The Eight

MOP1500 per person

Quite possibly one of the most dramatic dining spaces in Macau, The Eight is immediately recognisable by its sultry black interiors where vibrant goldfish seem to be suspended in its inky depths, with massive crystal chandeliers casting their sparkle over the space. Backstage, in the kitchen, veteran Chinese chef Joseph Tse runs a tight ship where substance and style go hand-in-hand. Be sure to seek out some of the more labor intensive dishes that showcase the hard-earned skills of the team, such as the signature chicken broth with fluffy handshaped fish balls and silken tofu sliced hundreds of times so that it blossoms into a chrysanthemum flower in the crystal clear soup. The honeyglazed barbecue pork, too, is a mustorder, while braised beef rib in “The 8” style is rich with its glossy glaze, and falls apart on the palate. Desserts are whimsical and guests are presented with a tiny cup of milk tea and a Portuguese tart to end the meal.

2/F Grand Lisboa, Avenida de Lisboa Macau TEL: +853 8803 7788 grandlisboahotels.com