Michelin Guide: HK & Macau

The MICHELIN Guide’s 18th Hong Kong & Macau selection names 278 restaurants in total, split into 219 in Hong Kong and 59 in Macau, with 98 establishments awarded Michelin stars across the two territories. (guide.michelin.com) Seven Hong Kong restaurants retained three MICHELIN stars — 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo – Bombana, Amber, Caprice, Forum, Sushi Shikon, Ta Vie and T’ang Court — while Macau’s three‑star slots were held by Jade Dragon and Robuchon au Dôme. (guide.michelin.com) Two venues were elevated into the two‑star tier: Cristal Room by Anne‑Sophie Pic was promoted to two stars, and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon reappeared as a newly two‑starred restaurant. (guide.michelin.com) Four restaurants received their first MICHELIN star this year: China Tang and Sushi Takeshi in Hong Kong, plus Don Alfonso 1890 and Palace Garden in Macau. (guide.michelin.com) The Bib Gourmand list grew to 83 eateries with eight new additions (six in Hong Kong and two in Macau), bringing the Bib count to 70 in Hong Kong and 13 in Macau. (guide.michelin.com) Five restaurants retained MICHELIN Green Star recognition for sustainability: Amber, Feuille, Mora and Roganic in Hong Kong, and UTM Educational Restaurant in Macau. (guide.michelin.com) The awards ceremony on March 19 at Grand Lisboa Palace also handed four special prizes: Young Chef went to Kim GwanJu of Sol, the Service Award to Jenny Ye of The Huaiyang Garden, the Sommelier Award to Floriane Hureau of Caprice, and the inaugural Mentor Chef Award to Paul Lau Ping Lui of Tin Lung Heen. (csptimes.com)