Dining is simply a must in Macau and there is an array of things to try out this January. From Chinese New Year’s menus to Michelin starred restaurants, you will not want to stay home while all this is happening around town. Round up your foodie friends and family and usher in the Chinese New Year but remember to make your bookings quickly!
Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao Offer Auspicious Chinese New Year Dining
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This Chinese New Year Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao are inviting diners to celebrate the Year of the Rat with a wide range of delicious menus and dining promotions at The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, and Sands Macao’s award-winning restaurants.
Thirteen signature restaurants including North, Canton, Bambu, La Chine, Lotus Palace, Le Buffet, Dynasty 8, Grand Orbit, North (Sands Cotai Central), Rice Empire, Southern Kitchen, Golden Court, and 888 Buffet will usher in an auspicious year with traditional dishes offering good fortune and happiness.
When: January 17–February 2, 2020
Where: North, Canton and Bambu, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, s/n, Cotai
How much: MOP $128*–1,088* (* All prices are subject to 10% service charge)
For more information and reservations at North, call +853 8118 9980 or email [email protected]. For Canton, call +853 8118 9930 or email [email protected]. mo. Call +853 8118 9990 or email [email protected] for more information and reservations
Try the Two-Star Michelin Recognized Cantonese Cuisine Restaurant Wing Lei
Wing Lei – one of the most famous Cantonese food restaurants in Macau – has been open for almost a decade and has maintained its Michelin star for seven years already! This year, it got its second Michelin star, so be sure to gather friends, family and all lovers of this delicate and exquisite food to enjoy more than dishes: Wing Lei is an experience and one you won’t want to miss. Enjoy traditional Cantonese delicacies with a twist at Wing Lei, including dim sum, barbecue, soup, abalone, and main courses, as well as special menus featuring premium in-season ingredients.
When: Ongoing
Where: Wing Lei, Wynn Macau, Rua Cidade de Sintra, NAPE, Macau
For more information, call +853 8986 3663 or send an email to [email protected]
Taste of Macau at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Experience the Taste of Macau, where east meets west, uniting two cultures through a gastronomic journey. Mandarin Oriental, Macau’s in-house chef, Chef Hiew, inspired by the history of Macau, takes local cuisine and sumptuous dishes to a whole new level for guests to experience the authenticity of this fusion food with a beautiful view and relaxing environment.
When: 6:00pm–10:30pm, January 1–21, 2020
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $988 per person
For reservations, contact Vida Rica Restaurant by calling +853 8805 8918 or sending an email to [email protected]
Seafood hot pot in rice broth
Hot Pot Sensations at Broadway Macau
Hot Pot Street is back! Discover a host of heartwarming favorites from Guangdong, Hunan, Thailand, and Japan. New offerings include the live seafood station, organic vegetables, and beef from around the world. Don’t miss signature dishes such as braised lamb brisket in clay pot, fish with chili and pickled cabbage casserole, and suckling pig and lobster seafood hot pot. Come and warm yourself up with your favorite flavor of hot pot or perhaps discover something new!
When: October 18, 2019–February 29, 2020
Where: Broadway Food Street, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor de Lótus, Cotai
For more information, check their website
The Vilarnau Cava Wine Dinner at Vida Rica Restaurant
Join us for a fascinating wine dinner to explore the flavors and aromas from the effervescent bubbles of different styles of Vilarnau Cava, known as the “Spanish Champagne”, and one premium red wine from Beronia Spain. Paired with an exquisite four-course menu, a unique and incomparable tasting experience awaits you.
When: Saturday, 7:30pm till late, January 11, 2020
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau
How much: MOP $988 per person
For more information, call +853 8805 8918 or send an email to [email protected]
Pearl of Burgundy Gala Dinner
Introducing the first-ever Pearl of Burgundy Gala Dinner in Macau, showcasing premium European terroir-driven wines. Experience a journey of sensations with over 30 of the greatest old world winemakers and taste esteemed wine from Burgundy, Champagne, and Spain.
Indulge in a specially curated six-course degustation menu where François Chartier has selected eight esteemed wines for pairing that carry the vibrant stories within every bottle.
When: 6:00pm–10:00pm, January 11, 2020
Where: Grand Theatre Ballroom, Wynn Palace Cotai,
How much: MOP $2,888 per person
For more information, call +853 8889 3838, send an email to [email protected] or check the event’s Facebook page
Contemporary Greek Cuisine and a Mykonos Brunch at Vida Rica Restaurant
Chef Marinos Kosmas from Estiatorio Keia brings his passion for food and creative flair in modern Greek cuisine to Vida Rica Restaurant. Expect a new approach to Greek gastronomy by the crafting of traditional specialties with a modern twist. This is what Athena Greek Cuisine Pop Up is all about! The menu includes four courses for people to savor and taste the freshness of Greek food on this side of the world.
At night, Greek mixologist Panos Kanatsoulis takes cocktails to a different level, with tropical and fresh combinations. Mykonos Brunch happens on January 18 only and features a range of delicious dishes, including an option of free-flow drinks.
When: Contemporary Greek Cuisine at Vida Rica Restaurant – 6:00pm–10:00pm, Friday–Sunday, January 17–19, 2020
Mykonos Brunch – 12:00pm–2:30pm, Saturday, January 18, 2020
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Contemporary Greek Cuisine at Vida Rica Restaurant – MOP $588 per person for a four-course menu
Mykonos Brunch – MOP $398 per person (MOP $185 with a free flow wine and cocktails)
For reservations, contact Vida Rica Restaurant by calling +853 8805 8918 or sending an email to [email protected]
Alain Ducasse at Morpheus Iconic Wine Dinner – January
On January 25, celebrate Bordeaux’s landmark 1982 vintage, which is ranked as one of the best of all time. Featuring wines from five of the region’s most illustrious names, the dinner includes the 1982 vintages of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Cheval Blanc, and Château Lafite Rothschild. Guests will also have the opportunity to win a bottle of the 1982 Château Margaux.
Known for its authentic and meticulously prepared dishes that pay homage to the great traditions and savoir-faire of French gastronomy, Alain Ducasse at Morpheus is already a firm favorite among the region’s oenophiles thanks to an incredible wine list that features more than 1,200 different labels and the “cave de jour”, the only interactive cellar among all the Ducasse restaurants around the globe where guests can walk into the cellar and choose their own bottle.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2020
Where: Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, Morpheus Hotel, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $28,888 per person
For more information and bookings, send an email to [email protected] or call +853 8868 3432
