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Straits Times
4 hours ago
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- Straits Times
Singapore's Odette is No. 25 on World's 50 Best Restaurants list
Odette's team with its French chef Julien Royer (centre). The French fine-dining restaurant has been ranked No. 25 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. PHOTO: THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS Singapore's Odette is No. 25 on World's 50 Best Restaurants list SINGAPORE – French fine-dining restaurant Odette at the National Gallery Singapore has slipped a notch to No. 25 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. It remains Singapore's only restaurant on the prestigious list of gastronomic talent, announced at a ceremony in Piedmont's Turin city in northern Italy on June 19. The three-Michelin-starred establishment, ranked No. 24 in 2024, has been on the top 50 list since 2018. Odette's chef Julien Royer, 42, who attended the ceremony, said in a statement: 'This year marks 10 years of Odette, and it is an honour to once again be recognised among some of the finest restaurants around the world. 'I'm incredibly proud of my team – many of whom have been on this journey with us since the very beginning. Their dedication and consistency have been key in shaping Odette into what it is today.' The statement added that, regardless of the placing, Odette's entire team is immensely proud of what it has accomplished over the years to represent Singapore on the world culinary stage. Two other Singapore establishments made it to the list of top 100 restaurants, which was announced on June 5. Chef Dave Pynt of Burnt Ends, ranked No. 93 in 2025. PHOTO: ST FILE Modern barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends in Dempsey dropped to No. 93 (from No. 68 in 2024), while modern Singaporean Restaurant Labyrinth at Esplanade Mall slid to No. 97 (from No. 92 in 2024). Chef Han Liguang helms Restaurant Labyrinth, ranked No. 97 in 2025. PHOTO: ST FILE Contemporary Korean restaurant Meta in Mohamed Sultan Road, ranked No. 95 in 2024, did not make the cut. Topping the list was Lima's Maido restaurant (from No. 5 in 2024), which also held on to its Best Restaurant in South America title that was awarded in 2024. Lima's Maido restaurant takes top spot, helmed by Peruvian chef-owner Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura (centre). PHOTO: THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS Run by Peruvian chef-owner Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, the restaurant is named after the Japanese greeting 'Maido' that is used to welcome diners. Maido, which was established in 2009, specialises in Nikkei cuisine – blending meticulous Japanese techniques with vibrant Peruvian ingredients for an innovative dining experience. Spain's Asador Etxebarri and Diverxo – at No. 2 and No. 4 respectively – maintained their rankings from 2024. Inching their way into the top five are Mexico City's Quintonil at No. 3 (from No. 7 in 2024) and Copenhagen's Alchemist at No. 5 (from No. 8 in 2024). Barcelona's Disfrutar, which was the top restaurant in 2024, joins the Best of the Best hall of fame of establishments that attained No. 1 in previous years. These include Lima's Central, New York's Eleven Madison Park and Copenhagen's Geranium and Noma. Bangkok's restaurants had a strong showing, with two new entries cracking into the top 50. Nusara came in at No. 35 (from No. 74 in 2024) and Potong, at No. 13 (from No. 57 in 2024), also received the Highest New Entry and The World's Best Female Chef accolades for its chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij. The Thai capital's other restaurants all climbed the ranks, with Gaggan at No. 6 (from No. 9 in 2024) retaining its Best Restaurant in Asia title. Sorn placed at No. 17 (from No. 38 in 2024), Suhring at No. 22 (from No. 23 in 2024) and Le Du at No. 30 (from No. 40 in 2024). In Japan, the rankings for its restaurants fluctuated. Tokyo's Sezanne climbed to No. 7 (from No. 15 in 2024), while Florilege slid to No. 36 (from No. 21 in 2024). Den is now part of the 51-to-100 restaurants list at No. 53 (from No. 32 in 2024). Re-entries into the World's 50 Best list include Tokyo's Narisawa at No. 21 (from No. 56 in 2024) and Osaka's La Cime at No. 44 (from No. 66 in 2024). The award recipients at The World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Turin. PHOTO: THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS Several Asian restaurants also fared well, including Hong Kong's Wing at No. 11 (from No. 20 in 2024) and The Chairman at No. 19 (from No. 26 in 2024); and Seoul's Mingles at No. 29 (from No. 44 in 2024). Other chef awards went to Maxime Frederic from Plenitude at the Cheval Blanc Paris Hotel in Paris (No. 14), who was named The World's Best Pastry Chef; and chef-owner Albert Adria of Barcelona's Enigma (No. 34), who won the peer-voted Chefs' Choice Award. The annual list is produced by British media company William Reed. It is based on voting by a panel of 1,120 international restaurant industry experts from 28 regions around the world. Eunice Quek is STFood online editor at The Straits Times. She covers all things trending in the food and beverage scene. Check out ST's Food Guide for the latest foodie recommendations in Singapore.
Korea Herald
7 hours ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
MAIDO, LIMA, IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2025
TURIN, Italy, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The world of gastronomy came together in Turin, Region of Pidemont, this evening to celebrate The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, sponsored by & Acqua Panna, with Lima's Maido named The World's Best Restaurant. Hosted at Lingotto Fiere, the awards ceremony recognises culinary excellence across 22 territories and five continents, with 10 new entries joining the 1-50 list. Maido, the celebrated Nikkei restaurant helmed by chef-owner Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, climbs from No.5 in 2024 to claim the top spot. Known for blending meticulous Japanese technique with vibrant Peruvian ingredients, Maido offers a multi-course tasting menu rooted in seasonality and cultural storytelling. From its warm 'Maido!' greeting to the final bite, the experience reflects more than 15 years of innovation and dedication. It is followed in the ranking by Asador Etxebarri (No.2) in Atxondo, Spain, and Quintonil (No.3) in Mexico City. For the full 1-50 list, click here. William Drew, Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Restaurants, comments: "It is with great excitement that we announce Maido as The World's Best Restaurant 2025, sponsored by & Acqua Panna. Chef Micha and his team deliver an unforgettable dining experience, merging tradition with cutting-edge creativity. This year's list celebrates a true breadth of incredible gastronomic talent, underscoring the growing global appreciation for diversity, creativity and excellence in hospitality." Albert Adrià, chef-owner of Enigma (No.34), receives the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award 2025, the only accolade voted for by fellow chefs. Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, the visionary duo behind Osteria Francescana, are jointly recognised with the Woodford Reserve Icon Award for their culinary innovation and impactful social projects. Maxime Frédéric, of Cheval Blanc Paris and Plénitude (No.14), is named The World's Best Pastry Chef 2025, sponsored by Sosa, while Mohamed Benabdallah of Asador Etxebarri earns The World's Best Sommelier Award for his deep expertise in wine and masterful pairings. Potong in Bangkok (No.13) takes home the Highest New Entry Award 2025, while Ikoyi in London (No.15) earns the Highest Climber Award 2025, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee. Celele in Cartagena (No.48) is awarded the Sustainable Restaurant Award for its commitment to biodiversity and regional heritage. Angélica Ortiz, an aspiring Colombian chef, wins the 50 Best Restaurants Scholarship, in association with Parmigiano Reggiano.
The Star
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Peruvian restaurant Maido named the world's best restaurant by 50 Best
Maido, a restaurant in Lima, Peru, has been named No.1 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. — Photo: World's 50 Best Maido, a restaurant in Lima, Peru, has been named No.1 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. The restaurant founded by acclaimed chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura dethroned last year's winner, Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar. However, two restaurants from Spain were named in the Top 5 – Axpe's Asador Etxebarri in No.2 and Madrid's Diverxo in No.4 – sandwiching Mexico City's Quintonil in third. Copenhagen eatery Alchemist rounded up the Top 5, while Asia's top restaurant was Bangkok's Gaggan at No.6. This year's list was revealed in a ceremony in Turin, Italy on Thursday (June 19), and features restaurants from 32 cities and 22 countries, with 10 new entries and four re-entries. The facade of the Maido high-cuisine restaurantin Lima. — Photo: Ernesto BENAVIDES/ AFP) Maido takes its name from a Japanese phrase used to greet people (maido), and increasingly references ingredients and traditions from the vast Peruvian Amazon, with courses like the miniature jaune parcel of pork jowl and palm heart that nods to a rainforest staple, snacks of 'ham' made from sustainable paiche fish, and yucca served with Amazonian beans. The 50 Best list was launched in 2002 and quickly established itself as an international alternative to France's renowned Michelin Guide. It has more than 1,000 voters across 27 regions around the world – a mix of chefs, food writers and "well-travelled gourmets". The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Maido (Lima, Peru) Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain) Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico) Diverxo (Madrid, Spain) Alchemist (Copenhagen, Denmark) Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand) Sézanne (Tokyo, Japan) Table by Bruno Verjus (Paris, France) Kjolle (Lima, Peru) Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Wing (Hong Kong) Atomix (New York, USA) Potong (Bangkok, Thailand) Plénitude (Paris, France) Ikoyi (London, Britain) Lido 84 (Gardone Riviera, Italy) Sorn (Bangkok, Thailand) Reale (Castel di Sangro, Italy) The Chairman (Hong Kong) Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler (Brunico, Italy) Narisawa (Tokyo, Japan) Sühring (Bangkok, Thailand) Boragó (Santiago, Chile) Elkano (Getaria, Spain) Odette (Singapore) Mérito (Lima, Peru) Trèsind Studio, Dubai (13) Lasai (Rio de Janiero, Brazil) Mingles (Seoul, South Korea) Le Du (Bangkok, Thailand) Le Calandre (Rubano, Italy) Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy) Steirereck (Vienna, Austria) Enigma (Barcelona, Spain) Nusara (Bangkok, Thailand) Florilège (Tokyo, Japan) Orfali Bros. (Dubai, UAE) Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden) Mayta (Lima, Peru) Septime (Paris, France) Kadeau (Copenhagen, Denmark) Belcanto (Lisbon, Portugal) Uliassi (Senigallia, Italy) La Cime (Osaka, Japan) Arpege (Paris, France) Rosetta (Mexico City, Mexico) Vyn (Skillinge, Sweden) Celele (Cartagena, Colombia) Kol (London, Britain) Restaurant Jan, Munich *
New York Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
World's 50 best restaurants revealed — here's where NYC landed
Dining experts just cooked up a list of the best restaurants in the world. The world's 50 best restaurants of 2025 have been revealed, reaching 22 global destinations chosen by 1,120 international restaurant industry experts, including food writers and chefs. 4 Maido a restaurant in Lima, Peru has been named The World's Best Restaurant 2025. Maido / Facebook Ten spots broke onto the list for the first time, while four re-entered the ranking. Advertisement Maido, run by chef-owner Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, has been named The World's Best Restaurant 2025. The restaurant in Lima, Peru jumped to the top from its fifth-place spot on last year's list. The fine dining eatery takes its name from a Japanese greeting and is the first thing diners will hear from Tsumura's team when they walk in to enjoy their meal. Advertisement Tsumura's family came to Peru in 1889. He opened his restaurant in 2009 in the city where he was born and has continued to create innovative offerings combining Japanese techniques and Peruvian ingredients — a fusion known as Nikkei cuisine. 4 Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, was ranked at No. 2. Google Maps He focuses on serving local ingredients and updates the menu as the seasons change. The tasting menu offers more than 10 courses and has included delicacies like The Triple, a combination of avocado, eggs, tomato and chashu (braised pork belly); caracoles al sillao (soy sauce), sea snails, with yellow chilli foam and Nikkei sauce; squid ramen with Amazonian chorizo, duck dumpling, nigiri and more. Advertisement Diners can also choose from an a la carte menu filled with seasonal products and a catch of the day. Disfrutar in Barcelona — which ranked No. 1 last year — did not reappear in the ranking this year. 4 Quintonil in Mexico City has been ranked No. 3. QUINTONIL / Facebook NYC made the list with Michelin-starred Atomix coming in at No. 12 in the world and No. 1 in North America this year. Advertisement The Korean dining spot has been knocked down several spots from its place at No. 6 last year. 4 ATOMIX / Facebook The restaurant in Murray Hill is run by chef Junghyun 'JP' Park and his wife, Ellia, who have been specifically noted for their attention to detail, such as serving each acclaimed item in beautiful ceramics. Lima is clearly serving up some fine dining service. Four restaurants in the city made the list in total — No. 1 Maido, No. 9 Kjolle, No. 26 Mérito and No. 39 Mayta. The world's 50 best restaurants for 2025 Maido (Lima) Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo) Quintonil (Mexico City) Diverxo (Madrid) Alchemist (Copenhagen) Gaggan (Bangkok) Sézanne (Tokyo) Table by Bruno Verjus (Paris) Kjolle (Lima) Don Julio (Buenos Aires) Wing (Hong Kong) Atomix (New York) Potong (Bangkok) Plénitude (Paris) Ikoyi (London) Lido 84 (Gardone Riviera, Italy) Sorn (Bangkok) Reale (Castel di Sangro) The Chairman (Hong Kong) Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler (Brunico) Narisawa (Tokyo) Sühring (Bangkok) Boragó (Santiago) Elkano (Getaria) Odette (Singapore) Mérito (Lima) Trèsind Studio (Dubai) Lasai (Rio de Janeiro) Mingles (Seoul) Le Du (Bangkok) Le Calandre (Rubano) Piazza Duomo (Alba) Steirereck (Vienna) Enigma (Barcelona) Nusara (Bangkok) Florilège (Tokyo) Orfali Bros (Dubai) Frantzén (Stockholm) Mayta (Lima) Septime (Paris) Kadeau (Copenhagen) Belcanto (Lisbon) Uliassi (Senigallia) La Cime (Osaka) Arpège (Paris) Rosetta (Mexico City) Vyn (Skillinge) Celele (Cartagena) Kol (London) Restaurant Jan (Munich)
Business Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Business Times
Lima's Maido named world's top restaurant by 50 Best
[PARIS] Maido, a restaurant in Lima founded by famed chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, was on Thursday named the best eatery in the world for 2025 by the influential but controversial World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Restaurants from three continents occupy the podium of the listing, which was launched by a British press group to compete with France's Michelin red guides. Asador Etxebarri, which offers Basque cooking at Atxondo, Spain, was second and Quintonil in Mexico City was third. The top French restaurant was in eighth place: chef Bruno Verjus's Table in Paris. Maxime Frederic, at the helm of the Cheval Blanc Paris pastry shop and head pastry chef at Plenitude, was named Best Pastry Chef. The 50 Best award has been presented since 2002 by media group William Reed, based on reviews by a thousand 'independent experts' such as chefs, specialist journalists and restaurant owners. The list has been contested above all by French chefs, who accuse it of being clubby and opaque, but it is generally considered to be ahead of the Michelin guide in identifying the latest food trends. Its detractors - French, but also Japanese and American - launched The List in 2015, a ranking of 1,000 restaurants across the world which uses an algorithm to aggregate and analyse data from more than 400 international sources. AFP
