Michelin releases its 2017 Hong Kong and Macau guide

Exciting news for lovers of authentic Hong Kong flavors.

The 2017 Michelin Guide for Hong Kong and Macau is here, and over a third of the Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong specialize in Cantonese cuisine.

This includes Lung King Heen and T’ang Court, both maintaining their prestigious three-star rating – a category so elite that no new restaurants were able to join it this year.

Bo Innovation, a three-star restaurant, reinvents local classics with dishes like “Fishing Village” and “xiao long bao” – a molecular twist on the traditional Shanghainese dumpling, featuring a spherified shell and a smooth, rich broth center.

Dim sum and Cantonese spots like Tim Ho Wan and Lei Garden, which hold one-star ratings, make sure Hong Kong remains home to some of the world’s most budget-friendly Michelin dining options.

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Modern and international

Several upscale European restaurants have discovered that Hong Kong offers fertile ground for innovation, drawing young international chefs eager to serve sophisticated tastes.

Established names like Amber and Caprice have already earned a reputation for blending global influences into their renowned French cuisine.

VEA, a newcomer in the 2017 Michelin guide, presents a dish of sea cucumber filled with langoustine and longan fruit as a refreshing palate cleanser, along with other beautifully crafted and flavorful courses.

Ta Vie, a Japanese-French restaurant, also incorporates local and regional ingredients, showcasing the rich culinary diversity that flourishes in Hong Kong’s dining scene.

“I want to create dining experiences that guests can only enjoy here in Hong Kong, and within the walls of my restaurant,” says chef and co-owner Hideaki Sato in an interview with Dinogo.

Here’s a look at some of the key highlights from the 2017 Hong Kong and Macau Michelin guide, featuring a total of 80 restaurants – 61 in Hong Kong and 19 in Macau.

The guide includes 53 one-star restaurants, 19 with two stars, and eight prestigious three-star establishments.

For the complete list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau, visit the guide’s website.