Feature | Special Contribution by Noriyuki Nakamura: Decoding Asia's Gastronomic Trends at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Gallery
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April 10, 2015

Feature | Special Contribution by Noriyuki Nakamura: Decoding Asia's Gastronomic Trends at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Gallery

Japanese restaurants were notably active. Pictured are Hajime Yoneda of 'HAJIME', winner of the Highest Climber Award, and Shinobu Namae of 'L'Effervescence', ranked 12th (up from 25th last year).
Scene from the 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' venue
This year's top spot in Asia went to 'Gaggan'. The news that 'an Indian-run Indian restaurant in Bangkok is Asia's No. 1 in 2015' surprised many.
'I believe in the power of ingredients and food. Eating inspires me,' said Gaggan Anand (second from right), chef at 'Gaggan'.
Gaggan Anand, No. 1, and Yoshihiro Narisawa, No. 2
To describe 'Gaggan's' cuisine in a word: unique and innovative gastronomy inspired by Indian street food.
With a vision to revolutionize Indian cuisine through cutting-edge techniques, he opened his eponymous restaurant in Bangkok in 2010.
The restaurant, unified in a colonial style, is reputed for its dining experience, brimming with Gaggan's passion and creativity.
Tokyo's 'NARISAWA' maintained its second-place ranking from last year.
No. 2 'NARISAWA'
Japanese chefs who attended the awards ceremony, with the author (center)
Chefs gathered at the awards ceremony in Singapore
Although 'NARISAWA' ranked below Gaggan, the impression was that its popularity among judges and its evaluated skill were significantly higher.
No. 2 'NARISAWA'
No. 2 'NARISAWA'
No. 2 'NARISAWA'
No. 2 'NARISAWA'
Osaka's 'HAJIME' made a significant leap, moving up to 14th place from 42nd last year.
Chef Namae of 'L'Effervescence'. He raised his right hand high the moment his 12th place ranking was announced.
Every year, this event serves as a gathering place for chefs to connect.
San Pellegrino, now an indispensable part of the dining scene, was served throughout the venue.
'TAKAZAWA' in Akasaka is one of those restaurants where reservations are hard to come by.
Chef Yamamoto of 'Nihon Ryori RyuGin', ranked 4th, is a regular at this ranking.
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