China is the first country to resume life in this new normal and due to the excellent preventative measures put in place early on, has been successful in controlling and limiting the spread of the coronavirus, allowing many restaurants to reopen.
A big closure has been announced, with Hakkasan Shanghai closing its doors for good effective Monday April 13. Bund No. 3 and No. 18 were previously the two most popular buildings on the Bund. Faced with the expensive rents, the loss of tourists due to the epidemic, Hakkasan's permanent closure is no doubt a warning sign. Moreover, the Studio Frantzen, which was expected to open on the Bund 5 in March, is now pending without further information.
For the first meal with my foodie friends since the restart of restaurants, we chose Oriental House off menu as before. It filled me with great joy when the fresh flavor of seafood floated up from the restaurant, which served as a warmly consolation to me since I am not able to travel to eat in short term. “Tasty food surely changes life！”
Today the epidemic looks slightly stable in areas other than Hubei (located in central China) and many restaurants in Shanghai and Beijing are reopening in late February.
The organiser of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and Saga Prefecture have together taken the reluctant decision to cancel this year’s on-site event programme in Japan. After consultation with The Governor of Saga Prefecture, 50 Best feels it has no alternative but to reformat the awards ceremony and related events on this occasion.
Situated in the eastern part of Taiwan, Taitung has been able to preserve its natural environment thanks to the Central Mountain Range. The mountains have prevented further development in the area. The French restaurant Sinasera 24...
If there is a new emperor of Chinese cuisine in China, no one deserves the title more than Xin Rong Ji, a restaurant just awarded three Micheline stars...
INUA opened last year with financial support from Kadokawa Shoten. And with only one year passing, INUA now has received the Michelin two-star accolade...
The Michelin Guide has successfully caused a food sensation in Taipei. After the triumph of the “Michelin Guide Taipei”, it was announced on November 14 that “The Michelin Guide” will be stepping out of Taipei for the first time.
A vibrant city that combines charm and innovation is about to welcome a new star this August- Ensue. The newest restaurant in China, featuring US 3-starred Michelin chef Christopher Kostow.
