Showcasing the Regional Chinese Culinary Cultures of Ningbo and Guangdong
[June 24, 2025, Macau] Building on Macau’s global reputation as a ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’, MGM continues the ‘Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs’ series through new collaborations to highlight the cultural significance of China’s regional cuisines. Following the resounding success of the first “Maritime Silk Road Culinary Art Feast” in April, MGM is set to continue with more themed culinary collaborations in July, with two of China’s top culinary masters from Ningbo and Guangdong – Weng Yongjun and Liang Jianyu. These renowned chefs will join forces with the culinary teams of Five Foot Road and Chún at MGM COTAI to host gastronomic feasts which celebrate the history, culture and the arts from the Maritime Silk Road with a modern twist. Guests will embark on a journey of discovery into China’s diverse gastronomic culture and the unique characteristics of the nation’s regional cuisines, which are filled with colorful stories composed by spices, cooking techniques and tea culture.
Yong Fu x Five Foot Road
From July 4 to 5, Five Foot Road at MGM COTAI will welcome Weng Yongjun, the founder of Yong Fu Restaurant Group to collaborate with Executive Sous Chef - Yang Dengquan of MGM COTAI to host the second edition of the ‘Maritime Silk Road Culinary Art Feast’. Together, the two culinary maestros will orchestrate a masterful dining experience at Five Foot Road where the cuisines of Ningbo and Sichuan engage in conversation on the plate.
Devoting much of his life toward elevating Ningbo cuisine on the global stage, Chef Weng has established the acclaimed Yong Fu restaurant brand all across China, with many restaurants successfully attaining Michelin-starred status. Yong Fu, Shanghai has also recently received the ‘Three-Diamond Restaurant’ honor from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide in 2024 and 2025. In Macau, Five Foot Road at MGM COTAI has garnered one Michelin star for three consecutive years under the extraordinary leadership of Chef Yang, a second-generation inheritor of traditional Chengdu Mansion Cuisine. The collaborative menu in July will feature signature dishes from both chefs including the acclaimed Sautéed Australian Lobster with Pickled Chili and Celery from Chef Yang and the Braised 16 Heads of South Africa Abalone with Black Bean Sauce from Chef Weng. The two chefs will also jointly create a Steamed White Pomfret in Lychee Flavor dish which combines the Sichuan lychee flavor with the ingredients and techniques of Ningbo cuisine to showcase their exceptional culinary skills. The eight-course dinner is priced at MOP2,900* per guest (inclusive of wine and tea pairing).
Fa Sing Garden x Chún
From July 25 to 26, Executive Chef Liang Jianyu of Fa Sing Garden, Guangzhou will collaborate with Executive Chef - Chinese, Tam Yim Chan from Chún. Each chef brings together more than 35 years of expertise to present their culinary artistry at MGM COTAI. Together, the two Cantonese masters will craft a limited time ‘Maritime Silk Road Culinary Art Feast’ highlighting the richness of Guangdong cuisine. Chef Liang’s meticulously prepared Stewed Beef Brisket with Intangible Cultural Heritage Radish is crafted using century-old cooking methods which have been passed down for generations. Chef Tam will also present his Braised Fish Maw with Aged Preserved Radish in Chiu Chow Style, a dish made from his closely guarded secret recipe. This eight-course dinner is priced at MOP1,600* per guest. To elevate the dining experience, wine and tea pairing options are available for an additional MOP300* per person.
For inquiries and reservations, please call: (853) 8802 3888 or visit www.mgm.mo.
*All prices are in MOP and subject to 10% service charge.
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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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