Hong Kong leads Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 with The Chairman and Wing taking the top two spots, alongside multiple entries across the top 50 and global dining guides.
August Jakarta and Locavore NXT secure spots on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, with Ardika Dwitama named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef.
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 names The Chairman No.1, while Indonesia gains recognition with August Jakarta, Locavore NXT Ubud, and Chef Ardhika as Asia’s Best Pastry Chef.
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.
Miya Social in Seminyak is a new café and dining space blending Modern Australian food with Mediterranean and Asian influences.
January brings a new lineup of recently opened restaurants in Jakarta and Bali, spanning Japanese-led dining concepts, cocktail bars, bistros, and regional kitchens shaping the start of the year’s culinary scene.