"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.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Lai Heen
Book ahead; request a window table for the Cotai skyline.
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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
