Maido wins Worlds’ best restaurant. Bangkok becomes The Mecca for gastronomers.
Maido, from Lima is named the Worlds best restaurant 2025 , Its not the first time a Lima Restaurant has been named the best in the world.
Located in Lima’s vibrant Miraflores district, a fusion of Peruvian ingredients and Japanese techniques. Founded in 2009 by chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, a Lima native of Japanese descent,
Bangkok’s Culinary Scene
Bangkok boasts five restaurants in the global top 50, each embracing sustainable practices, biodynamic ingredients, and natural wines. These include:
Gaggan Anand, ranked No. 6 and named Asia’s Best Restaurant, is a hub for natural wines, with a focus on Austrian and Eastern European varieties.
Sühring, known for its modern German cuisine.
Sorn, celebrated for its refined Southern Thai flavors.
Potong, blending Thai and Chinese influences.
Le Du, the highest new entry at No. 13, offering contemporary Thai cuisine with a sustainable ethos.
Ikoyi, London
Founded in 2017 by chef Jeremy Chan and co-owner Iré Hassan-Odukale, Ikoyi, based in London, secured the Highest Climber award at No. 15. Named after an affluent district in Lagos, Nigeria, it blends West African-inspired flavors with British micro-seasonal ingredients, delivering a distinctive fine-dining experience.