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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Odette holds the line as Singapore's sole entry on World's 50 Best Restaurants list
SINGAPORE, June 20 — Odette, the acclaimed French fine-dining restaurant at Singapore's National Gallery, has retained its position as the country's standard-bearer on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, ranking No. 25 in the 2025 edition. Though it slipped one notch from its 2024 position, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant remains the only Singapore establishment in the coveted top 50. This marks Odette's seventh consecutive year on the list since its debut in 2018. 'This year marks 10 years of Odette, and it is an honour to once again be recognised among some of the finest restaurants around the world,' said chef-owner Julien Royer, 42, in a statement to The Straits Times from Turin, Italy, where the awards ceremony was held yesterday. 'I'm incredibly proud of my team — many of whom have been on this journey with us since the very beginning. Their dedication and consistency have been key in shaping Odette into what it is today.' The statement also noted that Odette's team remains 'immensely proud' to represent Singapore on the global culinary stage, regardless of ranking. While Odette stayed in the upper echelon, two other local names — both previously in the top 100 — slid down the rankings. Modern barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends, helmed by chef Dave Pynt and known for its open-fire cooking, came in at No. 93, down from No. 68 last year. Restaurant Labyrinth, chef LG Han's imaginative tribute to modern Singaporean cuisine, dropped five places to No. 97. Meanwhile, Meta — a contemporary Korean restaurant that placed No. 95 in 2024 — fell out of the top 100. The latest list also reflected a strong showing by restaurants in Bangkok and Tokyo. Notably, Bangkok's Potong soared to No. 13 from No. 57 last year and earned the title of The World's Best Female Chef for its head chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij. Gaggan retained its Best Restaurant in Asia crown at No. 6, while Nusara jumped from No. 74 to No. 35. In Tokyo, Sezanne climbed to No. 7, while long-time favourite Den dropped to No. 53. Topping the global list this year is Lima's Maido, a restaurant blending Japanese precision with Peruvian soul, led by chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura. The list is compiled annually by British media company William Reed, based on votes from over 1,100 culinary professionals around the world.
Malay Mail
12 hours ago
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- Malay Mail
Odette holds the line as Singapore's sole entry on World's 50 Best Restaurants list
SINGAPORE, June 20 — Odette, the acclaimed French fine-dining restaurant at Singapore's National Gallery, has retained its position as the country's standard-bearer on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, ranking No. 25 in the 2025 edition. Though it slipped one notch from its 2024 position, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant remains the only Singapore establishment in the coveted top 50. This marks Odette's seventh consecutive year on the list since its debut in 2018. 'This year marks 10 years of Odette, and it is an honour to once again be recognised among some of the finest restaurants around the world,' said chef-owner Julien Royer, 42, in a statement to The Straits Times from Turin, Italy, where the awards ceremony was held yesterday. 'I'm incredibly proud of my team — many of whom have been on this journey with us since the very beginning. Their dedication and consistency have been key in shaping Odette into what it is today.' The statement also noted that Odette's team remains 'immensely proud' to represent Singapore on the global culinary stage, regardless of ranking. While Odette stayed in the upper echelon, two other local names — both previously in the top 100 — slid down the rankings. Modern barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends, helmed by chef Dave Pynt and known for its open-fire cooking, came in at No. 93, down from No. 68 last year. Restaurant Labyrinth, chef LG Han's imaginative tribute to modern Singaporean cuisine, dropped five places to No. 97. Meanwhile, Meta — a contemporary Korean restaurant that placed No. 95 in 2024 — fell out of the top 100. The latest list also reflected a strong showing by restaurants in Bangkok and Tokyo. Notably, Bangkok's Potong soared to No. 13 from No. 57 last year and earned the title of The World's Best Female Chef for its head chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij. Gaggan retained its Best Restaurant in Asia crown at No. 6, while Nusara jumped from No. 74 to No. 35. In Tokyo, Sezanne climbed to No. 7, while long-time favourite Den dropped to No. 53. Topping the global list this year is Lima's Maido, a restaurant blending Japanese precision with Peruvian soul, led by chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura. The list is compiled annually by British media company William Reed, based on votes from over 1,100 culinary professionals around the world.
Straits Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Singapore's Odette is No. 25 on World's 50 Best Restaurants list
Odette's team with its French chef Julien Royer (centre). The French fine-dining restaurant has been ranked No. 25 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. PHOTO: THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS Singapore's Odette is No. 25 on World's 50 Best Restaurants list SINGAPORE – French fine-dining restaurant Odette at the National Gallery Singapore has slipped a notch to No. 25 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. It remains Singapore's only restaurant on the prestigious list of gastronomic talent, announced at a ceremony in Piedmont's Turin city in northern Italy on June 19. The three-Michelin-starred establishment, ranked No. 24 in 2024, has been on the top 50 list since 2018. Odette's chef Julien Royer, 42, who attended the ceremony, said in a statement: 'This year marks 10 years of Odette, and it is an honour to once again be recognised among some of the finest restaurants around the world. 'I'm incredibly proud of my team – many of whom have been on this journey with us since the very beginning. Their dedication and consistency have been key in shaping Odette into what it is today.' The statement added that, regardless of the placing, Odette's entire team is immensely proud of what it has accomplished over the years to represent Singapore on the world culinary stage. Two other Singapore establishments made it to the list of top 100 restaurants, which was announced on June 5. Chef Dave Pynt of Burnt Ends, ranked No. 93 in 2025. PHOTO: ST FILE Modern barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends in Dempsey dropped to No. 93 (from No. 68 in 2024), while modern Singaporean Restaurant Labyrinth at Esplanade Mall slid to No. 97 (from No. 92 in 2024). Chef Han Liguang helms Restaurant Labyrinth, ranked No. 97 in 2025. PHOTO: ST FILE Contemporary Korean restaurant Meta in Mohamed Sultan Road, ranked No. 95 in 2024, did not make the cut. Topping the list was Lima's Maido restaurant (from No. 5 in 2024), which also held on to its Best Restaurant in South America title that was awarded in 2024. Lima's Maido restaurant takes top spot, helmed by Peruvian chef-owner Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura (centre). PHOTO: THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS Run by Peruvian chef-owner Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, the restaurant is named after the Japanese greeting 'Maido' that is used to welcome diners. Maido, which was established in 2009, specialises in Nikkei cuisine – blending meticulous Japanese techniques with vibrant Peruvian ingredients for an innovative dining experience. Spain's Asador Etxebarri and Diverxo – at No. 2 and No. 4 respectively – maintained their rankings from 2024. Inching their way into the top five are Mexico City's Quintonil at No. 3 (from No. 7 in 2024) and Copenhagen's Alchemist at No. 5 (from No. 8 in 2024). Barcelona's Disfrutar, which was the top restaurant in 2024, joins the Best of the Best hall of fame of establishments that attained No. 1 in previous years. These include Lima's Central, New York's Eleven Madison Park and Copenhagen's Geranium and Noma. Bangkok's restaurants had a strong showing, with two new entries cracking into the top 50. Nusara came in at No. 35 (from No. 74 in 2024) and Potong, at No. 13 (from No. 57 in 2024), also received the Highest New Entry and The World's Best Female Chef accolades for its chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij. The Thai capital's other restaurants all climbed the ranks, with Gaggan at No. 6 (from No. 9 in 2024) retaining its Best Restaurant in Asia title. Sorn placed at No. 17 (from No. 38 in 2024), Suhring at No. 22 (from No. 23 in 2024) and Le Du at No. 30 (from No. 40 in 2024). In Japan, the rankings for its restaurants fluctuated. Tokyo's Sezanne climbed to No. 7 (from No. 15 in 2024), while Florilege slid to No. 36 (from No. 21 in 2024). Den is now part of the 51-to-100 restaurants list at No. 53 (from No. 32 in 2024). Re-entries into the World's 50 Best list include Tokyo's Narisawa at No. 21 (from No. 56 in 2024) and Osaka's La Cime at No. 44 (from No. 66 in 2024). The award recipients at The World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Turin. PHOTO: THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS Several Asian restaurants also fared well, including Hong Kong's Wing at No. 11 (from No. 20 in 2024) and The Chairman at No. 19 (from No. 26 in 2024); and Seoul's Mingles at No. 29 (from No. 44 in 2024). Other chef awards went to Maxime Frederic from Plenitude at the Cheval Blanc Paris Hotel in Paris (No. 14), who was named The World's Best Pastry Chef; and chef-owner Albert Adria of Barcelona's Enigma (No. 34), who won the peer-voted Chefs' Choice Award. The annual list is produced by British media company William Reed. It is based on voting by a panel of 1,120 international restaurant industry experts from 28 regions around the world. Eunice Quek is STFood online editor at The Straits Times. She covers all things trending in the food and beverage scene. Check out ST's Food Guide for the latest foodie recommendations in Singapore.
Time Out
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The first batch of the world's best restaurants has been revealed for 2025
Each year, the World's 50 Best announces a list of the top 50 restaurants on the planet, and for 2025 that will take place at a ceremony in Turin on June 19. But 50? That's hardly very many spots to allocate when there are so many fantastic restaurants out there. Luckily, there's an extended version of the list – 50 restaurants that didn't quite make the final cut, but can very proudly say they're in the top 100 on the planet. Ahead of announcing the official top 50, the guide has just released the 51-100 best restaurants in the world right now. Among the inclusions is La Colombe, a stunning fine-dining institution near Cape Town, nestled in the Silvermist organic wine estate, which overlooks the Constantia Valley. Here you'll find a menu of classy plates influenced by Asian cuisine and created with French techniques. Over in the heart of São Paulo you'll find Tuju, a breezy, contemporary restaurant led by chef Ivan Rolston, where you can indulge in a decadent 10-course menu – which, according to World's 50 Best, 'pays homage to Brazil 's distinct seasons, showcasing locally sourced ingredients through creative techniques.' Then there's Burnt Ends, an iconic Singaporean restaurant where pretty much all the dishes on the menu are flame-cooked. Salivating? Same – check out the rest of the top 100 below. These are the world's best restaurants, from 51-100 Alcalde, Guadalajara, Mexico Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland Den, Tokyo, Japan El Chato, Bogotá, Colombia La Colombe, Cape Town, South Africa Jordnær, Copenhagen, Denmark Onjium, Seoul, South Korea Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin, Germany Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin, Germany Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico Nuema, Quito, Ecuador Willem Hiele, Oudenburg, Belgium Bozar, Brussels, Belgium Fu He Hui, Shanghai, China Quique Dacosta, Dénia, Spain Saint Peter, Sydney, Australia Arca, Tulum, Mexico Masque, Mumbai, India Hiša Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia Tuju, São Paulo, Brazil Sazenka, Tokyo, Japan Chef Tam's Seasons, Macau, China Tantris, Munich, Germany Mountain, London, UK Mil, Cusco, Peru Leo, Bogotá, Colombia Le Doyenné, Saint-Vrain, France Cocina Hermanos Torres, Barcelona, Spain Coda, Berlin, Germany SingleThread, Healdsburg, USA Oteque, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Fyn, Cape Town, South Africa A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brazil Aponiente, El Puerto de Santa María, Spain Txispa, Atxondo, Spain The Clove Club, London, UK Mugaritz, San Sebastián, Spain Salsify at the Roundhouse, Cape Town, South Africa Huniik, Mérida, Mexico Le Bernardin, New York, USA Koan, Copenhagen, Denmark Al Gatto Verde, Modena, Italy Burnt Ends, Singapore, Singapore Meet the Bund, Shanghai, China Evvai, São Paulo, Brazil Atelier Crenn, San Francisco, USA Labyrinth, Singapore, Singapore César, New York, USA Amisfield Restaurant, Queenstown, New Zealand Neolokal, Istanbul, Türkiye Did you see that the best pizzerias in Europe have been crowned for 2025?
Time Out
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Two Singapore restaurants are named in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 extended list for 2025
Every year, we wait in anticipation for the announcement of the World's 50 Best Restaurants to see which establishments from Singapore make it onto this world-acclaimed list. It's never really a matter of 'if', but 'how many'; After all, eating is one of the top pastimes of Singaporeans and our city is brimming with such a diverse line-up of cuisines and dining venues – the perfect representation of the multi-culturalism that we're known for. Ahead of the official announcement of the top 50 on June 19, 2025, the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 extended list of 51 to 100 has just been revealed, and two from this Lion City have been named: modern Australian-style BBQ restaurant Burnt Ends (#93), and Labyrinth (#97) which prides itself on its 'new Singaporean cuisine'. Both Burnt Ends and Labyrinth are no stranger to the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, having emerged at 68th and 92nd place respectively in last year's extended list. Admittedly, this is quite a drop for Burnt Ends in particular, both one-Michelin-star holders will have to work a little harder to maintain their top 100 placings in next year's edition of this food award ranking. This year sees one less Singapore-based dining establishment on the 51 to 100 extended list, with Meta (#95 in 2024) making a disappearance. This can only mean one thing: It's either been bumped up to the top 50, or fallen off the list entirely. Only time will tell. Last year, only one restaurant from Singapore made the top 50 ranking: Odette, one of the two long-standing F&B tenants at the National Gallery that remains after its refresh. The other five, which include rooftop bar Smoke & Mirrors and Cantonese restaurant Yan, have since made a sad exit from the museum. Odette was crowned the Best Restaurant in Asia in 2023's awards. We'll be eagerly waiting to see if it remains in the top 50 global placings this year, and whether any other of our favourite restaurants will be joining the party.
