Sunday, March 16, 2025
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has unveiled its 51-100 list ahead of the 2025 awards ceremony. This year’s list features 13 new entries from 23 cities, including debut appearances by restaurants in Vientiane, Ubud, Hanoi, and Penang. Bangkok, Hong Kong,
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, has unveiled its prestigious 51-100 list ahead of the live awards ceremony. This list, curated by the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy—a diverse panel of 318 culinary experts including food writers, critics, chefs, and restaurateurs—features 12 new entries this year.
Highlights from the 51-100 List:
- Geographical Spread: The list encompasses restaurants from 16 cities across Asia.
- Singapore and Tokyo: Both cities lead with eight spots each, introducing two and three new entries, respectively.
- Beijing: Lamdre in Beijing, honored with the American Express One To Watch Award, debuts at No.97.
- Bangkok: The city boasts seven restaurants on the list, with Haoma entering at No.90.
- Hong Kong: Six establishments are featured, including newcomer Howard’s Gourmet at No.100.
- Seoul: Five spots are claimed, with new entries Solbam (No.65), Kwonsooksoo (No.89), and Alla Prima (No.91).
- Shanghai and Mumbai: Each city has three restaurants listed, with Mumbai’s The Bombay Canteen debuting at No.70.
- Other Cities: Colombo, Gurugram, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, and Toyama each have one restaurant featured.
William Drew, Director of Content at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, remarked, “We proudly present the 51-100 list of restaurants in Asia, extending a particularly warm welcome to the newcomers to the 50 Best ranking. This underscores our ongoing commitment to championing the remarkable gastronomic talent thriving in the region.”
The 2024 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 26 March 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the event will be livestreamed on 50 Best’s Facebook and YouTube channels, starting at 20:00 KST (11:00 GMT).
