As both sides of Victoria Harbour began to glow with the lights of waterfront restaurants, towering skyscrapers, and boats drifting across the water on the evening of 25 March 2026, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong came alive with a different kind of energy. The stage was set for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Inside, the room buzzed with some of the region’s most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary visionaries, each bringing their own story to the table. We were thrilled to be part of a night that gathered the industry’s brightest minds under one roof. Here’s a look back at the moments and minds that made it special.
Hong Kong’s The Chairman has reclaimed its crown as Asia’s Best Restaurant for 2026, returning to the No.1 spot for the first time since 2021, celebrated for reviving rare Cantonese ingredients and culinary traditions from southern China.
This year’s list spans 17 cities, introducing eight newcomers and three re-entries with Bangkok leading the way with nine restaurants, followed by Tokyo with seven, and Hong Kong, Seoul, and Singapore each represented by six exceptional venues.
Notable newcomers include Hangzhou’s Ru Yuan at No.10, earning the Highest New Entry Award, and Beijing’s Lamdre, which leaps 33 spots to No.17 as the Highest Climber. Individual accolades highlight Asia’s culinary talent, with Cho Eun-hee of Seoul’s Onjium named Best Female Chef, Ardika Dwitama of Jakarta’s August taking Best Pastry Chef, and Lesley Liu from Singapore’s Odette winning Best Sommelier, while Bangkok’s Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn receives the prestigious Chefs’ Choice Award for his work at Nusara and Le Du.
Smaller culinary hubs are making their mark too with Ubud’s Locavore NXT and Kasauli’s Naar debuting on the list, alongside stalwarts like Bangkok’s Gaggan and Tokyo’s La Cime maintaining their reputations. The list also celebrates visionary restaurateurs, honoring Zhang Yong with the SevenRooms Icon Award and Peggy Chan with the Champions of Change Award for advancing regenerative farming in Hong Kong.
All of this goes to show that Asia’s dining scene continues to thrive with innovation, sustainability, and extraordinary talent.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the full list of winners for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, so you can start planning your food itinerary for the year ahead.
#1 The Chairman – Hong Kong
#2 Wing – Hong Kong
#3 Gaggan – Bangkok
#4 Mingles – Seoul
#5 Nusara – Bangkok
#6 Meet the Bund – Shanghai
#7 Chef Tam’s Seasons – Macau
#8 Gaggan at Louis Vuitton – Bangkok
#9 Ling Long – Shanghai
#10 Ru Yuan – Hangzhou
#11 Fu He Hui – Shanghai
#12 Sorn – Bangkok
#13 La Cime – Osaka
#14 Onjium – Seoul
#15 Masque – Mumbai
#16 Sézanne – Tokyo
#17 Lamdre – Beijing
#18 Sühring – Bangkok
#19 Odette – Singapore
#20 Seroja – Singapore
#21 Sazenka – Tokyo
#22 Logy – Taipei
#23 Born – Singapore
#24 Neighborhood – Hong Kong
#25 Potong – Bangkok
#26 Eatanic Garden – Seoul
#27 Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh – Bangkok
#28 Maz – Tokyo
#29 102 House – Shanghai
#30 Naar – Kasauli
#31 Florilège – Tokyo
#32 Estro – Hong Kong
#33 Myoujyaku – Tokyo
#34 Crony – Tokyo
#35 Caprice – Hong Kong
#36 Le Du – Bangkok
#37 Narisawa – Tokyo
#38 Les Amis – Singapore
#39 Au Jardin – Penang
#40 Labyrinth – Singapore
#41 Mosu – Seoul
#42 August – Jakarta
#43 Bium – Seoul
#44 Locavore NXT – Ubud
#45 Nae:Um – Singapore
#46 Mono – Hong Kong
#47 Wana Yook – Bangkok
#48 La Bourriche 133 – Shanghai
#49 7th Door – Seoul
#50 JL Studio – Taichung
– All images courtesy of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants –