The Michelin Guide has added an impressive 16 new restaurants to its guide during December and January, ahead of its upcoming unveiling of stars in February. These venues are not necessarily locked in for Michelin stars in the upcoming announcement on 10th February, however their identification in the UK and Ireland guide is a sign that they've very much on Michelin's radar.
The new additions cover a range of cuisines and styles across the capital, with some well-known names back in the spotlight including chef and restauranteur Jason Atherton who sees three of his businesses make the list of additions.
The 16 additions include:
AngloThai - Rooted in Thailand with a uniquely British taste, this is the debut restaurant from husband and wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak in partnership with MJMK Restaurants
Aragawa - Japanese fine dining establishment in Mayfair specialising in Wagyu beef
Arlington - Another Mayfair restaurant making the list, previously Le Caprice, this establishment features several British and European classics
Donia - A modern Filipino restaurant that aims to reimagine Filipino flavours with unconventional ingredients and culinary techniques
DOSA - Blending Japanese and Korean cuisine in mouthwateringly creative dishes, found in the Mandarin Oriental, this is the first UK venture of internationally acclaimed Michelin starred chef, Akira Back
Fonda - This contemporary Mexican restaurant is inspired by the traditional Mexican fonda, a family-owned Mexican eatery, from KOL founder Santiago Lastra
Ibai - At the heart of the City, this Basque steak restaurant is very much geared to serve those working in its local vicinity with a large, airy and industrial-chic vibe
Llama Inn - Continuing in the spirit of the Brooklyn original, this restaurant takes a freewheeling, upbeat and modern approach to Peruvian cuisine
Mary's - Another high calibre restaurant found in London's Pollen Street, this casual dining restaurant is a grill house from Michelin-starred chef, Jason Atherton, replacing iconic restaurant Pollen Street Social in Mayfair
Mignonette - A uniquely modern bistro in the heart of Richmond offering high-quality, but affordable French-inspired cuisine - the epitome of a neighbourhood bistro
NIJU - This authentic Japanese Sushi Bar is led by sushi master Endo Kazutoshi as culinary director, specialising in home-inspired dishes
Pollini at Ladbroke Hall - An award-winning Italian restaurant, owner of a 3-Forchette Gambero Rosso rating, nestled in the heart of Notting Hill from by Emanuele Pollini set in the stunning Ladbroke Hall
Row on 5 - Another Jason Atherton restaurant, Row on 5 is found on the infamous Saville Row and showcases exquisitely crafted British gastronomy
Sesta - A neighbourhood restaurant & wine bar in Hackney, serving an à la carte menu championing British seasonal ingredients alongside a dynamic and ever changing list of natural wines
Three Darlings - A modern English bistro by Jason & Irha Atherton serving up dishes inspired by European influences
Wildflowers - A Mediterranean inspired neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar by chef Aaron Potter