Breakfast of Michelin star champions
Breakfast is a neglected culinary masterpiece, the author argues, lamenting Michelin's failure to fully recognize its artistic and cultural significance. From Tokyo's ryokan breakfasts to Parisian croissants, Sydney's hotcakes, Bengaluru's dosas, and Mumbai's brun maska, global cities showcase breakfast as a vibrant expression of heritage and creativity, not merely utilitarian fuel. The piece strongly calls for Michelin, the gastronomic authority, to elevate the 8 AM plate, just as it adapted to street food, rewarding chefs who transform mornings into art. It suggests dedicated 'Michelin Breakfast Guides' to codify and celebrate these vital morning culinary experiences, capturing multi-palate culinary culture fully.
Economic Times · ET Bureau · May 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM