In fact some places like Kyo Aji from Kenichiro Nishi - who is apparently a very good and famous chef - go as far as ban michelin tourists. Or at least try to.
Just look at this discussion on chowhound [2]. Interesting comment:
> Kyoaji is probably sick of rich foreigners trying to book via 5 star hotel concierges. Maybe change your strategy, and stay at a budget salaryman hotel and use their concierge?
In fact some places like Kyo Aji from Kenichiro Nishi - who is apparently a very good and famous chef - go as far as ban michelin tourists. Or at least try to.
Just look at this discussion on chowhound [2]. Interesting comment:
> Kyoaji is probably sick of rich foreigners trying to book via 5 star hotel concierges. Maybe change your strategy, and stay at a budget salaryman hotel and use their concierge?
[1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/24/business/worldbusiness/24g...
[2]: https://www.chowhound.com/post/secure-kyoaji-reservation-930...
[3]: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/09/top-chefs-micheli...