Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Bangkok and Tokyo Top The List.

Bangkok and Tokyo top the list of Asia’s 50 best restaurants for 2025.

In the 2025 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Bangkok’s renowned restaurant Gaggan clinched the top spot for the fifth time, reaffirming its position as a leader in the culinary world.

Tokyo, along with Bangkok, leads the rankings with nine restaurants on the list, while Hong Kong follows closely with seven.

Announced at a star-studded ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on March 25, 2025, the awards highlight the growing influence of Asia as a gastronomic hub.

This year’s rankings highlight the dynamic and diverse food culture across Asia, with seven new entries. The top spots reflect a broad range of innovative and culturally rich dining experiences, showcasing the immense talent and creativity that defines Asia’s diverse food scene.

From Bangkok’s boundary-pushing Gaggan to Hong Kong’s rich culinary heritage, the 2025 list solidifies Asia’s position as a leading destination for fine dining, offering exceptional food experiences that combine tradition with creativity and innovation.

In all areas including sustainability, creativity, produce or just an unforgettable culinary journey, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants continue to set the standard for excellence.

Bangkok’s Gaggan, led by the visionary chef Gaggan Anand, is celebrated for its innovative approach to Indian cuisine, blending progressive techniques with French, Thai, and Japanese influences.

The restaurant’s signature “food theater” concept with a diverse tasting menu has captivated diners with dishes that combine artistry and flavor, with each course assigned an emoji to represent its essence.

Chef Anand, a former musician, has crafted a culinary journey that has earned Gaggan a spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list at number 9.

Here’s a breakdown of the number of restaurants in the Top 50 from each Asian country in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list:

Asia’s Top 50 restaurants, Le Du Kann in Bangkok is on the list

Thailand

Number of Restaurants: 7
Notable Entries: Gaggan (1st), Nusara (6th), Sühring (10th), Potong (13th), Sorn (18th), Le Du (20th), Baan Tepa (46th)

Hong Kong

Number of Restaurants: 8
Notable Entries: The Chairman (2nd), Wing (3rd), Caprice (14th), Neighborhood (19th), Mono (23rd), Estro (30th – New Entry), Ando (34th), Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (40th – New Entry)

Japan

Number of Restaurants: 9
Notable Entries: Sézanne (4th), Narisawa (9th), Florilège (15th), Den (21st), Sazenka (26th), Crony (33rd – New Entry), Maz (35th – New Entry), Sushi Saito (36th – Re-entry), Myoujyaku (41st – New Entry)

South Korea

Number of Restaurants: 4
Notable Entries: Mingles (5th), Onjium (12th), 7th Door (22nd), Eatanic Garden (27th – Highest New Entry)

Singapore

Number of Restaurants: 6
Notable Entries: Odette (8th), Les Amis (29th), Labyrinth (31st), Burnt Ends (32nd), Meta (37th), Seroja (45th)

Asia’s 50 best restaurants, The Bund in China

Mainland China

Number of Restaurants: 4
Notable Entries: Meet The Bund (16th – Best Restaurant in Mainland China), Fu He Hui (17th), Ling Long (28th), 102 House (38th)

Taiwan

Number of Restaurants: 1
Notable Entry: Logy (25th – Best Restaurant in Taiwan)

India

Number of Restaurants: 1
Notable Entry: Masque (24th – Best Restaurant in India)

Philippines

Number of Restaurants: 1
Notable Entry: Toyo Eatery (43rd – Best Restaurant in the Philippines)

Indonesia

Number of Restaurants: 1
Notable Entry: August (47th – Best Restaurant in Indonesia)

Asia’s Top 50 restaurants new entrant, Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, Hong Kong

Other Highlights:

New Entries: Eatanic Garden (Seoul), Crony (Tokyo), Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (Bangkok), Estro (Hong Kong), Maz (Tokyo), Myoujyaku (Tokyo), Lamdre (Beijing)
Re-Entries: Sushi Saito (Tokyo)

This year’s rankings showcase a dynamic range of countries contributing to Asia’s diverse and innovative culinary landscape, with Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong leading the charge.

Hong Kong Shines: The Chairman and Wing Claim Top Spots

Rounding out the top three, The Chairman in Hong Kong secured second place, while Wing, another standout from the city, claimed third. Both restaurants showcase Hong Kong’s rich culinary traditions with a modern twist.

Danny Yip, founder of The Chairman, continues to elevate the city’s fine dining scene, emphasizing the importance of local ingredients and Cantonese flavors.

Chef Vicky Cheng’s Wing, known for its elegant presentations and exceptional flavors, follows closely behind. Voted by industry peers, Wing earned the prestigious Chefs’ Choice award this year, an honor that reflects its growing influence among Asia’s culinary elite.

Asia’s Top 50 Restaurants includes August, a degustation restaurants located in SCBD in Jakarta

A Year of Remarkable Achievements

In addition to these culinary giants, Gaggan’s victory was complemented by the recognition of Chudaree “Tam” Debhakam, who was awarded Best Female Chef for her outstanding contributions to Thai cuisine.

This marks the second consecutive year a Thai chef in Bangkok has earned this accolade, with Tam following in the footsteps of Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij of Potong, Bangkok, who won in 2024.

Asia’s Top 50 Restaurants includes Locavore, Bali which highlights sustainability

Sustainability and Innovation Take Center Stage

The Sustainable Restaurant Award went to Locavore NXT in Bali, Indonesia, for its impressive efforts in waste diversion, managing to divert over 98% of its restaurant waste away from landfills in just its first year. This recognition highlights the growing trend of sustainability in the Asian fine dining scene.

The One to Watch Award went to Farmlore in Bengaluru, India, a restaurant that blends fine dining with sustainability.

Located on a 15-hectare organic farm, it offers a South Indian tasting menu that emphasizes seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients. This marks the restaurant as one to watch in the coming years as it climbs the rankings.

The Rise of Japanese and Korean Dining

Tokyo’s Sézanne secured the fourth spot, with Seoul’s Mingles rounding out the top five. Both restaurants represent the rising prominence of Japanese and Korean fine dining, with Tokyo and Seoul emerging as global culinary powerhouses.

Tokyo, along with Bangkok, leads the rankings with nine restaurants on the list, while Hong Kong follows closely with seven.

Here’s a breakdown of the number of restaurants in the Top 50 from each Asian country in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list:

Asia’s 50 best restaurants does have a few surprises.

Other Highlights:

New Entries: Eatanic Garden (Seoul), Crony (Tokyo), Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (Bangkok), Estro (Hong Kong), Maz (Tokyo), Myoujyaku (Tokyo), Lamdre (Beijing)
Re-Entries: Sushi Saito (Tokyo)

This year’s rankings showcase a dynamic range of countries contributing to Asia’s diverse and innovative culinary landscape, with Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong leading the charge.