3 Tokyo restaurants named in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list
Taking the top spot this year is Maido in Lima, Peru. It's run by Lima-born chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, known for his innovative take on Nikkei cuisine which blends the ingredients of his home city with the culinary techniques of Japan, where he has his roots.
Maido was followed by Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, Mexico City's Quintonil, Madrid's Diverxo and Alchemist in Copenhagen.
Tokyo's highest ranking restaurant is Sézanne, which took the seventh spot, just behind Bangkok's Gaggan. Helmed by British chef Daniel Calvert, Sézanne continues to impress with its meticulous technique-driven cuisine highlighting seasonal ingredients sourced from across Japan.
Elsewhere on this year's list, Tokyo's Narisawa re-entered the list in 21st place while Osaka's La Cime came in at 44. Florilège, which has relocated to Azabudai Hills, also secured a spot on the list, coming in at 36.
Check out the full list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scotsman
5 minutes ago
- Scotsman
My Festival – Kieran Hodgson: 'I end the day sitting bolt upright in bed screaming silently'
We caught up with British character comedian and actor Kieran Hodgson on what he's looking forward to this Fringe, as well as how his cat's morning wake-up call sets him up for a good day. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... There are thousands of shows in Edinburgh this month. Please tell us why we should come and see yours. Safe pair of hands (?) What will we learn from your show that we didn't know before? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ooh, that's a funny one. Normally, my shows are hideously educational and have been described contemptuously as 'a lecture with jokes' or 'edutainment', but this year I set out not to teach anyone anything and try to be funny instead. Let's see how that goes. Who or what was the biggest inspiration for your show? I have come to hate everything I've ever done, and in particular the quite theatrical, comedy-play-style performances of recent shows. So instead, I looked to people who were bringing people big laughs in a very direct, no-fuss way, particularly with an American angle (oh yeah, I should have said, my show's about America, btw), and found myself rewatching the first-ever stand-up show I saw on video: Eddie Izzard's 'Dress To Kill', and listening to a lot of US comic Mike Birbiglia's albums. I then made a show that bears almost no resemblance to either of those acts. What's the best review you've ever had, and the worst? My worst review was a lovely one-star from One4Review for my student sketch show in 2008. It began with the immortal line 'I usually hate student sketch shows', which made us all hope that we would be the exception, until the following sentence came along and it really was downhill from there. Best review? Ah, no comedian remembers their good reviews, they don't count. Who or what are you most excited about seeing this year? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad David Elms is going to be the hottest of tickets, believe me. His improv show 'David Elms Describes A Room' is an extraordinary, joyful, utterly unique experience. Book now! Who do you most like spending time with in Edinburgh? My cat in Glasgow. Tell us something about you that would surprise people. I've never been to Stoke. What are the best and worst things that have happened to you at a festival? The best thing at a festival was probably a brief Fringe romance in 2008. Really cheered me up after that review and we managed the perfect ending by saying goodbye at sunrise on Grassmarket after the end-of-festival fireworks. Must write a novel about it one day. And there are no worst things because it's always a privilege to be at the Fringe. What's the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at night? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The cat's usually ended up on my pillow during the night so I start the day by giving him a kiss. Then I end the day sitting bolt upright in bed screaming silently at all my fears and terrors. I'm a morning person. Thanks for the interview! We'd like to buy you a drink. Where are we going and what are we drinking? We're going to the Dagda Bar for a hauf and a hauf: half a pint of cask ale and a single of whatever their 'Malt Of The Month' is. A perfect Scottish wind-down after the emotional rollercoaster of this questionnaire.
Scotsman
5 minutes ago
- Scotsman
25 years on from its closure, a small piece of Edinburgh's Mercury Gallery is back on show
The Mercury Gallery, The Mound Edinburgh - Image courtesy of the family For a couple of decades, the gallery was a constant presence in Edinburgh Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... For almost 20 years, The Mercury Gallery on The Mound in Edinburgh blazed a trail for Scottish artists, including the late Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, until its closure in 2000. Run by pioneering London gallerist Gillian Raffles as a sister space to her London gallery of the same name, its aim was to promote the work of leading Scottish artists, including Blackadder, her husband John Houston and John Bellany. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This week, 25 years on from its closure, a small piece of Edinburgh's Mercury Gallery is back on show in the Capital during August as part of Lyon & Turnbull's Contemporary Art Festival edition sale. The auction takes place this Wednesday and features more than 20 works from Raffles' personal collection, including paintings by Blackadder, Houston, David Michie and John Bellany. The works will be on display in the fine art auctioneer's Broughton Place sale room on until the sale. According to Philip Long, who curated a major retrospective of Blackadder's work at the National Galleries of Scotland in 2011, Gillian Raffles 'had a distinctive role in Scotland's culture with a terrific eye for great artists and great works of art.' Mr Long, now the Chief Executive of the National Trust for Scotland, was an art student in Edinburgh when he first visited Raffle's Edinburgh gallery in the 1980s. Gillian Raffles - Image courtesy of the family | contributed He explains: "For a couple of decades Gillian's gallery was a constant presence in Edinburgh, exhibiting excellent Scottish, wider British, and European works of art alongside each other – which was unusual. It was small, welcoming and there was always something fascinating to see and learn about." Raffles, widely regarded as a doyenne of the London – and Edinburgh – art scene died, aged 90, in November 2021. Her friend, Blackadder, died a few months earlier, in August 2021, aged 89. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The gallerist had connections to the Capital as her daughter Franki Raffles, a respected feminist photographer, was based in Edinburgh. Franki, who died December 1994, aged 39, co-founded the groundbreaking Zero Tolerance campaign, which raised awareness about domestic violence against women and children. Following on from the success of her Cork Street gallery in London, which had been running since 1964, Gillian Raffles opened The Mercury Gallery in Edinburgh gallery in 1982. It provided a vital platform for Scottish artists and further reinforced Raffles' commitment to supporting figurative art beyond the London art scene at a time when abstract and conceptual trends dominated the agenda of collectors. Raffles and Blackadder maintained a long and fruitful relationship over the decades, with solo exhibitions held every two years. They carefully avoided inflating prices, ensuring accessibility for collectors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad contributed As Raffles once noted: "You never read about Elizabeth in the gossip columns or hear her work is selling for record prices... but I don't think she has any regrets." The Mercury Gallery in Edinburgh showcased a diverse range of works, including paintings, sculptures, and works on paper with one notable exhibition. Charlotte Riordan, Head of Contemporary Art with Lyon & Turnbull, says of the Gillian Raffles Collection: "Gillian Raffles was a force of nature in the art world in an era when it was unusual for women to run their own galleries. She first established the Mercury Gallery in 1964, as a space for emerging artists as well as the more established. She also championed work by the historically overlooked and unheralded. "She was renowned as someone who was fearless and supportive to artists. Her connection to Scottish artists has been well documented and she bought their work for her own collection. Her Edinburgh gallery was much loved and a magnet for artists and collectors alike." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad DAME ELIZABETH BLACKADDER - SELF PORTRAIT WITH RED LACQUER TABLE, KYOTO-1988 | contributed In 1984, Raffles curated an exhibition of over 30 silk scarves designed by leading twentieth century artists from the Ascher textile company's collection. She displayed the scarves as artworks rather than fashion items, reflecting her consistently innovative approach to curating.
Daily Mirror
36 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Ulrika Jonsson, 57, strips off for saucy shoot after vile comments about her appearance
Mum-of-four Ulrika Jonsson has stripped off to her underwear in a striking neon-yellow bra, which she insisted is 'suitable for all ages' and 'all body shapes' Ulrika Jonsson looks sensational in new snaps in which she reveals her racy underwear. The mum-of-four, 57, insisted the eye-catching underwear from Swedish brand, Understatement Underwear, is "suitable for all ages" and "all shapes and sizes" as she sent a strong message to the haters. Posing for a selfie in her bedroom, sporting the neon-yellow bra and knickers, which feature a delicate lace trim, the Shooting Stars star, captioned the snap: "Modelled by women of all shapes and sizes. Oh, and ages." One photo revealed a hint of Ulrika's tattoo on her rib cage while another showed off her taut tummy and selection of gold chains as she posed to perfection. It comes after the star slammed vindictive trolls, who criticised her over her appearance. It appeared that the lingerie was slightly sheer in the bright sunlight in the snap, but it didn't put Ulrika off as she shared her photos with pride. The Swedish-born star wrote: "Completely in love with my gift from Understatement Underwear. Beautiful comfortable Swedish underwear. "Modelled by women of all shapes and sizes, oh and all ages." The Gladiators star posted her photos after being forced to address 'vindictive' and 'nasty' comments made by online trolls after she appeared on a recent podcast to discuss her sobriety. When Ulrika was invited on a podcast to discuss her journey, the comments about her drinking habits from the past went viral. But her appearance also soon became a major talking appoint among those who watched the recording of her being interviewed by former Made In Chelsea star, Spencer Matthews. Many were left concerned and shocked over her appearance as they claimed she had 'drastically aged', while others took the opportunity to send the former presenter vile cruel comments. And so this prompted the mum of four to hit back in style in a bid to silence her trolls, who saw her on the Untapped Podcast. Writing in The Times, Ulrika defended her appearance, saying: "I've fought hard against the whole perception of women being solely about beauty and image. I'm a practical woman and I come with a wealth of experience, kindness and intelligence." She added: "The fact that I now have wrinkles, lines and jowls should be of no consequence. I know I look older. But then I should: I'm a menopausal mother of four whose body and face has lived quite the life." It came after the TV personality took to Instagram last week to silence the keyboard warriors, who decided to post nasty comments about her look. Defending herself, Ulrika said: "In a few weeks I will be 58. I will never look like the fresh 21yr old that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board. I'm not ashamed to say that I am a sun worshipper and will no doubt pay the price for that. But UV lamps and salt baths, astringent solutions and creams were a feature of my life since I was a small child." She concluded her post adding: "I have uneven pigmentation doubtlessly not helped by ageing. I sometimes use filters in my pics because it's easier than foundation and less painful. I work tirelessly in my garden year round and often in the sun. I rarely sunbathe any more. Haven't had a sun bed for 6 months - which I do occasionally in winter months. Not ashamed."
