Since being introduced in 1926, Michelin stars have been considered a coveted accolade linked to expensive fine dining. In recent years, however, the Michelin reviewers have rewarded some budget-friendly outlets, the latest being a Singaporean street food vendor on July 21. Here, some of the cheapest dishes at Michelin-starred eateries:
HK Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
SINGAPORE
The hawker stall’s chicken rice made history by becoming one of the cheapest meals served by a Michelin-starred outlet.
$1.85
Tsuta
JAPAN
In 2015, the Tokyo eatery became the first ramen joint to win a Michelin star, serving simple dishes like shoyu ramen.
$9.80
Tuju
BRAZIL
The São Paulo restaurant’s three-course lunch menu features contemporary Brazilian dishes like jabuticaba consommé.
$23.67
Lima
U.K.
This London restaurant’s Peruvian cooking won it a 2014 Michelin star. Ceviche dish tuna tiradito is on its two-course menu.
$30.03
This appears in the August 22, 2016 issue of TIME.
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