in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where chef Jungsik Yim reinvents familiar Korean flavors; two MICHELIN stars in 2026 and two diamonds in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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anpeji is a French restaurant in Kyoto's Fushimi-ku, where chef Masashi Anpeiji — trained in the south of France — serves light French cuisine. It holds one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2024.
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Evett is an Innovative Korean restaurant in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where chef Joseph Lidgerwood builds his menu on foraged ingredients and Korean fermentation traditions; two MICHELIN stars.
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A French Contemporary restaurant on the 61st floor of Lebua in Bangkok, holding two MICHELIN stars, with panoramic city views as the dining backdrop, an open kitchen and an expert sommelier team.
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A Cantonese restaurant housed in the colonial-style Chijmes building in Singapore, serving Cantonese cuisine and dim sum; one MICHELIN star in 2025 and 2026.
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A barbecue restaurant on Dempsey Road, Singapore, where Australian chef-owner Dave Pynt cooks refined barbecue over charcoal grills; one diamond in the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and one Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026.
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A contemporary Indian restaurant on Soi Lang Suan in Bangkok, known for its roughly ten-course journey through India's regional cuisines, holding two stars in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026.
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A contemporary Korean restaurant at WYSH on Wuyi Road, Changning District, Shanghai, where a young chef-owner reinterprets Korean fare with a 17-seat counter around an open kitchen; one diamond in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A Fujian-cuisine restaurant in the JFC Center on Island Ring East Boulevard, Siming District, Xiamen, and the first flagship of a local restaurant chain; One Diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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Muoki is a contemporary restaurant in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where chef Park Moo-hyun runs a raised open kitchen; one star in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.
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Hawker pork noodle stall on Crawford Lane, Singapore, cooking every bowl to order from decades-old family recipes; one MICHELIN star, marked "Worth Queueing For" by the MICHELIN Guide.
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A Royal Thai cuisine restaurant by the Chao Phraya river in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, set amid lush gardens; signature dishes include catfish red curry; one star in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026.
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A Thai restaurant on the 3rd floor of Gaysorn Village in Bangkok, led by chef Bongkoch "Bee" Satongun with dishes rooted in old recipes; one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A Ningbo-cuisine restaurant on the 56th floor of Raffles City The Bund East Tower in Hongkou, Shanghai, opened by the Yong Fu brand in 2022; promoted to one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Shanghai 2023 and rated three diamonds in the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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The Bay by Chef Fei is a Cantonese and Chaoshan restaurant on Level 1 of Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen, led by Chef Fei, with one diamond in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A Korean classic-cuisine restaurant on Gyeonghuigung-gil in Jongno-gu, Seoul, known for fermented sauces and seasonal courses; one MICHELIN star and one diamond in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A Cantonese omakase restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 31 in Bangkok, led by chef Tsai Shih Wei, open nightly; awarded two Diamonds in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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Palate is a contemporary French restaurant on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae-gu, Busan, led by chef Kim Jae-hoon with a free-spirited, adventurous style. It holds one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.
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A French restaurant in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, known for chef Do-hyeon Kim's precisely cooked cuisine; listed as a one-star restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.
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Escondido is a Mexican restaurant in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, run by a chef who honed his skills in Mexico with his own unique twists; one MICHELIN star.
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An innovative Singaporean restaurant in Esplanade Mall, Singapore, where chef LG Han reimagines local culinary traditions through the lens of childhood memories; one MICHELIN star in 2025 and 2026.
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Stone Sal (Donghu Road) is a Western restaurant at 9 Donghu Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, famous for its dry-aged steaks; it is the first Stone Sal location and earned one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A contemporary French restaurant on 6F of Bund 18, Huangpu District, Shanghai, opened by chef Paul Pairet in 2009 and famed for its lemon tart creation; one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guides.
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A Thai contemporary restaurant in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, where chef Sittikorn reinterprets classic Thai dishes with meticulous technique; one star in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026.
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Muni is a Japanese restaurant in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where chef Dong-wook Kim expresses the essence of the seasons through omakase; one star in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2026.
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An Italian contemporary restaurant at 29 Scotts Road in Singapore, housed in a refurbished colonial house; listed as a one-star restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025 and 2026.
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Curry chicken noodle stall at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, founded in the 1970s and now run by the second generation; Bib Gourmand 2023.
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A sous-vide Western restaurant inside the century-old Beicangmen building by Wuxi's ancient Grand Canal, filling the gap of no Black Pearl Western restaurant in Wuxi; One Diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A Wenzhou (Ou) cuisine restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Oujiang Building on Wenzhou Avenue, Ouhai District, dating to 1979 and famed for traditional Wenzhou dishes and seafood; One Diamond in the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guides.
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A Jiangsu-cuisine restaurant on the 1st floor of Park Hyatt Suzhou, designed after classical Suzhou gardens, listed in the MICHELIN Guide and awarded one diamond in both the 2025 and 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
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A Thai contemporary restaurant on Maha Rat Road near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, holding one MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.