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Asia’s Culinary Gems at The Best Chef Awards 2025 ✨🍽️
The 2025 edition of The Best Chef Awards has once again spotlighted some of the world’s most inspiring culinary minds. This year, we’re especially proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of visionary chefs and restaurants across Asia who have received prestigious recognition — a true testament to their creativity, dedication to craft, and passion for storytelling through food.
Haoma – Bangkok, Thailand 🥈 (2 Knives)
Led by the visionary Chef Deepanker Khosla, Haoma continues to inspire with its forward-thinking sustainable dining concept. Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, the restaurant is an urban farm and fine dining destination in one — redefining what modern gastronomy can be while staying kind to the planet.
Le Du – Bangkok, Thailand 🥈 (2 Knives)
Chef Ton (Thitid Tassanakajohn) and his team have turned Le Du into one of Asia’s most beloved dining destinations. Known for elevating Thai flavors through a contemporary lens, Le Du embodies both elegance and innovation, earning well-deserved global acclaim.
Potong – Bangkok, Thailand 🥉 (3 Knives) | 🏆 Asia’s Best Female Chef 2025
The ever-inspiring Chef Pam (Pichaya Utharntharm) of Potong continues to break boundaries with her modern Chinese-Thai cuisine. This year, her remarkable talent and leadership have also been recognized with the title of Asia’s Best Female Chef 2025 — a powerful acknowledgment of her impact on the culinary world.
Au Jardin – Penang, Malaysia 🥇 (1 Knife)
Tucked away in George Town’s lush botanical gardens, Au Jardin is a refined modern European restaurant led by Chef Kim Hock Su. With elegant presentations and a deep respect for seasonality, Au Jardin offers a quiet yet powerful gastronomic experience in Penang’s vibrant culinary scene.
Locavore NXT – Ubud, Indonesia 🥉 (3 Knives)
Chefs Ray Adriansyah and Eelke Plasmeijer have long championed Indonesia’s ingredients, culture, and people. Their commitment to local sourcing and innovative technique has made Locavore a beloved culinary institution in Ubud and beyond. Earning 3 Knives this year reaffirms their place among the world’s most respected restaurants.
Labyrinth – Singapore 🌿
Chef LG Han reimagines Singaporean cuisine through a deeply personal and sustainable lens. At Labyrinth, every plate tells a story — of heritage, memory, and terroir — earning its place among the best in the world.
Gēn 根 – Penang, Malaysia 🥇 (1 Knife)
At Gēn 根, Chef Johnson Wong captures the essence of Malaysia’s terroir through a minimalist, ingredient-driven approach. His dishes reflect Penang’s evolving culinary identity — modern, soulful, and grounded in local flavors.
Farmlore – Bengaluru, India 🥈 (2 Knives)
Chef Johnson Ebenezer and his team at Farmlore are redefining India’s fine dining scene with a bold, nature-driven philosophy. Set on a lush farm in Bengaluru, Farmlore celebrates hyper-local ingredients and sustainable practices, crafting tasting menus that change with the seasons. Each dish tells a story of India’s terroir, innovation, and a deep respect for the land — earning Farmlore a well-deserved place among the world’s best chefs in 2025.
Dewakan – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🥉 (3 Knives)
Chef Darren Teoh continues to elevate Malaysian fine dining to the global stage. Dewakan is renowned for its bold interpretation of local ingredients, reimagined through world-class technique and a strong sense of place.
Paste – Bangkok, Thailand 🥇 (1 Knife)
Led by Chef Bee Satongun, Paste remains one of Bangkok’s most celebrated restaurants. Known for preserving and reinterpreting ancient Thai recipes with finesse, Paste is a culinary love letter to Thai heritage and artistry.
🌏 A Toast to Asia’s Culinary Visionaries
This year’s recognitions at The Best Chef Awards reaffirm Asia’s dynamic role on the global culinary stage. From Bangkok to Penang, Ubud to Singapore, these chefs are not just cooking meals — they’re creating meaningful stories, championing local ingredients, and inspiring a new era of sustainable gastronomy.
✨ Congratulations to all the 2025 award recipients — your passion is what makes Asia’s culinary landscape truly extraordinary.
