At least 12 restaurants will be added to Michelin’s California guide in 2026, and six of those are in Los Angeles. On Wednesday the world-famous dining compendium inducted a handful of restaurants that will appear in the statewide guide, slated to be published later this year. These restaurant additions could earn stars, the most prestigious and sought-after of Michelin’s awards; bib gourmand awards, which indicate value; or nods as new and notable. Green stars, which signify environmental practices, are also awarded. Michelin’s anonymous inspectors allot star ratings based on criteria including “ingredient quality, harmony of flavors, the mastery of culinary techniques, how the chef’s personality shines through their cuisine and, crucially, consistency across the entire menu and over time,” according to the Michelin website. The announcement comes at a moment when calls for reform at fine-dining institutions and the awards bestowed on them have become a flashpoint. But L.A.’s six new inclusions run the gamut, from a fine-dining tasting menu focused on Japanese ingredients to a food stall serving fire-kissed Indigenous Oaxacan cuisine. Husband-and-wife team …