Newly awarded one MICHELIN-starred MORA (摩) Hong Kong, the intimate 28-seater modern French Chinese restaurant founded by Vicky Lau, together with co-founder Romain Herbreteau and Head Chef Fai Choi, is located at the historic street of Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan. This iconic location connects MORA and Hong Kong’s fascinating history with the Chinese character 摩, meaning “texture”, which is the common thread of the texture-inspired menu rooted in one of Hong Kong’s oldest culinary traditions: soy food. MORA was also awarded with the MICHELIN Green star for the second year along with Head Chef Fai Choi also awarded with the MICHELIN Young Chef Award.
Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, a venture that opened in November 2023 by the world’s most MICHELIN-starred female chef Anne Sophie Pic in collaboration with Leading Nation Hospitality and Baccarat, has been awarded one MICHELIN star. Chef Anne-Sophie Pic along with her Hong Kong Head Chef Marc Mantovani, led by the driving culinary philosophy of suffusion, invite guests to savour dishes that reflect her French identity while presenting a re-appropriation of her own traditions in Hong Kong. Cristal Room by Anne Sophie Pic is located inside the pinnacle of Gloucester Tower in LANDMARK, Central, Hong Kong. Crafting a harmonious union between Baccarat’s passion for excellence and the artistic vision of the restaurant, the interiors of the Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic are elevated to extraordinary heights. Designed by the Paris-based architecture and interior design studio Gilles et Boissier, the space embodies an enchanting fusion of elegance and innovation. With 40 seats available, guests will have the privilege of immersing themselves in this culinary sanctuary while indulging in stunning vistas of the iconic Victoria Harbour.
The newly awarded one MICHELIN starred Cantonese restaurant The Legacy House is a lively and exciting dining destination housed within the opulent Rosewood Hong Kong. The Legacy House’s enterprising chef, Chi Wai Li, celebrates Canton-style ingredients and masterful cooking methods that let the seasonality of exceptionally fresh ingredients shine through. Additionally, Lydia Sung from The Legacy House has also been awarded with the Best Service award.
Restaurants that retained their MICHELIN star(s) in 2024 include the following:
Two MICHELIN-starred TATE Dining Room led by Chef-Founder Vicky Lau masterfully blends art with gastronomy, offering a unique East-meets-West fine dining experience in the heart of Hong Kong. Celebrated for fusing Chinese and French cuisines with innovative flair, the dedicated team at TATE Dining Room crafts culinary wonders that honour tradition while embracing modernity.
One MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green Star recipient, Roganic Hong Kong is led by newly appointed Head Chef Adam Catterall. Part of the Simon Rogan empire of restaurants in UK, Hong Kong, Malta and Thailand, Roganic Hong Kong celebrates continued success with one MICHELIN star in addition to the retention of its MICHELIN Green Star award. Roganic introduces elements from Simon Rogan’s three MICHELIN-starred L’Enclume in England’s Lake District, whilst sourcing ingredients locally and continuing its mission to create a better and more sustainable future for our planet.
One MICHELIN-starred Duddell’s is a social and cultural destination for people who have an active appreciation for the arts. Located on the historic Duddell Street in the heart of central, Duddell’s boasts chic and relaxed interiors from designer Ilse Crawford, that are as noteworthy as the exhibitions on the walls. Duddell’s was designed to feel like guests have been welcomed into the home of a great art collector – one that also happens to have an in-house MICHELIN-starred culinary team led by Master Chef Chan Yau Leung.
One MICHELIN-starred CHAAT in Rosewood Hong Kong was the first Indian restaurant in the history of Kowloon, Hong Kong to receive a MICHELIN star. Newly appointed Chef de Cuisine Gaurav Kuthari re-imagines traditional street snacks from his childhood growing up in central India, which includes hearty Paneer Cheese and Pav Bhaji. Utilising a trio of authentic tandoor ovens, the colourful menu pays homage to the rich and varied culinary lexicon of India’s central states and Bombay coast, the northern Punjab and Kerala in the south.
One MICHELIN-starred Andō, led by Agustin Ferrando Balbi, is a translation of Agustin’s own unorthodox journey onto the plate – one that nods at his ancestral roots while gazing at the land that shaped his craft. Andō’s innovative Spanish x Japanese cuisine is reflected by its modern tasting menus that present uncharted flavour combinations, accentuated with the finest ingredients by boutique purveyors and producers who share Agustin’s fervent respect for seasonality and heritage.
One MICHELIN-starred Estro is Italian Chef Antimo Maria Merone’s first restaurant, launched in partnership with JIA group. A proud Naples native, Antimo is among the vanguard of chefs rewriting the rules of Italian cuisine. Dedicated to elevating Neapolitan cuisine through modern cooking techniques, Estro’s refined tasting menus draw inspiration from Antimo’s homeland, with each dish evoking rich memories of his ancestors, history, and childhood. Bringing a global perspective to regional cuisine, Estro acknowledges Antimo’s Neapolitan roots while showcasing his innate creativity and progressive style.
Two MICHELIN-starred Feng Wei Ju in StarWorld Hotel, Macau is led by Chef Chan Chek Keong. Specialising in authentic Hunan and Sichuan cuisine, Feng Wei Ju has received over 20 prestigious awards since its opening on August 31, 2014. It stands as the exclusive Sichuan and Hunan restaurant in Macau to hold two MICHELIN stars in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau for six consecutive years. The restaurant features an interior design that combines traditional opulence with contemporary elegance, offering guests a unique culinary journey encompassing refined traditional Hunan dishes, bold and spicy Sichuan specialties, as well as authentic and comforting handmade noodles and dumplings.
One MICHELIN-starred 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Macau is led by Chef Riccardo La Perna, with General Manager and Chief Sommelier Marino Braccu overseeing the front of the house. Chef Riccardo’s cuisine at 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau is a celebration of authentic Sicilian flavours, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. This culinary authenticity aligns seamlessly with Chef Bombana’s philosophy. Chef Riccardo has the privilege of sourcing a diverse range of products from Italian farms, allowing him to frequently update the menu in harmony with the seasons. The menu also features a focus on fresh, handcrafted pasta.
MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2024 also revealed its annual selection of MICHELIN Recommended Restaurants. which were chosen based on the same criteria used for starred restaurants and five main criteria: quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavour and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in his cuisine, value for money, and consistency between visits. From this new list, The Forks & Spoons is pleased to announce the inclusion of the following restaurants:
Newly MICHELIN Recommended The Merchants serves classic dishes from Shanghai and her surrounding provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, offering traditional flavours with a touch of modernity. Located at Forty-Five, atop Gloucester Tower in LANDMARK, The Merchants offers sweeping views of Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour. Helmed by multi-award-winning Head Chef Chen Tian Long, classic recipes from Shanghai are re-interpreted with modern flair.
Newly MICHELIN Recommended Auor is an innovative French restaurant with Southeast Asian influences in Wan Chai helmed and co-owned by Chef Edward Voon. Opened in July 2022, Auor champions an original approach to dining that evokes the circle of life. Its evening tasting menu – the Six Rounds – is a procession of layered tastes tracing the rounds of the clock. This thrilling gastronomic journey is grounded in French dining traditions, steered by flavours of a vast, vibrant Asia, and flows in harmony with the passage of time.
MICHELIN Recommended Ho Lee Fook is a Chinese restaurant with a Hong Kong heart by Chef ArChan Chan, a flag-bearer for the city whose cuisine and culture it represents, a vibrant celebration of late-night, neon-soaked sophistication. Meaning ‘good fortune for your mouth’, Ho Lee Fook brings to life a deep appreciation and passion for Cantonese cuisine with a boisterous experience steeped in heritage, grounded by our shared love of good food and great company.