Dewakan and Gen Named in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ 51-100 List for 2026

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced its extended 51-100 list for 2026 and two of our very own Malaysian restaurants have made the cut!

Ahead of its live awards ceremony in Hong Kong this 25 March 2026, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has released its extended 51-100 list for the year. Featuring another 50 of the region’s most acclaimed restaurants, the list puts the spotlight on even more restaurants who deserve their laurels beyond its main 1-50 standings. This year’s rankings sees 12 new entries and nine re-entries from cities such as Bangkok, Kyoto, Taipei, Kanazawa, Busan, Makati City, and Chengdu. Below, we introduce you to the two Malaysian restaurants that have made the cut, as well as the recipient of the One to Watch Award.

DEWAKAN – NO. 62

Kuala Lumpur gastronomic institution Dewakan makes another appearance on the list, coming in at No. 62, a whopping 22-spot jump from last year’s No. 84. With chef Darren Teoh at the helm, Dewakan has continued to position itself amongst the best of Malaysia’s dining landscape with its highly intelligent and off-piste interpretations of hyperlocal flavours. Plates here showcase the best of Malaysia’s endemic produce, presenting them on plates that impress palates and inspire conversations. 

GEN – NO. 89

Penang’s Gēn, a dining destination for heartfelt reconstructions of Malaysian cuisine, has re-entered the listings at No. 89, a few years after its last appearance. At Gēn, diners can expect clean, textural, and soulful modern plates that tell the stories of Malaysian ingredients.  Chefs Johnson Wong and Yau Chin’s deep appreciation and respect towards our local landscape is highly evident in each of the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dishes rely on the team’s childhood memories and anecdotes without falling into the cliché, thanks to their playful plating and refined flavour combinations. 

SAN, SEOUL – NO. 54

The recipient of this year’s One to Watch Award is none other than Seoul’s San. Chef Seong-hyun Jo is in the lead here, bringing his expertise from his tenure at The French Laundry, Geranium, and other globally renowned kitchens to the Gangnam district. Since its opening in mid-2024, this subterranean restaurant presents diners with unique and balanced plates that are the products of chef Jo and team’s explorative natures. Think modern lobster jeotgal (salted lobster) and sundae bibimbap (Korean blood sausage mixed rice) made with squid ink rice. 

ASIA’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 51-100 LIST

Below is the complete Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list with an asterisk (*) denoting new entries and two asterisks (**) denoting re-entries. 

51. Den, Tokyo
52. Chef 1996, Beijing *
53. Baan Tepa, Bangkok 
54. San, Seoul * 
55. Solbam, Seoul
56. Born and Bred, Seoul
57. Alla Prima, Seoul
58. Thevar, Singapore
59. Burnt Ends, Singapore
60. Goh, Fukuoka
61. Mume, Taipei
62. Dewakan, Kuala Lumpur
63. Sushi Shunji, Tokyo *
64. Silks House, Taipei *
65. Fumée, Shenzhen *
66. Papa’s, Mumbai *
67. Samrub Samrub Thai, Bangkok
68. Ta Vie, Hong Kong
69. Co-, Chengdu *
70. Vea, Hong Kong
71. Toyo Eatery, Manila
72. Sushi Saito, Tokyo
73. The Table, Mumbai
74. Soigné, Seoul
75. Inja, New Delhi
76. Cenci, Kyoto
77. Meta, Singapore
78. Peach Blossoms, Singapore **
79. Ensure, Shenzhen
80. Jade Dragon, Macau **
81. Villa Aida, Wakayama **
82. Kataori, Kanazawa *
83. Farmlore, Bengaluru
84. Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road), Beijing
85. Jin Sha, Hangzhou **
86. Anan Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City **
87. Jungsik, Seoul
88. Andō, Hong Kong
89. Gēn, Penang **
90. Amber, Hong Kong **
91. Côte by Mauro Colagreco, Bangkok 
92. Respiración, Kanazawa *
93. Dewaya, Nishikawa *
94. Ministry of Crab, Colombo
95. Gaa, Bangkok
96. Haoma, Bangkok **
97. L’évo, Nanto **
98. Kwonsooksoo, Seoul 
99. Fiotto, Busan *
100. Celera, Makati City *

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