{
  "id": 1622917,
  "title": "What Country Has the Most Michelin Stars in 2026?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/what-country-has-the-most-michelin-stars-in-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T03:34:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2117740/what-country-has-the-most-michelin-stars-in-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, France leads the world with the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants, totaling 641 establishments. Among the top 10 countries, China follows with 138 Michelin-starred restaurants, while Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States rank ninth, eighth, and seventh, respectively, with 143, 193, and 276 starred restaurants. Spain holds the sixth position with 283 Michelin-starred restaurants, while Germany and Japan come in fifth and fourth with 336 and 351 stars, respectively. Italy claims the third spot with 376 Michelin-starred restaurants, followed by the United Arab Emirates in second place with 469 stars. France's dominance in the Michelin Guide is underscored by its 83 two-starred and 34 three-starred restaurants, highlighting the country's enduring influence on fine dining.",
  "summary": "Wondering which countries lead the world in Michelin-starred dining? Here are the 10 countries with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "France leads with 641 Michelin-starred restaurants in 2026",
    "China ranks second with 138 starred restaurants",
    "United States holds seventh place with 276 Michelin stars"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}