Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has revealed its 2026 extended 51–100 list, highlighting emerging restaurants across 27 cities ahead of the awards ceremony in Hong Kong on 25 March.
The Singapore Cocktail Crossover (SGCX) makes its debut from 9–14 June 2026 as a citywide celebration of cocktail culture, unfolding across Singapore and turning neighborhood bars into an integral part of the experience.
Hong Kong will host 15 one-off guest chef collaborations across leading restaurants this March 2026, as The Forks & Spoons presents a city-wide dining series in celebration of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Burger & Lobster has opened its first Indonesian restaurant at Plaza Indonesia, bringing its London-born lobster-and-burger concept to Central Jakarta with signature dishes and locally inspired menu additions.
At Supagetti, a new Japanese pasta restaurant in Jakarta, itameshi comfort food meets an intimate 16-seat kitchen where warmth, nostalgia, and quiet focus shape the dining experience.
Jigger & Pony Group opens Bartenders of Pony (BOP) in Singapore, introducing a Korean cocktail dining concept led by bartender Uno Jang that draws from contemporary Korean drinking culture through cocktails, shared dishes, and hospitality.
Running from 23 January to 17 February 2026, Noche Argentina at Tom’s by Tom Aikens at The Langham, Jakarta presents a limited-time Argentinian dining experience featuring open-flame wagyu dishes, traditional snacks, and curated wine pairings during selected opening nights.
Taking place for one night only on 27 January 2026, Spirits of Thailand sees Lennon’s at Rosewood Bangkok host a multi-bar guest shift featuring Thai bartenders and local spirits, highlighting regional flavours and contemporary cocktail culture.
The Michelin Guide will launch its first New Zealand edition in 2026, covering Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.