Michelin hits 100 editions
The Michelin Guide just rolled out its 18th Hong Kong & Macau edition — and that release marked the series' 100th global edition, with new two‑star winners and special awards spotlighting the region's high-end kitchens this year (alvinology.com). The announcement reinforces Hong Kong’s continued clout as a gourmet destination in 2026. (alvinology.com)
Cristal Room by Anne‑Sophie Pic was promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 Hong Kong & Macau selection, alongside L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon returning to Two Stars this year. (michelin.com) The awards were announced at a ceremony on March 19, 2026 at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort in Macau; the 2026 Hong Kong & Macau selection includes 278 restaurants in total — 219 in Hong Kong and 59 in Macau — with 98 Michelin‑starred venues. (michelin.com) Seven Hong Kong restaurants and two Macau restaurants retained Three MICHELIN Stars: 8½ Otto e Mezzo – Bombana, Amber, Caprice, Forum, Sushi Shikon, Ta Vie and T’ang Court in Hong Kong, and Jade Dragon and Robuchon au Dôme in Macau. (michelin.com) Four special awards were handed out at the ceremony, including the inaugural MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award in the region to Chef Lau Ping Lui (Paul) of Tin Lung Heen, while the Young Chef Award went to Chef Kim Gwan‑Ju of Sol; the Service Award was given to Jenny Ye of The Huaiyang Garden and the Sommelier Award to Floriane Hureau of Caprice. (tatlerasia.com) Five restaurants kept their MICHELIN Green Star recognition for sustainability — Amber, Feuille, Mora, Roganic in Hong Kong and UTM Educational Restaurant in Macau — a group Michelin says reflects ongoing commitments to sustainable gastronomy. (michelin.com) The guide also recorded movement lower in the tiers: four restaurants were newly awarded or promoted to One MICHELIN Star this year, and the selection added 15 new entries to the MICHELIN Selected list, figures confirmed in Michelin’s 2026 press materials. (michelin.com)
