Hong Kong’s Michelin surge
The 2026 Michelin Guide for Hong Kong & Macau awarded nine three‑star restaurants — seven in Hong Kong and two in Macau — pushing Hong Kong to a record 77 Michelin‑starred restaurants overall (timeout.com) (thestandard.com.hk).
The MICHELIN Guide awards were announced at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau on March 19, 2026, during the ceremony for the guide’s 18th edition. (scmp.com (scmp.com)) The full selection for 2026 covered 278 establishments across Hong Kong and Macau, listed as 219 in Hong Kong and 59 in Macau. (timeout.com (timeout.com)) Restaurants named with three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 selection include 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo – Bombana; Amber; Caprice; Forum; Sushi Shikon; Ta Vie; T’ang Court; Jade Dragon; and Robuchon au Dôme. (guide.michelin.com (guide.michelin.com)) Cristal Room by Anne‑Sophie Pic was promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars in 2026, and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon returned to the two‑star ranks following a refurbishment, according to Michelin’s release. (guide.michelin.com (guide.michelin.com)) New one‑MICHELIN‑Star entrants named for 2026 include China Tang and Sushi Takeshi in Hong Kong, while Don Alfonso 1890 and Palace Garden received their first stars in Macau. (scmp.com (scmp.com)) Five restaurants retained MICHELIN Green Stars for sustainability this year — Amber, Mora, Roganic, Feuille and the UTM Educational Restaurant in Macau — the same group highlighted in 2025. (travelandleisureasia.com (travelandleisureasia.com)) The guide recorded 98 Michelin‑starred venues across the two territories in 2026, with 15 establishments newly added to the starred list this year. (scmp.com (scmp.com))
