2025 Award Winners

Never stop exploring Chinese cuisine across Asia and Canada. This is a list you can follow with confidence, crafted by those who know where to find the best restaurants, the most exciting culinary talent, and the must-taste dishes that truly define the landscape.

THE MOMENTS

2025 marked a defining moment, with the Awards Ceremony unveiling the inaugural Asia and Canada list. The year was further elevated by The Dim Sum Gala, presented by Scotia Wealth Management®, a particularly special showcase highlighting the refinement and modern elevation of Cantonese dim sum—for food connoisseurs who truly seek to understand and appreciate the finest expressions of the cuisine. Look forward to 2026!

ASIA

Chinese Restaurant Awards unveiled Asia’s first Chinese dining guide in 2025 — your definitive reference to discover, and rediscover, the region’s finest tables.

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Elite 15 ASIA

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A ranking of 15 distinguished restaurants across Asia, defined by their cuisine styles, with each selection accompanied by Taste Advisors’ recommended signature dishes—guiding diners on what to taste and why it matters.

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Masters & Rising Stars

Discover the visionaries shaping Asia’s Chinese culinary scene—honoured as Master Chef, Dim Sum Chef, and Rising Star of the Year 2025.

CANADA

Chinese Restaurant Awards introduced Canada’s first Chinese dining guide in 2025—capturing the breadth, depth, and regional expression of Chinese cuisine across the nation.

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Elite 30 CANADA

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Showcasing 30 standout and ranked Chinese restaurants across Canada, each celebrated for its unique culinary style and paired with Taste Advisors’ must-try dishes—offering diners a curated guide to the flavours that define excellence.

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Masters & Rising Star

Meet the talents behind the dining room—Canada’s Master Chef, Dim Sum Chef, and Rising Star of the Year 2025, shaping the future of Chinese cuisine.

CANADA : DoorDash Diners' Choice Awards 2025

As the official delivery platform of Chinese Restaurant Awards 2025, DoorDash presents the DoorDash Diners’ Choice Awards—celebrating Canada’s three most popular Chinese restaurants of the year.

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