World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Indian Cuisine Shines as Gaggan Ranks 6th Globally

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:

1. Maido – Lima, Peru

2. Asador Etxebarri – Atxondo, Spain

3. Quintonil – Mexico City, Mexico

4. Diverxo – Madrid, Spain

5. Alchemist – Copenhagen, Denmark

6. Gaggan – Bangkok, Thailand

7. Sezanne – Tokyo, Japan

8. Table by Bruno Verjus – Paris, France

9. Kjolle – Lima, Peru

10. Don Julio – Buenos Aires, Argentina

11. Wing – Hong Kong

12. Atomix – New York, USA

13. Potong – Bangkok, Thailand

14. Plenitude – Paris, France

15. Ikoyi – London, UK

16. Lido 84 – Gardone Riviera, Italy

17. Sorn – Bangkok, Thailand

18. Reale – Castel di Sangro, Italy

19. The Chairman – Hong Kong

20. Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler – Brunico, Italy

21. Narisawa – Tokyo, Japan

22. Suhring – Bangkok, Thailand

23. Borago – Santiago, Chile

24. Elkano – Getaria, Spain

25. Odette – Singapore

26. Merito – Lima, Peru

27. Tresind Studio – Dubai, UAE

28. Lasai – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

29. Mingles – Seoul, South Korea

30. Le Du – Bangkok, Thailand

31. Le Calandre – Rubano, Italy

32. Piazza Duomo – Alba, Italy

33. Steirereck – Vienna, Austria

34. Enigma – Barcelona, Spain

35. Nusara – Bangkok, Thailand

36. Florilege – Tokyo, Japan

37. Orfali Bros – Dubai, UAE

38. Frantzen – Stockholm, Sweden

39. Mayta – Lima, Peru

40. Septime – Paris, France

41. Kadeau – Copenhagen, Denmark

42. Belcanto – Lisbon, Portugal

43. Uliassi – Senigallia, Italy

44. La Cime – Osaka, Japan

45. Arpege – Paris, France

46. Rosetta – Mexico City, Mexico

47. Vyn – Skillinge, Sweden

48. Celele – Cartagena, Colombia

49. Kol – London, UK

50. 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.