Hong Kong Restaurants Secure Top 2 Spots at "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants," Reaffirming its Presence as a "Culinary Capital"
Hong Kong successfully hosted "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" awards for the first time, with local restaurants "The Chairman" and "Wing" securing the 1st and 2nd places, respectively. This achievement reaffirms Hong Kong's dining scene as a leading force in Asia.
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Following the "The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025" awards ceremony held in Hong Kong last year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board for the first time invited "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" awards ceremony to Hong Kong this year. The event, held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, gathered over 1,000 culinary industry professionals, top chefs, and media representatives from around the world. This year, Hong Kong's representative Cantonese restaurant "The Chairman" and modern Cantonese restaurant "Wing" secured the 1st and 2nd places respectively in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, once again demonstrating Hong Kong's dining scene as a leading presence in Asia.
Comment from Dr. Peter Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board:
"We are deeply grateful that Hong Kong was chosen for the first time as the host city for the 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' awards ceremony. This international award celebrates outstanding achievements in the dining industry. We are extremely proud of Hong Kong's remarkable achievements in this year's awards. With over 200 restaurants featured in highly acclaimed international gourmet guides such as the 'Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2026' and the 'Black Pearl Restaurant Guide,' Hong Kong has once again solidified its position as Asia's 'Culinary Capital.' We are delighted to welcome leading chefs and food experts representing Asia to Hong Kong for the awards ceremony. We also invite everyone to experience Hong Kong's diverse and unique culinary charm through the highly recommended spots curated by top chefs, featured in the 'Taste Hong Kong' gourmet guide available throughout Hong Kong."
Comment from Danny Yip, Owner of "The Chairman":
"Being selected for the 'Asia's Best Restaurant Award' for the second time is an immense honor for our entire team, and achieving this award in Hong Kong holds even deeper significance. Hong Kong's excellent results in this year's rankings and this award truly showcase the depth and diversity of Hong Kong's food culture. We are incredibly honored to represent Hong Kong in this way, and we will continue to share the traditions and stories behind our cuisine."
### Hong Kong leads Asia's culinary scene - two of the top three restaurants are from Hong Kong
Comment from Dr. Peter Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board:
"We are deeply grateful that Hong Kong was chosen for the first time as the host city for the 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' awards ceremony. This international award celebrates outstanding achievements in the dining industry. We are extremely proud of Hong Kong's remarkable achievements in this year's awards. With over 200 restaurants featured in highly acclaimed international gourmet guides such as the 'Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2026' and the 'Black Pearl Restaurant Guide,' Hong Kong has once again solidified its position as Asia's 'Culinary Capital.' We are delighted to welcome leading chefs and food experts representing Asia to Hong Kong for the awards ceremony. We also invite everyone to experience Hong Kong's diverse and unique culinary charm through the highly recommended spots curated by top chefs, featured in the 'Taste Hong Kong' gourmet guide available throughout Hong Kong."
Comment from Danny Yip, Owner of "The Chairman":
"Being selected for the 'Asia's Best Restaurant Award' for the second time is an immense honor for our entire team, and achieving this award in Hong Kong holds even deeper significance. Hong Kong's excellent results in this year's rankings and this award truly showcase the depth and diversity of Hong Kong's food culture. We are incredibly honored to represent Hong Kong in this way, and we will continue to share the traditions and stories behind our cuisine."
### Hong Kong leads Asia's culinary scene - two of the top three restaurants are from Hong Kong