South End restaurant 311 Omakase earns Boston’s first Michelin star

A renowned restaurant in Boston was put on the map for the first time a local establishment is receiving a Michelin star In a major moment for Boston s culinary scene the South End s Omakase became the city s first restaurant to receive a coveted Michelin star The prestigious Michelin Guide hosted its annual ceremony for northeast cities on Tuesday in Philadelphia announcing which restaurants it considers the best of the best Michelin dining inspectors spent months eating in the greater Boston area over the past inadequate months they rate restaurants based on the entire experience of the meal awarding the best locations one two or three stars Opening its doors in the summer of the star highlights Omakase s meteoric rise Executive Chef Wei Fa Chen was celebrated for his incredible Japanese cuisine and the restaurant s outstanding atmosphere Several other Boston-area restaurants earned accolades from the Michelin Guide including six restaurants that did not receive stars but were recognized as Bib Gourmand meaning they serve good quality food at a good value Bar Volpe Fox the Knife Jahunger Mahaniyom Pagu and Sumiao Hunan Kitchen Asta Carmelina s Giulia La Padrona Lenox Sophia Mo ca Mooncusser Neptune Oyster Nightshade Noodle Bar Oleana Pammy s Select Oyster Bar Somaek Thistle Leek Toro Urban Hearth Wa Shin Woods Hill Pier and Zhi Wei Cafe were all recognized as Recommended by the guide Mahaniyom in Brookline was singled out for an Exceptional Cocktail Award