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Business Times
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Times
Odette is No 25 on World's 50 Best Restaurants list; top spot goes to Maido in Peru
THREE-Michelin-starred Odette continues to be Singapore's only entrant in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, despite slipping one rung to 25th position. Announced in a star-studded ceremony in Turin, Italy on Jun 19, the annual ranking of top restaurants around the world saw Odette joining Asian counterparts such as Gaggan (Bangkok), Wing (Hong Kong) and Potong (Bangkok). Taking the top spot this year was Maido from Lima, a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant run by Mitsuhara Tsumura, which jumped from No 5 last year. Following it was Asador Etxebarri at No 2, unchanged from 2024. Mexico's Quintonil, Madrid's Diverxo and Copenhagen's Alchemist rounded out the top five spots. Bangkok was the top performing city, beating the likes of Tokyo and Paris with six restaurants in the list. Gaggan clocked in at No 6, up from No 9 the previous year, followed by Potong (13), Sorn (17), Suhring (22), Le Du (30), and Nusara (35). All were promoted from their positions last year, with Potong named Highest New Entry after jumping from No 57 place in 2024. Gaggan was also crowned No 1 in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants ranking in March this year in Seoul. Seoul had only one representative in Mingles, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by veteran chef Kang Mingoo. Taking the No 29 spot, it rose from No 44. In Tokyo, Sezanne rose to No 7 followed by Narisawa at No 21 and Florilege at No 36. Osaka's La Cime stood at No 44. From Hong Kong, Wing took No 11 spot and The Chairman at No 19, with both rising several rungs from last year. Julien Royer, chef-owner of Odette which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, said: 'It is an honour to once again be recognised amongst some of the finest restaurants around the world.' He added: 'Regardless of the placing, the entire team at Odette is immensely proud of what they've accomplished over the years. Representing Singapore on the world's culinary stage is, and has always been, an absolute honour for everyone.' Despite Odette being the sole Singapore restaurant in the Best 50 list, the country also had a presence in the 51-100 ranking which was announced earlier in June. One Michelin-starred Burnt Ends was at No 93, having slipped from No.68 in 2024. Fellow one-starred Labyrinth also managed to stay on the list at No 97, down from No 92. The World's 50 Best Restaurants List is produced by UK media company William Reed, and has been a mainstay of the international restaurant industry since 2002. The rankings are decided in a voting process involving 1,120 industry professionals including restaurant owners and food journalists from around the world.
South China Morning Post
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
6 top Korean chefs' favourite comfort foods and where to eat them in Seoul
Seoul is a city where Michelin-star restaurants and age-old culinary traditions exist side by side. Advertisement Comfort food here is more than just nourishment – it embodies the warmth of home and memories of childhood, and pays tribute to Korea's rich heritage. For South Korea's leading chefs, humble staples shape their approach to contemporary cuisine. From noodles to nourishing broths, these dishes lay the foundation for the country's culinary identity. Six chefs from Seoul and beyond lift the lid on the comfort foods closest to their hearts and the best places to enjoy them. You may be surprised to read that there is not a barbecue or bibimbap in sight. Mingoo Kang of Mingles, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Seoul, says kalguksu noodles and jeon pan-fried fritters are his favourite comfort foods. Photo: Mingles 1. Kang Mingoo, Mingles (Seoul) 'Kalguksu [knife-cut noodles in a starchy soup] and jeon [pan-fried fritters] are my favourite comfort foods,' says Mingoo Kang, chef-owner of three-Michelin-star Mingles
