Hong Kong hits 77 Michelin stars
The 2026 Michelin Guide pushed Hong Kong to a record 77 starred restaurants, underscoring the city’s surge as a top global dining capital (reflector.com). Separately, local Cantonese fine‑dining stalwart The Chairman reclaimed the title of Asia’s Best Restaurant this cycle — a major prestige win for the city’s culinary scene (businesstimes.com.sg).
The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 lists seven Three‑MICHELIN‑Star restaurants, 13 Two‑MICHELIN‑Star venues and 57 One‑MICHELIN‑Star addresses across Hong Kong. (guide.michelin.com) Hong Kong’s starred tally rose from 76 in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide to the new selections announced in 2026. (afoodieworld.com) The Chairman last topped Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2021 and was founded by chef‑owner Danny Yip in 2009 after a career in IT. (theworlds50best.com) Wing — Vicky Cheng’s contemporary Chinese restaurant — finished at No.2 on the Asia’s 50 Best 2026 ranking while Bangkok’s Gaggan placed third. (theworlds50best.com) Hong Kong placed six restaurants on the Asia’s 50 Best 2026 list and was the only city to secure two entries inside the top 10 at this year’s awards. (thehkhub.com) The Asia’s 50 Best awards were announced at a live ceremony in Hong Kong on March 25, 2026 at the Kerry Hotel, while the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 list was published on March 19, 2026. (hashtaglegend.com) (guide.michelin.com) Notable movements in the MICHELIN Guide included L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon appearing as a newly awarded Two‑MICHELIN‑Star entry and promotions and new One‑Star awardees such as Cristal Room (promoted) and China Tang and Sushi Takeshi (new). (guide.michelin.com)
