Two of Hong Kong's Cantonese restaurants claimed the top two spots as total six eateries from the city made it to this year’s list of Asia’s 50 best restaurants, reaffirming the Hong Kong dining scene’s leading position on the continent.

The Chairman and Wing – both located in the Central financial district – secured first and second places, respectively, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced at the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026” awards ceremony at a hotel in Hung Hom on Wednesday evening.

It is the second time that The Chairman has won the award after getting the accolade in 2021.

“This recognition — as well as the strong results for the city on this year’s list — reflects the depth and diversity that define Hong Kong’s dining culture today,” said Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman.

It’s a privilege to represent Hong Kong in this way and to continue sharing the traditions and stories that shape the city's cuisine, he added.

The four other Hong Kong eateries that made it to the 50 best list are: Neighborhood (No. 24), Estro (No. 32), Caprice (No. 35), and Mono (No.46).

Four other restaurants were also featured in the extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants (51st-100th). Those are: Ta Vie (No. 68), Vea (No. 70), Andō (No. 88), and Amber (No. 90).

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The winning restaurants cover a diverse range of cuisines, demonstrating Hong Kong’s unique appeal as a melting pot of global flavors and a hub for star-rated dining establishments, the HKTB said in a statement.

Pointing out that the international award recognizes the outstanding achievements of the city’s culinary sector, HKTB Chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok said together with the ‘MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2026’ and ‘The Black Pearl Restaurant Guide’, over 200 restaurants have been listed in these internationally acclaimed gourmet guides, reaffirming the city’s position as a “culinary capital” in Asia.

“We are delighted to welcome the esteemed Asian chefs and other culinary professionals attending the awards ceremony to Hong Kong, and we warmly invite everyone to explore the city’s unique and diverse gastronomic charm by following the master chefs’ curated recommendations featured in the citywide ‘Taste Hong Kong’ gourmet guide,” he said.

The event – held in Hong Kong for the first time this year – brought together over 1,000 culinary industry representatives, renowned chefs and media worldwide.

In the recently announced “Black Pearl Restaurant Guide”, the number of Hong Kong entries rose to 39, including four first-time entries – Mosu Hong Kong, founded by three-Michelin-star South Korean chef Sung Anh; Jee, a Cantonese-French fusion restaurant; contemporary Indian restaurant Leela; and Cantonese fine-dining establishment Man Ho Chinese Restaurant.

Also, homegrown chef Vicky Cheng of Chinese-French restaurant VEA, and Terry Ho, Chef de Cuisine of French restaurant Amber, received the Master Chef Award and the Young Chef Award, respectively, in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.

More Hong Kong establishments were awarded MICHELIN stars than in the previous year in the “MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2026”, bringing the total to 77 Michelin-starred eateries in one destination, further demonstrating the world-class standard of the city’s culinary scene, said the HKTB.