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Since 1900, the Michelin Guides, have been the pinnacle of the restaurant critique world—its name carries a lot of weight, pun intended. Published by the French tire company Michelin, this elite company awards up to three Michelin stars for culinary excellence, making membership a big deal. And as of today, July 16, the Michelin Guide has welcomed a new crop of acclaimed eateries to its 2025 selection of restaurants, including a handful of new standouts from New York City.
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It should be noted that, when reviewing restaurants, Michelin restaurant inspectors pay no heed to the décor, table settings, or even the quality of service. They do look at the quality of the ingredients used to make the dishes, the mastery of the flavor palate and cooking techniques, the amount of the chef's personality found in the fare, the harmony of the flavors, and the consistency of the product based on multiple visits. All in all, they take selection very seriously.
And that selection includes some seriously good New York restaurants: joining 16 other local restos that joined the Michelin Guide earlier this year (including Cafe Commerce, Crane Club and Smithereens) are 14 fresh additions including Yemenat, a "cozy, family-style spot" serving Yemeni cuisine in Bay Ridge ("Dining here is more than just a meal; it's a soul-nourishing experience," reports the Guide); Hungry Thirsty, a southern Thai spot offering curries, stir-fries and salads in Carroll Gardens; and Kabawa, chef Paul Carmichael's "deeply personal love letter to the Caribbean" in the East Village.
Just a reminder as you scroll through the guide, these eateries are marked as "new" and "recommended" but that doesn't mean they have earned a coveted Michelin star or Bib Gourmand recognition, though we'll obviously keep you posted if any of that changes in the near future!
Check out the full list of new additions to the Michelin Guide New York 2025:
- Yemenat in Bay Ridge
- Hungry Thirsty in Carroll Gardens
- 6 Restaurant in Carroll Gardens
- Glin Thai Bistro in Fort Greene
- Mango Bay in Fort Greene
- Café Kestrel in Red Hook
- Enso in Williamsburg
- Taqueria El Chato in Williamsburg
- Adda in the East Village
- Kabawa in the East Village
- Maison Passerelle in the Financial District
- Joomak in the West Village
- Laliko in the West Village
- Papa San in Midtown West