The sweetest stars

The last course plays a bright, starring role in the world of Michelin-starred desserts.

JOCELYN TAN

What if the final course became the main event? Imagine a world where desserts, complete with meticulously crafted textures and flavours, don’t just cap a meal but takes centre stage. This isn’t a fantasy — it’s happening in some of the most innovative kitchens around the globe. While dessert restaurants exist in many forms, only three have earned the coveted Michelin star: Yama in Tokyo, MINIMAL in Taichung, and CODA in Berlin. These trailblazing establishments have carved out a niche in the world of fine dining, where dessert doesn’t just follow the meal — it is the meal. MINIMAL transforms ice cream into an exploration of sub-zero textures and Taiwanese terroir. In 2024, it was the world’s first and only ice cream establishment to receive a Michelin star. Yama, a…

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