Seoul is about to offer some of Asia’s hottest dinner reservations. The city isn’t just hosting Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awards this March – it’s setting the stage for a series of extraordinary culinary collaborations. Before the official rankings drop on March 25, some of Asia’s most acclaimed chefs are stepping into Seoul’s top kitchens for 50 Best Signature Sessions. The result? A five-day feast of cross-border creativity that’s already getting gastronomes buzzing.
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Seoul is heating up. Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, backed by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, returns to South Korea’s dynamic capital on March 25, 2025. But before the rankings drop, something even more exciting is cooking.
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Returns To Seoul Starting With Its Signature Sessions
Enter 50 Best Signature Sessions. It’s not just another food event. From March 22-26, Seoul’s top kitchens will host a series of culinary collaborations that promise to push boundaries and blur borders. Think of it as gastronomy’s greatest hits, remixed.
The lineup reads like a who’s who of Asia’s culinary vanguard. Born & Bred, Seoul’s temple to Korean beef, welcomes Chef Tam Kwok Fung of Chef Tam’s Seasons. At Evett, Joseph Lidgerwood joins forces with Rodolfo Guzmán of Chile’s acclaimed Boragó. This isn’t just East meets West – it’s a global conversation through food.
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But arguably the showstopper? A four-way collaboration at Mingles that brings together some of Asia’s most innovative minds. Chef Mingoo Kang hosts an all-star cast: Danny Yip and Kwok Keung Tung from The Chairman, Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri of Sorn, and Kim Jin-hyuk from Alla Prima. It’s the kind of lineup that makes food enthusiasts drool.
The series continues with Soul, where chefs Hee Eun Kim and Daehyun Yoon welcome rising star Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam from Bangkok’s Baan Tepa. Their lunch service promises to bridge Korean precision with Thai innovation.
These collaborations aren’t just about putting star chefs in the same kitchen. They’re about creating dialogue. When The Chairman (No.4 in Asia) meets Sorn (No.11), it’s a masterclass in contemporary Chinese and Thai cuisines. When Boragó (No.29 in The World’s 50 Best) joins forces with Evett, it’s about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with local ingredients.
Clearly, Seoul’s dining scene has evolved beyond the traditional Korean barbecue and bibimbap. Today, it’s a city where ancient fermentation techniques meet modern gastronomy. Where young chefs are rewriting the rules while honoring their roots. These collaborations showcase Seoul not just as a host city, but as a culinary capital in its own right.
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For diners, these events offer a rare glimpse into the future of Asian cuisine. It’s a chance to taste what happens when Bangkok meets Seoul, when Hong Kong meets Chile, when tradition meets innovation. Each meal promises to be more than dinner – it’s a statement about where global gastronomy is heading.
But here’s the catch: seats are limited. Very limited. These are one-night-only performances, culinary movements that won’t be repeated. For those lucky enough to secure a reservation, it’s a chance to taste history in the making.
The 50 Best Signature Sessions serve as a prelude to the main event – the reveal of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. But in many ways, these collaborations are the real headline act. They represent what the 50 Best list has always been about: bringing together diverse culinary voices, fostering innovation, and celebrating excellence.
As Seoul prepares to host Asia’s culinary elite, these collaborations remind us why the city has become such a powerful force in global gastronomy. It’s not just about the rankings. It’s about creating moments that push cuisine forward. In March 2025, Seoul won’t just be hosting Asia’s 50 Best – it’ll be hosting the future of food.
Reservations are essential, and early booking is strongly recommended. After all, some symphonies only play once. Follow this link for more information and check the full event line-up below.
Born & Bred x Chef Tam’s Seasons
When: Saturday 22 March, Dinner
Hosting Restaurant: Born & Bred
Host Chef: Kyung Hwan Min
Featured Restaurant: Chef Tam’s Seasons
Featured Chef: Tam Kwoq Fung
Evett x Boragó
When: Sunday 23 March, Dinner
Hosting Restaurant: Evett
Host Chef: Joseph Lidgerwood
Featured Restaurant: Boragó
Featured Chef: Rodolfo Guzmán
Mingles x The Chairman x Sorn x Alla Prima
When: Sunday 23 March, Dinner
Hosting Restaurant: Mingles
Host Chef: Mingoo Kang
Featured Restaurant: The Chairman x Sorn x Alla Prima
Featured Chef: Danny Yip, Kwok Keung Tung, Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri, Kim Jin-hyuk
Soul x Baan Tepa
When: Monday 24 March, Lunch
Hosting Restaurant: Soul
Host Chefs: Hee Eun Kim & Daehyun Yoon
Featured Restaurant: Baan Tepa
Featured Chef: Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam
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