How Hong Kong restaurants rank among Asia’s top 50
Amber advances in Asian restaurant ranks as regional foodies gather in Bangkok
Amber at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, the fine-dining restaurant by Dutch chef Richard Ekkebus, climbed two spots to number four on this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Results of the annual ranking were announced yesterday in Bangkok, the first time the awards ceremony was held in Thailand. It was previously held in Singapore.
Ekkebus is a favourite among fellow food and beverage professionals – last year, he received the Chef’s Choice award, which is voted on solely by his peers.
“Winning is a testimony to the quality of the team and the restaurant,” the chef said. “Amber has been around for 10 years, going on 11, and it’s still prominent. We’re reaping the awards of hard and consistent work, and of never being complacent. I can only do it with the help and support of a great team.”
Progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan, in Bangkok, retained the top spot it held last year. At a press conference after the awards ceremony, its chef Gaggan Anand said, “Winning two consecutive years has given me confidence. My restaurant has changed from 2015 to what it is today.”
