Asia’s 50 Best: Hong Kong tops
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 crowned The Chairman (Hong Kong) No.1 and Wing No.2; Singapore’s Odette sits at No.19 and Shanghai’s La Bourriche 133 made a strong debut at No.48 — a clear win for Hong Kong’s dining scene. These rankings will drive reservation demand across the region. ( )
The awards were announced at a live ceremony in the Kerry Hotel grand ballroom in Hung Hom on March 25, 2026 — the first time the event has been hosted in Hong Kong. (scmp.com). (scmp.com) Hong Kong placed six restaurants inside the top 50 and was the only city with two entries in the top 10 at this year’s reveal. (thehkhub.com). (thehkhub.com) Odette retained its title as Best Restaurant in Singapore while sliding to No.19 from No.7 in 2025, and Odette’s head sommelier Lesley Liu was named Asia’s Best Sommelier 2026. (straitstimes.com). (straitstimes.com) La Bourriche 133 made its debut at No.48, described by the official 50 Best profile as a Rockbund seafood destination that highlights turbot, oysters and crab inside an Art Deco landmark with a prominent seafood counter. (theworlds50best.com). (theworlds50best.com) The Chairman’s team — founded by Danny Yip and known for seasonally led Cantonese cuisine — marked a second career milestone by becoming a two-time recipient of the list’s top accolade, having first won in 2021. (scmp.com). (scmp.com) Special awards at the ceremony included Peggy Chan receiving the Champions of Change Award and Cho Eun‑hee of Onjium being named Best Female Chef, alongside other category winners announced on the night. (scmp.com). (scmp.com)
