The 2025 edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants was unveiled in Turin last week, with Maido in Lima taking the No.1 spot. The Peruvian restaurant—known for its fusion of Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredients—returned to the summit after placing fifth last year, reaffirming chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura’s place at the top of global gastronomy.
While the global list featured restaurants from 22 territories across five continents, Asia made a particularly strong showing, with several cities reinforcing their status as culinary powerhouses.
Bangkok stood out with an impressive five entries. The city’s highest-ranked newcomer, Potong, debuted at No.13, earning the Highest New Entry Award. Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij also picked up the title of World’s Best Female Chef, underlining the growing international recognition of her innovative Thai-Chinese tasting menu.
Gaggan, long a trailblazer in molecular Indian cuisine, climbed to No.6, while Sorn (No.17), Suhring (No.22), Le Du (No.30), and Nusara (No.35) rounded out a strong showing for the Thai capital.
Japan also performed well. Tokyo’s Sézanne rose to No.7, building on its growing acclaim for refined French fare led by British chef Daniel Calvert. Meanwhile, Narisawa returned to the list at No.21, joined by Florilège (No.36), and La Cime in Osaka (No.44), each showcasing distinct approaches to contemporary Japanese cooking.
In Hong Kong, Wing landed at No.11 and received the Art of Hospitality Award, thanks to its polished take on modern Cantonese cuisine. Nearby, The Chairman (No.19), a perennial favourite, continued to earn praise for its ingredient-led, traditionally rooted approach.
Elsewhere, Mingles (No.29) flew the flag for Korea with its modern Korean menu, while Odette in Singapore, consistently regarded as one of the region’s finest restaurants, ranked at No.25.
Middle Eastern and pan-Asian flavours were also well represented. Dubai’s Trèsind Studio (No.27) and Orfali Bros (No.37) gained recognition for their inventive takes on regional cuisine.
In total, 12 restaurants from Asia made the top 50—a strong showing in a year that celebrated global diversity and evolving culinary narratives. William Drew, Director of Content for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, noted that this year’s list “underscores the growing global appreciation for diversity, creativity and excellence in hospitality.”
As Maido steps into the spotlight once more, this year’s list reflects a culinary world that continues to broaden its horizons—with Asia playing an increasingly influential role in the conversation.