Overview

• Ana Roš (Hiša Franko) placed second and Himanshu Saini (Trèsind Studio) third on the 2025 podium.
• Organizers reported 972 voters — 572 chefs and 400 industry professionals — and distinctions for 783 chefs from 69 countries.
• Spain counted 54 honorees, including 18 at the three‑knife level, though no Spanish chef reached the podium this year.
• Mexico saw 22 chefs recognized with Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil) at three knives; Argentina recorded three top‑tier chefs including Gonzalo Aramburu; Peru’s Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura (Maido) and Pía León (Kjolle) also earned three knives.
• Special prizes included Best Food Art for Quique Dacosta, Best Humanity for World Central Kitchen led by José Andrés, and Best Visionary for Massimo Bottura.