HONG KONG — Cantonese cuisine trailblazer The Chairman in Hong Kong clinches the coveted title of The Best Restaurant in Asia, at the awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 in Hong Kong, this evening. Last year’s No.1 winner, Gaggan, claims the No.3 spot, retaining the title of The Best Restaurant in Thailand for its extraordinary experiential Indian gastronomy. Japan’s highest-ranked restaurant this year is La Cime in Osaka (No.13), which is named The Best Restaurant in Japan. Julien Royer’s timeless French fine dining at Odette(No.19) once again earns The Best Restaurant in Singapore accolade, with Lesley Liu also voted Asia's Best Sommelier, sponsored by Vik. Korean heritage restaurant Onjium comes in at No.14, with ChoEun-hee also honoured as Asia’s Best Female Chef.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2026 21:23 UTC