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Planning an entire holiday around eating is a legit thing in 2026. From slurping ramen in Tokyo and chowing down chicken rice in Singapore to getting your gado gado fix in Bali, Australia offers easy access to Asia Pacific’s best foodie destinations. But you don’t have to board an international flight to have some of the region’s most exceptional dining experiences.
Now in its third edition, the Tatler Best Awards have crowned the 100 best restaurants in the Asia-Pacific for 2026 – and five Aussie venues made the cut. The final list was selected through a rigorous process involving more than 900 discerning panellists across the region, bringing together seasoned critics, journalists and luxury travellers.
Three Aussie restaurants from last year’s top 100 were recognised once again in 2026: seafood pioneer Josh Niland’s Saint Peter, long-time Sydney chefs’ favourite Ester, and Melbourne’s legendary Cantonese institution Flower Drum.
Meanwhile, two Victorian venues made their Tatler Awards debut: Brae – Dan Hunter’s sustainable fine-dining destination set on an organic farm in Birregurra, and Embla – a beloved inner-city wine bar focused on woodfired food.
Beyond the Top 100 rankings, the Tatler Best Awards unveiled 31 Best-in-Class winners – with Melbourne’s newly opened Yiaga named Best Design Restaurant in the Asia-Pacific. This stunning garden eatery, helmed by Hugh Allen – the critically acclaimed executive chef of Vue de Monde – is well-deserving of the crown.
Yiaga (an Indigenous word meaning ‘to seek and find’) is housed in a heritage 1908 pavilion in Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens. Inside, a continuous curved wall of 13,000 hand-made terracotta tiles wraps the space in ochre warmth, while floor-to-ceiling glass offers views of the lush surrounding greenery. Diners have plenty of time to soak in the scenes as Allen's tasting menu unfolds over multiple courses, showcasing Australia's top-quality produce and native ingredients, paired with a 70 per cent local wine list.
You can check out the full top 100 restaurants in the Asia-Pacific region here.