Must Try Local Cuisine

Top asked restaurant and booking links

New York City, USA

• Restaurant: Le Bernardin (Michelin 3 - star, Chef Eric Ripert)

• Specialty: Modern French seafood, rated as a "must - eat in a lifetime" by The New York Times.

• Booking: [OpenTable Direct Link](https://www.opentable.com/le - bernardin)

• Remarks: It is recommended to make a reservation 2 - 4 weeks in advance. Lunch and dinner tasting menus are available.

London, UK

• Restaurant: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (Michelin 3 - star, named after the famous chef Gordon Ramsay)

• Specialty: Classic French cuisine, with an intimate space of 45 seats, regarded as Gordon Ramsay's "gastronomic temple".

• Booking: [Official Website Reservation](https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/london/restaurant - gordon - ramsay/)

• Remarks: It is advisable to book 3 months in advance to secure a table. A vegetarian menu is available.

Paris, France

• Restaurant: Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée (Michelin 3 - star)

• Specialty: The Paris flagship restaurant of Alain Ducasse, famous for its truffle and lobster dishes, offering a palace - like dining environment.

• Booking: [Official Website Reservation](https://www.alain - ducasse.com/en/restaurants/alain - ducasse - au - plaza - ath%C3%A9n%C3%A9e/)

• Remarks: It can be paired with the hotel's afternoon tea, suitable for anniversary dinners.

Tokyo, Japan

• Restaurant: Sukiyabashi Jiro (Michelin 3 - star, owned by Jiro Ono, the God of Sushi)

• Specialty: There is a 10 - seat sushi bar, providing a minimalist Omakase experience. It is a "legendary" restaurant that one must travel to Tokyo to taste.

• Booking: [Reservation by Email on the Official Website](https://www.sukiyabashi - jiro.jp/english/reservation/)

• Remarks: Only Japanese or English emails are accepted. Applications should be submitted 1 - 3 months in advance.

Lyon, France

• Restaurant: Paul Bocuse (Michelin 3 - star, named after the legendary chef)

• Specialty: A representative of Lyonnaise cuisine, with the signature "Truffle Soufflé Soup", inheriting half a century of French elegance.

• Booking: Official Website Reservation

• Remarks: It is located on the outskirts of Lyon. It is recommended to combine it with a half - day food tour.

Cape Town, South Africa

• Restaurant: The Test Kitchen (ranked among the World's 50 Best Restaurants, the best restaurant in Africa)

• Specialty: It combines African spices with modern cooking techniques, offering a 12 - course tasting adventure. Its wine list has won the award from Wine Spectator.

• Booking: Official Website Reservation

• Remarks: Book 2 months in advance to secure a table. Vegetarian and gluten - free options are available.

Sydney, Australia

• Restaurant: Quay (Michelin 3 - star, a landmark with a view of Sydney Harbour)

• Specialty: Chef Peter Gilmore's "underwater world" - style plating, and the signature dish "Snow Crab with Finger Lime".

• Booking: OpenTable Direct Link

• Remarks: Window seats need to be reserved 1 month in advance. The best time for the night view is after 19:00.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Restaurant: Turk Fatih Tutak (Michelin 2 - star, new - style Turkish cuisine)

• Specialty: It combines molecular cuisine with Ottoman court cuisine. The signature dish is "Yogurt Foam with Pistachio Ice Cream".

• Booking: [Official Website Reservation](https://www.fatih - tutak.com/)

• Remarks: It is located in the European part of the city and provides bilingual service in Turkish and English.

Mexico City, Mexico

• Restaurant: Pujol (ranked among the World's 50 Best Restaurants, an innovator of Mexican cuisine)

• Specialty: Chef Enrique Olvera's "Mexican slow - cooked" dishes, and the signature "Aged Mole Sauce with Chicken".

• Booking: Official Website Reservation

• Remarks: It is recommended to pair it with a tequila tasting. The lunch has a higher cost - performance ratio than dinner.

Las Vegas, USA

• Restaurant: Joël Robuchon Restaurant (Michelin 3 - star, French luxury in Las Vegas)

• Specialty: The late legendary chef's legacy in Las Vegas, offering a 28 - course "Menu Without Borders" experience.

• Booking: [Official Website Reservation](https://www.mgmgrand.com/en/restaurants/joel - robuchon.html)

• Remarks: Formal dress is required. It is recommended to choose the private "Chef's Table" booth.

Booking Tips:

• Michelin - starred restaurants generally require reservations 1 - 3 months in advance. Some restaurants offer "last - minute cancellation seats" (follow the official website announcements).

• Some restaurants accept reservations through platforms such as Tock (e.g., Alinea in Chicago) or Resy. The links can be redirected through the restaurant's official website.

• For international reservations, it is recommended to use a credit card for guarantee. The cancellation policies of some restaurants are strict (e.g., Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo requires cancellation 14 days in advance).