Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 are out – and Hong Kong just took the top two spots

It’s no secret that Asia is a food paradise. So when Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 drops, it's safe to say we're sat. Unveiled at a ceremony in Hong Kong, this year’s list once again shines a light on the region’s culinary heavyweights, with a few cities emerging as clear standouts. 

Hong Kong led the pack in a big way, taking the top two spots. The Chairman clinched the No.1 title and was named The Best Restaurant in Asia, rising from No.2 last year to reclaim the crown it previously held in 2021. The acclaimed restaurant is known for honouring forgotten Cantonese luxury ingredients and culinary traditions from southern China. Right behind it at No.2 is Wing, chef Vicky Cheng’s contemporary Chinese fine-dining restaurant.

Coming in at No.3 is Bangkok’s Gaggan, last year’s No.1 winner, which also retains the title of The Best Restaurant in Thailand for its theatrical and boundary-pushing Indian cuisine. Bangkok, unsurprisingly, had the strongest showing overall with nine restaurants on the list, including Nusara at No.5, Gaggan at Louis Vuitton at No.8, Sorn at No.12 and Potong at No.25. Safe to say the Thai capital is still one of Asia’s most exciting cities to eat through.

This year’s list spans 17 cities across the region, with eight new entries and four re-entries. It also marks a first for Kasauli, Penang and Ubud, which all appear on the 1-50 ranking for the first time. Kasauli makes its debut on the main list altogether, while Penang and Ubud move up from the extended 51-100 ranking.

Elsewhere, Singapore continues to hold its own. Odette lands at No.19 and is once again named The Best Restaurant in Singapore, while Seroja follows closely at No.20. Born returns at No.23, with Les Amis, Labyrinth and Nae:Um also making the cut.

Here’s the top 10 for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026:

1. The Chairman, Hong Kong
2. Wing, Hong Kong
3. Gaggan, Bangkok
4. Mingles, Seoul
5. Nusara, Bangkok
6. Meet the Bund, Shanghai
7. Chef Tam’s Seasons, Macau
8. Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, Bangkok
9. Ling Long, Shanghai
10. Ru Yuan, Hangzhou

See the full list for Asia's best 50 restaurants. 

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