Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Revealed
Bangkok's Gaggan makes the number one spot
The 2025 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has been announced today in a live awards ceremony. The results were voted by the 350-person-strong Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, a group comprised of culinary experts, chefs, and journalists.
William Drew, director of content at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "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.”
Leading the list at the number one spot is Bangkok’s Gaggan.
The restaurant, self-described as a “food theater with progressive Indian cuisine” is led by Gaggan Anand and is also ranked number 9 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
A former musician, Anand traded in his drum kit for a knife set, training at the Taj Group before working at El Bulli in Spain alongside Ferran Adrià. He opened his first restaurant in Bangkok in 2010. At Gaggan, each dish is assigned an emoji with flavors and techniques that combine Indian, French, Thai, and Japanese influences.
Two Hong Kong restaurants claim the number two (The Chairman) and number three (Wing) spots. Tokyo’s Sézanne nabbed the number four spot on the list, with Seoul’s Mingles rounding out the top five restaurants.
In total, Bangkok and Tokyo lead the rankings with nine restaurants each. Hong Kong is represented with seven restaurants on the list.
Read the entire list here.
