{"id":74523,"date":"2014-07-07T18:01:18","date_gmt":"2014-07-07T09:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?p=51975"},"modified":"2016-04-01T01:21:07","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T16:21:07","slug":"michelin-guide-fukuoka-saga-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/michelin-guide-fukuoka-saga-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelin Guide Fukuoka & Saga 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, (July 7, 2014) at the Okura Hotel in Fukuoka City, a pre-launch event was held for the release of \u201cMichelin Guide Fukuoka & Saga 2014 – Special Edition<\/strong>\u201d, the latest edition in the popular Michelin Guide series. The book, (in Japanese only) goes on sale on July 10. In 2007 the first Michelin guide to cover Japan made a splash by awarding the city of Tokyo with more three star accolades than even Paris or New York. In 2012 the \u201cKyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara\u201d edition was published with a total of 15 three star shops. Since then Michelin has published guides for other areas in Japan including Hokkaido in 2012, and Hiroshima in 2013.The Fukuoka & Saga Guide – Special Edition goes on sale on July 10. An English language version is expected to go online sometime in autumn 2014. For those who cannot wait, we have compiled a list of the two and three star selection in English. Official website: http:\/\/michelinguide.gnavi.co.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Representatives from Saga and Prefecture pose by the entrance<\/p><\/div>\n

Summary of the Fukuoka & Saga Michelin Guide 2014<\/strong>
\n\u2022 3 stars: 2 restaurants (Fukuoka: 2)
\n\u2022 2 stars: 11 restaurants (Fukuoka: 8, Saga: 3) and 1 ryokan (Fukuoka)
\n\u2022 1 star: 43 restaurants (Fukuoka: 34, Saga: 9)
\n\u2022 Total entries: 489
\n\u2022 Bib Gourmand (value-for-money): 74 restaurants (Fukuoka: 66, Saga: 8)
\n\u2022 No marks but recommended: 229 restaurants (Fukuoka: 179, Saga: 50)
\n\u2022 Total restaurants: 359 (Fukuoka 289, Saga:70)
\n\u2022 Ryokan: 62 (Fukuoka 28, Saga 34)
\n\u2022 Hotels: 68 (Fukuoka 51, Saga 17)
\n\u2022 Places where you can eat for under \u00a51,500: 103 (Fukuoka 79, Saga 24)<\/p>\n

Unique points in the Fukuoka & Saga Michelin guide:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 This is the first Michelin guide in Japan to include restaurants specializing in dumplings, Indian food, international food, and tofu dishes.
\n\u2022 Many ramen (11) and udon (4) restaurants in Fukuoka were included.
\n\u2022 Many ryokan were included in accommodations. (Fukuoka: 28, Saga: 34)<\/p>\n

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Hot off the press – everyone at the event received a copy in advance of the public sale date, July 10.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The venue was willed with media and industry persons.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dignities crack open a ceremonial barrel of sake<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima makes a toast<\/p><\/div>\n

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(left to right) Saga Prefecture Governor Yasushi Furukawa, Michelin Japan President Bernard Delmas, Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima, Fukuoka Prefecture Governor Hiroshi Ogawa<\/p><\/div>\n

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In the center, the three star winners: Kenji Gyoten of Gyoten (Sushi) and Yuichi Uchiki of Sagano (Japanese)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Kenji Gyoten of Gyoten receives his prize.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yuichi Uchiki of Sagano receives his award<\/p><\/div>\n

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Michelin Man!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Guests line up for their copy of the Red Guide<\/p><\/div>\n

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One per guest<\/p><\/div>\n

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Nick Szasz from Fukuoka Now meets the Michelin Man<\/p><\/div>\n

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\nFukuoka Now spoke with Michelin Japan President Bernard Delma<\/strong>s
\nWhat challenges, were there in making the Fukuoka & Saga edition?<\/em>
\nWell, there are always challenges with every new area. First we must study and learn about the regions\u2019 specialties and unique ingredients. This was definitely true for Kyushu. But frankly speaking, the greatest challenge we have is the sheer volume of places to research and report on. We have a limited number of inspectors and there was a lot of ground to cover. Eventually, we hope to report on the rest of Kyushu.<\/p>\n

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\nMichelin Guide Fukuoka & Saga 2014 <\/strong>
\nThree Star Restaurants<\/span> – English List<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Gyoten (\u884c\u5929)<\/strong> Sushi\/Fukuoka
\n1-2-12 Hirao, Chuo-ku, Tel.: 092-521-2200<\/p>\n

\u2022Sagano (\u5d6f\u5ce8\u91ce)<\/strong> Japanese\/Fukuoka
\n2-21-19 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Tel.: 092-271-5745<\/p>\n

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\nMichelin Guide Fukuoka & Saga 2014 <\/strong>
\n Two Star Restaurants<\/span> – English List<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Aburayama Sanso (\u6cb9\u5c71\u5c71\u8358)<\/strong> Fugu (Inn)\/Fukuoka
\n147 Higashiaburayama, Jonan-ku, Tel.: 092-871-5034<\/p>\n

\u2022Izumi (\u3044\u6d25\u307f)<\/strong> Fugu\/Fukuoka
\n2-20-14 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Tel.: 092-291-0231<\/p>\n

\u2022Ebisudo (\u3091\u3073\u3059\u5802)<\/strong> Japanese\/Fukuoka
\n5-18 Tsunabamachi, Hakata-ku, Tel.: 092-282-4825<\/p>\n

\u2022Sushi Yasukichi (\u9ba8\u3000\u5b89\u5409)<\/strong> Sushi\/Fukuoka
\n4-3-11 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Tel.: 092-437-8111<\/p>\n

\u2022Chikamatsu (\u8fd1\u677e)<\/strong> Sushi\/Fukuoka
\n2-6-19 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Tel.: 092-716-5855<\/p>\n

\u2022Tenko (\u5929\u5b5d)<\/strong> Tempura\/Fukuoka
\n2-4-26 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Tel.: 092-771-7387<\/p>\n

\u2022Tokimune (\u3068\u304d\u5b97)<\/strong> Japanese\/Fukuoka
\n5-28 Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Tel.: 092-722-1311<\/p>\n

\u2022Nakahan (\u4e2d\u4f34)<\/strong> Japanese\/Fukuoka
\n2F Bayhill Court, 3-19 Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Tel.: 092-725-1115<\/p>\n

\u2022Nikaku (\u4e8c\u9db4)<\/strong> Sushi\/Kitakyushu
\n1-4-31 Adachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Tel.: 093-531-2442<\/p>\n

\u2022Amegen (\u98f4\u6e90)<\/strong> Japanese\/Karatsu
\n1058-2 Hamatamamachigotanda, Karatsu City, Saga, Tel.: 0955-56-6926<\/p>\n

\u2022Sushidokoro Tsukuta (\u9ba8\u51e6 \u3064\u304f\u7530)<\/strong> Sushi\/Karatsu
\n1879-1 Nakamachi, Karatsu City, Saga, Tel.: 0955-74-6665<\/p>\n

\u2022Yoryu-tei (\u694a\u67f3\u4ead)<\/strong> Japanese\/Saga
\n3-2-37 Matsubara, Saga City, Saga, Tel.: 0952-23-2138<\/p>\n

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\nExplanations for Michelin\u2019s rankings<\/strong>
\nThe five criteria for Michelin Star Rankings are:<\/em>
\n– the quality and compatibility of the ingredients
\n– the preparation and the flavors of the dish
\n– the chef\u2019s personality as revealed through his or her cuisine
\n– value for money
\n– consistency over time and across the entire menu<\/p>\n

The awarding of a star is based solely on the quality of the cuisine.<\/em>
\nThree stars: exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.
\nTwo stars: excellent cooking, worth a detour.
\nOne star: a very good restaurant in its category.<\/p>\n

Bib Gourmand (value-for-money) Category<\/em>
\nA Bib Gourmand is a separate award from a star and indicates a value-for-money restaurant, offering a menu or a single plate (depending on the restaurant\u2019s style) for under \u00a53,500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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