How to take the Michelin exam: Revealing the secrets of the selection of the world’s top gourmet restaurants
As the "Oscar" of the global catering industry, the Michelin Guide has always been the focus of attention of chefs and food lovers. This article will combine recent hot topics to reveal the story behind Michelin stars from the perspectives of selection criteria, examination procedures, controversial events, etc.
1. Michelin core selection criteria (latest version in 2024)
| Rating dimensions | Weight ratio | specific standards |
|---|---|---|
| Food quality | 30% | Seasonality, origin traceability, rarity |
| cooking techniques | 25% | Fire control, innovative techniques, and traditional inheritance |
| Flavor balance | 20% | Taste level, mouthfeel coordination, aftertaste persistence |
| dining experience | 15% | Service process, environment and atmosphere, tableware matching |
| Chef personality | 10% | Originality, brand recognition, sustainable concepts |
2. Analysis of the entire Michelin review process
The release of the 2024 Singapore Michelin list, which has been hotly discussed in the food circle in the past 10 days, exposed the rigor of the review process:
1.Anonymous visit: Reviewers dine anonymously an average of 250 times per year, and the same restaurant needs to be visited 3-5 times.
2.Tracking across years: New restaurants need to maintain a stable level for 18 months before they can receive stars.
3.Global joint review: Back-to-back scoring by 89 reviewers from 6 continents
| Review stage | time period | elimination rate |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlisted for primary election | 6-8 months | about 85% |
| re-evaluation review | 3-4 months | 50% |
| final meeting | 1 month | 30% |
3. Hot and controversial events in 2024
1.Shanghai Tai'anmen Incident: Receiving a star due to the change of chef triggered a discussion in the industry on "criticism of people or restaurants"
2.Sustainable dining controversy: A three-star restaurant in Northern Europe was protested by environmental groups for excessive use of rare ingredients.
3.Digital impact: Tokyo sushi restaurants have been questioned for “losing their soul” due to their use of AI-assisted quality control
4. Five golden rules for preparing for the Michelin exam
According to the latest "Michelin Chef Growth White Paper", the path to success shows the following characteristics:
| career stage | Required years | key breaking point |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | 3-5 years | Master the basic skills of at least 2 international cuisines |
| sous chef period | 5-8 years | Establish personal signature dishes and supply chain system |
| Chef period | 8-12 years | Form a replicable quality control system |
5. Future trends: Michelin’s 2025 reform direction
1. Addition"Green Star"Evaluation system, the carbon footprint will account for more than 15%
2. DevelopmentDigital review tools, introducing blockchain traceability technology
3. CreateChef AcademyCertification channel, standardized talent training
Michelin's assessment method is not only a technical competition, but also an in-depth consideration of the nature of catering. As Zhang Wei, a young chef who just received two stars, said in an interview: "Stars are not the end, but a signpost for continuous improvement." In the balance between food and business, this red guide is still writing new standards.
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