Hong Kong has 77 Michelin-starred restaurants in 2026: list and lunch prices

77 is the number of starred restaurants the 2026 Michelin Guide gives Hong Kong. According to The Standard on 19 March 2026, the figure surpasses the 2025 record.

The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2026 ceremony was held on 19 March 2026 at the Sands/Venetian-area Grand Lisboa Palace resort in Macau, and marked the 18th edition of the Hong Kong Macau guide. The full selection published by Michelin the same day shows 278 restaurants chosen across Hong Kong and Macau, of which 219 are in Hong Kong and 59 in Macau. Starred restaurants total 98: 77 in Hong Kong and 21 in Macau.

There is a further anniversary this year. Michelin says the ceremony also marked 100 years of the star system, which began in 1926.

How the 77 starred restaurants break down

Hong Kong's 77 comprise 7 three-star, 13 two-star and 57 one-star restaurants. Across Hong Kong and Macau together, the star breakdown is:

• Three stars: 9 in total (7 in Hong Kong, 2 in Macau)
• Two stars: 19 in total (13 in Hong Kong, 6 in Macau)
• One star: 70 in total (57 in Hong Kong, 13 in Macau)

For the other categories, according to a reprinted Michelin press release: Bib Gourmand totals 83 (70 in Hong Kong, 13 in Macau), Michelin Selected totals 97 (72 in Hong Kong, 25 in Macau), and new entries total 25 (19 in Hong Kong, 6 in Macau).

The Standard reports that Hong Kong accounts for more than 78% of this year's awards. According to the newspaper, Hong Kong's three-star list includes 8½ Otto e Mezzo – Bombana, Amber, Caprice, Forum, Sushi Shikon, Ta Vie and T'ang Court.

This year's promotions and new entries

At two stars, Hong Kong has two newly promoted restaurants: Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic was upgraded, while L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon received two stars after its renovation. At one star, Hong Kong's China Tang and Sushi Takeshi are newly starred; in Macau, Don Alfonso 1890 and Palace Garden rose from Selected to one star.

The special awards are also worth noting. According to The Standard, the Young Chef Award went to GwanJu Kim of Sol, the Sommelier Award to Floriane Hureau of Caprice, and the Mentor Chef Award, presented for the first time, to Paul Lau Ping-lui of Tang Court.

Stars judge what is on the plate, not the room

Before choosing a restaurant, it helps to know what the stars mean. Michelin states that its criteria are quality of ingredients, mastery of technique, harmony of flavours, personality and consistency; location, decor and service are not part of the criteria.

In other words, stars rate the standard of the food; views, spacing between tables and the pace of service are things to check yourself beforehand. This matters especially when arranging a celebration or a client meal.

Lunch sets: a lower-cost way into well-known kitchens

A Michelin website article published on 29 December 2025 and marked as updated in November 2025 lists eight restaurants in Central, Admiralty and Wan Chai with lunch priced under HK$500, seven of them set lunches (the other is a single roast goose drumstick rice dish). All prices below follow that article; we have not checked current prices with each restaurant:

• Duddell's: six-course executive lunch, HK$468
• Petrus: two-course lunch, HK$488
• Louise: three-course lunch, HK$428
• Liu Yuan Pavilion: lunch for two, HK$358
• Beefbar: three-course lunch, from HK$400
• Yong Fu: ten-course lunch, HK$498 per person (minimum two diners)
• Zhejiang Heen: five-course lunch, HK$188 per person (minimum two diners)

Two points to note. First, the article does not list service charges, so the final bill may be higher than the prices shown. Second, it does not state the days on which each set is offered. The safest approach is to confirm the price, service charge and available dates directly with the restaurant when booking.

Festive bookings: check official channels, not hearsay

We could not verify from official or reliable sources how far ahead to book for festivals such as Lunar New Year or Christmas, and unofficial claims are inconsistent, so we draw no conclusion. Editorial suggestion: once your date is fixed, ask through the restaurant's official channels and check whether the lunch set is still served on the festival day.

Celebration meals and client meals call for different choices

What follows is editorial opinion. A celebration meal is about memorable moments, so a three-star restaurant or this year's newly promoted two-star restaurants make natural talking points; but since stars do not assess decor or service, if views or privacy matter, ask about seating arrangements before booking.

A client meal is about keeping to time. A set lunch has a fixed number of courses and is easier to time than ordering à la carte: if time is tight, consider a two-course option such as Petrus's two-course lunch; for a meeting of two, look at sets marked "minimum two diners" or lunches for two, which saves going back and forth over what to order.

Prices and details correct as of October 2026

Compiled by the F50 Editorial Team from public sources, for general reference only and not professional advice. Details are correct as of the publication date and may change.