HAPA® F&B & Culinary Awards Series 2026 Celebrates Asia’s Top Culinary Talent & Innovation

The HAPA® F&B & Culinary Awards Series 2026, marking 32 years of hospitality excellence, celebrates Asia’s top chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators who are redefining the region’s vibrant food and beverage industry. Held on 28 April 2026, Series 2 introduced a dynamic Food, Drinks, Music & Chefs (FDMC) Festival at Hyatt Regency KL Midtown, offering a fresh, immersive alternative to traditional awards ceremonies while spotlighting creativity, leadership, and excellence in both fine dining and contemporary food culture. 

As part of the prestigious HAPA® Awards for Excellence 2026 Series —alongside the Entrepreneur and Hospitality & Tourism Awards — this event continues to inspire innovation and elevate standards across Asia’s hospitality landscape. Among the standout winners, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur earned multiple honours, with UMI Japanese Restaurant earning Top 10 accolades for specialty cuisine and service excellence in F&B; and Satellite Restaurant & Bar recognised among the Top 10 bars and clubs.