The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 once again highlighted the excellence of Macau’s gaming operators, celebrating a new wave of star‑studded achievements across their world‑class dining portfolios.
MICHELIN Stars 2026
SJM Resorts
Palace Garden and Don Alfonso 1890 celebrate their inaugural MICHELIN Stars
At the unveiling of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, SJM Resorts achieved a major milestone as Palace Garden and Don Alfonso 1890 at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau each earned their first MICHELIN Star. SJM’s parent company, STDM, also celebrated the reopening of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Hong Kong, which secured two MICHELIN Stars at its new Landmark location. Together, SJM and STDM now hold eight MICHELIN‑recognised establishments and a combined ten MICHELIN Stars, the highest total across Hong Kong and Macau.
The recognition underscores SJM’s longstanding leadership in fine dining, with Managing Director Daisy Ho highlighting the group’s commitment to elevating Macau’s global culinary stature. The newly starred restaurants showcase the depth of the group’s portfolio—from Palace Garden’s refined Taishi cuisine to Don Alfonso 1890’s authentic Southern Italian gastronomy.
SJM’s culinary icons also continue to shine: Robuchon au Dôme and The Eight at Grand Lisboa Macau maintain their long‑standing MICHELIN distinctions, while Zuicho retains its One‑Star status and Mesa by José Avillez earns a MICHELIN‑Selected designation. The Kitchen at Grand Lisboa Hotel also continues its MICHELIN‑Selected recognition, further strengthening the group’s award‑winning dining landscape.
MGM China
Five Foot Road and Aji at MGM Cotai retain one MICHELIN Star
MGM COTAI has once again earned recognition in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, with its acclaimed restaurants Five Foot Road and Aji each retaining their one MICHELIN star. The achievement reinforces MGM’s commitment to culinary excellence, supported by strong talent development and Macau’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, as highlighted by CEO Kenneth Feng.
Five Foot Road, a homegrown MGM brand, celebrates its fourth consecutive year with one star, showcasing refined Sichuan cuisine under the mastery of Executive Sous Chef Yang Dengquan. Aji, awarded one star for the second year, continues to elevate its “Asian Bistronomy” concept through precise French techniques and contemporary Asian flavors led by Executive Sous Chef Pan Sihui. Located beside The Spectacle, Aji offers guests a distinctive multi‑sensory dining experience that blends gastronomy, art, and technology.
Melco Resorts
Melco sets new benchmark in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has reaffirmed its leadership in global fine dining, topping Macau’s results in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 with a total of eight MICHELIN Stars across five restaurants at City of Dreams, Studio City, and Altira Macau. City of Dreams stands out as Macau’s leading gastronomic destination, holding six MICHELIN Stars, the highest of any integrated resort in the city.
At the guide’s 18th edition ceremony, Jade Dragon retained its prestigious Three MICHELIN Stars for the eighth consecutive year, while Alain Ducasse at Morpheus continued its Two‑Star streak. Pearl Dragon at Studio City, Ying at Altira Macau, and Sushi Kinetsu at City of Dreams each maintained their One‑Star distinctions. Innovative Chinese restaurant Yí was also recommended in the 2026 guide.
Chairman & CEO Lawrence Ho praised the teams for their professionalism and unwavering commitment to excellence, noting that these accolades reflect years of consistent performance and collaboration. He reaffirmed Melco’s dedication to supporting Macau’s development as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, continuing to deliver world‑class, innovative dining experiences to guests from around the world.
Galaxy Entertainment Group
Galaxy Macau & StarWorld Hotel recognized for Culinary Mastery in MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026
Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Hotel have reaffirmed their leadership in Macau’s dining scene with a combined five MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, underscoring the Group’s long‑standing commitment to culinary excellence, talent development, and innovation.
Now in its second year, Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa retains its One‑Star status, while 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA and Lai Heen continue their One‑Star streaks. On the Macau Peninsula, Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld Hotel celebrates its tenth consecutive Two‑Star recognition, solidifying its position as a benchmark for refined Hunan and Sichuan cuisine.
Led by visionary chefs, each restaurant showcases mastery in its respective culinary tradition—from the meticulous Edomae techniques at Sushi Kissho and ingredient‑driven Italian craftsmanship at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, to Lai Heen’s disciplined Cantonese artistry and Feng Wei Ju’s elevated regional flavors. To mark the 2026 MICHELIN accolades, Galaxy Macau will present a series of limited‑time celebratory menus across its starred restaurants.
