The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, has announced its extended ranking of restaurants placed No. 51-100, offering an early snapshot of Asia’s evolving fine-dining landscape ahead of the awards ceremony in Hong Kong on March 25th, 2026.
Now in its sixth edition, the extended list spans 27cities across the region and introduces 12new entries, slightly down from last year – an indication of the continued growth of the region’s restaurant scene.
The 51-100 List Highlights
Established culinary capitals lead the pack
Traditional food powerhouses continue to dominate the list. Seoul claims seven spots, such as the newcomer San (No.54) and Fiotto (No.99). Bangkok contributes five restaurants, while Singapore and Hong Kong secure four each.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur records one of the year’s most notable names: Dewakan, which climbs 22 places from last year to No.62 this year, making it with the biggest rise in the rankings.
Other new additions include Kataori and Respiración.
New cities enter the spotlight
Four cities appear on the extended list for the first time, giving a spotlight to the widening geographic reach of Asia’s culinary map. Busan, Kanazawa, Nishikawa, and Chengdu make their debut thanks to stand out restaurants: Fiotto (No.99), Dewaya (No.93), Respiración (No.92), Kataori (No. 82), and Co-(No.69).
Their inclusion reflects how culinary innovation is increasingly emerging beyond the region’s traditional food capitals.
The list also shines a light on a wave of rising restaurants, which may not yet have widespread recognition but their culinary voices are earning attention among international voters.
Mainland China continues its rise
Mainland China gains momentum in Asia’s fine-dining landscape, with six restaurants featured on the 2026 extended list. The highest-ranked is Chef 1996, debuting at No. 52 with its Sichuan cuisine.
Other mainland China entries include Fumée (Shenzhen,65), Co- (Chengdu,69), Ensue (Shenzhen,79), Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) (Beijing,84), JinSha (Hangzhou,85). Together they signify the growing diversity of China’s dining scene, where regional traditions are increasingly expressed through contemporary fine-dining formats.
Sustainability and new culinary voices
Beyond the rankings themselves, the list highlights shifts shaping Asia’s restaurant industry.
Sustainability and responsible sourcing are becoming central priorities, while many chefs are embracing ingredient-led, minimalist cooking and intimate boutique dining concepts focused on craftsmanship and guest experience.
Among the leaders who champion these changes is Peggy Chan, founder of Zero Foodprint Asia, who has been recognised with the Champions of Change Award for her work promoting sustainability across the region’s food industry.
Look ahead to the Top 50
The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony will take place in Hong Kong on March 25th, where the highly anticipated Top 50 ranking will be revealed. The awards ceremony will be live-streamed on the 50 Best Restaurants TV YouTube channel at 20:00 (UTC+8).
In the lead-up to the ceremony, the city will host a series of events including the 50 Best Signature Sessions, featuring collaborations between leading chefs from across Asia, and 50 Best Talks: Rooted, where industry leaders discuss how place and culture shape contemporary cuisine.
Speakers will consist of Lesley Liu, head sommelier at Odette; Prateek Sadhu, founder and head chef of Naar; Peggy Chan of Zero Foodprint Asia; Jason Liu, chef-founder of Ling Long; Thitid Tassanakajohn and Chaisiri Tam of Nusara.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has confirmed that its 2026 global awards ceremony will take place in Abu Dhabi in November 2026, with the exact date to be announced.
The complete 51–100 list is now available on the official Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants website.
