2pints-mate 0 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Oooh, the French will be annoyed. There are now 29 three-star Japanese restaurants across the country as highlighted in the forthcoming publication of the new Michelin Guide to the Western cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara. The figure eclipses the 25 establishments currently bestowed with three coveted stars across France, a country traditionally regarded as home to the world's finest cuisine, chefs and restaurants. "Japan is a unique country with many cities full of high level cuisine," said Bernard Delmas, president of Michelin in Tokyo. "That is why, even in the fifth year of the arrival of our Michelin guide in Japan, we continue to discover new stars to introduce to our readers." The race between Japan and France for the highest number of three-starred restaurants has not been clear-cut: last year Japan received a total of 26 Michelin starred restaurants, bringing it on a par with France for the first time, which then also had 26 stars. However, the closure of Marc Veyrat's three-starred restaurant in Savoie resulted in France's total tally of three-starred restaurants dropping to 25 – allowing Japan to take the lead in the three-star stakes earlier this year. Japan's status as a clear culinary leader over France will be officially confirmed with publication of the new 2012 publication on Friday, which bestowed a total of 296 stars upon establishments – including an additional three three-starred restaurants – across the Western Japan region. In the new guide to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara, which will be published in English and Japanese on Friday, there are 15 restaurants with three stars, an accolade which refers to the distinction of "exceptional cuisine worth a special journey". The high quality of food in the region was reflected by the fact that the total three-star tally for the region outshone the capital Tokyo, which currently has 14. Kyoto, the former imperial capital, confirmed its status as the culinary epicentre of Western Japan, with seven of the three-star 15 restaurants based in the historic city, which is famous for its culinary heritage. A further five three-star restaurants are located in Osaka, a city renowned as the birthplace of "okonomiyaki" – a kind of pancake cooked on a hotplate table – while a further two top-starred eateries are in Kobe, a name famous for its associations with high-quality beef. Among restaurants to be newly crowned with three stars includes Fujiya in Osaka, an establishment founded in 1935 which has been described by some food critics as Japan's answer to the famously experimental Spanish restaurant El Bulli. Restaurants from Nara city are also included for the first time, with particular attention bestowed upon Wa Yamamura, a newly-appointed three-star restaurant. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I can exclusively reveal the newest member of this club......... Burger King to offer all-you-can-eat Whopper campaign for two weeks Burger King Japan is once again holding its “B”iking campaign from Nov 1-15. It’s an all-you-can-eat Whopper campaign. If you order a Whopper set meal, you can order as many extra Whoppers as you can eat within a 30-minute period The Whopper is Burger King’s symbol all over the world. Burger King ran this campaign last year as well, and said it was a success, even though it might be likened to a speed-eating contest in the hands of some enthusiastic customers. Burger King’s “have it your way” strategy has been very successful in Japan, the company said. “Now we want to make our customers even more satisfied. So if they are not full after one Whopper, they can keep coming back,” said a company spokesperson. All u can eat Whoppers!!! !! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I can exclusively reveal the newest member of this club......... Burger King to offer all-you-can-eat Whopper campaign for two weeks Burger King Japan is once again holding its “B”iking campaign from Nov 1-15. It’s an all-you-can-eat Whopper campaign. If you order a Whopper set meal, you can order as many extra Whoppers as you can eat within a 30-minute period The Whopper is Burger King’s symbol all over the world. Burger King ran this campaign last year as well, and said it was a success, even though it might be likened to a speed-eating contest in the hands of some enthusiastic customers. Burger King’s “have it your way” strategy has been very successful in Japan, the company said. “Now we want to make our customers even more satisfied. So if they are not full after one Whopper, they can keep coming back,” said a company spokesperson. All u can eat Whoppers!!! !! That's what she said. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I might have to make a tip to tokyo just for that! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Whoppers are good. Last year they had a great one with peppers, onion rings, spicy cheese and a hot sauce thing going on. Nice. I'd prefer that and a few beers to some posh restaurant with their mingy 'arty' portions most of the time. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I don't think I have ever eatern in one of these 3 star Michelin. (Isn't 5 star much better?) Anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I used to have some Michelins on my van. Or were they Dunlops? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Can't be that good for you if you get fat like that Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I don't think I have ever eatern in one of these 3 star Michelin. (Isn't 5 star much better?) Anyone? hmm......dunno, 5 star are pretty shitty Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Noice shoutder pads. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 System Addict was pretty flipping ace though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_bwLefnkxk Remember when they did "dancing fadeouts" on TOTP? Link to post Share on other sites
provide 3 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I don't think I have ever eatern in one of these 3 star Michelin. (Isn't 5 star much better?) Anyone? Rach, three stars is the most that the Michelin Guide award. It's supposed to indicate a complete dining experience worth a special journey to go to. Five star ratings are more for accomodation... Link to post Share on other sites
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