Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Debuts The ‘Essence Of Asia’ Collection

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has added a new arm to its program.

The Essence of Asia comprises a list of unranked restaurants across 49 cities and 20 countries and territories.

William Drew, Director of Content for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, says the list has come at a time when restaurants most need support.

“This collection presents travelers and gourmets with an invaluable guide to some of Asia’s most authentic and diverse dining experiences,” he says.

“Reflecting the breadth of the region’s gastronomic scene, the range of establishments spans street vendors, time-honoured institutions, philanthropic businesses and pioneering newcomers.”

The releases comes just before the announcement of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, which will be broadcast on 25 March.

The Essence of Asia collection:

Bangladesh
Haji Biryani, Dhaka
Kasturi, Dhaka

Cambodia
Nesat Seafood House, Phnom Penh
Lum Orng Farm To Table, Siem Reap
The Sugar Palm, Siem Reap

Mainland China
Li Qun Roast Duck, Beijing
Chen Mapo Tofu, Chengdu
102 House, Foshan
Longjing Manor, Hangzhou
Fuchun (Yuyuan Road), Shanghai
Lihuayuan, Wuhan

Hong Kong
Australia Dairy Company
Dignity Kitchen
Kau Kee
Pei Ho Counterparts
Roots
Yin Yang Coastal

India
Bengaluru Oota Company, Bangalore
Mum’s Kitchen, Goa
Ahdoo’s, Kashmir
Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, Mumbai
Swati Snacks, Mumbai
Rustom’s, New Delhi

Indonesia
Babi Guling Pande Egi, Bali
KooD, Bali
Pagi Sore, Jakarta
Lupis Mbah Satinem, Yogyakarta

Japan
Natsukashiya, Amami Ōshima
Honke Owariya, Kyoto
Pasania, Osaka
Eatrip, Tokyo
Sincere Blue, Tokyo
Sushi Dai, Tokyo

Laos
Tamarind, Luang Prabang
Doi Ka Noi, Vientiane

Macau
Henri’s Galley
IFT Educational Restaurant
La Famiglia

Malaysia
Artisan Handmade Bread, Ipoh
Kedai Kopi Yee Fung, Kota
Kinabalu Bijan, Kuala Lumpur
Siam Road Char Koay Teow, Penang

Myanmar
Rangoon Tea House, Yangon
Shan Kitchen, Yangon
Shwe Sa Bwe, Yangon

Nepal
Newa Momo Nepal, Kathmandu
Tukche Thakali Kitchen, Kathmandu

Pakistan
N’ecos, Karachi
Waris Nihari, Lahore

Philippines
Farmer’s Daughter, Baguio
Earth Kitchen, Manila
Hapag, Manila
Bale Dutung, Pampanga

Singapore
Botanico at The Garage
Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck & Kway Chap Keng Eng Kee
Mr. and Mrs. Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata
Naked Finn
Restaurant Kin

South Korea
Nangpoonbopsang, Jeju
Base Is Nice, Seoul
Guemdwaeji Sikdang, Seoul
Miro Sikdang, Seoul

Sri Lanka
Café Kumbuk, Colombo
Paradise Road: The Gallery Café, Colombo Mettha’s Traditional Home Cooked Meals, Unawatuna

Taiwan
Akame, Pingtung
Yu Li Cultural Bookstore and Community Kitchen, Taichung
Huang’s Lu Rou Fan, Taipei
Plants, Taipei

Thailand
100 Mahaseth, Bangkok
Barefood Bangkok, Bangkok
Na café at Bangkok 1899, Bangkok
Wattana Panich, Bangkok
Locus Native Food Lab, Chiang Rai
Samuay & Sons, Udon Thani