Hong Kong's The Chairman Tops Asia's 50 Best 2026

Hong Kong's The Chairman has been named Asia's best restaurant at the 2026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards, reclaiming the top spot in a ceremony held on March 25 at the Kerry Hotel in the city. The Cantonese venue, founded by chef Danny Yip, edged out its neighbor Wing, also in Hong Kong, which took second place, marking a strong showing for the host city's culinary scene.

The awards, voted on by more than 350 industry experts including chefs, critics, and food writers, highlighted the diversity and innovation across Asia's dining landscape. The Chairman's victory is its second, following a win in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented an in-person celebration that year. Yip, speaking after the announcement, credited his team's longevity, noting that 60 to 70 percent of the staff have worked at the 17-year-old restaurant for at least a decade. "Winning the top award makes our hard work and staying in the industry worthwhile," Yip said. "It means everything to win this award in Hong Kong. The average age of the team at The Chairman is 52. Many joined me 17 years ago and are still here, so this award belongs to my vintage team and everyone working in Chinese...