Run by Indian-born chef Gaggan Anand, the restaurant serves innovative Indian cuisine incorporating Japanese, French and Thai influences.

Its signature tasting menu includes more than 20 courses, combining diverse flavors, textures and culinary techniques with interactive presentations designed to engage diners.

The restaurant features an intimate 14-seat counter facing an open kitchen, where guests can observe the chefs preparing dishes and participate in the dining experience.

Inside Gaggan Restaurant in Thailand's Bangkok. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Spain's Asador Etxebarri, a restaurant specializing in grilled cuisine in the Basque village of Atxondo, claimed the top spot in the 2026 ranking.

The annual awards also honor outstanding chefs and hospitality professionals.

Jessica Rosval, head chef at Al Gatto Verde in Italy, received the Best Female Chef Award, while Bangkok-based Dej Kewkacha was named Best Pastry Chef. Lesley Liu of Singapore's Odette won the Best Sommelier Award.

The World's 50 Best Restaurants ranking, organized by U.K.-based media company William Reed, is determined through anonymous votes from chefs, restaurateurs, food journalists and experienced diners who have visited the restaurants they nominate within the previous 18 months.

Voters are prohibited from selecting restaurants in which they hold a financial interest, while Deloitte independently oversees the voting data to promote fairness and transparency.