The Chairman in Hong Kong takes the top spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list

Tokyo features prominently with Sazenka (No 21), which executes Chinese cuisine with Japanese precision. Maz (No 28) stands out with its Peruvian tasting menu and Narisawa (No 37) is recognised as a proponent of the traditional satoyama farming system, which is defined by mixed agricultural interweaved with diverse bodies of water.

Bangkok’s presence includes Gaggan Anand’s Gaggan (No 3) and its outpost at the luxury dining and retail destination Louis Vuitton (No 8), along with Ms Maria & Mr Singh (No 27), which is commended for successfully merging the best of Indian and Mexican cuisines. Meanwhile, chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn’s Nusara (No 5) is awarded for its innovative Thai cuisine.

Singapore fields five restaurants in total. Odette is named the best restaurant in Singapore at number 19, while Seroja, commended for showcasing the diverse and vibrant flavours of the mid-Malay archipelago, comes in at number 20. A new entry to the top 50, Nae:um, at number 45, stands out with a tasting menu guided by place, Korean culture and chef Han Seok Hyun’s personal experiences.

Penang’s culinary excellence is represented by Kim Hock Su’s Restaurant au Jardin (No 39), named for its dedication to terroir-driven cuisine while crafting traditional flavours with French culinary flair.

Tam Kwok Fung’s Chef Tam’s Seasons, ranked at number seven, is named the best restaurant in Macau, celebrated for its hyper-seasonal approach to Cantonese dining that adheres to the 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar.

Taipei’s sole entry, Logy, at number 22, is the highest-ranked restaurant in the city, commended for approaching Taiwanese cuisine across the archipelago with Japanese precision.

Seoul’s dominance is reflected in Mingles (No 4), awarded the best restaurant in South Korea for its distinctive, modern Korean cuisine, while Onjium (No 14) is commended for its continued commitment to researching and refining Korean food culture. Son Jong-won’s Eatanic Garden (No 26) is awarded for its continued excellence, while Bium (No 43) and its 1,000-year-old Korean temple-inspired cuisine earns the restaurant a well-deserved spot on the list.

Mainland China also sees strong representation on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Shanghai’s Meet the Bund (No 6) is named the best restaurant in Mainland China for its menu of innovative dishes rooted in traditional techniques and recipes. Jason Liu’s Ling Long (No 9) is awarded for its unwavering commitment to the concept of xian (freshness), while 102 House (No 29) is recognised for its innovative approach to traditional Cantonese banquet cuisine. Over in Hangzhou, Ru Yuan (No 10) debuts on the list with its modern Hangzhou (Zhejiang) cuisine.

India contributes two entries to the top 50, leading with Masque (No 15), which is also awarded the best restaurant in India and the Art of Hospitality Award. Also on the list is Naar (No 30), a destination restaurant nestled deep in the Indian Himalayas, led by Prateek Sadhu.

Further individual recognitions on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list include the One to Watch Award, given to Restaurant San in Seoul for its continued culinary excellence and attention to detail. Ardika Dwitama of August, Jakarta (No 42) is honoured with the Asia’s Best Pastry Chef accolade, recognising his unique approach to the art of pastry. Chef Cho Eun-hee of Onjium (No 14) is named Asia's best female chef for her role as an educator of young chefs and ambassador for Korean culinary heritage. Read on for the full list.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

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 in 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. Restaurant au Jardin, Penang
40. Labyrinth, Singapore
41. Mosu, Seoul
42. August, Jarkata
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

Individual awards

Highest New Entry Award, Ru Yuan, Hangzhou
Valrhona Best Pastry Chef in Asia, Ardika Dwitama, August, Jarkata
Art of Hospitality Award, Masque, Mumbai
Asia’s Best Female Chef, Cho Eun-hee, Onjium, Seoul
Vik Wines Asia’s Best Sommelier, Lesley Liu, Odette, Singapore
Lee Kam Kee Highest Climber Award, Lamdre, Beijing
Sustainable Restaurant Award, Baan Tepa, Bangkok
Inedit Damm Chef’s Choice Award, Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn, Bangkok
SevenRooms Icon Award, Zhang Yong, Xin Rong Ji
One to Watch Award: Restaurant San, Seoul
Champions of Change Award, Peggy Chan, Zero Foodprint Asia

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