26 Macau Restaurants Receive 5-Stars in 2023 Forbes Guide
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26 Macau Restaurants Receive 5-Star Rating in 2023 Forbes Travel Guide

26 Macau Restaurants Receive 5 Star Rating in 2023 Forbes Travel Guide

The 2023 Forbes Travel Guide has awarded 26 restaurants in Macau the highest rating of 5-Stars for supreme service and culinary excellence, as the luxury leisure hub climbs revives itself in 2023.

Among 71 establishments receiving awards in the 65th annual Forbes Travel Guide's Star Awards, including 27 hotels and 18 spas, Macau has collectively received more stars than London.

Notable restaurants 8 ½ Ottoe e Mezzo BOMBANA, Golden Flower, Il Teatro at Wynn Macau, Lai Heen, Sushi Mizumi, and Yi received full accreditation among the group.

Following a successful Lunar New Year tourism period for Macau, where a reported 451,000 visitors travelled to the city, Macau’s recognition builds on momentum for a celebration of the city’s restaurant space.

Forbes Travel Guide's Star Awards celebrates a continued travel resurgence globally, identifying the top hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises in the world using rigorous 900-point standards to evaluate guest experience.

Ratings for hotels and restaurants are heavily weighted to the service with 70% of the overall rating based on the guest experience and remaining 30% due to the condition of the facilities.

Full list of Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star recipients in Macau  

8 1/1 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Macau

Alain Ducasse at Morpheus

Aurora

The Eight

Five Foot Road

Golden Flower at Encore Macau

Il Teatro at Wynn Macau

Imperial Court

Jade Dragon

Lai Heen

Mizumi at Wynn Macau

Mizumi at Wynn Palace Macau

Palace Garden

Pearl Dragon

Robuchon au Dôme

Sichuan Moon by Andre Chiang

Sushi Mizumi

SW Steakhouse at Wynn Palace Macau

Tenmasa

Vida Rica Restaurant

Wing Lei at Wynn Macau

Wing Lei Palace

Yamazato Macau

Ying

Zi Yat Heen

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Welcome the Year of the Snake with These Special Menus in Macau

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Macau with special festive menus designed to delight your taste buds. From traditional dishes to creative new flavors, these exclusive offerings blend the best of both worlds. Whether you're enjoying a luxurious multi-course meal or a casual bite, Macau's restaurants have something unique to make your Lunar New Year celebration unforgettable.

Chinese New Year Limited Afternoon Tea Buffet at Praha Restaurante

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Praha Restaurante brings festive joy to the season with their Chinese New Year Limited Afternoon Tea Buffet, running from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 from 3 PM to 5:30 PM daily. Guests can savor a delectable array of limited-edition desserts crafted specially for the Lunar New Year, combining traditional flavors with contemporary twists to offer a sweet start to the year. Priced at MOP138 per adult and MOP88 per child (6-12 years old), this afternoon tea is something you shouldn't miss!

Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Grand Palace

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Photo by Website/Macau Fisherman's Wharf

From Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, The Grand Palace presents its exclusive CNY Dim Sum & Dishes menu, featuring a luxurious selection of festive delicacies crafted to bring prosperity and joy to your celebrations. Signature offerings include the Fried Jujube Paste Puff Pastry, Steamed Shark’s Fin and Sea Cucumber Soup Dumplings, and the sumptuous Dried Abalone Braised Mushrooms with Goose Feet. Price varies. Reserve your table now by calling (853) 8801 8008.

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Golden Dragon Hotel

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From Jan. 1 to Feb. 5, The Golden Dragon Hotel, Macau will indulge in the Rich Foot Group Chinese New Year’s Eve All-Inclusive Banquet, featuring eight luxurious dinner packages designed to create a memorable reunion with your family and friends. Priced at MOP4,888, each banquet includes a sumptuous selection of festive dishes, offering the perfect blend of traditional and modern flavors to usher in a prosperous new year. Guests will also enjoy four cans of beer, eight cans of soft drinks per table, and complimentary 3-hour parking.

Grand Emperor Court Chinese New Year Set Menus

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Grand Emperor Court will have three exquisite Chinese New Year Set Menus, available from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4. These menus showcase a lavish spread of Cantonese classics and premium ingredients, making them perfect for joyful gatherings with loved ones. Highlights include abalone slices, conch, shark's fin, grouper, and time-honoured dishes like barbecued whole suckling pig, roasted crispy chicken, and braised mushroom and oyster with black moss, ensuring a feast bursting with fresh flavors and traditional techniques. Set Menu starts at MOP2,388. For reservations, call +853 2838 3322.

Treat for Celebrating the Year of the Snake at Bi Ying

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Photo by Website/Studio City Macao

Ring in the Year of the Snake with Melco’s Lunar New Year Rice Pudding Box, a perfect gift to share prosperity and joy with your loved ones. This stunning box, priced at MOP388, features a snake-inspired labyrinth design on the lid, symbolizing good fortune and boundless surprises for the year ahead. Vouchers for the Lunar New Year Rice Pudding Box can be purchased at Bi Ying from now until Jan. 28, with redemption available between Jan. 14 and 28.

Joyful Wharf Chinese New Year Gift Box

Joyful Wharf Chinese New Year Gift Box image poster
Photo by Website/Macau Fisherman’s Wharf

Macau Fisherman’s Wharf’s Joyful Wharf Chinese New Year Gift Box, a thoughtful and delicious way to share heartfelt wishes of reunion and prosperity. Priced at MOP288, this festive gift box includes a perfectly sweet Brown Sugar Rice Cake and a rich, savory Classic Turnip Cake, both crafted with care by a star chef. Vouchers for the gift box can be purchased at Legend Palace Hotel-The Grand Palace (2/F) and Infinite (G/F) from now until Jan. 28, with redemption available between Jan. 20 and 28.

Jade Orchid CNY Dim Sim & Dishes

Jade Orchid CNY Dim Sim & Dishes image poster
Photo by Website/Macau Fisherman Wharf

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Jade Orchid’s exclusive selection of dim sum and festive dishes, available from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12. Each dim sum and dish are prepared with meticulous care, embodying both tradition and innovation to create a menu that delights and brings good fortune. For the full menu of dim sum and dishes, visit their website at CNY Dim Sum & Dishes. Prices vary.

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Ring in the Lunar New Year with MGM’s Exquisite Festive Gourmet Offerings

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If you're in Macau over Lunar New Year and want to celebrate in style, look no further than MGM’s award-winning restaurants, which present a range of auspicious delights for the Year of the Snake, blending traditional flavors with modern elegance.

At MGM COTAI, Aji reimagines Asian bistronomy with French flair. Their festive menu includes Scallop Yuzu Somen, symbolizing longevity, and Antarctic Toothfish for abundance, priced at MOP 988 per person. Meat lovers can indulge in Grill 58’s premium Wagyu feast: Lunar New Year Teppanyaki Escapades, for MOP 2588 per person.

For French-inspired sophistication, head to Aux Beaux Arts at MGM MACAU. Michelin-starred consultant chef Olivier Elzer has curated a festive menu featuring Wagyu Beef Tartare, Beef Bourguignon, and Prawn Salad in a 1930s brasserie setting.

Craving tradition? Chún offers the lavish New Year Big Bowl Feast (Poon Choi) with premium ingredients like six-head abalone and sea cucumber, starting at MOP 1980. Over at the Michelin-starred Five Foot Road, find Sichuan specialties such as the Steamed Spotted Garoupa with Pickled Chili, promising a fiery start to the year.

feast this CNY
Courtesy of MGM

At Imperial Court, celebrated for its Black Pearl One-Diamond rating three years in a row, try Lingnan delicacies like Crispy Shredded Chicken with abalone slices and Pan-fried Tofu with scallops and crab roe.

From the first to the third day, meet the God of Wealth as he blesses guests with good fortune. Enjoy signature Chinese New Year puddings and a Taste of Edible Art Candy Box Set by fondant master Zhou Yi, priced from MOP 168, which includes memorable Chinese tea-flavored gummies with edible flower petals.

Cake decorating workshop
Courtesy of MGM

For family fun, head to Anytime, located at the heart of MGM COTAI’s Spectacle. They will be hosting a festive cupcake decorating workshop, where families can design their own cupcakes with edible festive embellishments, bond, and unleash their creativity together.

Reserve your spot today and check the opening hours of individual restaurants on MGM’s official website, or visit them on Instagram and Facebook.

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Celebrate the Festive Season at The St. Regis Macao

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The St. Regis Macao invites you to indulge in the magic of the holidays with unforgettable dining experiences, luxurious spa treatments, and NYE celebrations to end your year on a high note.

Start the festivities at The Manor with a refined three-course Christmas Set Lunch (MOP488+) from Dec. 24–26, featuring delights like Norwegian salmon with sea urchin and Carnaroli risotto with oysters.

For an elevated experience, savor a six-course Christmas dinner (MOP1,588) on Dec. 25–26, crafted by Executive Sous Chef Michele Dell’Aquila. Highlights include Boston lobster poached in Américaine sauce and Australian wagyu beef with potato mille-feuille and baby onion.

NYE dinner
Courtesy of St. Regis Macau

Ring in 2025 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve six-course dinner (MOP1,588), with standouts like langoustine carpaccio and Piedmont bee. End on a sweet note with Domori white and dark chocolate paired with Pariani pistachio ice cream.

Seasonal cocktails
Courtesy of St. Regis Macau

Extend your celebrations to The St. Regis Bar and elevate your afternoons with a special Venchi collaboration Festive Afternoon Tea or toast to the season with bubbly Champagne starting from MOP998.

Witness the timeless Art of Sabrage and revel in live jazz performances while savoring seasonal cocktails. For a special NYE extravaganza, join their Glitzy and Glamorous New Year’s Eve Celebration, priced at MOP588 per person, which includes two glasses of champagne and all-night entertainment.

Spa
Courtesy of St. Regis Macau

Craving a luxurious retreat? Treat yourself or a loved one to festive spa offerings from Caroline’s Collection, from now until Feb. 28, 2025, or indulge in the Curated Festive Allure offerings of Sothys at The St. Regis Spa.

For more information, visit their website, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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Savor the Symphony with 2024 MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest!

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Get ready for a sizzling celebration! Mark your calendars for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2024, from 5 PM to 10 PM, as MGM COTAI hosts the third edition of the MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest.

Partnering with celebrity chef and singer Nicholas Tse, the event promises an electrifying mix of mouthwatering cuisine and star-studded performances and is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.

Set on the 1/F Roof Terrace of MGM COTAI, this five-hour outdoor extravaganza will feature ten incredible acts, led by Nicholas Tse himself. Joining him on stage are top Hong Kong artists, the iconic Korean multi-talent Jessica Jung, and Thailand’s beloved band SCRUBB, famous for their hit OST songs. Other performers to grace the scene are Jeffrey Ngai, Alex Fong, Cloud Wan, and more.

Gastronomusic Dishes
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But that’s not all — the culinary lineup is just as dazzling. Nicholas Tse’s Chef Nic Team is teaming up with MGM’s elite chefs and notable Southeast Asian eateries like Singapore’s Keng Eng Kee (KEK), serving their signature Chili Crab, and Thailand’s After You Dessert Café, bringing their irresistible Shibuya Honey Toast. Together, they’ll create an exclusive menu of delectable delights available only during the fest.

Soup Dish for Fest
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Whether you’re here for the music, the food, or both, your taste buds and ears are in for a treat. Ticket options include a 1-Day Pass, where you can select from a variety of seating options, such as the VIP Rock Zone 1 (MOP2188), which includes MOP300 F&B credit, VIP Rock Zone 2 Standing (MOP1988), or Rock Zone Standing (MOP888). A 2-Day Pass on either of the two dates is priced at MOP1500.

You can purchase your tickets here. Find out more information on their website, or follow MGM on Instagram or Facebook.

Location: 1/F Roof Terrace, MGM COTAI, Macau.

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Café Kitsuné Opens First Macau Location at Galeries Lafayette Macau

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Café Kitsuné, the iconic café from the Parisian-Japanese fashion brand Maison Kitsuné, has made its debut in Macau!

Located in Galeries Lafayette Macau, on the LL floor of the Treasure Island Shopping Centre, Café Kitsuné blends the appeal of a concept store with the cozy ambiance of a café, making it a must-visit for coffee lovers.

Coffee and pastry for fall
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Café Kitsuné gained fame for popularizing matcha culture in Paris. While its menu still celebrates coffee, matcha lattes, and decadent desserts, the café is more than just an ordinary coffee shop. It also features a curated selection of fashion pieces, creating a unique shopping and dining experience under one roof.

With a stunning 270-degree view of Nam Van Lake and the iconic Macau Tower, Café Kitsuné is poised to attract both locals and tourists to this new waterfront destination, which combines art, fashion, and dining. The minimalist interior design features warm wood tones and soft beige hues, offering a relaxing, inviting space perfect for an afternoon break. Guests can enjoy the scenic views from the café’s lush terrace, an ideal spot for unwinding with friends and family.

Interior
Courtesy of Café Kitsuné

The menu at Café Kitsuné is just as enticing as its setting. Customers can choose from over ten signature beverages, including the signature matcha latte, flat whites, kombucha, as well as fresh juices. For dessert, Café Kitsuné offers a selection of indulgent treats, such as its signature fox shortbread, delicate Japanese cheesecake, Paris-Brest, and a rich chocolate tart.

Follow Café Kitsuné on Instagram for more updates.

Location: Café Kitsuné, Galeries Lafayette Macau, L/F Treasure Island Shopping Center, Macau

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Discover Exciting New Take on Jiangnan Cuisine at Lakeview Palace

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Now led by Executive Chef Kevin Zhu, the opulent Lakeview Palace is set to dazzle diners with its new exciting twist on Jiangnan cuisine at Lakeview Palace, located by Performance Lake at Wynn Palace.

At Lakeview Palace, Chef Zhu masterfully combines Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisines, showcasing the intricate knife skills of Huaiyang cuisine alongside the fresh, delectable seafood of Cantonese fare.

Diners can savor these culinary delights while enjoying the peaceful ambiance and stunning views of Performance Lake through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.

Steamed Snow Crab
Website/Lakeview Palace Wynn Palace

The unique dishes on offer include the Steamed Snow Crab, a prime example of “New Huaiyang Cuisine.” This vibrant red-orange crab, bright green spinach, and delicate white tofu come together to create a colorful and flavorful dish.

Jinling Style Duck Soup
Website/Lakeview Palace Wynn Palace

Another highlight is the Double-boiled Jinling Style Duck Soup. Chef Zhu uses Qingyuan Blue-headed Duck, combining the rich flavors of Nanjing’s traditional stewed duck with the tenderness of roasted duck to create a comforting and authentic taste of his hometown.

Braised Wagyu beef
Website/Lakeview Palace Wynn Palace

For a more indulgent option, try the Braised Wagyu Beef with Crispy Skin and Finger Lime. This dish draws inspiration from Jiangnan's tradition of slow-cooked veal, featuring A3 Wagyu beef that's slow-cooked, then quickly fried to create a crispy texture, served with a homemade sauce made from over 10 types of vegetables.

To complement the food, Wynn’s Head Mixologist Mark Llyod has crafted a range of creative cocktails, an homage to Chinese tea culture. Guests are invited to choose from over 100 award-winning wines from the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards to enjoy with their meal.

Location: Wynn Palace, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai, Macau

To make a reservation, check out Wynn Palace Cotai on their website, or stay tuned for more updates on Instagram and Facebook.

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Foodies Unite for the 24th Edition of the Macau Food Festival!

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Mark your calendars! The 24th Macau Food Festival is kicking off on Oct. 15, 2024, running until Dec. 1, 2024 at the picturesque Sai Van Lake Square, located just below the Macau Tower.

The annual event attracts food enthusiasts from all over the globe, with last year’s edition boasting over 140 food stalls, with 120 of them showcasing local food businesses.

澳門美食節 Macau Food Festival
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Organized by the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macau, along with various local culinary groups, this festival is a fantastic platform for small and medium-sized eateries to showcase their delicious offerings. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ll find plenty to savor!

Hainan Chicken rice from festival
Macau Travel Hub

With over a hundred food stalls, the festival is a feast for the senses. You'll get to experience the rich local food culture and heritage, plus a diverse line-up of international cuisines. From European and Asian delights to mouth-watering Chinese dishes and sweet desserts, there’s something to tickle everyone’s taste buds. So, come with an empty stomach and be ready to explore!

澳門美食節 Macau Food Festival
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But the excitement goes beyond just the food. The festival is brimming with live entertainment, including bands, other performances, and children’s carnival games, making it ideal for families, friends, and anyone seeking a fun and relaxed day out. The event will also host a photography contest, booth design contest, and a competition featuring traditional Chinese costumes known as hanfu.

Admission is free, so gather your loved ones and prepare to indulge in this culinary extravaganza!

Find out more about the Macau Food Festival here, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

Location: Sai Van Lake Square, Macau

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