{"id":1009659,"date":"2025-09-30T00:25:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T07:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/stagingAUG5\/?p=1009659"},"modified":"2025-10-01T02:36:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T09:36:32","slug":"chinese-restaurant-awards-announces-top-30-honourees-for-its-inaugural-elite-15-asia-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/stagingAUG5\/chinese-restaurant-awards-announces-top-30-honourees-for-its-inaugural-elite-15-asia-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Restaurant Awards Announces Top 30 Honourees for its Inaugural Elite 15 Asia Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Chinese Restaurant Awards Announces Top 30 Honourees for its Inaugural Elite 15 Asia Awards<\/h2>\n<p><i><strong>The story of Chinese cuisine is global \u2013 this new list is guided by a diverse and influential Asia Taste Advisors Panel.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, Chinese cuisine receives a dedicated ranking in Asia. The Chinese Restaurant Awards proudly unveils the <b>Top 30 Honourees<\/b> of its inaugural <b>Elite 15 Asia Awards<\/b> \u2014 a definitive selection of outstanding restaurants across the continent. More than a celebration of excellence, the list also serves as an authoritative guide for discerning diners. From this longlist, the <b>final ranked Elite 15 Asia<\/b> will be announced at the <b>16th Annual Awards Ceremony<\/b> in Vancouver, Canada\u00a0 on <b>October 29, 2025<\/b> \u2014 elevating Chinese gastronomy on the world stage. The list is curated by the newly established Asia Taste Advisors Panel, chaired by acclaimed veteran food critic, columnist, and food show television\u00a0 host <b>Agnes Chee<\/b> \u2014 widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Chinese cuisine today. This distinguished panel of 15 brings together Michelin-starred chefs, entrepreneurs, financiers, artists, and cultural leaders, united by the belief that Chinese dining is not defined by restaurants alone, but by the signature dishes that embody flavour, memory, and the enduring experiences that stay with diners. \u201cThere are many lists in the world, but this will be the first to independently celebrate Chinese cuisine in Asia \u2013 \u2014 one rooted in cultural confidence,\u201d says<b> Chee, Chair of the Asia Judging Panel<\/b>. \u201cThrough this, our aim is to honour culinary talent, inspire the next generation, and safeguard traditions while defining excellence on our own terms. It is the beginning of a journey to connect Chinese dining across regions and generations.\u201d \u201cOn the occasion of our 16th Awards, we are honoured to extend our recognition beyond Canada to pay tribute to Asia\u2019s outstanding Chinese restaurants,\u201d adds <b>Lee Man, Vice President of the Chinese Restaurant Awards.<\/b> \u201cThis list, dedicated exclusively to Chinese cuisine, reflects the diversity and depth of gastronomy across Asia. Our mission has never changed: to uncover the finest signature dishes, to spotlight restaurants of all sizes, and to highlight the talent behind them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>Top 30 Honourees \u2014 Elite 15 Asia Awards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>(alphabetic order)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">102 House \u2014 Shanghai \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">1996 Si Chuan Cuisine \u2014 Beijing \uff5c Sichuan<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Chef Tam&#8217;s Season \u2014 Macau \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">China Tang \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Da Dong Roast Marinated Duck (JinBao) \u2014 Beijing \uff5c Peking duck \/ Northern Chinese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Forum Restaurant \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Cantonese (noted for abalone)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fu He Hui \u2014 Shanghai \uff5c Refined vegetarian<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ho Lee Fook \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Modern Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Jade Dragon \u2014 Macau \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Jee Restaurant \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Modern Chinese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Jie Xiang Lou \u2014 Hangzhou \uff5c Jiangnan<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ling Long \u2014 Shanghai \uff5c Contemporary Chinese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lingnan House \u2014 Guangzhou \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Man Ho Chinese Restaurant \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Meet the Bund \u2014 Shanghai \uff5c Fujianese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mian \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Diverse Chinese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Moon Bay Chinese Restaurant \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Peach Blossoms \u2014 Singapore \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Purple Laurel \u2014 Bangkok \uff5c Fine Chinese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ru Yuan \u2014 Hangzhou \uff5c Hangzhou (Hangbang Cai)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sazenka \u2014 Tokyo \uff5c Chinese\u2013Japanese fine dining<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Seventh Son Restaurant \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Silks House \u2014 Taipei \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The Chairman \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The House of Dynasties \u2014 Beijing \uff5c Imperial court, Cantonese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">VEA Restaurant \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Chinese\u2013French contemporary<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">WING Restaurant \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Modern Chinese<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Xin Rong Ji \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Taizhou<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Xin Rong Ji \u2014 Shanghai \uff5c Taizhou<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Yong Fu \u2014 Hong Kong \uff5c Ningbo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Asia Taste Advisors<\/h2>\n<p>(Listed in alphabetic order) All ballots underwent a final conflict-of-interest review after voting closed: advisors declared any relationships with restaurants under consideration and recused themselves from related votes. See \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/stagingAUG5\/the-awards-standards\/\">How the Awards are Decided<\/a>\u201d for more details. <b>Agnes Chee<\/b> \u2014 <i>Chair of Judging Panel \u2013 Asia; Globetrotting Food Critic, Food Columnist and Food Show Host \u2013 Hong Kong<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Alain Lam<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Chief Financial Officer, Oriental Watch Holdings \u2013 Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Annie Kao<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Chairman, Suntek Motor Company Limited \u2013 Taipei \/ Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Umberto Bombana<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Chef of three Michelin-starred restaurant 8\u00bd Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA\u2013 Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Cheuk Shum<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Head of Marketing, HSBC Hong Kong \u2013 Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>David Yip<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 F&amp;B Consultant \u2013 Singapore<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Dr. Angus Yui Pan Poon<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Doctor, Virtus Medical Group \u2013 Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Jason Tang<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 VP, Head of Investment Analytics, Greater China, State Street \u2013 Beijing<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Liz Kao<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Food Writer &amp; Content Creator \u2013 Taipei<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Oscar Wang<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Multidisciplinary Artist &amp; Founder, Open Work Studio \u2013 Shanghai \/ Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Ricky Li<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 F&amp;B Investor &#8211; Shenzhen\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Vena Cheng<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Lawyer, PC Woo &amp; Co \u2013 Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>William Tang<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Fashion Designer, Director of W Tang Co. \u2013 Hong Kong<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><i>Yaning Liu<\/i><\/b><i> \u2014 Director of Gastronomic Culture Committee, China Tourism Association; Director &amp; EVP, Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality \u2013 Beijing<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><i>One Singapore-based advisor from the finance sector prefers to remain unnamed.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The Elite 15 Asia Awards<\/b> \u2014 the top 15 ranked honourees drawn from Asia\u2019s Top 30 list \u2014 will be unveiled at the prestigious Vancouver Club in Vancouver, Canada on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. They will be presented alongside the Canadian distinctions: Elite 30 Canada and a slate of individual awards. These honours include <b>Rising Star Chef of the Year, Dim Sum Chef of the Year, and Master Chef of the Year<\/b>, each conferred separately in the Asia and Canada regions. <b>For more information, the Awards Standards\u00a0 and bios of the Taste Advisors, please visit<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/stagingAUG5\"> www.chineserestaurantawards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>-30-<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT CHINESE RESTAURANT AWARDS<\/b> Founded in 2008 in Vancouver, Canada, the <b>Chinese Restaurant Awards<\/b> is the world\u2019s longest-running restaurant awards devoted to Chinese cuisine. Established to heighten public appreciation of Chinese dining and foster cross-cultural exchange, the Awards is guided by a team of culinary and marketing professionals united by a deep passion for Chinese gastronomy. Over the years, it has built a legacy of influential events and collaborations that showcase the diversity, creativity, and excellence of Chinese restaurants. In 2025, the Awards embarks on a pivotal new chapter, expanding beyond Canada to celebrate exceptional restaurants and culinary talent across Asia,<b> defining a new era as an emerging global voice in Chinese gastronomy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chinese Restaurants Awards 2025 is generously supported by Scotia Wealth Management, DoorDash, Destination Vancouver, Regency Auto, Air Canada, The Dalmore, St. Paul\u2019s Foundation, Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Mt. 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