A restaurant that’s been crowned the Best in Asia a record four times has been named as the top culinary destination for 2025.
The live awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants was held in Seoul earlier this week, which saw culinary representatives from 16 cities including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mumbai, Manila, and more come together to find out which restaurant had snagged the top position.
Gaggan was named number one, with chef Gaggan Anand launching a new concept of the Bangkok culinary destination back in 2019. The restaurant made its return to the rankings in 2023, rising up the list in the years following. The progressive restaurant is known for blending influences from Japan, France, and Thailand across a set menu that spans more than 20 courses. But a dining experience at Gaggan is much more than just a meal, guests enjoy theatrical elements throughout including pyrotechnics and an unconventional playlist.
Tokyo and Bangkok had the most entries on the list, with nine restaurants from each city making the top 50, followed by Hong Kong, coming in at seven. The Highest Climber Award was given to Chef Tam’s Seasons, which jumped 40 spots to secure the no.9 position, while Seoul’s Eatanic Garden was named the Highest New Entry, coming in at no.25.
The Chefs’ Choice Award was given to Vicky Cheng from Wing, while Dej Kewkacha from Gaggan at Louis Vuitton in Bangkok was named Best Pastry Chef. The late Margarita Fores was posthumously honoured with the Icon Award for her influence on the global culinary landscape and invaluable contributions to promoting Filipino hospitality.
“This year’s ranking presents a remarkable tapestry of dining establishments across 16 cities, with seven new entries showcasing the exceptional talent and innovative spirit that define Asia’s culinary landscape,” says Director of Content William Drew. Heartfelt congratulations to all the featured restaurants, particularly chef Gaggan Anand and his team at Gaggan, who have impressively secured the title of The Best Restaurant in Asia once again. Their commitment to culinary excellence and boundary-pushing gastronomy has firmly established them as a premier dining destination in the region.”
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
