{"id":1687,"date":"2020-03-01T16:46:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T13:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2023-06-22T15:27:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T12:27:28","slug":"countries-famous-for-their-michelin-starred-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/countries-famous-for-their-michelin-starred-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Countries famous for their Michelin-Starred restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is a Michelin star?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In France, in 1889, Andre and Edouard Michelin founded their tire company.  With fewer than 3,000 cars in France at that time, the brothers sought to promote driving \u2013 and thus sell more tires. They put together a guide for road trips that included tips such as how to change a tire and where to buy gas, as well as lists of places to eat or stay the night. For the first 20 years of the Michelin Guide\u2019s existence, it was free. The little red Guide as we now know it was introduced in 1920, and also featured hotels and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1926, the Michelin Guide began designating restaurants with stars and, in 1936, published the criteria for its rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants can be awarded one, two or three stars by the Guide. In brief: one star denotes an \u2018excellent restaurant in its field\u2019; two stars indicates that the restaurant is \u2018worth changing one\u2019s route\u2019. A dining establishment awarded three stars \u2018deserves a special trip\u2019.  Restaurant rankings are valid for one year. The rankings are conducted by \u201cmystery diners\u201d unknown to the restaurant\u2019s chef or staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Michelin stars are the most coveted, the Guide also ranks restaurants within its subcategories, Bib Gourmand and Plate MICHELIN. As well, the Guide introduced a new category, the \u201cGreen Star\u201d, which recognizes restaurants at the forefront of a more sustainable approach to gastronomy.There are not yet any Michelin-starred or listed restaurants in T\u00fcrkiye. This is because the Michelin Guide is not yet published in T\u00fcrkiye \u2013 in order for a restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star, a Guide must be published for that country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Austria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The city of Graz, famous for its historical buildings in Austria.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are a total of 82 Michelin-starred restaurants in Austria, including one 3-star and six 2-star. There are also twelve 1-star restaurants. Most are in Vienna (58) and Salzburg (19).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can book a ticket to Vienna<\/a> or Salzburg<\/a> here to explore these restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A unique sunset view in Thailand with its magnificent nature.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has the country\u2019s most Michelin-starred restaurants; others are in Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang-Nga. Six are 2-star and 22 have been awarded one star. Bangkok also features one of the Guide\u2019s only star-awarded street stalls. You can purchase a ticket to Bangkok<\/a> or Phuket<\/a> and enjoy unforgettable tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Belgium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Famous Grand Place square in Belgium which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Belgium is a motherlode of Michelin-listed restaurants, with the number rising every year.  In total, there are 839 establishments, of which 102 have one star, 23 restaurants have two stars and two restaurants have been awarded three stars. Most are located in West Flanders, Antwerp, and Brussels. You can book a ticket to Brussels here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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United States of America<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chicago<\/a>, New York<\/a>, San Francisco<\/a> and Washington<\/a> are the US cities hosting the most Michelin-starred restaurants. There are 177 Michelin star rated restaurants in Chicago, 124 in San Francisco, 513 in the state of New York, and 116 in Washington DC. Most of these restaurants spotlight the cuisine of France, Japan, Mexico, or Italy, though some focus on regional flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The historic Charles Bridge in Prague, the capital of Czechia, built on the Vltava River.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Czech Republic hosts 26 Michelin-listed restaurants. Two of these, in Prague<\/a>, the country\u2019s capital, have one Michelin star apiece. The other 24 restaurants have been awarded in Michelin Guide subcategories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Denmark<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nyhavn, a 17th-century beach, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are 87 Michelin-listed restaurants in Denmark. At present, only one has been awarded three stars: Geranium, in Copenhagen, which offers seasonal \u2013 and innovative \u2013 tasting menus. \u00a0You can book a flight to Copenhagen here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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