The 13th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards took place in Seoul, South Korea on 25th March 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. The ceremony crowned Gaggan in Bangkok as Asia’s Best Restaurant, celebrating a triumphant return to the top. This year’s list features 16 cities and introduces seven new entries into the top 50.

“This year’s ranking presents a remarkable tapestry of dining establishments across 16 cities, with seven new entries showcasing the exceptional talent and innovative spirit that define Asia’s culinary landscape. Heartfelt congratulations to all the featured restaurants, particularly chef Gaggan Anand and his team at Gaggan, who have impressively secured the title of The Best Restaurant in Asia once again.” — William Drew, Director of Content at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Gaggan in Bangkok, Best Restaurant in Asia

Gaggan in Bangkok has reclaimed its position as Asia’s Best Restaurant, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Chef Gaggan Anand’s boundary-pushing concept blends progressive Indian cuisine with Japanese, French, and Thai influences. The 20+ course menu is an immersive performance, combining texture, technique and storytelling at an intimate 14-seat counter.

“Our restaurant is not just about food—it’s an experience, a story we share with each guest. I’m honoured that our creativity and passion have once again been recognised at the highest level.” — Gaggan Anand, Gaggan, Bangkok.

#50BestTalks: The Asian Wave

On March 24, 2025, Seoul’s Floating Island Convention hosted #50BestTalks, a distinguished event uniting leading Asian culinary figures to discuss the global rise of Asian cuisine. The panel featured Vicky Cheng of Wing in Hong Kong, Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij of Bangkok’s Potong, Fabrizio Ferrari from Seoul’s Fabri Kitchen, Ellia Park of New York’s Na:eun Hospitality, and Jay Khan, founder of Hong Kong bars Coa and The Savory Project. These experts explored topics such as balancing authenticity with adaptation in Asian cuisine, the diversity of regional food microclimates, and the challenges and opportunities presented by the worldwide embrace of Asian culinary traditions.

50 Best Signature Sessions Seoul 2025

The 50 Best Signature Sessions in Seoul, held from 22 to 26 March 2025, brought together acclaimed chefs from Asia and beyond for collaborative dinners ahead of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 announcement. Highlights included Chef Tam Kwok Fung partnering with Born & Bred on a Hanwoo-focused menu; Rodolfo Guzmán of Boragó joining Evett’s Joseph Lidgerwood for a Korean-Chilean fusion; and a four-way collaboration between Mingles, The Chairman, Sorn, and Alla Prima exploring modern Asian cuisine. Baan Tepa’s Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam cooked with Soul on a sustainability-driven Thai-Korean menu, while Teppan teamed up with Copenhagen’s Koan to reinterpret Korean flavours through Nordic techniques.

Malaysia Has Once Again Been Overlooked

It has been a while since Malaysia has breached the top 50 positions, but not for a lack of having good restaurants, but probably with the lack of having the right destination. We can only hope that more voters within the region not overlook this beautiful country with its burgeoning dining scene. Dewakan  (No. 84) and Au Jardin in Penang (No. 100) are some of the beacons of hope and we really hope that more diners within Asia will pay us a visit.

 It feels a little surreal, to be honest—making it onto the 50 Best 51–100 list for the first time is something we’re still taking in. More than anything, it’s a quiet but meaningful recognition of all the long hours, the teamwork, and the heart that goes into what we do every day. What makes it even more special is being able to represent Penang on this platform. This recognition isn’t just ours—it belongs to a community that’s been steadily building something together. From our friends at Gen who paved the way, to Backdoor Bodega who’ve made waves in their own lane, and everyone else behind the scenes pushing boundaries—we’ve all played a part in putting Penang back on the map. We hope this shines a little more light on what’s happening here in Malaysia, and gives the next wave of chefs, bartenders, and restaurateurs a reason to keep going. There’s so much talent in this country. This is just one small step, and we’re excited to see where it all leads.” — Kim Hock Su of Au Jardin in Penang.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025

1. Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 3 in 2024)
2. The Chairman, Hong Kong, China (No. 4 in 2024)
3. Wing, Hong Kong, China (No. 5 in 2024)
4. Sézanne, Tokyo, Japan (No. 1 in 2024)
5. Mingles, Seoul, South Korea (No. 13 in 2024)
6. Nusara, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 6 in 2024)
7. Odette, Singapore (No. 10 in 2024)
8. La Cime, Osaka, Japan (No. 9 in 2024)
9. Chef Tam’s Seasons, Macau, China (No. 49 in 2024)
10. Onjium, Seoul, South Korea (No. 21 in 2024)
11. Sühring, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 7 in 2024)
12. Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan (No. 14 in 2024)
13. Potong, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 17 in 2024)
14. Meet the Bund, Shanghai, China (No. 50 in 2024)
15. Fu He Hui, Shanghai, China (No. 19 in 2024)
16. Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 11 in 2024)
17. Florilège, Tokyo, Japan (No. 2 in 2024)
18. Caprice, Hong Kong, China (No. 32 in 2024)
19. Masque, Mumbai, India (No. 23 in 2024)
20. Le Du, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 12 in 2024)
21. Neighborhood, Hong Kong, China (No. 16 in 2024)
22. Den, Tokyo, Japan (No. 8 in 2024)
23. 7th Door, Seoul, South Korea (No. 18 in 2024)
24. Mono, Hong Kong, China (No. 27 in 2024)
25. Eatanic Garden, Seoul, South Korea (No. 62 in 2024)
26. Logy, Taipei, Taiwan (No. 22 in 2024)
27. Ling Long, Shanghai, China (No. 36 in 2024)
28. Les Amis, Singapore (No. 38 in 2024)
29. 102 House, Shanghai, China (New Entry)
30. Crony, Tokyo, Japan (No. 58 in 2024)
31. Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, Bangkok, Thailand (New Entry)
32. Estro, Hong Kong, China (No. 71 in 2024)
33. Sushi Saito, Tokyo, Japan (No. 60 in 2024)
34. Sazenka, Tokyo, Japan (No. 39 in 2024)
35. JL Studio, Taichung, Taiwan (No. 33 in 2024)
36. Goh, Fukuoka, Japan (No. 45 in 2024)
37. Labyrinth, Singapore (No. 30 in 2024)
38. Burnt Ends, Singapore (No. 15 in 2024)
39. Meta, Singapore (No. 28 in 2024)
40. Seroja, Singapore (No. 31 in 2024)
41. Ando, Hong Kong, China (No. 37 in 2024)
42. Toyo Eatery, Manila, Philippines (No. 24 in 2024)
43. Maz, Tokyo, Japan (No. 69 in 2024)
44. Baan Tepa, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 42 in 2024)
45. Myoujyaku, Tokyo, Japan (New Entry)
46. Indian Accent, New Delhi, India (No. 26 in 2024)
47. Samrub Samrub Thai, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 29 in 2024)
48. Euphoria, Singapore (No. 20 in 2024)
49. August, Jakarta, Indonesia (No. 46 in 2024)
50. Lamdre, Beijing, China (No. 97 in 2024)
51. Born and Bred, Seoul, South Korea (No. 64 in 2024)
52. Mume, Taipei, Taiwan (No. 34 in 2024)
53. Vea, Hong Kong, China (No. 68 in 2024)
54. Born, Singapore (No. 25 in 2024)
55. Solbam, Seoul, South Korea (No. 65 in 2024)
56. Xin Rong Ji, Hong Kong, China (No. 52 in 2024)
57. Soigné, Seoul, South Korea (New Entry)
58. Ministry of Crab, Colombo, Sri Lanka (No. 77 in 2024)
59. Ru Yuan, Hangzhou, China (New Entry)
60. Testina, Hong Kong, China (New Entry)
61. Alla Prima, Seoul, South Korea (No. 91 in 2024)
62. Kwonsooksoo, Seoul, South Korea (No. 89 in 2024)
63. Cenci, Kyoto, Japan (No. 47 in 2024)
64. Ta Vie, Hong Kong, China (No. 55 in 2024)
65. Gaa, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 94 in 2024)
66. Naar, Kasauli, India (New Entry)
67. Esquisse, Tokyo, Japan (No. 83 in 2024)
68. Farmlore, Bengaluru, India (New Entry)
69. L’Effervescence, Tokyo, Japan (No. 51 in 2024)
70. Thevar, Singapore (No. 72 in 2024)
71. Americano, Mumbai, India (No. 61 in 2024)
72. Gallery By Chele, Manila, Philippines (Re-entry)
73. Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road), Beijing, China (Re-entry)
74. Cloudstreet, Singapore (No. 82 in 2024)
75. Côte by Mauro Colagreco, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 71 in 2024)
76. Harutaka, Tokyo, Japan (New Entry)
77. Jaan by Kirk Westaway, Singapore (No. 53 in 2024)
78. Hommage, Tokyo, Japan (No. 80 in 2024)
79. Zén, Singapore (No. 57 in 2024)
80. Blue by Alain Ducasse, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 63 in 2024)
81. Wana Yook, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 92 in 2024)
82. Xin Rong Ji (Nanyang Road), Shanghai, China (No. 78 in 2024)
83. Hajime, Osaka, Japan (Re-entry)
84. Dewakan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (No. 56 in 2024)
85. Ensue, Shenzhen, China (No. 86 in 2024)
86. Doi Ka Noi, Vientiane, Laos (New Entry)
87. Inja, New Delhi, India (New Entry)
88. The Table, Mumbai, India (Re-entry)
89. Dum Pukht, New Delhi, India (No. 87 in 2024)
90. Jungsik, Seoul, South Korea (Re-entry)
91. The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai, India (No. 70 in 2024)
92. Locavore NXT, Ubud, Indonesia (New Entry)
93. Feuille, Hong Kong, China (New Entry)
94. 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong, China (Re-entry)
95. Summer Pavilion, Singapore (No. 75 in 2024)
96. La Bourriche 133, Shanghai, China (New Entry)
97. Gia, Hanoi, Vietnam (New Entry)
98. Lan, Bangkok, Thailand (Re-entry)
99. Maria & Mr. Singh, Bangkok, Thailand (No. 54 in 2024)
100. Au Jardin, Penang, Malaysia (New Entry)

And The Winners Are…

Best Restaurant in Asia: Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand
Best Restaurant in Hong Kong: The Chairman, Hong Kong, China
Best Restaurant in India: Masque, Mumbai, India
Best Restaurant in Japan: Sézanne, Tokyo, Japan
Best Restaurant in Korea: Mingles, Seoul, South Korea
Best Restaurant in Macau: Chef Tam’s Seasons, Macau, China
Best Restaurant in Mainland China: Meet the Bund, Shanghai, China
Best Restaurant in the Philippines: Toyo Eatery, Manila, Philippines
Best Restaurant in Singapore: Odette, Singapore
Best Restaurant in Taiwan: Logy, Taipei, Taiwan
Best Restaurant in Thailand: Gaggan, Bangkok, Thailand
Best Restaurant in Vietnam: Gia, Hanoi, Vietnam

Hong Kong has 7 restaurants in the top 50, 6 in the top 100, total 13 restaurants.
India has 3 restaurants in the top 50, 6 in the top 100, total 9 restaurants.
Indonesia has 1 restaurant in the top 50, 2 in the top 100, total 3 restaurants.
Japan has 9 restaurants in the top 50, 8 in the top 100, total 17 restaurants.
Korea has 4 restaurants in the top 50, 6 in the top 100, total 10 restaurants.
Laos has 0 restaurants in the top 50, 1 in the top 100, total 1 restaurant.
Macau has 1 restaurant in the top 50, 0 in the top 100, total 1 restaurant.
Malaysia has 0 restaurants in the top 50, 2 in the top 100, total 2 restaurants.
Mainland China has 4 restaurants in the top 50, 6 in the top 100, total 10 restaurants.
Philippines has 1 restaurant in the top 50, 1 in the top 100, total 2 restaurants.
Singapore has 7 restaurants in the top 50, 6 in the top 100, total 13 restaurants.
Sri Lanka has 0 restaurants in the top 50, 1 in the top 100, total 1 restaurant.
Taiwan has 2 restaurants in the top 50, 1 in the top 100, total 3 restaurants.
Thailand has 9 restaurants in the top 50, 6 in the top 100, total 15 restaurants.
Vietnam has 1 restaurant in the top 50, 1 in the top 100, total 2 restaurants.

Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award: Vicky Cheng of Wing, Hong Kong, China
Asia’s Best Female Chef: Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam of Baan Tepa, Bangkok, Thailand
Valrhona Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award: Dej Kewkacha of Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, Bangkok, Thailand
Asia’s Best Sommelier Award: Kazutaka Ozawa of Crony, Tokyo, Japan
Aspire Lifestyles Highest New Entry Award: Eatanic Garden, Seoul, South Korea
Highest Climber Award: Chef Tam’s Seasons, Macau, China
American Express One To Watch Award: Lamdre, Beijing, China
Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award: Toyo Eatery, Manila, Philippines
Sustainable Restaurant Award: Locavore NXT, Ubud, Indonesia
Woodford Reserve Icon Award: Margarita Forés (Posthumous)

For our thoughts on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, see Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
For our thoughts on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, see The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
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