Black Diamond 2 Diamond Restaurant List 2025
Black Diamond’s two‑diamond rating recognizes outstanding quality and execution across the experience.
Venues on this list

Xin Rong Ji
Hangzhou, China
Xin Rong Ji Hangzhou holds a Michelin star, Black Pearl 2 Diamond, and back-to-back top-ten OAD Asia rankings; the most decorated Taizhou cuisine restaurant in the city at a ¥¥¥ price point. Book 3–4 weeks out minimum. The kitchen's sourcing-led approach to coastal Zhejiang seafood makes this the right choice if ingredient quality is your priority over theatrical dining production.

Jiangnan Wok
Nanjing, China
Jiangnan Wok earns its 2025 Michelin Plate and Black Pearl 2 Diamond at a ¥¥ price point, making it one of Nanjing's stronger cases for accessible Huaiyang cooking. The food credentials outpace the setting, which is comfortable rather than atmospheric. Best suited to a business lunch or relaxed celebration; step up to Jiangnan Wok · Yun if the room needs to carry the occasion.

Lamdre
Beijing, China
Lamdre is a restaurant in Beijing's Chaoyang District.

Caprice
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Caprice is a French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.

Joël Robuchon
Central And Western, Hong Kong
Joël Robuchon works for a formal special-occasion meal in Central And Western, especially when the room, pacing, and Landmark Atrium setting matter. It is less compelling as a casual fallback or ingredient-led discovery meal; cross-shop Octavium, Sushi Shikon, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, and 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA depending on cuisine preference.

Ziwei Hall
Hangzhou, China
A 2-Diamond Black Pearl restaurant in Hangzhou's West Lake district, Ziwei Hall offers refined dining in one of the city's most scenic corridors. Published details are sparse; no website, no listed cuisine style; so you're booking on the strength of the award and local reputation. Best for guests who enjoy discovery and are comfortable navigating Mandarin-language booking.

Tiger Peak
Tokyo, Japan
Tiger Peak holds a Black Pearl 2 Diamond award for 2025, placing it among Tokyo's more consistent high-end dining options in Minato City's Konan district. Booking is easier than most peers at this tier, making it a practical choice for a special occasion or a deliberate return visit. Plan for a full evening and lean into whatever is most seasonal when you go.

Zhuhai
Shantou, China
Zhuhai holds a Black Pearl 2 Diamond distinction for 2025, making it Shantou's clearest choice for a formal dinner or special occasion. Located on the 4th floor of the Hai Yi Hui Jing Hotel, it suits group celebrations and business meals more than casual drop-ins. Booking is easy, but reserve ahead for weekend slots.

Amber
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Amber serves modern French cuisine at Mandarin Oriental The Landmark in Hong Kong.

Meet the Bund
Shanghai, China
Meet the Bund is a restaurant on Guangdong Road near Shanghai's Bund.

Dining Room
Hangzhou, China
A Michelin Plate and Black Pearl 1 Diamond for 2025 at ¥¥¥ pricing makes Dining Room one of the more credibly recognised addresses for Zhejiang cuisine in Hangzhou. The high-ceilinged room with panoramic river views suits long lunches, while the menu extends Jiangzhe classics into less-replicated territory. Weekday lunch is the practical call for views; book a few days out for weekend evenings.

Jaan by Kirk Westaway
Singapore, Singapore
JAAN by Kirk Westaway is a restaurant at Swissôtel The Stamford in Singapore.

The House of Rong
Shanghai, China
A two-Michelin-starred Taizhou seafood restaurant in a mansion once belonging to I.M. Pei's family, The House of Rong holds Black Pearl 2 Diamond status in 2025 and is among Shanghai's hardest tables to secure. The customisable menu built around Taizhou-sourced seafood; including wild-caught yellow croaker; makes it the strongest case for the ¥¥¥¥ tier in regional Chinese fine dining. Book six to eight weeks out, minimum.

Sushi Shikon
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sushi Shikon is an omakase restaurant at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong.

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is an Italian restaurant in Central, Hong Kong.

Ta Vie
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Ta Vie is a Hong Kong restaurant combining seasonal Asian produce with modern French cooking techniques.

Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road)
Beijing, China
Three Michelin stars, Asia's 50 Best (#73, 2025), and a Black Pearl 2 Diamond rating make Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) the most credentialled Taizhou kitchen in Beijing. At ¥¥¥¥, it earns its price for special occasions and serious business dinners. Book four to six weeks out minimum; weekend tables require two to three months' notice.

Jie Xiang Lou
Hangzhou, China
Hangzhou's most credentialed Zhejiang dining room, Jie Xiang Lou holds two Michelin Stars, Black Pearl 2 Diamond, and a La Liste score of 92 points; all at the ¥¥¥ price tier. Set inside Zixuan Resort on the West Lake hillside, it is the strongest case for serious regional cooking in the city. Book three to four weeks out minimum; this is a hard reservation.

Chugoku Hanten Fureika
Tokyo, Japan
Fureika is the most consistently awarded Chinese restaurant in central Tokyo, formerly awarded a Michelin star and consecutive Tabelog Silver recognition since 2018. The à la carte format spans over 100 Shanghai and Cantonese dishes, with dinner averaging JPY 20,000–29,999 per person. Private rooms, group capacity, and a relaxed dress code make it a reliable choice for both business and social occasions.

Fu He Hui
Shanghai, China
Fu He Hui is a restaurant on Yuyuan Road in Shanghai.

Lung King Heen
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Lung King Heen is a restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.

Akasaka Sichuan Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Akasaka Sichuan Restaurant holds a Black Pearl 2 Diamond award (2025) and sits on the 5th and 6th floors of a Chiyoda institution in Hirakawachō; making it one of Tokyo's few credentialed venues for refined Sichuan cuisine. Booking is rated Easy, and the corporate-district setting suits business dinners as much as considered evenings. Worth returning to if you want to work through the beverage pairing question more deliberately.

Yanyu (Jiahe Road)
Xiamen, China
Yanyu on Jiahe Road is Xiamen's clearest answer for Fujian fine dining at celebration level. With a Michelin star (2024) and Black Pearl 2 Diamond (2025) backed by over a decade of packed houses, it earns its ¥¥¥ price point; particularly for Buddha jumps over the wall and the seasonal menu. Book well ahead; this is not a walk-in venue.

Mansion Xún
Beijing, China
Mansion Xún holds a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025 alongside a Black Pearl 2 Diamond, making it Beijing's most credentialled Jiangzhe kitchen. At ¥¥¥¥ in Chaoyang, it is best suited to occasions and group dining, with private rooms available on request. Book at least a week ahead; booking difficulty is rated Easy.

Seventh Son Restaurant
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Seventh Son is the strongest value case in Hong Kong's Cantonese dining tier: a Michelin-starred, Black Pearl 2 Diamond kitchen ranked in OAD's Top 20 for Asia three consecutive years, operating at the $$ price point. The classical barbecue programme and technically demanding traditional dishes make it a clear book; if you can get a reservation.

西郊5号 Xijiao No.5 - Maggie 5
Shanghai, China
Xijiao No.5 holds a Black Pearl 2 Diamond (2025) and back-to-back La Liste scores of 83–83.5 points, placing it in a credible tier of Shanghai fine dining with easier booking than most comparable rooms. The kitchen tracks seasonal Shanghainese traditions closely, making timing your visit around spring produce or autumn hairy crab season the single most important decision. Located in Changning at 669 Honggu Road.

Tea Zen Hua
Tokyo, Japan
Tea Zen Hua holds a Black Pearl 2 Diamond rating for 2025 and operates as a tea-focused experience in Akasaka Biz Tower, Minato-ku. It is one of the more accessible award-recognised venues in Tokyo, making it a practical choice for a quiet special occasion or considered afternoon. Book one to two weeks out for weekday visits; weekends move faster.

Da Vittorio Shanghai
Shanghai, China
Da Vittorio Shanghai holds two Michelin stars, a Black Pearl 2 Diamond, and back-to-back La Liste scores above 95 points, making it one of Shanghai's most credentialed fine dining addresses. The Italian Chinese kitchen sits on the southern Bund at BFC North, a setting that earns its ¥¥¥¥ price tier. Book four to six weeks out minimum and treat this as a full-occasion reservation rather than a spontaneous dinner.

Mume
Taipei, Taiwan
Mume is a restaurant on Siwei Road in Taipei's Da'an District.

Maison Lameloise
Shanghai, China
Maison Lameloise is a restaurant in Shanghai's Pudong district.

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Shanghai)
Shanghai, China
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana is an Italian restaurant in Shanghai.

Lai Ching Heen (Regent Hong Kong)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Lai Ching Heen at the Regent Hong Kong earned Black Pearl two-diamond recognition in 2026 for classical Cantonese technique that stands on its own merit rather than hotel convenience. The harbour-view dining room delivers refined seasonal preparations with easier booking than most peer-level Cantonese restaurants in the city. Worth a dedicated visit for serious Cantonese cooking in a business-appropriate setting.

Vea
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
VEA is a restaurant at The Wellington in Central, Hong Kong.

The Eight
Macau, Macau
The Eight is a restaurant on the second floor of Grand Lisboa in Macau.

T'ang Court
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
T'ang Court is a Cantonese restaurant at The Langham Hong Kong.
Overview
The Black Diamond 2 Diamond list recognizes 41 restaurants across 5 countries and 11 cities in 2025. Yanyu (Jiahe Road) in Xiamen tops the rankings, followed by 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Shanghai and Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) in Beijing. The list underwent complete renewal this year, with all 41 venues appearing as new entrants.
The 2025 edition represents a full reset of the Black Diamond 2 Diamond rankings. Every restaurant on the current list is a new entrant; none of the previous edition's venues retained their positions. Twelve establishments from the prior year dropped out, including former top-ranked Jin Sha. The geographic distribution centers on China, Japan, and Hong Kong, with Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Hangzhou particularly well-represented. Tokyo claims multiple spots through restaurants like Chugoku Hanten Fureika and Akasaka Sichuan Restaurant. This concentration across 11 cities suggests the list focuses on high-end dining within East Asia's major metropolitan markets.
The 2025 Black Diamond 2 Diamond list underwent a complete overhaul. All 41 restaurants are new to this edition; not a single venue from the previous year held its position. Yanyu (Jiahe Road) in Xiamen now leads, replacing Jin Sha at the top. The list spans 5 countries and 11 cities, with strong representation from Chinese dining destinations including Shanghai, Beijing, Xiamen, and Hangzhou, plus multiple Tokyo establishments. This complete turnover makes the 2025 edition essentially a new benchmark rather than an evolution of previous rankings.
Quick Facts
- Total Restaurants
- 41
- Countries
- 5
- Cities
- 11
- Top Ranked
- Yanyu (Jiahe Road), Xiamen
- Retained from Previous
- 0
- New Entrants
- 41
- Dropped from Previous
- 12
About This Edition
This edition's total reset sets it apart from typical year-over-year ranking adjustments. The complete absence of retained venues from the previous edition suggests either a fundamental change in evaluation criteria or a shift in geographic or culinary focus. China dominates the list with restaurants across multiple cities, while Japan contributes primarily through Tokyo venues. Hong Kong appears through establishments like 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana and Vea. The top 10 shows particular concentration in Shanghai and Beijing, with Xin Rong Ji appearing twice in different locations (Beijing's Xinyuan South Road and Hangzhou). The 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana brand also holds two positions; one in Shanghai, one in Hong Kong. This dual representation suggests these restaurant groups maintain consistent standards across locations. Twelve restaurants dropped from the previous edition, including Jin Sha and Gastro Esthetics DaDong. Whether these venues closed, declined in quality, or simply fell outside revised selection parameters isn't specified by the data. The 41-restaurant count places this as a moderately sized list focused on a specific region rather than a global survey.
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