DAILY PLEASURES Elite 25 ASIA NO. 1
SUN HON KEE
Hong Kong
BEST IN 2026 Essential 25 NO. 1
THE CHAIRMAN
Hong Kong
FINEST CHINESE
GASTRONOMY
FINEST CHINESE GASTRONOMY BEST IN 2026
The Chairman - Steamed Crab Meat and Sakura Shrimps Sticky Rice Pork and noodles dish from Chinese restaurant award presentation.
Chinese Restaurant Awards · Since 2008

Where Taste Leads.

Discover the restaurants, chefs and dishes giving Chinese dining its remarkable breadth. Independent guides across Asia outside Mainland China, Canada and the United States, shaped by the knowledge of our Taste Advisors.

How the Awards Are Decided ↗

Asia 2026 · Outside Mainland China

Elite 25 Asia

The top three. Discover the craft, ambition and individual character of restaurants taking Chinese gastronomy forward.

The Chairman Hong Kong Steamed Crab Meat and Sakura Shrimps Sticky Rice 蟹肉櫻花蝦糯米飯 大班樓
01

The Chairman

Hong Kong
Cantonese

Cantonese cooking with a clear sense of place, built around ingredients and the patient work behind each dish.

Chef carving a glazed roast pork leg with a sharp knife, dark background.
02

Yun

Hong Kong
Chinese omakase

The new Chinese dining led by kitchen, encouraging diners to remain open to discovery.

Wing Restaurant Chef Vicky Cheng
03

WING

Hong Kong
Modern Chinese

A contemporary exploration of China’s regional cuisines, led by Vicky Cheng.

Asia 2026 · Everyday pleasures

Essential 25 Asia

Places worth knowing and returning to. Begin with the top three, then explore the regional flavours and everyday favourites across the full selection.

Steamy noodle dish with mushrooms and greens in a ceramic bowl.
01

Sun Hon Kee Restaurant

Hong Kong
Hakka

Hakka traditions, generous flavours and the warmth of a family meal.

Fresh oysters in a dark sauce garnished with chopped cilantro on a white plate.
02

Ming Fu

Taipei
Taiwanese

Giving Taiwanese cuisine its depth, clarity and flavours, with traditions and soul.

Sliced roasted pork in glossy sauce on a white plate with chopsticks.
03

Kamcentre Roast Goose

Hong Kong
Cantonese Barbeque

The craft of Cantonese roasting, captured in crisp skin and succulent goose, and the popular “first cut” char siu.

Asia 2026 · New category

Chinese-Inspired
ASIA

Chinese ingredients, techniques and food memories inspire three distinct approaches to contemporary dining.

Discover Chinese-Inspired

Shrimp dish with vibrant yellow-green sauce, plated with delicate white flowers.
01

VEA Restaurant

Hong Kong
Chinese x French

Vicky Cheng brings Chinese ingredients and food memories into conversation with French technique.

Creamy dumpling with truffle shavings served in a white bowl.
02

Restaurant Labyrinth

Singapore
Modern Singaporean

LG Han explores Singapore’s food heritage through personal memories and contemporary cooking.

Elegant assortment of modern Chinese desserts and canapés on minimalist white cake stands.
03

Restaurant Born

Singapore
French gastronomy with bold Chinese influences

Zor Tan connects French gastronomy and Chinese flavours with the experiences that have shaped his life.

Canada 2026 · The top three

Elite 30 Canada

From Vancouver to Richmond Hill, three starting points for exploring Chinese and Taiwanese dining across Canada.

Roasted duck on a white plate with dipping sauces and celery in bamboo steamer tray.
01

MOTT 32

Toronto & Vancouver
Modern Chinese

Hong Kong’s cosmopolitan spirit, expressed through Cantonese craft and distinctive dining rooms.

Flavourful House Richmond Hill Classic Cantonese Food Cuisine Toronto
02

Flavourful House

Richmond Hill
Cantonese

Treasured Cantonese classics, crafted with time, skill and care.

Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Vancouver Best Cantonese Restaurant
03

Dynasty

Vancouver
Cantonese & Dim Sum

Cantonese craftsmanship, from finely made dim sum to celebratory feasts.

United States 2026 · Unranked

Elite 12 United States

Five places to begin your journey through the inaugural Elite 12 United States. Featured alphabetically, without ranking.

Assorted sliced roast meats plated on decorative yellow and white dishes with dipping sauces.

Bistro Na’s

Temple City, California
Imperial Chinese

Manchu imperial cooking finds a home in Southern California.

Crispy fried noodles topped with lobster, vegetables, and fresh herbs in a seafood stir-fry.

Four Kings

San Francisco, California
Modern Chinese

Discover one of this year’s twelve U.S. honourees.

Assorted Chinese restaurant tasting menu with pork, custard tart, and pickled vegetables.

Fu Hui Hua

San Francisco, California
Shanghainese / Jiangnan

An intimate expression of Jiangnan and Shanghainese dining.

Beef stir-fry with peppers, onions, and cilantro in a sizzling skillet.

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Hunan

The bold, fragrant flavours of Hunan.

Crispy fried chicken bites with fresh herbs on a white plate.

Wenwen

Brooklyn, New York
Taiwanese

Taiwanese soul and flavours with a Brooklyn pulse.

WING Hong Kong 鄭永麒 Vicky Cheng
The people behind the dining

2026
Individual Honours

The vision to build something lasting. The judgement that comes with experience. The dedication behind a dish made well, every day. Meet the people recognised by our Taste Advisors across three regions.

Canada 2026 · What to order

Twelve dishes.
Many reasons to go.

Explore the Canada Signature Dish Awards: twelve dishes selected by our Taste Advisors for flavour, craftsmanship and the impression they leave.

Discover the signature dishes

Roasted Pig - Chinatown BBQ - Vancouver Chinatown