For the first time, Chinese cuisine receives a dedicated ranking in Asia. The Chinese Restaurant Awards proudly unveils the Top 30 Honourees of its inaugural Elite 15 Asia Awards — a definitive selection of outstanding restaurants across the continent. More than a celebration of excellence, the list also serves as an authoritative guide for discerning diners. From this longlist, the final ranked Elite 15 Asia will be announced at the 16th Annual Awards Ceremony in Vancouver, Canada on October 29, 2025 — elevating Chinese gastronomy on the world stage.
The list is curated by the newly established Asia Taste Advisors Panel, chaired by acclaimed veteran food critic, columnist, and food show television host Agnes Chee — widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Chinese cuisine today. This distinguished panel of 15 brings together Michelin-starred chefs, entrepreneurs, financiers, artists, and cultural leaders, united by the belief that Chinese dining is not defined by restaurants alone, but by the signature dishes that embody flavour, memory, and the enduring experiences that stay with diners.
“There are many lists in the world, but this will be the first to independently celebrate Chinese cuisine in Asia – one rooted in cultural confidence,” says Agnes Chee, Chair of the Asia Judging Panel. “Through this, our aim is to honour culinary talent, inspire the next generation, and safeguard traditions while defining excellence on our own terms. It is the beginning of a journey to connect Chinese dining across regions and generations.”
“On the occasion of our 16th Awards, we are honoured to extend our recognition beyond Canada to pay tribute to Asia’s outstanding Chinese restaurants,” adds Lee Man, Vice President of the Chinese Restaurant Awards. “This list, dedicated exclusively to Chinese cuisine, reflects the diversity and depth of gastronomy across Asia. Our mission has never changed: to uncover the finest signature dishes, to spotlight restaurants of all sizes, and to highlight the talent behind them.”
Top 30 Honourees — Elite 15 Asia Awards (in alphabetic order)
- 102 House — Shanghai ｜ Cantonese
- 1996 Si Chuan Cuisine — Beijing ｜ Sichuan
- Chef Tam’s Season — Macau ｜ Cantonese
- China Tang — Hong Kong ｜ Cantonese
- Da Dong Roast Marinated Duck (JinBao) — Beijing ｜ Peking duck / Northern Chinese
- Forum Restaurant — Hong Kong ｜ Cantonese (noted for abalone)
- Fu He Hui — Shanghai ｜ Refined vegetarian
- Ho Lee Fook — Hong Kong ｜ Modern Cantonese
- Jade Dragon — Macau ｜ Cantonese
- Jee Restaurant — Hong Kong ｜ Modern Chinese
- Jie Xiang Lou — Hangzhou ｜ Jiangnan
- Ling Long — Beijing ｜ Contemporary Chinese
- Lingnan House — Guangzhou ｜ Cantonese
- Man Ho Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong ｜ Cantonese
- Meet the Bund — Shanghai ｜ Fujianese
- Mian — Hong Kong ｜ Diverse Chinese
- Moon Bay Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong ｜ Cantonese
- Peach Blossoms — Singapore ｜ Cantonese
- Purple Laurel — Bangkok ｜ Fine Chinese
- Ru Yuan — Hangzhou ｜ Hangzhou (Hangbang Cai)
- Sazenka — Tokyo ｜ Chinese–Japanese fine dining
- Seventh Son Restaurant — Hong Kong ｜ Cantonese
- Silks House — Taipei ｜ Cantonese
- The Chairman — Hong Kong ｜ Cantonese
- The House of Dynasties — Beijing ｜ Imperial court, Cantonese
- VEA Restaurant — Hong Kong ｜ Chinese–French contemporary
- WING Restaurant — Hong Kong ｜ Modern Chinese
- Xin Rong Ji — Hong Kong ｜ Taizhou
- Xin Rong Ji — Shanghai ｜ Taizhou
- Yong Fu — Hong Kong ｜ Ningbo
Asia Taste Advisors (in alphabetic order)
All ballots underwent a final conflict-of-interest review after voting closed: advisors declared any relationships with restaurants under consideration and recused themselves from related votes. See “How the Awards are Decided” for more details.
Agnes Chee — Chair of Judging Panel – Asia; Globetrotting Food Critic, Food Columnist and Food Show Host – Hong Kong
○ Alain Lam — Chief Financial Officer, Oriental Watch Holdings – Hong Kong
○ Annie Kao — Chairman, Suntek Motor Company Limited – Taipei / Hong Kong
○ Umberto Bombana — Chef of three Michelin-starred restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA– Hong Kong
○ Cheuk Shum — Head of Marketing, HSBC Hong Kong – Hong Kong
○ David Yip — F&B Consultant – Singapore
○ Dr. Angus Yui Pan Poon — Doctor, Virtus Medical Group – Hong Kong
○ Jason Tang — VP, Head of Investment Analytics, Greater China, State Street – Beijing
○ Liz Kao — Food Writer & Content Creator – Taipei
○ Oscar Wang — Multidisciplinary Artist & Founder, Open Work Studio – Shanghai / Hong Kong
○ Ricky Li — F&B Investor – Shenzhen
○ Vena Cheng — Lawyer, PC Woo & Co – Hong Kong
○ William Tang — Fashion Designer, Director of W Tang Co. – Hong Kong
○ Yaning Liu — Director of Gastronomic Culture Committee, China Tourism Association; Director & EVP, Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality – Beijing
○ One Singapore-based advisor from the finance sector prefers to remain unnamed.
The Elite 15 Asia Awards — the top 15 ranked honourees drawn from Asia’s Top 30 list — will be unveiled at the prestigious Vancouver Club in Vancouver, Canada on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. They will be presented alongside the Canadian distinctions: Elite 30 Canada and a slate of individual awards. These honours include Rising Star Chef of the Year, Dim Sum Chef of the Year, and Master Chef of the Year, each conferred separately in the Asia and Canada regions.
