Cover Gaggan Anand, who also worked with us at M+ Gala Presented by Tatler in 2022, is named the best restaurant in Asia
Gaggan Anand, who also worked with us at M+ Gala Presented by Tatler in 2022, is named the best restaurant in Asia
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Bangkok, Tokyo and Hong Kong dominate this year’s ranking, with notable momentum from Seoul, Macau and Singapore
Gaggan in Bangkok has been named the No 1 restaurant in Asia for 2025, marking a return to the top for chef Gaggan Anand. The current 14-seat counter format opened in late 2019, following the closure of his original flagship, and has steadily climbed the rankings over the past two years. The tasting menu, focused on progressive Indian cuisine, blends technical flair with Anand’s characteristic playfulness, offered in an intimate, performance-style setting.
The list, announced in Seoul, South Korea on March 25, saw Bangkok and Tokyo lead with nine entries each, followed by Hong Kong with seven. Seven restaurants are new to the top 50, with 16 cities represented in total.
Above The Gaggan team in Bangkok
The Gaggan team in Bangkok
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In Hong Kong, The Chairman (No 2) remains near the top of the list with its ingredient-forward Cantonese cooking, while Wing (No 3) solidifies its reputation with chef Vicky Cheng also winning the Chefs’ Choice Award, a peer-voted accolade. Caprice (No 18) leaps 14 spots, and new entrant Estro (No 32) introduces Antimo Maria Merone’s modern Neapolitan cooking to the list.
Tokyo features prominently with last year’s No 1, Sézanne (No 4), Narisawa (No 12), and newcomers Maz (No 43) and Myoujyaku (No 45). Crony (No 30) earns special recognition with co-owner and sommelier Kazutaka Ozawa named Asia’s Best Sommelier for his precise and narrative-driven wine pairings. Sushi Saito (No 33) re-enters the list, and Florilège (No 17) and Den (No 22) maintain their consistent presence.
Above Vicky Cheng, Hong Kong takes homes the Chefs’ Choice Award
Above Jongwon Son of Eatanic Garden in Seoul wins the Highest New Entry Award
Vicky Cheng, Hong Kong takes homes the Chefs’ Choice Award
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Seoul’s strong showing includes Mingles (No 5), Onjium (No 10), 7th Door (No 23), and newcomer Eatanic Garden (No 25), which wins the Highest New Entry Award. Chef Jongwon Son’s menu draws heavily on Korean botanicals, fermentation and a serene aesthetic that sets it apart in the city’s increasingly ambitious scene.
Macau delivers one of the list’s most notable moves: Chef Tam’s Seasons jumps 40 places to No 9, earning the Highest Climber Award. Led by Wong Wing-Keung at Wynn Palace, the restaurant’s focus on seasonality and Cantonese refinement now has broader regional attention.
Above Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam wins Asia’s Best Female Chef Award
Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam wins Asia’s Best Female Chef Award
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Bangkok’s dominance is reflected in the diversity of its entries. Nusara (No 6) continues chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn’s exploration of family recipes through a contemporary Thai lens. Potong (No 13), led by Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij, remains a standout for its Thai-Chinese storytelling, while Baan Tepa (No 44), headed by Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam, wins Asia’s Best Female Chef Award, in recognition of her sustainability-focused, farm-driven Thai cuisine. Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (No 31) also makes its debut, with its head pastry chef Dej Kewkacha winning Asia’s Best Pastry Chef.
Singapore contributes seven entries. Odette (No 7) remains the top-ranked in the city, while Seroja (No 40), led by Kevin Wong, stands out for its celebration of Malay coastal cooking. Labyrinth (No 37) continues its inventive takes on hawker classics, and Euphoria (No 48) closes the Singapore list with its distinct gastro-botanica concept.
Mainland China fields six restaurants in total, four of them in Shanghai. Meet the Bund (No 14) rises 36 places to become the Best Restaurant in Mainland China, known for its updated take on comfort dining in a striking Bund-facing setting. Fu He Hui (No 15) continues to set the standard for refined vegetarian Chinese cuisine. Ling Long (No 27) and 102 House (No 29), both rooted in modern Chinese sensibility, maintain their upward momentum. Lamdre (No 50), another plant-based fine-dining restaurant in Beijing, is also recognised for its serene and ingredient-focused approach that bridges Buddhist philosophy with contemporary design.
India sees strong representation through Masque (No 19, Mumbai), where chef Varun Totlani continues to evolve the concept of new Indian cuisine through hyper-seasonal tasting menus. Indian Accent (No 46, New Delhi) remains a consistent presence on the list with its polished take on pan-Indian classics.
Above Fu He Hui in Mainland China continues to set the standard for refined vegetarian Chinese cuisine
Fu He Hui in Mainland China continues to set the standard for refined vegetarian Chinese cuisine
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Indonesia’s sole entry, August (No 49, Jakarta), continues to gain recognition for its contemporary interpretation of Indonesian flavours, framed within a precise, technique-driven menu. The restaurant is emblematic of Jakarta’s growing confidence on the regional stage.
Taiwan is represented by Logy (No 26, Taipei), known for its Nordic-leaning, Japanese-informed cuisine under chef Ryogo Tahara, and JL Studio (No 35, Taichung), where Jimmy Lim’s reworking of Singaporean childhood flavours continues to earn international attention.
Further individual recognition includes the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award, given to Toyo Eatery (No 42) in Manila for its warm, thoughtful service rooted in Filipino culture. The late Margarita Forés, a trailblazer of modern Filipino cuisine, was posthumously honoured with the Icon Award, recognising her lifelong impact on the region’s culinary identity. Meanwhile, Locavore NXT in Ubud takes home the Sustainable Restaurant Award, for its zero-waste ethos and rigorous local sourcing; it ranks No 92 on the extended list.
Above An aerial view of Locavore NXT
An aerial view of Locavore NXT
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Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
1. Gaggan, Bangkok
2. The Chairman, Hong Kong
3. Wing, Hong Kong
4. Sézanne, Tokyo
5. Mingles, Seoul
6. Nusara, Bangkok
7. Odette, Singapore
8. La Cime, Osaka
9. Chef Tam's Seasons, Macau
10. Onjium, Seoul
11. Sühring, Bangkok
12. Narisawa, Tokyo
13. Potong, Bangkok
14. Meet the Bund, Shanghai
15. Fu He Hui, Shanghai
16. Sorn, Bangkok
17. Florilège, Tokyo
18. Caprice, Hong Kong
19. Masque, Mumbai
20. Le Du, Bangkok
21. Neighborhood, Hong Kong
22. Den, Tokyo
23. 7th Door, Seoul
24. Mono, Hong Kong
25. Eatanic Garden, Seoul
26. Logy, Taipei
27. Ling Long, Shanghai
28. Les Amis, Singapore
29. 102 House, Shanghai
30. Crony, Tokyo
31. Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, Bangkok
32. Estro, Hong Kong
33. Sushi Saito, Tokyo
34. Sazenka, Tokyo
35. JL Studio, Taichung
36. Goh, Fukuoka
37. Labyrinth, Singapore
38. Burnt Ends, Singapore
39. Meta, Singapore
40. Seroja, Singapore
41. Ando, Hong Kong
42. Toyo Eatery, Manila
43. Maz, Tokyo
44. Baan Tepa, Bangkok
45. Myoujyaku, Tokyo
46. Indian Accent, New Delhi
47. Samrub Samrub Thai, Bangkok
48. Euphoria, Singapore
49. August, Jakarta
50. Lamdre, Beijing
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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.
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