Cover The inaugural Tatler Best Awards Hong Kong & Macau 2025 lit up Regent Hong Kong with the city’s top names in hospitality
The inaugural Tatler Best Awards Hong Kong & Macau 2025 lit up Regent Hong Kong with the city’s top names in hospitality
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The region’s finest in food, drink and travel came together for the Tatler Best Awards, an evening that honoured excellence and celebrated the strength of community
On June 9, inside the grand ballroom of the Regent Hong Kong, the hospitality industry gathered for a landmark occasion: the first-ever Tatler Best Awards Hong Kong & Macau. More than an industry event, it was a powerful expression of where hospitality stands in 2025—diverse, dynamic and deeply interconnected. Across restaurants, bars and hotels, this was a night that recognised the visionaries shaping not only how we dine and drink, but how we experience care, creativity and culture.
Co-hosted by Tatler Asia’s regional editors in dining and travel—myself, Fontaine Cheng and Coco Marett—the ceremony marked a new era. Evolving from Tatler’s long-running Dining Awards, Tatler Best now reflects a more complete view of modern hospitality—celebrating excellence across food, drink, design, service, innovation and the people who make it all possible.
Guests were treated to a generous spread that reflected the richness of the region’s culinary talent, accompanied by pours from Moët Hennessy Diageo, whose selection of cognac, champagne and wines echoed the night’s focus on craftsmanship and elevated the sense of celebration from the very first glass.
From left: Rachel Choy (Deputy Managing Director, Tatler Hong Kong); Michel Chertouh (Managing Director, Regent Hong Kong); Carol Wu (Head of Private Banking, North Asia, DBS Bank Hong Kong); Michel Lamunière (Chairman & CEO, Tatler Asia); Tamara Lamunière (President, Tatler Asia); Rola Lin (Marketing Director, Moët Hennessy Diageo Hong Kong & Macau); and Andy Cheng (Regional Head of Dining, Tatler Asia) toast the beginning of the ceremony
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After a welcome toast led by Tatler’s leadership and partners, the evening unfolded in earnest. The reveal of the Tatler Best 20 Restaurants and 20 Bars in each city spotlighted venues that define what it means to be relevant in 2025. In Hong Kong, the list reflected an elegant balance of legacy and momentum, featuring long-standing Cantonese establishments such as Forum alongside newer names such as French restaurant Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic. Macau’s selection carried that same dual spirit, with enduring favourites including Robuchon au Dôme and emerging destinations such as Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa, each earning their place.
Noodles topped with sweet king crab, an indulgent take on a Hong Kong classic
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The Best-in-Class awards celebrated achievement across design, service, innovation and rising talent, with standout honours going to Oliver Li of Jee, who was named Rising Star for his thoughtful, forward-looking interpretation of Cantonese cuisine, while Henry Zhang of Drunken Fish was recognised in Macau for bringing bold technique and quiet confidence to seafood. In the Innovation category, Vicky Cheng was celebrated for redefining modern Chinese cuisine through his deeply personal culinary philosophy, while Tam Kwok Fung received the accolade in Macau for advancing tradition with precision and poise.
Tatler Asia’s regional editors, Fontaine Cheng and Coco Marett, open the inaugural Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2025
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A defining moment of the evening came during remarks by Andy Cheng, Tatler Asia’s regional head of dining, who offered a glimpse into what’s next for the platform. He announced that all winners from the Hong Kong and Macau awards will now be eligible for the upcoming Tatler Best of Asia awards, taking place this October. But the vision doesn’t stop there. What began as a regional initiative is expanding—first to Oceania to become the Tatler Best of Asia-Pacific, and next, into the Middle East, establishing Tatler Best as a truly international platform for hospitality. “The goal,” Cheng shared, “is to bring Asia to the rest of the world—because excellence here deserves to be seen everywhere.”
Above Video credit: SonJ NG, Chan To, Dariuz Chan, Deshawn Leung, Siven Ho
As part of its “DBS Culinary Delights” campaign, DBS Bank presented a video during the ceremony featuring internationally acclaimed chef Edward Lee. The video was introduced by DBS Private Bank, the presenting partner of the Best of the Year awards, and spotlighted the brand’s continued commitment to culinary and cultural excellence. DBS Private Bank explores the intersection of gastronomy, heritage and innovation and introduces the best dining experiences in the city to its clientele. In a room full of hospitality leaders, it served as a timely reminder that this industry is as much about storytelling and legacy as it is about service and craft.
Vicky Cheng enjoying the moment as he makes his way to the stage to receive his Best Innovation award
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The night reached its crescendo with the Best-in-Class awards, presented with DBS Private Bank. In Hong Kong, Bar Leone took home Bar of the Year for its razor-sharp focus and Italian spirit; The Chairman was named Restaurant of the Year, in recognition its unwavering focus on seasonality and soul; and Rosewood Hong Kong, a property that continues to define modern Asian luxury, was awarded Hotel of the Year.
In Macau, The St Regis Bar was recognised for elevating the cocktail experience with polish and poise, while Jade Dragon delivered on every front: culinary, visual and experiential, to claim Restaurant of the Year. Raffles at Galaxy Macau, with its blend of east-meets-west elegance and rich cultural narrative, was named Hotel of the Year.
Sung Anh of Mosu joins the celebration in support of his team in Hong Kong
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Across all the Best-in-Class awards and the Tatler Best 20 Restaurants and Bars in Hong Kong and Macau, one common thread ran throughout: hospitality that is both deeply personal and profoundly ambitious. And if the night’s energy was any indication, this is only the beginning.
Explore the full list of winners:
Tatler Best Awards Hong Kong 2025 Tatler Best Awards Macau 2025
Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025 is in partnership with DBS Private Bank, Regent Hong Kong, Dom Pérignon, Hennessy and Moët & Chandon.
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Photography: Billy Chan, Humphrey Ng, Patrick Leung, Zed Leets
A storyteller by day and a first-class food devourer by night, Fontaine is the Regional Dining Editor at Tatler Asia, overseeing dining content across all regions and shaping the brand’s editorial voice on food, chefs and culinary culture.
She is also Content Lead for Tatler Best and Co-jury Head for Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau, guiding the awards’ editorial direction and evaluation process. With over a decade in the lifestyle and media industry spanning London and Hong Kong, she brings a cross-regional perspective to the table.
Follow her on Instagram at @fontimes.
