Two HK restaurants top Asia's 50 best

Six Hong Kong restaurants have landed on this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, with two Cantonese eateries taking the top two honours on Wednesday. The awards ceremony, hosted by the Tourism Board, was held in Hong Kong for the first time, bringing together more than 1,000 culinary industry figures and renowned chefs from around the world. Local favourite The Chairman and contemporary Cantonese restaurant Wing claimed first and second place respectively. "With this stellar performance, Hong Kong is reaffirming its leading position in the regional culinary scene," the Tourism Board said in a statement. "The winning restaurants cover a diverse range of cuisines, demonstrating Hong Kong’s unique appeal as a melting pot of global flavours and a hub for star-rated dining establishments." The honour carried extra weight for Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman, who noted that his restaurant was continuing its reign as the city’s best. "This recognition - as well as the strong results for the city on this year’s list - reflects the depth and diversity that define Hong Kong’s dining culture today," he said. "It’s a privilege to represent our city in this way and to continue sharing the traditions and stories that shape our cuisine.” The other four Hong Kong restaurants that secured places in the top 50 are Neighborhood, Estro, Caprice and Mono. The city's strong showing follows a broader wave of culinary recognition. In the recently released Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2026, Hong Kong saw an increase in starred establishments, bringing its total to 77. Meanwhile, the number of Hong Kong entries in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide rose to 39, up from the previous year. "Together with the 'Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2026' and 'The Black Pearl Restaurant Guide', over 200 restaurants have been listed in these internationally acclaimed gourmet guides, reaffirming Hong Kong’s position as a culinary capital in Asia," said Peter Lam, chairman of the Tourism Board. Edited by Thomas McAlinden