The culinary world came together in Turin, Italy, to celebrate the unveiling of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. Curated by over 1,120 industry experts from 22 countries, this year's edition marks the 23rd year of spotlighting global excellence in gastronomy. Among the honorees are two India-inspired restaurants that have once again proven the global appeal of Indian flavors.
Gaggan (Bangkok) – 6th Best in the World, Best in Asia
Chef Gaggan Anand’s eponymous restaurant in Bangkok has ranked 6th globally and claimed the title of Asia’s Best Restaurant 2025. Known for its progressive Indian cuisine blended with Thai, Japanese, and French techniques, Gaggan redefines the fine-dining experience with playful creativity — including courses represented by emojis and dishes meant to be licked or eaten by hand.
Tresind Studio (Dubai) – 27th Best, Best in the Middle East
Chef Himanshu Saini’s Tresind Studio, located at The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, has been ranked 27th in the world and named the Best Restaurant in the Middle East 2025. Guests experience a theatrical and immersive tasting menu, often being moved between rooms that match the themes of each course. With its bold storytelling and modern approach to Indian flavors, Tresind Studio continues to break boundaries.
Maido in Peru Crowned World’s Best Restaurant 2025
The top honor this year went to Maido in Lima, Peru, led by Chef Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura. Maido is celebrated for its Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions. Its use of Amazonian ingredients and immersive storytelling through food made it a standout, earning the coveted top spot.
Full List: World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Here are the top 50 restaurants shaping the global dining scene this year:
Maido – Lima, Peru
Asador Etxebarri – Atxondo, Spain
Quintonil – Mexico City, Mexico
Diverxo – Madrid, Spain
Alchemist – Copenhagen, Denmark
Gaggan – Bangkok, Thailand
Sezanne – 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
Plenitude – Paris, France
Ikoyi – London, UK
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
Suhring – Bangkok, Thailand
Borago – Santiago, Chile
Elkano – Getaria, Spain
Odette – Singapore
Merito – Lima, Peru
Tresind Studio – Dubai, UAE
Lasai – Rio de Janeiro, 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
Florilege – Tokyo, Japan
Orfali Bros – Dubai, UAE
Frantzen – 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, UK
Restaurant Jan – Munich, Germany
Indian Cuisine’s Global Rise
With Chef Gaggan Anand and Chef Himanshu Saini leading the charge, Indian flavors are reaching new heights of recognition. Their innovations show that Indian cuisine can be both rooted in tradition and unapologetically avant-garde — taking diners on sensory journeys that defy stereotypes.
From Peru’s Amazon to the bustling kitchens of Bangkok and Dubai, this year’s list proves that great food knows no borders — and India’s culinary influence is stronger than ever.