The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2020 awarding, initially planned to be held in Kyushu, Japan, proceeded with its online live ceremony in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, Singapore’s Odette was once again crowned Asia’s Best Restaurant after it took the top spot from Bangkok’s Gaggan, which held the number one ranking for four straight years.

Toyo Eatery, the only Filipino restaurant to make it to the top 50, dropped a spot from 43rd last year to 44th. 

Below is the complete list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2020.

  1. Odette – Singapore
  2. The Chairman – Hong Kong
  3. Den – Japan
  4. Belon – China
  5. Burnt Ends – Singapore 
  6. Sühring – Thailand
  7. Florilège – Japan
  8. Le Du – Thailand
  9. Narisawa – Japan
  10. La Cime – Japan
  11. Les Amis – Singapore
  12. Vea – Hong Kong
  13. Indian Accent – India 
  14. Mingles – South Korea
  15. Gaa – Thailand
  16. Sorn – Thailand
  17. Il Ristorante Luca Fantin – Japan 
  18. Mume – Taiwan
  19. Neighborhood – Hong Kong
  20. Fu He Hui – China
  21. Jaan by Kirk Westaway – Singapore
  22. Wing Lei Palace – China
  23. Sichuan Moon – China
  24. Nihonryori RyuGin – Japan
  25. Seventh Son – Hong Kong
  26. JL Studio – Taiwan
  27. Toctoc – South Korea
  28. Zén – Singapore (new entry)
  29. Sazenka – Japan
  30. Ministry of Crab – Sri Lanka
  31. Amber – China
  32. 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana – China
  33. Lung King Heen – China
  34. Hansikgonggan – South Korea
  35. Ode – Japan (new entry)
  36. Raw – Taiwan
  37. Locavore – Indonesia
  38. Paste – Thailand
  39. Bo.Lan – Thailand
  40. Le Maison de la Nature Goh – Japan
  41. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet- China
  42. Corner House- Singapore
  43. Shoun RyuGin – Taiwan
  44. Toyo Eatery – Philippines
  45. Bukhara – India (re-entry)
  46. Sushi Saito – Tokyo
  47. 80/20 – Thailand
  48. L’Effervescence – Tokyo
  49. Inua – Tokyo (new entry)
  50. Nouri – Singapore

Here are the other recognitions given during Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants online ceremony:

Miele One To Watch Award 2020: Masque (India)
Asia’s Best Female Chef 2020: Cho Hee-sok (South Korea)
Asia’s Best Pastry Chef 2020: Natsuko Shoji (Japan)
Highest New Entry 2020: Sichuan Moon (China)
Highest Climber Award 2020: Sorn (Thailand)
Sustainable Restaurant Award: Amber (China)
Gin Mare Art Hospitality Award 2020: Les Amis (Singapore)
Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award: Yusuke Takada (Japan)
American Express Icon Award 2020: Yoshihiro Murata

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