Michelin: Hong Kong & Macau
The 2026 Michelin Guide crowned 278 restaurants across Hong Kong (219) and Macau (59) in its centennial edition announced March 19 — Hong Kong now has seven three‑star restaurants while Macau has two. The list added 98 new entries this year, a sign the region’s fine‑dining scene is still expanding fast. (timeout.com) (dimsumdaily.hk)
The awards ceremony took place at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort in Macau, where the Guide introduced four special prizes for the region, including the inaugural Michelin Mentor Chef Award for Hong Kong & Macau. (guide.michelin.com) All nine existing three‑star restaurants retained their status this year; Hong Kong’s three‑star roster again comprises 8½ Otto e Mezzo – Bombana, Amber, Caprice, Forum, Sushi Shikon, Ta Vie and T’ang Court, while Macau’s two are Jade Dragon and Robuchon au Dôme. (guide.michelin.com) Cristal Room by Anne‑Sophie Pic was promoted to two Michelin stars, and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon rejoined the two‑star category after its recent reopening and refurbishment. (guide.michelin.com) Four restaurants achieved their first Michelin star this year: China Tang and Sushi Takeshi in Hong Kong, and Don Alfonso 1890 and Palace Garden in Macau. (hongkongmadame.com) Five venues retained MICHELIN Green Star recognition for sustainability — Amber, Feuille, Mora and Roganic in Hong Kong, plus UTM Educational Restaurant in Macau. (thebeat.asia) Special award winners included Young Chef Kim Gwan‑ju of Sol, Sommelier Floriane Hureau of Caprice, Service Award recipient Jenny Ye of The Huaiyang Garden (Macau), and the Guide’s first regional Mentor Chef Awardee, Paul Lau Ping Lui of Tin Lung Heen. (hongkongmadame.com) Macau’s haul of Michelin stars increased to 31 this year, two more than in the previous edition. (asgam.com)
