MGM Shines in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026 with Three Diamond‑Rated Restaurants

MGM achieved remarkable success in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026, with three of its signature homegrown brands being recognized on the prestigious list. Aji, showcasing contemporary Asian cuisine, makes its debut on the list as a Black Pearl One‑Diamond Restaurant. Imperial Court and Five Foot Road are once again honored with a One‑Diamond distinction for the fourth and third consecutive years respectively, celebrating their refined interpretations of Lingnan cuisine and traditional Sichuan gastronomy. These accolades reaffirm MGM’s leadership in the premium dining sector and further strengthen Macau’s position as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Kenneth Feng, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said, “MGM’s achievements in this year’s Black Pearl Restaurant Guide reflect the Golden Lion Team’s long‑standing commitment to culinary excellent and innovation. Aji’s first One‑Diamond recognition underscores our forward‑looking approach to Asian contemporary field, while the continued recognition of Imperial Court and Five Foot Road highlights the maturity and consistency of MGM’s premium dining philosophy. MGM will continue to refine guest experiences, enabling them to discover Macau’s distinctive gastronomic appeal through MGM.”

Launched in 2018, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide has grown into one of the most influential and authoritative evaluations in the Chinese dining scene. With its longstanding mission to honor outstanding restaurants across China and abroad, the Guide classifies listed establishments into three diamond tiers. This year, the Guide spans nearly 40 cities globally and features over 400 restaurants, reflecting its significant role in promoting culinary culture internationally.

Aji is led by MGM COTAI’s Executive Sous Chef Pan Sihui, whose creations seamlessly blend Asian flavors with enhanced French techniques, embodying the restaurant’s distinctive “Asian Bistronomy” concept; at the helm of Imperial Court, MGM’s Executive Chef of Chinese  Cuisine Homan Tsui draws on over 20 years of culinary experience. He reimagines Lingnan cuisine with modern finesse, embracing Cantonese, Hakka, and Chaozhou traditions, as well as regional flavors from Guangxi, Hainan, and beyond; Five Foot Road showcases Chengdu- Sichuan cuisine under the leadership of Executive Sous Chef Yang Dengquan. With over four decades of mastery, he elevates tradition through precise craftsmanship, revealing the Sichuan cuisine beyond its fiery reputation.

Guests are invited to visit Imperial Court, Five Foot Road, and Aji to discover the chefs’ curated tasting menus and enjoy a diamond‑tier dining experience. To complement the meal, there are selections of premium wine and tea for a refined and well‑balanced pairing. For enquiries or reservations, please contact (853) 8802 3888 or visit the official MGM website at www.mgm.mo .

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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MGM

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