May is a glorious month in Macau and Hong Kong. Don your stripes and beret and catch the scent of summer approaching just in time for the Le French GourMay celebrations. If there’s anyone who truly understands the meaning of great food and fun, it’s the French. Say bonjour to a taste of the finest French cuisine in Macau at these stylish dining spots.
Mandarin Oriental
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Mandarin Oriental’s Vida Rica restaurant provides a beautiful setting for the most anticipated Le French GourMay in Macau. Sit near the window while taking in the stunning views of the city skyline. The talented Chef de Cuisine Matthias Knilling will be presenting a spring special menu inspired by the freshest ingredients of South of France. With their Le French GourMay degustation menu paired with an outstanding selection of wine, feel the French vibe and taste divine dishes for only MOP $988 per person plus 10% service charge.
Mandarin Oriental 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau, +853 8805 8888945
Parisian Macao
The festival is held alongside Le French GourMay where you can sample the best French flavors at Brasserie. The South of France particularly in the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur is the prevailing theme of many dishes all throughout the wonderful month. The Brasserie is offering a four-course set menu priced at MOP $480 plus 10% service charge.
The Parisian Macao Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Macau, +853 8111 2300, www.parisianmacao.com
MGM’s Aux Beaux Arts
The Le French GourMay special menu is available only in May. Guests can perfect the dining experience with three selected wines from Southern France at MOP $188 per person plus 10% service charge.
Prive at Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16
Embark on a gastronomical journey at Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16’s Prive. In celebration of Le French GourMay, indulge in a five-course set menu. This dining gem features an intimate ambiance to truly taste and enjoy French food masterpieces. The featured dishes include palourdes farcies, octopus carpaccio, baked codfish and potato papillotes, fillet of lamb loin with Provence herb and chocolate ball. The special menu is priced at MOP $588 per person plus 10% service charge.
Mistral at Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16
Dine in elegant surroundings while having French classics at Mistral. In true Southern France style, the restaurant will be serving onion pissaladiere, whole salt-crusted sea bass, mussel mariniere, fresh oyster, and tropezienne. You can also enjoy selections of French cheese, season terrine, and charcuterie, antipasti and condiments will be served on rotation as well. The Le French GourMay dinner buffet is available at MOP $348 per person plus 10% service charge.