Jade Dragon receives three-star accolade and Alain Ducasse at Morpheus secures two stars in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019

Macao has been further confirmed as one of Asia's most exciting food destinations, with new three-star and two-star restaurants recognised in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019. Now boasting a total of 19 Michelin starred restaurants, with 30 stars between them, Macao maintains its reputation for having an exceptional food offering.

Jade Dragon, under the leadership of Executive Chef Kelvin Au Yeung, received a coveted third Michelin star for the first time this year, having previously held two stars since 2016. The eatery's impressive interior design and authentic menu of Cantonese specialities stood out in judging, meaning Jade Dragon now joins Macao's Robuchon au Dôme and The Eight as one of the most highly-ranked restaurants in the world.

Newly-minted Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, which opened in June, achieved two-star recognition for its menu of original creations paired with some of Ducasse's most famous contemporary French dishes. The restaurant is now ranked as one of five two Michelin star restaurants in Macao alongside Feng Wei Ju, Golden Flower, Mizumi and The Tasting Room. A further eleven restaurants in Macao have maintained one Michelin star status for 2019.

The new Michelin Guide also showcases how Macao continues to excel for those looking for fantastic food on a budget.  Nine of Macao's eateries were included in the Bib Gourmand selection for 2019, which highlights restaurants offering three courses for no more than 400MOP (approx. £40).

Celebrating the Year of Gastronomy in 2018, Macao has long been recognised for its exciting and distinctive food landscape, with the local Macanese food widely believed to be the world's first fusion food cuisine. Just 40 miles from Hong Kong, Macao is one of the Far East's most exciting destinations and, with the recent opening of the bridge between the two, is now even more accessible. Visitors can expect to find a varied selection of restaurants, cafes and bakeries to choose from, as well as having a tantalising selection of street food at their fingertips. From Macanese, Chinese and Portuguese food, to French, Italian and everything in between, those looking for a food experience unlike any other can be sure to find it in Macao, a fact further endorsed by this year's Michelin Guide. 

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About Macao:

A Special Administrative Region of China since 1999, Macao blends the best of east and west, old and new and is one of Asia's most intriguing destinations. Located just 40 miles from Hong Kong on China's south coast, it offers a world class hotel, restaurant, shopping and entertainment scene, whilst retaining its unique Portuguese-Chinese culture in its UNESCO World Heritage listed architecture, colourful events and fusion cuisine. Macao packs a lot into its 11 square miles and makes the perfect addition to a Far East holiday or stopover en route “Down Under”.