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Maido in Lima Named World’s Best Restaurant 2025

The annual ranking reflects votes from 1,120 industry experts, showcasing culinary excellence across five continents.

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1. Maido (Lima, Peru): And the world's best restaurant for 2025 is ... Maido! This Lima restaurant combines Japanese techniques and Peruvian ingredients into rarefied cuisine that follows a seasonal menu.
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Overview

  • Maido moved up from fifth last year to claim the top spot as judges honored its Nikkei cuisine under chef-owner Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura.
  • Asador Etxebarri in Spain maintained its strong performance with a second-place ranking and Quintonil in Mexico City rose to third.
  • Bangkok led Asia’s output with six restaurants in the top 50, highlighted by Gaggan at sixth and Potong earning the highest new entry at 13th.
  • Atomix in New York secured 12th place as the only U.S. venue on the list, marking North America’s top restaurant.
  • Odette remained Singapore’s sole representative at 25th place, sustaining its exclusive presence since 2018.