27 Feb 2013
Narisawa has secured the top spot at the inaugural Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in Singapore, and has been named The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia. The restaurant has also been named The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Japan.
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna and organised by William Reed Business Media, today announced the winners of the first ever list at a glittering awards ceremony at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. China, Singapore and Japan dominated the list with 16, 10 and 9 restaurants listed respectively.
Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa’s unfettered imagination and sense of drama caught the attention of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants voting academy, earning his restaurant this prestigious award. Narisawa champions the theme of sustainability and gastronomy, taking environmental concern into consideration when creating his dishes in harmony with nature and the environment.
Commenting on the success of the inaugural awards, William Drew of William Reed Business Media said: “We launched Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants as part of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants program to recognise the region’s growing restaurant industry and diverse gastronomic landscape. The list is a reflection of Asia’s culinary talent and showcases individuals that share a passion for excellence.
“It is exciting to see so many innovative and creative chefs pushing Asia’s culinary boundaries and supporting Asia’s growing influence on the global culinary stage. There is no doubt that Asia provides the ideal ingredients to foster a rich and diverse list of culinary excellence, and an impressive exploration ground for food lovers.”
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