The Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA) unveiled its inaugural Elite 15 Asia Awards on 29 October 2025 at The Vancouver Club – marking the first time the CRA has ranked top Chinese restaurants across Asia and Canada.
Led by a panel of 15 Taste Advisors from across Asia, the awards celebrate chefs and restaurants shaping the global future of Chinese gastronomy. “This list reflects the confidence and creativity of Chinese cuisine on the world stage,” says Rae Kung, CRA Managing Director.
The Chairman (Hong Kong) claimed the #1 spot, with Hong Kong leading the list with six honourees, followed by Shanghai with three. Highlights include Meet the Bund (No. 4) for its Fujianese focus, Xin Rong Ji Hong Kong (No. 8)showcasing Taizhou cuisine, and Yong Fu Hong Kong (No. 9) for its refined Ningbo flavours.
Special distinctions went to:
* Master Chef of the Year: Fu Yue, Liang Ru Yuan – Hangzhou
* Dim Sum Chef of the Year: Zeng Xianxin, De Chu – Guangzhou
* Rising Star Chefs of the Year: Jayson Tang, Man Ho Chinese Restaurant – Hong Kong and Henry Zhang, Drunken Fish – Macau
The Elite 15 Asia Awards spotlight the evolution of Chinese cuisine — rooted in tradition, driven by innovation, and celebrated on a global scale.
Elite 15 Asia Awards – RANKING
Founded in Vancouver in 2008, the Chinese Restaurant Awards have become the definitive guide to Chinese cuisine in Metro Vancouver for discerning diners. With the Awards now expanding across Asia and Canada, this new chapter benefits all who love Chinese cuisine or wish to explore its regional diversity. The official website — ChineseRestaurantAwards.com — also features recommended signature dishes at each Elite 15 Asia winner, inviting diners to experience the culinary stories that define Chinese cuisine today.
For more information, winners’ introductions, Canada’s Elite 30 Award winners, the Awards Standards and bios of the Taste Advisors, please visit www.chineserestaurantawards.com.