Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, took place at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in South Korea. The long-awaited news was revealed at a live awards ceremony yesterday.
Created from the votes of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, a notable gender-balanced consortium of 318 experts comprised of food writers and critics, chefs, restaurateurs, and regional culinary leaders, this year’s roster showcases restaurants from 19 cities across the region, with eight new entries.
Tokyo’s Sezanne Climbs To No.1 Position
After last year’s announcement, it’s no surprise that Sézanne has moved from second to first place. The restaurant previously held the No.15 position in 2022.
Headed by chef Daniel Calvert, Sézanne showcases neo-French cuisine dishes, weaving premium Japanese ingredients into modern classics. Located on the seventh floor of Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunichi, the restaurant draws its creativity and inspiration from France's Champagne region.
Singapore Drives The Rankings With Nine Entries - Odette Remains Top 10
The list sees Singapore shine with nine notable establishments, spearheaded by Odette at No.10. Fusing exceptional hospitality with classic French gastronomy, Chef Julien Royer's Odette has maintained a steadfast presence in the top 10 since 2017. Burnt Ends, the contemporary barbecue venue by Dave Pynt, rode nine places to claim the No.15 spot, while Euphoria, helmed by Chef Jason Tan and renowned for its 'gastro botanica' fare, secures No.20. Born, celebrated for its innovative blend of contemporary French and Chinese flavors, ascends five positions to No.25. Continuing down the list, Meta was placed at No.28, followed by Labyrinth at No.30 and Les Amis at No.38.
Singapore Newcomers Seroja Ranked at No.31 While Lolla Ranked at No.43
Also entering the list for the first time is newcomer Seroja at No.31, having received this year’s Highest New Entry Award, sponsored by Nongshim. The restaurant puts its spin on the cuisine of the Malay Archipelago with its multi-course tasting menus.
Finally, another new contender, Lolla, at No.43, concludes Singapore’s entries for 2024. Located at Ann Siang Hill, this modern Mediterranean restaurant is helmed by Chef Johanne Siy. If you didn’t know, she was awarded Asia’s Best Female Chef by Asia’s Best Restaurants in 2023.
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 - 1 to 10
1. Sézanne, Tokyo - Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024
Nestled on the seventh floor of Tokyo's Four Seasons Hotel, Sézanne bagged the No.1 position. After a strong showing by making its debut on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 at No.17, Sézanne continued to upgrade itself to the No.2 spot for last year’s list.
Chef Daniel Calvert leads the establishment to provide an immersive and in-depth neo-French dining experience while paying homage to the unique traditions of Asia.
2. Florilège, Tokyo - Contemporary French-Japanese Offerings
Florilège has flourished by taking its place as the No.2 on this esteemed list. Having won two Michelin stars in 2018, this restaurant is situated at Azabudai Hills, the tallest building in Tokyo.
Chef Hiroyasu Kawate takes a mindful approach to his contemporary French-Japanese cuisine by leaning towards plant-based menus and lessening the focus on meat, fish, and dairy products.
3. Gaggan Anand, Bangkok - Flavourful Indian Dishes
Another returning entry to the list is Gaggan Anand's remarkable 14-seater and open show kitchen. The founder, Gaggan Anand, is known for redefining fine dining with diverse global influences and crafting his 20+-course menu to perfection.
That’s not all; he curates an interactive and immersive dining experience lasting three hours or more to take guests on a captivating culinary journey.
4. The Chairman, Hong Kong - A Welcoming Restaurant Which Offers Cantonese Cuisine
The Chairman speaks for itself through its food, made with love and care. Using the most premium ingredients and skilful cooking techniques, the restaurant keeps Cantonese cuisine alive with its unique elevation of new recipes with a traditional touch.
Some noteworthy dishes include their Sichuan peppercorn stewed oxtail or the classic steamed crab dish, which has remained a favourite among patrons.
5. Wing, Hong Kong - Delectable Chinese Dishes
Wing offers refined Chinese cuisine where one can wine and dine with their extensive range of Chinese wines, fermented spirits or Japanese sake. Diners can select between two tasting menus, which take a family-style approach.
Chef Vicky Cheng’s presentation skills shine through with his plated starters, including braided strips of smoked eggplant served with sour sauce.
6. Nusara, Bangkok - 10-Seater Thai Restaurant with Iconic Dishes
Take a look at the art of fine dining with Nusara, Bangkok. This 10-seater restaurant is led by Chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn, who is inspired to serve his patrons the best modern Thai cuisine by doing his unique spin on his grandmother and family recipes.
Big groups can partake in their family-style dishes, which are not limited to their tasty river prawn with pineapple and beef dumplings.
7. Sühring, Bangkok - Thrilling and Elegant German Cuisine
Tucked away on a quiet street in Bangkok, Sühring has a unique glasshouse attached to it with surrounding greenery that takes your culinary journey to the next level — a nod to the pair of chefs and brothers’ upbringing.
The twin siblings, Mathias and Thomas Sühring, formed a team to deliver their culinary skills through the combination of traditional dishes and Central European influences with their curated haute German menu.
8. Den, Tokyo - Famous Japanese Restaurant with Multi-Course Cuisines
With its stellar achievement of being No.1 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, Den is still a standout among Tokyo's restaurants. Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa takes his training in kaiseki, known as Japan’s elegant multi-course cuisine, and transforms his menus containing a range of fast food bites and innovative dishes inspired by his overseas trips.
Aside from its mouthwatering eats, this Michelin-starred restaurant was awarded the Art of Hospitality award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017 for its excellent service.
9. La Cime, Osaka - Modern French Cuisine with High-Quality Seafood and Produce
If you are vacationing in Osaka, Japan, within the next few weeks or months, try visiting the famous La Cime. Your dining experience will be placed in the hands of chef Yusuke Takada, who flaunts his culinary skills and his take on modern French cuisine.
With a precise and innovative menu, it features ingredients of the highest quality seafood and produce from Western Japan so that you might get a feel of the chef’s hometown, Amami Ōshima.
10. Odette, Singapore - Modern and Elegant French Cuisine Featuring Artisanal Produce
Nestled within the famous National Gallery of Singapore, Odette remains one of the must-try restaurants. With three Michelin stars under its belt, it also ranked No. 2 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023. Odette serves various modern French dishes, and chef-patron Julien Royer showcases his delicate techniques.
Although the restaurant is primarily French at its core, you might encounter culinary masterpieces featuring Japanese fish and citrus on the menu.
With Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list out, mark these tasty establishments on your bucket list for your next foodie trip! Explore the entire list here.
About Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants debuted in 2013 to celebrate culinary excellence and offer global diners insights into local gastronomy. Curated by the esteemed Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, comprising over 300 influential figures in Asia's restaurant industry, each renowned for their discerning palate and expertise. This list provides an extensive guide to the finest dining establishments across Asia.
Published by William Reed, the same organisation behind The World's 50 Best Restaurants, Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants and Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants continues to showcase the diversity of the region's culinary landscape.
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