Among the twelve 2023 star-winners are two Japanese establishments that ascended from one star to two stars: Odo in Flatiron and Sushi Noz on the Upper East Side.

The list of new One Star recipients includes a diverse range of cuisines and neighborhoods:

• bōm: A contemporary Korean eatery in Flatiron.
• Essential by Christophe: A French contemporary restaurant on the Upper West Side.
• Jōji: A Japanese and sushi spot in Midtown.
• Meju: A Korean restaurant in Long Island City.
• Restaurant Yuu: A French contemporary and Japanese establishment between Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
• Shmoné: An Israeli food spot in the West Village.
• Sushi Ichimura: A Japanese joint in Tribeca.
• Torrisi: A contemporary Italian-American restaurant between the Bowery and SoHo.

And two restaurants received Green Stars that honor restaurants committed to sustainable practices:

• Dirt Candy, a vegetarian restaurant on the Lowest East Side
• Family Meal at Blue Hill, an American cuisine spot in Greenwich Village

New York now boasts over 400 Michelin Guide restaurants, solidifying its status as a global culinary hub.

(source: patch.com, picture: Megan Bucknall)