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Introduction

On March 12, 2026, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, supported by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, unveiled its expanded list of restaurants ranked from 51 to 100. This announcement came ahead of their live award ceremony set to take place in Hong Kong on March 25, 2026. The voting for this list falls under the esteemed Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Academy, which consists of over 350 highly influential leaders from the culinary sector, including restaurateurs, chefs, food writers, and critics from across Asia. The unveiling highlights significant changes and the growing culinary landscape within the region.

Highlights of the 51-100 List

This year’s extended list covers a total of 27 cities, an increase of four from 2025, introducing ten new cities to the rankings for 2026. Notably, four of these cities—Busan, Chengdu, Kanazawa, and Nishikawa—are being recognized for the very first time in the history of these awards. The list includes twelve restaurants that have made their debut, showcasing the continued evolution and depth of Asia's culinary scene.

Leading the List

Seoul takes the lead among cities featured in the expanded list, showcasing seven restaurants, including the newcomer San at No. 54. Busan has made its mark with its first entry, Fiotto, currently listed at No. 99. Meanwhile, Bangkok continues to shine with five placements, while both Singapore and Hong Kong secure four spots each, all of which show strong return entries to the rankings.

Tokyo maintains its presence with three restaurants in the 51-100 list. Among these, Sushi Shunji stands out as a new entry at No. 63. Kanazawa also shines with two new additions, Kataori at No. 82 and Respiración at No. 92. Nishikawa celebrates the entry of Dewaya at No. 93, exemplifying the rich diversity of culinary excellence across various Japanese cities.

In addition, Chef 1996, located in Beijing, has achieved the highest new entry position at No. 52, while Chengdu hits the list for the first time with Co- placed at No. 69. Kuala Lumpur's Dewakan at No. 62 has experienced the largest leap in its position, climbing 22 spots since its last appearance.

Acknowledgment from the Organizers

A spokesperson for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants expressed their excitement about the expanded list, stating, “We are delighted to present this year’s 51-100 list, welcoming many outstanding establishments making their debut. This list again highlights the incredibly diverse and thriving culinary scene within the region; this year, we see representation from 27 cities and twelve establishments featured in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants for the first time.”

Awards Ceremony Details

The complete list will be officially revealed at the awards ceremony in Hong Kong, which will be live-streamed on YouTube, starting at 8 PM Hong Kong time on March 25, 2026. This event marks a significant celebration of culinary talent across Asia, and all eyes will be on the remarkable places and chefs that have earned their spots among the best in the region.

Conclusion

The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 expanded list is more than just rankings; it is a vibrant showcase of the culinary arts and the rich traditions embraced by restaurants in Asia. With new cities joining the ranks and many restaurants making their mark for the first time, the awards promise to be a splendid affair celebrating gastronomic talents ahead of the main ceremony in March.