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Update-date: Apr 08 2025

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The 13th awards ceremony for the restaurant ranking "Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants" will be held on March 25, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. Bangkok's [Gaggan] has won the "The Best Restaurant in Asia" award, reclaiming the top spot. In terms of cities, Tokyo and Bangkok each had the most restaurants in the top 50, with a total of 9 restaurants from each city.

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Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants 2025

The list of the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" for 2025 was announced on March 25, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul, South Korea. Ahead of the awards ceremony, related events were held, including the leadership forum "#50BestTalks," where discussions were held under the theme "The Asian Wave," the dining event "50 Best Signature Sessions" where chefs ranked in the 50 Best collaborated with local talented chefs in Seoul, the "Chefs’ Feast" featuring the best cuisine and ingredients that Korea has to offer, and the media roundtable "Meet the Chefs" with the chefs.

The announcement of Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants! Nine restaurants from Tokyo have made it into the top 50.

Following last year, the venue is Seoul, South Korea Following last year, the venue is Seoul, South Korea

This year's number one is Gaggan in Bangkok, named after the chef himself. It has risen two spots in the rankings since last year to reclaim the top position and has won this year's 'Asia's Best Restaurant Award'.

Having won the 'Asia's Best Restaurant Award' four times in the past, Gaggan relocated to a new location in late 2019, during which Chef Gaggan Anand announced a newly restructured culinary concept, marking yet another evolution. In 2023, it reappeared on the 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' list, steadily climbing the ranks thereafter, as the creativity and innovation of the dishes created by Anand were reevaluated, allowing it to triumphantly reclaim the top spot.

Announcement of Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants! Nine restaurants from Tokyo made it to the top 50.

Mr. Gaggan Anand of [Gaggan], who ranked first (third from the right) Mr. Gaggan Anand of [Gaggan], who ranked first (third from the right)

A total of nine restaurants from Japan ranked within the top 50.

Last year's winner of the 'Asia's Best 50 Restaurants 2024', [Sézanne], ranked 4th. Following closely, [NARISAWA] ranked 12th, [Florilège] ranked 17th, and [傳] ranked 22nd. The legendary sushi chef Koji Saito's [鮨さいとう] made a comeback to the top 50 at 33rd place, while [茶禅華] ranked 34th.

Announcement of Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants! Nine restaurants from Tokyo have made it to the top 50.

Mr. Daniel Calvert of [Sézanne]Mr. Daniel Calvert of [Sézanne]

The restaurant [Maz], which has made its debut in the top 50 at 43rd place, and [明寂], which ranked 45th, have both entered the rankings. [Maz], led by chef Virgilio Martinez, utilizes a wealth of unique Japanese ingredients and offers a nine-course menu inspired by Peru's diverse ecosystems, providing a fine dining experience unique to South America in the city of Tokyo. Meanwhile, at [明寂], chef Eiri Nakamura focuses on highlighting the appeal of ingredients through dishes influenced by French cuisine, such as vegetables boiled in water and salt sourced from three different water sources, all served in a calm and serene atmosphere.

Mr. Virgilio Martinez (left) and Mr. Santiago Fernandez (right) Mr. Virgilio Martinez (left) and Mr. Santiago Fernandez (right)

One restaurant each from Osaka and Fukuoka made the rankings, with Osaka's [La Cime] at 8th place and Fukuoka's [Goh] at 36th place.

Chef Yusuke Takada of [La Cime] Chef Yusuke Takada of [La Cime]

At the award ceremony, the winners of this year's category awards were also honored. [Crony] achieved its first entry into the top 50 at 30th place, and the owner and sommelier Kazuki Ozawa received the "Asia's Best Sommelier Award" for his exquisite wine pairings that enhance the flavors, aromas, and stories behind the dishes.

The "Asia's Best Pastry Chef Award" was presented to Chef Degi Keukacha of [Gaggan at Louis Vuitton] (31st place). Chef Keukacha has gained high acclaim for his skillful ability to modernize traditional desserts by blending familiar textures with unexpected flavors.

Located in Ubud, Bali, [Locavore NXT] received the "Sustainable Restaurant Award" and ranked 92nd in the 51-100 list. This restaurant, led by chefs Elke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah, is known for its commitment to locally sourced, seasonal sustainable cuisine, seamlessly merging relentless research and experimentation into the dining experience.

Additionally, the late Margarita Forés, who won the "Asia's Best Female Chef Award 2016," received the "Woodford Reserve Icon Award" for her significant influence on the global gourmet scene and her contributions to elevating the status of the restaurant and hospitality industry in the Philippines.

Announcement of Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants! Nine restaurants from Tokyo have made it into the top 50.

[Crony]Kazuki Ozawa[Crony]Kazuki Ozawa

This year's ranking is like a grand tapestry weaving together outstanding restaurants from 16 cities across Asia, including 7 new entries, symbolizing the rare talents and innovative spirit that shape the Asian dining scene. William Drew, the Content Director of Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants, extends heartfelt congratulations to Chef Gaggan Anand and his team for once again earning the title of "Asia's Best Restaurant." He believes that their commitment to maintaining the highest quality of cuisine while continually pushing the boundaries of gastronomy has established their position as the premier dining destination in the Asia region.

Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants 2025 Ranking

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30th Crony (Clooney) / Tokyo

Announcement of Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants 2025! Nine restaurants from Tokyo have made it to the top 50.

Crony

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Nishiazabu Intersection
Address: MB1F, NISHIAZABU FT Bldg., 2-25-24, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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34th Sazenka / Tokyo

Announcement of Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants 2025! Nine restaurants from Tokyo have made it into the top 50.

Sazenka

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular, mainly on Sunday or Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 35,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Hiroo station of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 11-minute walk from Shirokane-takanawa station of Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line
Address: 4-7-5, Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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67th ESqUISSE / Tokyo

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ESqUISSE

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from B6 Exit of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line
Address: 9F, Royal Crystal Ginza, 5-4-6, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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78th HOMMAGE / Tokyo

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HOMMAGE

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 20,000 JPY
Access: Turn right at the Exit 1 of Asakusa Station, then go straight on Kannon Street. Across the traffic light, then turn left at Kototoi Street. Turn right at the first traffic light, then on your right
Address: 4-10-5, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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