Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Gaggan Tops the List Again

Asia 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Gaggan in Bangkok reclaims its title as Asia’s Best Restaurant at the prestigious awards. Chef Gaggan Anand’s innovative approach to Indian cuisine has once again caught the attention of the culinary community, establishing him as one of Asia’s most celebrated chefs.

Asia’s Top 10 Restaurants for 2025

• Bangkok’s Gaggan — renowned for its innovative, lighthearted Indian food.
• Hong Kong’s The Chairman serves Cantonese food with a modern edge.
• Wing (Hong Kong) – Presenting local Chinese cuisine from a contemporary perspective.
• Sezanne (Tokyo) — Neo-French cuisine by Chef Daniel Calvert.
• Mingles (Seoul) is Korean food prepared with international methods.
• Bangkok’s Nusara offers contemporary Thai food while overlooking Wat Pho.
• Chef Julien Royer is in charge of the French fine dining establishment Odette (Singapore).
• La Cime (Osaka) serves Japanese ingredients in French-inspired meals.
• Chef Tam’s Seasons (Macao) — Winner of the Highest Climber Award.
• Onjium (Seoul) — Traditional Korean cuisine celebrated in a modern setting.

A Strong Presence from Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Tokyo

This year, Bangkok and Tokyo dominated the rankings, each with nine restaurants in the top 50. Singapore and Hong Kong came in second and third, respectively, with seven spots. Among the noteworthy entries is Macao’s Chef Tam’s Seasons, which won the Highest Climber Award after moving up 40 ranks from the previous year to rank ninth.

Asia’s Diverse Cuisine on Show

From contemporary takes on classic meals to fusion concoctions that push culinary limits, the list showcases the diversity of Asian food. This year’s winners, who honor regional ingredients and cultural traditions, are prime examples of the area’s culinary prowess.

Chef Gaggan Anand, accepting his award, emphasized Asia’s collective culinary strength:

“We are not just one city, one country. We are a family representing our culture, our family, and our cuisine.”

Source: CNN