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The finest level of craftsmanship is further illustrated through its unique interior design by Strickland, a design company based in Japan who has also designed The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in China and Malaysia. Strickland is known for incorporating local heritage and materials into its design, with handpicked art pieces to enhance the whole architectural style and atmosphere. 

The designer's vision of blending Cantonese cuisine with Portuguese heritage can be seen from the blue earthenware along the corridor and the patterns of the Portuguese tiles on the wall - All aiming at bringing restaurant patrons back to Macau's ancient Chinese and Portuguese colonial past. At the entrance corridor, a featured waterfall welcomes guests with soothing sounds of water and lit-up waves, reminiscent of the old trading port of Macau. The corridor is decorated with intricate patterns hollowed out to decorate walls and ceramic vase chandeliers, creating a majestic and refined atmosphere.

The main dining area is carefully decorated with classic China vessels and decorations as well as blue glass pendants suspended from the four-meter high ceiling. When paired with the ceramic vase chandeliers, a sense of classic sophistication is portrayed. The walls are embellished with beautiful designs crafted from thousands of pieces of Azulejo ceramic tilework. 

Named after different precious stones from ancient Chinese culture, the five private dining rooms are ideal for intimate and celebratory occasions, providing a truly exclusive dining venue in which to delight in the high culinary art of the hotel. Part of the main dining area are separated by movable sliding partition for flexible table arrangements. 

  • 2022
    One Michelin Star -  MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2022
  • 2021
    • Macau's Best Restaurants (Cantonese) - Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants Hong Kong and Macau Edition 2021
    • One Michelin Star -  MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2021
    • Top 100 Tables 2021 - South China Morning Post 
    • Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rated restaurant -  2021 Forbes Travel Guide
    • Platinum Restaurant - Ctrip Gourmet List 2021
  • 2020
    • Macau's Best Restaurants (Cantonese) - Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants Hong Kong and Macau Edition 2020
    • One Michelin Star -  MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2020
    • Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rated restaurant -  2020 Forbes Travel Guide
    • Top 100 Tables 2020 - South China Morning Post 
    • One Star Restaurant - Ctrip Gourmet List 2020
    • Three Glasses Awards - CHINA'S WINE LIST OF THE YEAR  2020
  • 2019
    • Macau's Best Restaurants (Cantonese) - Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants Hong Kong and Macau Edition 2019
    • One Michelin Star -  MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2019
    • Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rated restaurant -  2019 Forbes Travel Guide
    • Top 100 Tables 2019 - South China Morning Post 
    • My Favourite Macau Hotel Restaurant 2019 - U Magazine
    • 2019 Forest of Eden's Cup - The First Grand Hotel Media Spoon Award Best Restaruant of the Year
    • One Star Restaurant - Ctrip Gourmet List
    •  Service Star Award - 2019 Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS)
  • 2018
    • Macau's Best Restaurants (Cantonese) - Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants Hong Kong and Macau Edition 2018
    • One Michelin Star -  MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2018
    • Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rated restaurant -  2018 Forbes Travel Guide
    • Star Merchant Award - First Class Restaurant - Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme 2018
    • Top 100 Tables 2018 - South China Morning Post
    • Editor recommended hotel restaurant - 2018 My Favourite Restaurant - iFood Award
    • Outstanding (2 Glass Rating) -2018 China's Wine List of The Year Awards
  • 2017
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    • Top 20 Best Restaurants - Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants Hong Kong and Macau Edition 2017
    • One Michelin Star -  MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2017
    • Top 100 Tables 2017- South China Morning Post 
    • Top Restaurants for Chinese Travelers - 2017 Ctrip Gourmet List
    • Best of Award of Excellence - 2017 Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards
    • Bites of Recognition - Bites of Distinction Awards 2017
    • Target Taste Restaurant 2017 - Target Taste 2017
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  • 2016
    • Top 100 Tables 2016 - South China Morning Post 
    • Best Macau Restaurant:Editor's Choice - The Foodie Folks 2016
    • 3 Wine Glasses Awards - 2016 China's Wine List of The Year Awards
    •  Best Luxury Chinese Restaurant - 2016 Asia Restaurant Awards
    • "Smilin Excellence" List - Smilin by Ctrip Awards 
    • Macau Fine Dining Restaurant: Gold Award - Hong Kong Restaurant Interior Design Awards 2016 
    • Travelers' Choice of Exquisite Cantonese Cuisine Brand 2016-2017 - CMN Awards 
       
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Taking Cantonese Cuisine To New Heights

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    Lunch
    Tuesday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Saturday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

    Dinner
    Tuesday - Sunday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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