候選名單根據2009年各食店於OpenRice上好評減去劣評數目作統計基礎，再以食家的年資及食評總數、食評的質素及時間性作出調整後的綜合計算分數得出結果。
Selections are based on the number of positive and negative reviews received in 2009, and then further adjusted by review quality, recency and user seniority.