It’s the time of the year again. Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be unveiling the finest dining experiences in the region at the highly anticipated ceremony in Seoul on Mar. 25.
Ahead of the official countdown and ceremony, a series of exclusive dining events hosted at Seoul’s top restaurants will take place from Mar. 22 to 26. The line-up for the 50 Best Signature Sessions features renowned chefs from across the globe, including both past award winners and rising stars, who will collaborate with some of the capital’s most exquisite restaurants to offer one-time-only dining experiences.
Some participating restaurants currently ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list include The Chairman(No. 4), Sorn (No. 11), Mingles (No. 13), Baan Tepa (No. 42), Chef Tam's Seasons (No. 49), Born & Bred (No. 64), and Alla Prima (No. 91). Additionally, Boragó which is currently ranked 29th on the World’s Best 50 Restaurants 2024 list is also included in the line-up.
The exciting sessions will offer special menus that celebrate a dynamic exchange of culinary perspectives, showcasing the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion that define each partnership.
Reservations for all the experiences will open at3 PM (Seoul time) on Mar. 6 via Catch Table. This event is a rare opportunity to witness collaborations between international and local talent, so guests are highly encouraged to book early as there is limited seating available.
Here’s the complete line-up of experiences you can look forward to:
Born & Bred x Chef Tam's Seasons
Date: Mar. 22 (Dinner)
Hosting Restaurant: Born & Bred
Host Chef: Kyung Hwan Min
Featured Restaurant: Chef Tam's Seasons
Featured Chef: Tam Kwok Fung
Evett x Boragó
Date: Mar. 23 (Dinner)
Hosting Restaurant: Evett
Host Chef: Joseph Lidgerwood
Featured Restaurant: Boragó
Featured Chef: Rodolfo Guzmán
Mingles x The Chairman x Sorn x Alla Prima
Date: Mar. 23 (Dinner)
Hosting Restaurant: Mingles
Host Chef: Mingoo Kang
Featured Restaurant: The Chairman x Sorn x Alla Prima
Featured Chef: Danny Yip, Kwok Keung Tung, Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri, and Kim Jin-hyuk
Soul x Baan Tepa
Date: Mar. 24 (Lunch)
Hosting Restaurant: Soul
Host Chefs: Hee Eun Kim and Daehyun Yoon
Featured Restaurant: Baan Tepa
Featured Chef: Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam
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