From The Chairman in Hong Kong to Ling Long in Shanghai, Asia’s 10 best restaurants 2026
(Photo Credit : Generated image)1 / 11Wing, Hong Kong | At No. 2 is Hong Kong’s Wing. Chef Vicky Cheng builds menus around the eight Chinese cuisines. It is distinguished by its world-leading service — returning diners rarely get the same meal twice.(Photo Credit : Generated image)2 / 11Gaggan, Bangkok | Helmed by “rebel chef” Gaggan Anand, Gaggan continues to captivate diners with progressive Indian cooking. Diners are encouraged to interact with the food, sometimes literally — from using emojis on the menu to eating with their hands or even licking the plate.(Photo Credit : Generated image)3 / 11Mingles, Seoul | Holding the title of The Best Restaurant in South Korea 2026, this restaurant offers a “new way of Korean cuisine”. Chef Mingoo Kang works with fresh fish and meat alongside seasonal Korean ingredients, including fermented sauces that drive the flavour profile.(Photo Credit : Generated image)4 / 11Nusara, Bangkok | Ranked No. 5 in Asia, this snug venue accommodates only about 10 guests. Chef Thitid Tassanakajohn builds dishes around family recipes and royal Thai influences. Its standout “blue swimming crab curry” and views of the historic Wat Pho temple complex make it one of Bangkok’s most sought-after restaurants.(Photo Credit : Generated image)5 / 11Meet the Bund, Shanghai | Meet the Bund focuses on rediscovering and propelling the cultural heritage of Fujianese cuisine onto the world stage. It stands out for its commitment to sustainability, notably replacing shark’s fin in its signature “Buddha Jumps Over the Wall” with a collagen-rich medley of fish maw and sea cucumber.(Photo Credit : Generated image)6 / 11Chef Tam’s Seasons, Macau | Located inside Wynn Palace, this restaurant is helmed by celebrated chef Tam Kwok Fung. The setting is elaborate, featuring gold and emerald jade interiors and a garden with over 5,000 exotic flowers. The menu revolves around refined Cantonese cuisine, including slow-cooked broths and seafood.(Photo Credit : Generated image)7 / 11Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, Bangkok | This establishment is South Asia’s first combined retail and restaurant concept for the luxury fashion house. It stands out for its immersive Louis Vuitton branding, where servers wear LV attire and diners use monogrammed plates. The menu, led by Chef Vix Rathour, blends progressive Asian flavours with French touches and “iconic Gaggan flair”.(Photo Credit : Generated image)8 / 11Ling Long, Shanghai | Ranked No. 9 in Asia, this restaurant offers a whimsical and “tongue-in-cheek” exploration of regional Chinese cuisine. The ever-changing menu revolves around the concept of xian, or umami. Each course in the eight-course meal reflects a different region in China, with dishes ranging from savoury seafood to honey-based desserts.(Photo Credit : Generated image)9 / 11Ru Yuan, Hangzhou | Recipient of the Highest New Entry Award 2026, it is described as a “haute-cuisine hideaway” nestled within the Hangzhou Botanical Garden. Chef Fu Yue Liang revives southern Chinese recipes and cooking techniques. The braised pork belly, shaped like a pagoda, is one of its standout dishes.(Photo Credit : Generated image)10 / 11(Photo Credit : Generated image)11 / 11
