The top restaurant was awarded to Maido in Lima.
London's culinary scene is setting the world on fire. The city is sizzling its way onto The World's 50 Best Restaurants list with two extraordinary establishments taking the spotlight. Kol, with its Mexican-British fusion, and Ikoyi, with its global gastronomy, have earned their well-deserved spots among the crème de la crème of the food world.
Kol sits at number 49. The restaurant is a unique addition to London's gastronomic offerings. Chef Santiago Lastra has embarked on a quest to bring authentic Mexican cuisine to the British capital, but with a twist. He dug deep into the heart of Britain to discover innovative substitutes like the zesty sea buckthorn that puts a uniquely British spin on his dishes. The result is a rebellious celebration of flavours.
Ikoyi sits at number 15. The restaurant has been making waves with its bold and captivating culinary style. Chefs Jeremy Chan and Ire Hassan-Odukale bring their shared passion for spices, British produce and global flavours to create a dining experience that draws inspiration from Africa and Asia. Ikoyi's signature dish, the smoked jollof rice, is a flavour bomb that explodes with innovation.
The World's 50 Best Restaurant number one restaurant was awarded to Maido in Lima. The top ten also includes Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Quintonil in Mexico City; Diverxo in Madrid, Alchemist in Copenhagen, Gaggan in Bangkok, Sézanne in Tokyo, Table by Bruno Verjus in Paris, Kjolle in Lima and Don Julio in Buenos Aires.
In the Middle East, two FACT Dining Award winners made the list. Trèsind Studio from Chef Himanshu Saini is at number 27, and Orfali Bros Bistro from Mohammad, Wassim and Oma Orfali is at number 37.
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