Full List of "Asia's Top 50 Restaurants 2024" Revealed: SÉZANNE Claims Top Spot, with Japanese Restaurants Making Significant Mark Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Apr 09 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: French Tokyo Japanese Cuisine

The awards ceremony for the 12th edition of the restaurant ranking "Asia's Best 50 Restaurants" 2024 version was held in Seoul, South Korea on March 26, 2024. Japan took the top two positions and further demonstrated its dominance by securing four out of the top ten spots. Japan showed a remarkable performance in this event.

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It was the first time for South Korea to host the event. Korean restaurants also performed admirably.

The awards ceremony for "Asia's Best 50 Restaurants" in 2024 was held in Seoul, South Korea. The event took place at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, where not only food enthusiasts from Asia but also from around the world gathered. They praised and celebrated the restaurants and chefs that caught their attention.

Japanese restaurants dominated the top spots, with Sézanne, led by Mr. Daniel, claiming first place. Following closely, Florilège secured second place, both taken by Japanese establishments. Furthermore, the regulars, Den, ranked 8th, and La Cime claimed the 9th position, resulting in four Japanese restaurants entering the top 10.

Daniel Calvert, leader of the winning establishment Sézanne, shines in the first place. (pictured second from the left)

Led by Daniel Calvert, Sézanne, which clinched the first place, is situated on the 7th floor of the Tokyo Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi. It made its debut in the "Asia's Best 50 Restaurants" in 2022 at 17th place, climbed to 15th place last year, and finally claimed the prestigious title of "The Best Restaurant in Asia" for this year, securing the honorable No. 1 position within the Asian region.

The second place was secured by Mr. Hiroyasu Kawate's restaurant, Florilège.

From Tokyo, four more restaurants made it into the ranking. Florilège, which was chosen as second place, offers a blend of French and Japanese cuisine filled with Chef Hiroyasu Kawate's originality. Den, a regular on the list, claimed the 8th position, Narisawa secured the 14th place, and Chazenka earned the 39th spot.

From four cities other than Tokyo in Japan, one restaurant each made it onto the list. La Cime from Osaka claimed the 9th position, followed by Villa Aida from Wakayama at 35th place. Making its debut, Goh from Fukuoka secured the 45th position, while Cenci from Kyoto was chosen for the 47th place.

Mrs. Mineko Kato of Faro.

Mrs. Mineko Kato of Faro in Tokyo has won the "Best Pastry Chef in Asia" award. Trained in Italy, Ms. Kato holds the belief that through food, it is possible to create a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Other notable topics include:

• By country, Singapore leads with the highest number of restaurants in the top 50, with a total of 9 establishments.

• Making its debut at 31st place, Seroja won the "Top New Entry Restaurant Award."

• Wing from Hong Kong, climbing 32 ranks since last year to secure the 5th position, received the "Highest Climber Award."

• Nusara from Bangkok, ranked 6th, won the "Art of Hospitality Award" for this year.

• Haoma from Bangkok at 90th place received the "Sustainable Restaurant Award."

• Kevin Lu from Logy in Taipei (ranked 22nd) won the "Best Sommelier in Asia" award.

• Sung Anh from Mosu in Seoul (ranked 41st) received the "Chef's Choice Award" based on votes from fellow chefs.

"Asia's Best 50 Restaurants" ranking

The rankings for the year 2024 are as follows.

1st to 50th

1 Sézanne / Tokyo

2 Florilège / Tokyo

3 Gaggan Anand / Bangkok

4 The Chairman / Hongkong

5 Wing / Hongkong

6 Nusara / Bangkok

7 Sühring / Bangkok

8 Den / Tokyo

9 La Cime / Osaka

10 Odette / Singapore

11 Sorn / Bangkok

12 Le Du / Bangkok

13 Mingles / Seoul

14 Narisawa / Tokyo

15 Burnt Ends / Singapore

16 Neighborhood / Hongkong

17 Potong / Bangkok

18 7th Door / Seoul

19 Fu He Hui / Shanghai

20 Euphoria / Singapore

21 Onjium / Seoul

22 Logy / Taipei

23 Masque / Mumbai

24 Toyo Eatery / Manila

25 Born / Singapore

26 Indian Accent / New Dehli

27 Mono / Hongkong

28 Meta / Singapore

29 Samrub Samrub Thai / Bangkok

30 Labyrinth / Singapore

31 Seroja / Singapore

32 Caprice / Hongkong

33 JL Studio / Taichung

34 Mume / Taipei

35 Villa Aida / Wakayama

36 Ling Long / Shanghai

37 Ando / Hongkong

38 Les Amis / Singapore

39 Sazenka / Tokyo

40 102 House / Shanghai

41 Mosu / Seoul

42 Baan Tepa / Bangkok

43 Lolla / Singapore

44 Avartana / Chennai

45 Goh / Fukuoka

46 August / Jakarta

47 Cenci / Kyoto

48 Anan Saigon / Ho Chi Minh

49 Chef Tam's Seasons / Macau

50 Meet the Bund / Shanghai

51st to 100th

51 L'effervescence / Tokyo52 Xin Rong Ji / Hongkong
53 Jaan by Kirk Westaway / Singapore
54 Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh / Bangkok
55 Ta Vie / Hongkong
56 Dewakan / Kuala Lumpur
57 Zén / Singapore
58 Crony / Tokyo
59 Jade Dragon / Macau
60 Sushi Satou/ Tokyo
61 Americano / Mumbai
62 Eatanic Garden / Seoul
63 Blue by Alain Ducasse / Bangkok
64 Born & Bred / Seoul
65 Solbam / Seoul
66 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho Sugita / Tokyo
67 L'évo / Toyama
68 VEA / Hongkong
69 Maz / Tokyo
70 The Bombay Canteen / Mumbai
71 Estro / Hongkong
72 Thevar / Singapore
73 Nae:Um / Singapore
74 Peach Blossoms / Singapore
75 Summer Pavilion / Singapore
76 Myoujaku / Tokyo
77 Ministry of Crab / Colombo
78 Xin Rong Ji (Nanyang Road) / Shanghai
79 Comorin / Gurugram
80 HOMMAGE / Tokyo
81 Mustard Seed / Singapore
82 Cloudstreet / Singapore
83 Esquisse / Tokyo
84 Metiz / Manila
85 Refer / Beijing
86 Ensue / Shēnzhèn
87 Dum Pukht / New Dehli
88 Godenya / Hongkong
89 Kwonsooksoo / Seoul
90 Haoma / Bangkok
91 Alla Prima / Seoul
92 Wana Yook / Bangkok
93 Côte by Mauro Colagreco / Bangkok
94 Gaa / Bangkok
95 Raan Jay Fai / Bangkok
96 Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet / Shanghai
97 Lamdre / Beijing
98 Ekaa / Mumbai
99 Fu1015 / Shanghai
100 Howard's Gourmet / Hongkong

*Selection Criteria

The Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Academy, which determines the rankings on the list, is composed of a total of 318 influential figures including food writers, critics, chefs, restaurant owners, and regional cuisine specialists. It aims to maintain a balanced gender representation within the group.