Cover The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list crowns Maido the number one restaurant in 2025
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list crowns Maido the number one restaurant in 2025
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Peru’s Maido ascends to No 1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, while Asia consolidates its global culinary influence with 14 entries, including major wins for Bangkok, Tokyo and Hong Kong
Maido in Lima has been named the World’s Best Restaurant 2025, a decisive recognition for chef Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura and a high point for the Nikkei culinary movement. Announced at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony held in Turin, Italy, the win signals both the enduring strength of Latin American gastronomy and the global appetite for cuisines that merge tradition with innovation.
Tsumura’s Maido, which climbed from No 5 last year, is a study in cultural synergy: Japanese technique meets Peruvian provenance in tasting menus that are refined, seasonal and deeply personal. Over 15 years, Maido has evolved from a local favourite into a global benchmark, known as much for its hospitality as for its clarity of vision. It now joins an elite cohort of restaurants, succeeding Barcelona’s Disfrutar (2024) in a hall of fame that includes Noma, Osteria Francescana and Central.
Yet if the top slot belonged to Peru, the broader narrative of the 2025 list is Asia’s strengthened presence on the world stage. With 14 restaurants in the top 50, the region is no longer a rising force; it is fully entrenched in the global gastronomic elite.
Above Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura of Maido ascends to the top of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list
Above At Maido in Lima, Japanese technique meets Peruvian ingredients for contemporary Nikkei cuisine
Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura of Maido ascends to the top of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list
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Bangkok leads Asia’s charge
Gaggan Anand’s eponymous restaurant in Bangkok returns to form as The Best Restaurant in Asia 2025, placing at No 6 overall. Known for its irreverent spirit and cross-cultural ambition, Gaggan continues to reframe Indian cuisine with playful, progressive tasting menus that traverse continents.
Bangkok dominated the Asian field with five entries: Potong (No 13), which also received the Highest New Entry Award; Sorn (No 17), Sühring (No 22), and Le Du (No 30). Nusara (No 35), another Bangkok newcomer, further cemented the Thai capital’s status as one of the world’s most dynamic food cities.
Above Chef Pam of Potong in Bangkok, named The World’s Best Female Chef 2025, is recognised for her fearless reinvention of Thai-Chinese cuisine
Above Sézanne in Tokyo, No 7 on the 2025 list, continues to set the bar for French-inflected precision and poise under chef Daniel Calvert
Chef Pam of Potong in Bangkok, named The World’s Best Female Chef 2025, is recognised for her fearless reinvention of Thai-Chinese cuisine
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Japan’s culinary capital holds its ground
Tokyo’s Sézanne (No 7) again leads Japan’s contingent, showcasing French cuisine through a Japanese lens with fastidious detail and restraint. Narisawa (No 21) re-enters the list, while Florilège (No 36) and La Cime in Osaka (No 44) round out Japan’s four entries, each representing a different facet of the country’s culinary evolution, from modern kaiseki to hyper-seasonal minimalism.
Above The Chairman in Hong Kong, at No 19, is lauded for its contemporary take on traditional Cantonese flavours and ingredient-led cooking
Above At No 29, Seoul’s Mingles by chef Mingoo Kang remains a global reference point for modern Korean cuisine rooted in tradition
The Chairman in Hong Kong, at No 19, is lauded for its contemporary take on traditional Cantonese flavours and ingredient-led cooking
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Hong Kong’s comeback: Wing and The Chairman
Hong Kong made one of its strongest showings in recent years. Wing, helmed by Vicky Cheng, placed at No 11 and was awarded the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award, recognising the restaurant’s meticulously choreographed service and refined approach to modern Chinese cuisine. The Chairman (No 19), already known for its reverent yet contemporary take on Cantonese food, remains the city’s enduring standard-bearer.
Key awards: A broader look
Beyond the rankings, the evening also celebrated figures shaping the future of food:
- Albert Adrià (Enigma, No 34) received the Chefs’ Choice Award, the only peer-voted accolade, honouring his creative legacy and continued impact.
- Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore were jointly awarded the Woodford Reserve Icon Award for their cultural and philanthropic contributions through Osteria Francescana, Casa Maria Luigia and initiatives including Food for Soul and Tortellante.
- Maxime Frédéric, pastry chef at Hôtel Cheval Blanc and Plénitude (No 14), was named The World’s Best Pastry Chef 2025 for his precision and artistry in the field of luxury patisserie.
- Mohamed Benabdallah, sommelier and manager at Asador Etxebarri (No 2), was named The World’s Best Sommelier, applauded for his intuitive pairings and deep wine intelligence.
- Celele (No 48) in Cartagena won the Sustainable Restaurant Award for its unwavering commitment to sourcing local ingredients and preserving Colombian Caribbean culinary traditions.
- Angélica Ortiz, a young Colombian chef, received the reinstated 50 Best Scholarship, which includes internships at El Celler de Can Roca and SingleThread, affirming 50 Best’s push to invest in the next generation of talent.
- Additional accolades included Champions of Change for Australia’s Mindy Woods, World’s Best Female Chef for Thailand’s chef Pam (Pichaya Utharntharm), and the Resy One to Watch Award for Khufu’s in Cairo.
Above Chefs and restaurateurs from around the world unite on stage in Turin to celebrate The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Chefs and restaurateurs from around the world unite on stage in Turin to celebrate The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
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World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
1. Maido, Lima
2. Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo
3. Quintonil, Mexico City
4. Diverxo, Madrid
5. Alchemist, Copenhagen
6. Gaggan, Bangkok
7. Sézanne, Tokyo
8. Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris
9. Kjolle, Lima
10. Don Julio, Buenos Aires
11. Wing, Hong Kong
12. Atomix, New York
13. Potong, Bangkok
14. Plénitude, Paris
15. Ikoyi, London
16. Lido 84, Gardone Riviera
17. Sorn, Bangkok
18. Reale, Castel di Sangro
19. The Chairman, Hong Kong
20. Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico
21. Narisawa, Tokyo
22. Sühring, Bangkok
23. Boragó, Santiago
24. Elkano, Getaria
25. Odette, Singapore
26. Mérito, Lima
27. Trèsind Studio, Dubai
28. Lasai, Rio de Janeiro
29. Mingles, Seoul
30. Le Du, Bangkok
31. Le Calandre, Rubano
32. Piazza Duomo, Alba
33. Steirereck, Vienna
34. Enigma, Barcelona
35. Nusara, Bangkok
36. Florilège, Tokyo
37. Orfali Bros, Dubai
38. Frantzén, Stockholm
39. Mayta, Lima
40. Septime, Paris
41. Kadeau, Copenhagen
42. Belcanto, Lisbon
43. Uliassi, Senigallia
44. La Cime, Osaka
45. Arpège, Paris
46. Rosetta, Mexico City
47. Vyn, Skillinge
48. Celele, Cartagena
49. Kol, London
50. Restaurant Jan, Munich
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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