The 10 Most Reasonably Priced Michelin-Starred Restaurants & The 10 Most Expensive
The 10 Most Reasonably Priced Michelin-Starred Restaurants & The 10 Most Expensive
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If you're going to a Michelin-starred restaurant, one thing is certain: you're about to have an exceptional culinary experience. However, it will likely come at a high cost. While the Michelin guide has changed in recent years, awarding stars to exceptional street food offerings, not just white tablecloth affairs, those one-star takeout windows are still few and far between. For the most part, you can expect even the most modestly priced options to be a hit to your wallet, but the range between the "cheapest" and the most expensive is nothing short of impressive. Here are the 10 lowest-priced Michelin-starred restaurants and the 10 most expensive.
1. Tail-Up Goat
Tail-Up Goat, situated within Washington D.C.'s quaint Adams Morgan neighborhood, is a trendy spot where you can grab a drink and some stupendous food without spending more than $100 per person. If you want the full experience, the tasting menu is $135 per person, but that's still not too bad considering the quality of the dining experience.
2. Erth
Erth in Abu Dhabi is the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the United Arab Emirates. It's known for its vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and incredible hospitality in a modern, upscale setting. While the restaurant offers dishes that cost upwards of $150, you can happily feed yourself for $50.
3. Taquería El Califa de León
Taquería El Califa de León in Mexico City doesn't look anything like a Michelin-starred restaurant with its casual, no-frills atmosphere. That's how you know that the food is really the star here. The restaurant only uses salt and lime as a seasoning, the tortillas are exceptionally fresh, and the ingredients and precision cooking speak for themselves.
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4. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Singapore's little unassuming noodle house, Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, serves up extremely fresh hand-made noodles accompanied by top-quality ingredients, perfectly balanced sauces, and a satisfying variety of textures in each bite. It's guaranteed to be the best bowl of noodles you've ever ordered, and it still only costs around $10.
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5. Jay Fai
Jay Fai has long been a star of Bangkok's street food scene, but only recently was it awarded an actual star by Michelin. The restaurant's signature dish of crab omelet will likely be one of the best things you've ever eaten. You can get it for around $25 which is a lot for street food, but a steal for this caliber of eating.
6. Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery in Malaysia has a down-to-earth atmosphere with 1960s music playing on the speakers and casual decor. But just because the atmosphere is relaxed, that doesn't mean they don't take their food seriously. Head Chef Gaik Lean has heavily guarded her perfect recipes for decades and does not cut corners when it comes to quality, precision, and freshness.
7. Yat Lok
Yat Lok is a small, family-run shop in Hong Kong known for its impeccable roast meats. Here you'll find Cantonese classics that have been perfected by generations of cooks. Their signature dish is the goose, shimmering, subtly sweet, and chargrilled with precision, and the best part is the bill which easily comes to less than $20 a person.
8. Holbox
LA's Holbox feels more like a neighborhood hang-out spot than a Michelin-starred restaurant, that is until you taste the food. Seafood is the star at this coastal spot where ceviches, fish tacos, aguachiles, and oysters make up most of the menu. The dishes are fresh and light, but pack a full punch of flavor.
9. Bell's
Bell's in Los Alamos, New Mexico is one of the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurants in the US. It's the perfect place to score laid-back French classics using local ingredients in a chic but casual boho-inspired setting. You can get an outstanding meal here for around $20.
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10. Rocca
Located in Tampa Heights, Florida, Rocca boasts an impressive menu of hand-made Italian classics. The specialty is their freshly-made pastas which can be enjoyed for less than $30.
Now that we've gone over some Michelin-starred options that won't break the bank, let's talk about the exclusive ones that lie on the opposite side of the spectrum.
1. Guy Savoy
When it comes to fine dining, you can't get much better than Paris's Guy Savoy, considered one of the best restaurants in the world. You can expect nothing less than exceptional here, but a meal for one can easily come out to over $750.
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2. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
How much would you spend on an immaculate meal served in an underwater dining room? For diners at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant which is a three-Michelin-starred establishment situated five meters below the surface of the water, the answer is a lot. A four-course meal typically costs about $300 a person.
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3. Alchemist
As its name suggests, Alchemist restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark is doing some pretty groundbreaking things in the world of gastronomy. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant is more than just a place to have a meal, it's a full avant-garde culinary journey. The full experience can cost up to $1,000 per person.
4. Sublimotion
Sublimotion's tasting menu is the most expensive in the world, coming out to around $2,400 per person. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant only accommodates up to 12 diners and the 20-course menu is accompanied by virtual reality, projections, and a theatrical performance.
5. Ginza Kitafuku
Ginza Kitafuku is an Omakase-style restaurant in Tokyo, Japan specializing in incredibly rare and fine ingredients, immaculately transformed into exquisite dishes. As might be expected, the finest of the fine, limited ingredients don't come cheap, and diners here can expect to pay around $2,000 for the experience.
6. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet
Ultraviolet in Shanghai is a highly secretive and exclusive three-Michelin-starred establishment. It only accommodates 10 diners a night for its 20-course tasting menu which is also a multi-sensory experience. The meal can cost around $800 per person.
7. Masa
NYC's Masa is widely considered the best sushi restaurant outside of Japan, boasting three Michelin Stars. The tiny establishment is highly exclusive and only uses the highest quality ingredients, often flown in from Japan. The Omakase experience here can easily cost above $900 per person.
8. Joel Robuchon
Joel Robuchon is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Las Vegas specializing in French food. It offers a truly luxurious experience in an opulent setting with indulgent menu options like caviar, foie gras, and truffles. A night at this restaurant is sure to be glamorous, but it's also sure to cost you easily over $500 per person.
9. Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama Honten
A pillar of excellence in Kyoto's food scene, Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama Honten is a three-starred establishment offering an immersive cultural experience. The dishes here are more than just food, they're art, using the highest-quality local ingredients in a traditional Japanese setting. A night out here can easily exceed $400 per person.
10. Restaurant De L'Hôtel De Ville
A three-Michelin-starred staple of haute cuisine, Restaurant De L'Hôtel De Ville in Switzerland has a long history of excellence under some of the greatest chefs. Exquisite French classics are served in a lavish dining room in a historic building. It's a luxurious experience that you can expect to pay a handsome $400 per person for.
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