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    2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia by Opinionated About Dining (2025)
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    OAD Top Restaurants in Asia 2025: The Complete List

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    Overview

    The 2025 OAD Asia list represents a dramatic contraction from previous editions, featuring just 2 restaurants, both in Hong Kong. Grand Majestic Sichuan takes the top position, followed by Magistracy Dining Room. Bangkok's Sorn, which led the 2024 edition, is among 412 venues that dropped from the list this year.

    This edition marks a significant shift in OAD's Asia coverage. The list contracted from over 400 restaurants across the continent to just 2 Hong Kong venues. No restaurants from the previous edition returned—Grand Majestic Sichuan and Magistracy Dining Room are both new entrants. The absence of previous Asian dining powerhouses from Thailand, Japan, Singapore, and beyond suggests either a fundamental change in OAD's methodology or a partial release pending further updates. Hong Kong now represents 100% of the geographic coverage.

    This is the 2025 edition of the OAD Asia rankings. The release methodology and whether additional venues will be added remains unspecified by OAD at this time.

    The 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia list looks radically different from previous years. Instead of hundreds of venues across dozens of cities, this edition features exactly 2 restaurants, both in Hong Kong. Grand Majestic Sichuan claims the number one position, with Magistracy Dining Room at number two. The 2024 winner, Bangkok's Sorn, is gone, along with 411 other previously ranked restaurants including Zén and WING Restaurant. Whether this reflects a methodological overhaul or an incomplete release remains unclear.

    Quick Facts

    Total restaurants
    2
    Countries represented
    1 (Hong Kong)
    Cities represented
    1 (Hong Kong)
    Top-ranked restaurant
    Grand Majestic Sichuan
    Retained from 2024
    0 restaurants
    New entrants
    2
    Dropped from 2024
    412 restaurants

    About This Edition

    This edition represents either a fundamental restructuring of the OAD Asia rankings or a preliminary release. The complete absence of restaurants from Japan, Thailand, Singapore, mainland China, and other Asian dining capitals is notable—these markets dominated previous editions. Grand Majestic Sichuan, a Sichuan specialist, leads ahead of Magistracy Dining Room, both Hong Kong establishments.

    The year-over-year change is extreme: zero carryover from 2024, with 412 venues dropping out including the entire top tier from last year. Bangkok, which claimed the top spot with Sorn in 2024, has no representation. Tokyo, typically well-represented in continental rankings, is absent. Singapore, Seoul, and Taipei—all previously featured—don't appear.

    For diners planning Asia travel around this list, the Hong Kong concentration makes trip planning straightforward but limited. Both restaurants are accessible within the same city, unlike previous editions that required continent-spanning itineraries to visit top-ranked venues across multiple countries.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many restaurants are on the 2025 OAD Asia list?
    The 2025 edition features 2 restaurants, both located in Hong Kong. This is a significant reduction from previous editions, which included over 400 venues across Asia.
    Which restaurant ranks first on the 2025 OAD Asia list?
    Grand Majestic Sichuan in Hong Kong holds the top position, followed by Magistracy Dining Room, also in Hong Kong.
    Did any restaurants from the 2024 OAD Asia list return in 2025?
    No. Zero restaurants carried over from 2024 to 2025. All 2 venues on the current list are new entrants, while 412 restaurants from the previous edition dropped out, including 2024's number one, Sorn.
    Which countries are represented on the 2025 OAD Asia list?
    Only Hong Kong appears on this edition. Previous OAD Asia lists included restaurants from Thailand, Japan, Singapore, mainland China, and other Asian markets, none of which are represented in 2025.
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