"Macau's sky-high Cantonese star, Jackie Ho refines bird's-nest and Chilean sea bass on the 51st floor, a table built to impress."
About Lai Heen
Lai Heen is the one-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant on the 51st floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, within the Galaxy resort on the Cotai Strip in Macau, the highest Chinese restaurant in the city. Under long-serving Chinese Executive Chef Jackie Ho Hon-sing, it has held its Michelin star every year since it opened in 2015, building a reputation for contemporary renditions of classic Cantonese cooking that honour the tradition rather than abandon it.
For Macau's other Cantonese rooms, compare the three-star Jade Dragon, the refined The Eight and the grand Wing Lei. Lai Heen belongs to the city's Chinese and fine-dining scene.
The Kitchen
Jackie Ho cooks classic Cantonese with a contemporary hand. The signatures the kitchen is known for include pan-seared superior bird's nest with crab meat, deep-fried Chilean sea bass fillet with crispy garlic and stewed prawns in a port-wine sauce served in casserole, alongside double-boiled soups and honey-glazed Iberico char siu. The format runs a five-course set lunch around HK$498 and an eight-course Michelin degustation around HK$2,088 in the evening, top-tier Macau spending in a room that has held its star for the better part of a decade.
The Room
The room trades on its height: 51 floors up, with the Cotai skyline and the Macau coast filling the windows, all within the polish of a Ritz-Carlton. Service is formal and attentive, the pace measured, suited to a long degustation or a business lunch rather than a quick meal. Lunch runs Tuesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday; booking ahead is essential, particularly for a window table.
Best for to Impress Clients
A Michelin star, a 51st-floor view and formal service make Lai Heen a natural table to impress clients or to mark an anniversary in Macau. The private rooms and degustation also suit a dinner to close a deal.
Not for
Not for a casual dim-sum lunch or a budget meal, Lai Heen is a starred, top-of-the-tower Cantonese room with Ritz-Carlton prices, built for a formal occasion.
Frequently Asked
What is Lai Heen in Macau known for?
It is the one-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant on the 51st floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, the highest Chinese restaurant in the city, known for contemporary takes on classic Cantonese dishes and for holding its star every year since 2015.
Who is the chef at Lai Heen?
Chinese Executive Chef Jackie Ho Hon-sing, who has led the kitchen through its run of consecutive Michelin stars since the restaurant opened in 2015.
What should I order?
Signatures include pan-seared superior bird's nest with crab meat, deep-fried Chilean sea bass with crispy garlic and stewed prawns in port-wine sauce, plus double-boiled soups and honey-glazed Iberico char siu.
How much does it cost?
A five-course set lunch runs around HK$498, and the eight-course Michelin degustation around HK$2,088 in the evening, top-tier Macau spending.
Where is Lai Heen located?
On the 51st floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, within the Galaxy Macau resort on the Cotai Strip.
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Practical Information
Address51F, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Cotai
Neighbourhood51F, The Ritz-Carlton, Cotai
CuisineCantonese
PriceSet lunch HK$498; degustation HK$2,088
Dress CodeSmart / formal
Seating51st-floor dining room and private rooms
ReservationEssential
