Jade Dragon
Macau
⭐3 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
This lavish room is a destination in itself – Chinese art, ebony, crystal, jade, gold and silver are all used to great effect but they don’t outshine the food. The head chef has a passion for recipes deeply rooted in Cantonese traditions, but jazzed up with modern techniques and exotic ingredients from around the world. Besides the double-boiled tonic soups with herbal medicine, seasonal offerings such as roasted prime rib with chilli are also a delight.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
1. Use of Precious Materials in Tableware
Jade Dragon stands out by providing guests with extravagant chopsticks and cup holders made of pure jade, as well as Christofle cutlery and precious crystal glassware—details that elevate the dining experience beyond typical fine dining standards.
2. Unique Ingredient: Rabbitfish Soup with Fish Maw
The restaurant is noted for serving delicate fish maw in rich Rabbitfish soup, a dish that is rare in Macau and showcases the kitchen’s commitment to unique, high-quality ingredients.
3. Design Inspired by Chinese Imperial Ambiance
The interior is designed to evoke the atmosphere of dining with a Chinese emperor, featuring bright open spaces with gold accents, art deco-inspired furnishings, and vintage collectibles, creating a setting that is both lavish and historically evocative.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
Key Ingredients at Jade Dragon, Macau
Jade Dragon, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Macau, is renowned for its exquisite use of ingredients in traditional Cantonese dishes. Here are some of the most honored or signature ingredients:
Cordyceps: Used in the signature dish Double-boiled Cordyceps with Fish Maw, this ingredient is prized for its medicinal properties and rich flavor, adding depth to the dish.
Iberico Pork: Featured in the Prime-Cut Barbecue Iberico Pork Pluma, this pork is celebrated for its tender texture and rich flavor, making it a standout in Jade Dragon's menu.
Jinhua Ham and Old Hen (Chicken): These ingredients are used in the soup base, contributing to the rich and savory flavors of Jade Dragon's soups. The combination of lean pork, Jinhua ham, and old hen creates a complex and satisfying broth.
Fish Maw: Often paired with other luxurious ingredients like cordyceps or abalone, fish maw adds a delicate texture and enhances the umami flavor in dishes such as Braised Vegetable with Fish Maw.