https://www.scmp.com/rss/323555/feed Sit back, relax and take a bite out of Hong Kong with Good Eating magazine – your authoritative guide to fine dining in Asia’s culinary capital en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Located in the heart of Macau, Imperial Court serves up an extravagant, tongue-tingling journey for lovers of fine Chinese gastronomy, centred around the vast culinary traditions of Lingnan cuisine. Ideally suited for a lively lunch, a formal business dinner or an intimate meal for two, the majestic restaurant pairs handcrafted Chinese delicacies with an enviable wine list and a regal atmosphere, complete with six private rooms catering to both special occasions and corporate affairs. Through... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3175047/good-eating-edit-imperial-court-mgm-macau-explores-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3175047/good-eating-edit-imperial-court-mgm-macau-explores-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Apr 2022 02:00:09 +0000 Located next to the Macau ferry pier, Legend Palace Hotel’s Chinese restaurant, The Grand Palace, enjoys a panoramic view of Macau harbour and Fisherman’s Wharf. The restaurant, led by new executive chef Johnny Sin, offers innovative and traditional Chinese delicacies prepared with exquisite ingredients sourced from around the world. The menu has been gradually revamped by Sin, who has two decades of culinary experience in Hong Kong and Macau. In additional to its new à la carte and dim sum... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037683/grand-palace-macau-banquet-dining-fit-king?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037683/grand-palace-macau-banquet-dining-fit-king?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:30:07 +0000 Renowned Italian-Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco is working his culinary magic on MGM Cotai’s open-air restaurant Grill 58. He is the man behind three-Michelin starred Mirazur, located on the French Riviera, which is also the number one restaurant on The World’s Best 50 Best Restaurants list. The menu, designed by Colagreco who is famous for his Mediterranean cuisine and use of local and quality produce, offers meat sourced from ranchers in Australia, Japan, the United States and France, plus... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037667/mediterranean-inspired-seafood-and-quality-meat-mgm-cotais?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037667/mediterranean-inspired-seafood-and-quality-meat-mgm-cotais?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:00:10 +0000 Taipa is known for the Cotai Strip where flashing lights and grand hotel complexes dominate the skyline. However, behind the glitter and glamour is Taipa Village, or Taipa old town, whose narrow streets with traditional gas lamps alongside quaint multi-storey residential buildings give visitors a glimpse of what Macau used to be like before its economic boom. Located smack in the middle of Taipa Village, Bella Taipa is under the command of Tuscan chef Jonathan Dominguez, who happens to be the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3024875/bella-taipa-macau-tuck-authentic-italian-fare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3024875/bella-taipa-macau-tuck-authentic-italian-fare?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Sep 2019 01:45:08 +0000 Named after the genre of soulful ballads that originated in Lisbon in the 1820s, Portuguese restaurant Fado at Hotel Royal Macau serves authentic Portuguese food with a modern twist and beautiful plating. Located in the heart of the Macau peninsula, Fado has a contemporary casual ambience. The menu, designed by Portuguese chef Luís Américo who opened acclaimed restaurants Cantina 32 and Puro 4050 in Porto, features dishes that are inspired by classic Portuguese regional gourmet food. For those... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014833/fado-hotel-royal-macau-diners-delight-portuguese-regional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014833/fado-hotel-royal-macau-diners-delight-portuguese-regional?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:15:05 +0000 The signature Cantonese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Macau has recently launched a new menu featuring authentic yet innovative dishes created by new chef Jackie Ho Hong-sing, who has more than four decades of culinary experience in the world of Cantonese cuisine. We started with some dim sum at the well-appointed Michelin-starred restaurant. The deep-fried Iberico pork dumpling with shrimp and egg yolk was airy outside, tender and juicy inside; the crispy spring roll filled with shredded... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014803/lai-heen-ritz-carlton-macau-balances-cantonese-authenticity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014803/lai-heen-ritz-carlton-macau-balances-cantonese-authenticity?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:00:09 +0000 Henrique Sà Pessoa has six restaurants in his native Portugal, and now brings modern yet authentic Portuguese cuisine – including some of his most emblematic dishes – to Macau with the opening of new Portuguese restaurant Chiado at Sands Cotai Central. Named after the area where his two-Michelin-star restaurant Alma is located, Chiado serves classic Portuguese delicacies in a casual yet elegant setting. The restaurant also houses a fine selection of Portuguese wine. After a glass of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3005588/we-review-chiado-sands-cotai-central-where-portuguese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3005588/we-review-chiado-sands-cotai-central-where-portuguese?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:00:17 +0000 Located on the 21st-floor Skybridge at Morpheus in Macau, Yi is a stunning restaurant, with tables enveloped by dragon-inspired structures topped with geometric-patterned scales. The space between tables ensures privacy while allowing diners to enjoy views of the spacious atrium and garden. Service is friendly, and we were shown the tea pairing menu to match our dishes. There is a choice of six varieties of tea: white, yellow, green, oolong, black and red. New teas are sourced regularly. Yi is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3005410/we-review-yi-while-admiring-view-21st-floor-morpheus-macauwe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3005410/we-review-yi-while-admiring-view-21st-floor-morpheus-macauwe?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:00:04 +0000 Janice Wong MGM, nestled in the atrium of the MGM Cotai and featuring one of the world’s biggest chocolate fountains, is the third establishment in Asia by the eponymous Singaporean pastry chef, after outlets in her home country and Tokyo. Enjoying natural light through the extensive sky roof, the restaurant serves artistic sweet plates created by Asia’s Best Pastry Chef for 2013 and 2014, according to Asia Top 50. It also offers dishes from soups, salads and sandwiches, to pasta and Southeast... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173988/we-review-janice-wong-mgm-and-there-are-more-just-sweet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173988/we-review-janice-wong-mgm-and-there-are-more-just-sweet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Nov 2018 02:03:29 +0000 With the arrival of award-winning executive chef Tam Kwok-fung, Wynn Palace’s signature Chinese restaurant Wing Lei Palace, which overlooks the Performance Lake, has relaunched its menu with some inspirational Cantonese dishes. We first tried barbecued suckling pig topped with caviar and minced shrimps, a new creation from Tam, who formerly led the kitchen of the two Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Jade Dragon in Macau. It was some elevation for the traditional roasted suckling pig. While... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173990/we-review-wynns-wing-lei-palace-where-award-winning-chef?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173990/we-review-wynns-wing-lei-palace-where-award-winning-chef?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:00:45 +0000 Café de Paris Monte-Carlo G003, G/F, Galaxy Macau +853 8883 2221 Café de Paris Monte-Carlo’s first outlet in Asia has opened in the Diamond Lobby area of Galaxy Macau. This French restaurant offers some of the signature dishes from its flagship outlet, which was founded in 1868 in Monaco and is well-known for its brasserie ambience. The Parisian-inspired café is designed in an elegant Belle Époque style and features an exhibition area dedicated to the Monaco Grand Prix. Its executive chef,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162801/cafe-de-paris-monte-carlo-macau-brings-fine-riviera-dining-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162801/cafe-de-paris-monte-carlo-macau-brings-fine-riviera-dining-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:03:43 +0000 GOA NIGHTS 118 Rua Correia da Silva, Taipa, Macau +853 2856 7819 Taipa Village is a great escape from Macau’s big developments and reveals much about the city’s heritage. The quaint village consists of three-storey houses and shopfronts, some of which have been converted into restaurants and art galleries. The architecture is a mix of Chinese and Portuguese on cobbled streets, and is a sharp contrast to the modernity of the neighbouring Cotai Strip. Goa Nights has opened in Taipa, serving... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162739/goa-nights-brings-exotic-flavours-india-macaus-historic-taipa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162739/goa-nights-brings-exotic-flavours-india-macaus-historic-taipa?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:10:25 +0000 Fook Lam Moon is the only “Cafeteria for the Wealthy” outlet outside Hong Kong. Led by chef Au Yeung Chung-kei, who honed his culinary skills at Hong Kong’s Fook Lam Moon for over two decades, it presents authentic Cantonese delicacies and dim sums. We began with three appetisers: deep-fried Bombay duck, tender barbecued pork and a nicely seasoned and crunchy jelly fish. We then tried several dim sums: steamed shrimp dumpling and steamed luffa and chicken dumpling, deep-fried taro dumpling with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150947/fook-lam-moon-produces-exceptional-signature-dishes-galaxy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150947/fook-lam-moon-produces-exceptional-signature-dishes-galaxy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:45:22 +0000 The Venetian Macao’s signature Italian restaurant, Portofino, is intimate, contemporary and a fine option for group dining as its traditional dishes are generously portioned. Its senior chef, Domenico Cicchetti, comes from the Abruzzo region of Italy and brings more than 20 years of international culinary experience to a restaurant that is well-known for its fresh seafood, pastas and pizzas. Our starters were seasonal oysters from the US and Kumamoto, Japan, and they were fresh, slightly briny... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150945/portofino-tempts-groups-generous-portions-traditional-italian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150945/portofino-tempts-groups-generous-portions-traditional-italian?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:32:28 +0000 With contemporary red and gold tones, fine-dining Japanese restaurant Mizumi at Wynn Macau serves authentic sushi, tempura and teppanyaki dishes using exquisite ingredients. It also has a fine sake collection. Master chef Hideki Fujikaw put on a show at the sushi table with his cutting skills and sushi-making. We kicked off by savouring a sashimi dish featuring toro tuna from Wakayama, yellowtail and Hokkaido surf clam and Ugono-Tsuki Kinsen daiginjo. The fatty tuna was so fresh. The yellowtail,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150943/mizumi-serves-authentic-sushi-tempura-and-teppanyaki-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150943/mizumi-serves-authentic-sushi-tempura-and-teppanyaki-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:01:51 +0000 Andrea’s restaurant at Wynn Palace is splendidly decorated in gold, with lots of gold leaf and an impressive matching carpet. It is also a fine place to savour some classic Chinese regional dishes with contemporary touches. The restaurant has recruited a team of chefs from different regions in China to prepare some household regional dishes - from Sichuan to Hunan, Yunnan and Huaiyang - at the theatrical show kitchen. We began the night with Andrea’s signature tofu chrysanthemum soup with fresh... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141028/andreas-reveals-golden-touches-regional-chinese-cuisine-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141028/andreas-reveals-golden-touches-regional-chinese-cuisine-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:06:58 +0000 Overseen by acclaimed Peruvian chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, Aji is the only Nikkei restaurant in Macau, serving innovative dishes which live up to their visual appeal. The restaurant in the new MGM Cotai overlooks the impressive digital arts on the high definition LED displays and enjoys an abundance of natural light flooding in through the massive transparent ceiling. We began with a selection of nigiri sushi, which provides an apt demonstration of how chef Tsumura extends the boundaries of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141024/if-looks-could-thrill-ajis-nikkei-fare-tastes-good-it-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141024/if-looks-could-thrill-ajis-nikkei-fare-tastes-good-it-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:55:23 +0000 Heston Blumenthal is a fan. And his fellow celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is a fan, too. And, no, we’re not talking about that hotel although its Macau premises provide the setting for this article. The much admired objet de désir here is actually the much-lauded Silver Hill Duck, which is making a rare and limited appearance at the Mandarin Oriental, Macau’s Vida Rica Restaurant. Where to eat in Hong Kong: December’s new dining options What’s so special about the Silver Hill Duck, you may... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2124103/worlds-best-silver-hill-duck-mandarin-oriental-macaus-menu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2124103/worlds-best-silver-hill-duck-mandarin-oriental-macaus-menu?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Dec 2017 04:32:43 +0000 Many are thrilled as the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau is announcing the star recipients for 2018 today. The Hong Kong Macau version is also going to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a gala dinner – featuring six world-class chefs and food travelogue star Nicholas Tse – in Macau tonight. The seven-course dinner, “A Night Among the Stars Celebrated”, will be kicked off with a dish prepared by culinary master Alain Ducasse of three-Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, Paris. It... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2122235/six-master-chefs-14-stars-and-nicholas-tse-shine-macaus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2122235/six-master-chefs-14-stars-and-nicholas-tse-shine-macaus?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Nov 2017 05:00:45 +0000 Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Antonio Coelho’s restaurant is the go-to place for connoisseurs looking for an upscale and authentic Portuguese dining experience in the Taipa resort area. During a celebration dinner, we tasted some of the restaurant’s specially created delicacies and signature dishes. The first dish - fresh green asparagus with Portuguese cured ham (pata negra), capers and suckling pig pie - was delicious. The pie was full of flavour; the ham and asparagus went well... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119828/antonio-macau-serves-feast-portuguese-specialities-mark-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119828/antonio-macau-serves-feast-portuguese-specialities-mark-its?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:03:11 +0000 When the weather starts to cool off, you know that the white truffle season has arrived. This exquisite seasonal delicacy - mainly found in the Piedmont region of northern Italy - is highly sought after by kitchens around the world. Dynasty 8, the Chinese cuisine restaurant at the Conrad Macao, has launched a new truffle menu that fuses white and black truffles with traditional Chinese cuisine. The seasonal truffle dishes are designed by head chef Yap Poh Weng, who is originally from Malaysia... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2119829/macaus-dynasty-8-launches-truffles-menu-fusing-white-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2119829/macaus-dynasty-8-launches-truffles-menu-fusing-white-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:00:15 +0000 Decorated with traditional blue and white Chinese porcelain, carved wooden panels and contemporary lighting, Lai Heen is more than a well-appointed restaurant offering attentive service and spectacular views. Situated on the 51st floor of the Ritz-Carlton, Macau, the posh Chinese restaurant overlooking the Cotai resort area creates some of the most authentic and palatable Cantonese dishes in Macau. Headed by acclaimed Hong Kong chef Bill Fu, who has more than 25 years of culinary experience, Lai... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2119826/ritz-carltons-lai-heen-restaurant-offers-some-most-authentic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2119826/ritz-carltons-lai-heen-restaurant-offers-some-most-authentic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:00:15 +0000 Fine-dining Cantonese restaurant Wing Lei Palace never fails to impress. Guests are greeted at the entrance by signature Wynn flowers, while inside is an elegant jade and gold-toned chinoiserie dining area overlooking the hotel’s lake. For appetisers, we had barbecued pork with honey, chilled enoki and cordyceps flower with sesame oil and deep-fried diced cod fish with salt and spices. The barbecued pork was tender, while the crunchy mushrooms had an appealing sesame oil aroma. The cod fish was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2108878/dim-sum-wing-lei-palace-macau-cut-above-rest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2108878/dim-sum-wing-lei-palace-macau-cut-above-rest?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Sep 2017 23:00:17 +0000 Two Michelin-starred restaurant The Tasting Room at City of Dreams has recently welcomed its new chef, Fabrice Vulin, previously with Caprice at Four Seasons Hong Kong. Vulin has developed a new menu using exquisite ingredients from around the world for this elegant French restaurant that overlooks the Cotai resort area. Poached Gillardeau oysters in their shells, lettuce velouté with sea water jelly was the first dish presented to us. The oysters, half merged in cold lettuce velouté sauce and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2108879/chef-fabrice-vulin-brings-his-culinary-magic-tasting-room?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2108879/chef-fabrice-vulin-brings-his-culinary-magic-tasting-room?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Sep 2017 23:00:17 +0000 When fashion meets high tea, the result is an elegant indulgence. Until September, the Edible Fashion campaign at the Promenade Shops at Galaxy Macau is promoting collaborations between world-famous fashion and cafe brands. The first of its kind in Macau, the campaign offers elegant tea sets inspired by the runway, and exclusive shopping opportunities. One of the highlights is the collaboration between Italian jeweller Bulgari and The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge. The afternoon tea set, inspired... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2104186/bulgari-teams-ritz-carlton-bar-lounge-high-tea-galaxy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2104186/bulgari-teams-ritz-carlton-bar-lounge-high-tea-galaxy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Jul 2017 07:03:45 +0000 Dining at Wynn Macau’s Michelin-recommended Ristorante Il Teatro is more of a multi-sensory experience than a pleasure to the palate. The restaurant’s service is attentive and a recent refurbishment has made its space light and contemporary with an underwater theme. The restaurant’s ceiling-to-floor windows also overlook the hotel’s fine performance lake. Led by chef Nicholas Olivas, formerly of the Michelin-starred La Gazza Ladra in Sicily and the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant St Hubertus,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099455/wynn-macaus-ristorante-il-teatro-offers-tasty-italian-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099455/wynn-macaus-ristorante-il-teatro-offers-tasty-italian-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:08:58 +0000 With a cosy bar area on the ground floor and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Taipa Village streets, the new Portuguese-style tapas bar, Tapas de Portugal, is the latest venture of Portuguese chef António Coelho, the head chef of Michelin-recommended restaurant Antonio, which is opposite this three-storey building. Formerly a Spanish tapas bar, the eatery is starting a new chapter with some signature Portuguese delicacies by Coelho, but in smaller portions. Open from noon until 4am, it... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099454/tapas-de-portugal-brings-antonio-coelhos-fine-comfort-menu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099454/tapas-de-portugal-brings-antonio-coelhos-fine-comfort-menu?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:06:43 +0000 The Loire Valley in France is famed for being the home of more than 300 historical châteaux. Also dubbed “The Garden of France”, the region is also known for its fertilised land which contributes to its premium wine and gourmet produce. Recently, Gaëtan Evrard, the chef and owner of the region’s celebrated bistro L’Évidence, brought two nights of delightful gastronomic experience to diners in Macau with his hometown fare and wine. Evrard, alongside Dutch mixologist Steven Beerens, were the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2094066/10-great-reasons-dine-macau-month?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2094066/10-great-reasons-dine-macau-month?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 May 2017 05:15:00 +0000 Elements of old Shanghai, from black-and-white 1920s and ’30s photos on the wall to a rickshaw standing on paved flooring and a ceiling which depicts traditional Chinese rooftops, are in the lobby entrance. There is a hallway that passes the private rooms to the main dining room, which comes into dramatic focus with the bright peacock-blue chairs that make a huge statement. The food is authentic Shanghainese, and head chef Fred Yan strives to preserve original recipes and cooking styles. Yan... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086328/jade-orchids-fred-yan-stays-faithful-recipes-and-cooking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086328/jade-orchids-fred-yan-stays-faithful-recipes-and-cooking?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:38:54 +0000 Cha Bei, located at the Promenade Shops at Galaxy Macau, is already a hit with locals and tourists. We arrive in mid-afternoon and the teatime crowd is waiting in line for a table in the city’s first lifestyle cafe. The concept is the dream of founder and curator Joanna Lui, who wanted to bridge the gap between culture, design and tea and food, a place where everyone shares their stories and creates new memories. The eye-catching cafe opens up onto the mall. There is an open kitchen and takeaway... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086326/lifestyle-cafe-macaus-cha-bei-bridges-gap-between-culture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086326/lifestyle-cafe-macaus-cha-bei-bridges-gap-between-culture?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:36:31 +0000 Located at the colonial-style Rocks Hotel at the end of Fisherman’s Wharf, Vic’s Restaurante Português takes a modern look at traditional Portuguese ingredients and dishes. Executive chef Martinho Moniz, who opened Hong Kong’s first traditional Portuguese restaurant, Casa Lisboa, and went on to be head chef at Guincho a Galera in Macau, keeps the flavours simple and clean. The interior too is modern, with traditional elements such as the blue and white azulejo panels on the walls, and similar... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086322/vics-restaurante-portugues-receives-makeover-executive-chef?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086322/vics-restaurante-portugues-receives-makeover-executive-chef?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:25:46 +0000 Traditionally, minchi is a wonderfully simple dish made with minced beef or pork (or a combination of the two), diced potatoes stir-fried with onions, and Worcestershire sauce - it’s often topped with a fried egg and served with a side of steaming white rice. It can also be made with chicken, fish, shrimp, or vegetables such as bitter melon or wood ear mushrooms. There are probably as many variations as there are cooks making it.  The name minchi is believed to have derived from the English word... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2054809/macaus-national-dish-making-its-way-citys-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2054809/macaus-national-dish-making-its-way-citys-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:33:52 +0000 One of five fine-dining restaurants at the new Wynn Palace Cotai, Mizumi offers authentic Japanese cuisine in a vibrant setting. Wynn Palace’s flower theme shows up in the décor, from the carpet to the tables, and a cherry-tree sculpture in gold with glass light leaves is the centrepiece in the dining area. There are two teppanyaki stations and private rooms to the sides. Overseeing a team of chefs is Min Kim, whose career spans Michelin two-star restaurant Narisawa and iconic three-star Ryugin,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046076/eyes-and-taste-buds-feast-exquisitely-prepared-japanese-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046076/eyes-and-taste-buds-feast-exquisitely-prepared-japanese-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:00:45 +0000 La Chine in the Eiffel Tower at the newly opened The Parisian Macao offers Chinese cuisine with a French twist. The idea translates into the industrial chic décor with beams from the Eiffel crossing the centre of the dining space. It is French bistro meets Chinese-style ambience with round tables amid elongated seating booth and high stools alongside the window bar overlooking the Cotai strip. The wine cellar decks the wall near the entrance with two private rooms off the main dining area that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046077/above-rest-enjoy-french-style-chinese-cuisine-la-chine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046077/above-rest-enjoy-french-style-chinese-cuisine-la-chine?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Nov 2016 04:49:36 +0000 In the Sheraton Grand Macao on Taipa is Bene, a smart-casual Italian restaurant that has an airy atmosphere thanks to the high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Italian trattoria presents home-style dishes that are good for sharing as the portions, especially the mains, are quite large. The signature dishes here are the pasta carbonara in a Castelmagno cheese wheel that is prepared tableside, and the Australian wagyu beef tomahawk that is wood-fired oven roasted with fresh herbs, oven... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046078/italian-trattoria-bene-sheraton-grand-macao-serves-range?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046078/italian-trattoria-bene-sheraton-grand-macao-serves-range?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Nov 2016 04:00:45 +0000 PEARL DRAGON Shop 2111, Level 2, Star Tower at Studio City, 853 8865 6560   The Pearl Dragon Chinese restaurant is located in the relatively new Studio City Hotel which, although part of the City of Dreams group, is on the far side of the Cotai Strip. The restaurant is on the second floor of Star Tower. With an elegant interior in beige and olive green, plush carpets and crystal chandeliers, the main dining area overlooks the casino floor behind a glass window, but for privacy, there are nine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2010718/justifying-journey-chef-tams-modern-twist-chinese-cuisine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2010718/justifying-journey-chef-tams-modern-twist-chinese-cuisine?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:00:30 +0000 YAMAZATO JAPANESE FINE DINING 28th Floor, Hotel Okura Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, 853 8883 5127   Yamazato executive chef Akira Hayashi is famous for his kaiseki ryôri sets, the only restaurant in Macau that specialises in Kyoto-style dishes - a refined cuisine that emphasises subtle flavours and seasonal ingredients. The kaiseki meal has a prescribed order of courses which is determined by the cooking method for each dish. Hayashi prepared an excellent set for us, starting with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2010715/yamazatos-kaiseki-ryori-sets-provide-suitable-stage-showcase?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2010715/yamazatos-kaiseki-ryori-sets-provide-suitable-stage-showcase?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:00:30 +0000