Two-Day Gourmet Showcase by Chef Yang Yanbin from Hokkien Cuisine and Chef Homan Tsui at Imperial Court
MGM continues its acclaimed "Gastronomic Journey with Star Chef" series with another extraordinary culinary collaboration, further reinforcing Macau's reputation as the Creative City of Gastronomy. Starting from April, MGM’s culinary team will join forces with renowned Chinese celebrity chefs to craft dining offers in Macau under the theme of ‘Maritime Silk Road Culinary Art Feast’, taking diners on an epicurean journey throughout Quanzhou, Ningbo and Guangzhou, as well as the cultural and economic hub of the Maritime Silk Road, Beijing, as the finale. As one of the birthplaces of Fujian regional cuisine, Quanzhou was also the historical starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Between April 11 and 12, Chef Yang Yanbin, Executive Chef of Hokkien Cuisine Restaurant, will collaborate with Homan Tsui, Executive Chef – Chinese of MGM MACAU, to craft a special menu that celebrates a clash of Lingnan and Fujian regional traditions, with modern artistic flair at Imperial Court of MGM MACAU.
Chef Yang Yanbin, a Quanzhou native who has been awarded the Michelin Young Chef Award 2024, is the chef-owner of the renowned Hokkien Cuisine Restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan. Being awarded with one Michelin star and one Black Pearl Diamond award on 2024 and 2025, Chef Yang masterfully blends traditional Fujian flavors with Sichuan’s local ingredients, paying tribute to Quanzhou’s culinary heritage through innovation. Meanwhile, Chef Tsui from MGM demonstrates masterful artistry in his interpretation of Lingnan cuisine, elevating traditional handmade dishes through refined technique and thoughtful innovation. This collaboration represents a harmonious blend of their culinary philosophies. Together, they create a remarkable gastronomic feast that celebrates both cultural heritage and contemporary artistry, narrating the stories of culinary evolution.
The four-hand menus are highlighted by spices, artisanal cooking techniques, and tea culture, offering guests a unique dining experience that blends history, culture, and culinary art from Quanzhou to Macau. Showcasing the geographical characteristics of Quanzhou to Macau, the sensory dining experience begins with appetizer platter to showcase the fresh coastal ingredients such as the purple seaweed and yellow croaker from Quanzhou, alongside dried oysters from Guangdong. For the main course, the menu highlights the signature dishes from Chef Yang, including the acclaimed Braised Sea Cucumber with Ginger and Steamed Blue Lobster with Satay Sauce. On the other hand, Chef Tsui, who led Imperial Court to earn its Black Pearl One-Diamond recognition, will present dishes such as the Double-boiled Sea Whelk Soup with Fresh Yellow Fungus and Seaweed and Fried Glutinous Rice with Termite Mushroom and Chinese Preserved Meat, delivering a delicate balance between traditions and innovation of Lingnan culinary art. The desserts Sweetened Rouge Guava Soup with Basil Seed is a reinterpreted version of the classic mango pomelo sago, while the Baked Pepper and Sesame Pastry comes with a slightly spicy twist to the Cantonese favorite.
The two-day gourmet showcase by Chef Yang Yanbin and Chef Homan Tsui will be taken place on April 11 and 12 at Imperial Court, with a six-course lunch menu and an eight-course dinner menu priced at MOP1,800* and MOP2,800* per guest respectively. For a holistic dining and cultural journey, guests will be invited to embark on an exclusive guided tour at the POLY MGM MUSEUM, immersing themselves in the captivating exhibition’s theme of the Maritime Silk Road. For inquiries and reservations, please contact (853) 8802 2361 or visit www.mgm.mo.
*All prices are in MOP and subject to 10% service charge.
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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