HK & Macau Michelin Surge
The 18th MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau was unveiled March 19 at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau — the list now includes 98 starred restaurants and 15 new additions this year. Nine restaurants in the region hold the top three‑star honor, and China Tang picked up its first Michelin star for refined Cantonese cooking. (scmp.com) (timeout.com)
The restaurants holding three MICHELIN stars in this edition are 8½ Otto e Mezzo – Bombana, Amber, Caprice, Forum, Sushi Shikon, Ta Vie, T’ang Court, Jade Dragon and Robuchon au Dôme. (guide.michelin.com) Cristal Room by Anne‑Sophie Pic and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon were promoted into the two‑star tier in the 2026 selection. (guide.michelin.com) L’Atelier’s return to the higher tier follows a recent refurbishment of the venue. (csptimes.com) Sushi Takeshi made its debut as a One‑MICHELIN‑Star restaurant in Hong Kong this year. (lifestyleasia.com) In Macau, Don Alfonso 1890 and Palace Garden were elevated from the MICHELIN Selected category to One Star after their outings at Grand Lisboa Palace. (guide.michelin.com) (grandlisboapalace.com) The Guide’s full 2026 selection comprises 278 restaurants overall, made up of 219 in Hong Kong and 59 in Macau, and the MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award was presented in the region for the first time. (guide.michelin.com) Five establishments retained their MICHELIN Green Star recognition in this edition, underscoring continued attention to sustainability in the region’s fine‑dining scene. (guide.michelin.com) The ceremony also handed out special prizes: Sol’s chef Kim Gwan‑ju won the MICHELIN Young Chef award at the Grand Lisboa Palace event on March 19, 2026. (scmp.com)
