Man Wah

This elegant, neo-Chinese chic room boasts a royal blue theme which works well with the wood-rich details and bird cage chandeliers. The menu sees traditional Cantonese dishes underpinned by skilful preparation and a dash of originality. Duck feet bundled with duck liver, duck meat and char siu is an old-time dim sum that has become quite scarce these days - pre-order at least one day ahead. The wine list includes many Asian tipples. The sommelier also offers blind tasting flights.

Crown jewel: 25th-floor harbour views

• Located on the 25th floor of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Man Wah offers sweeping views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline; it is often described as Hong Kong's most beautiful dining space.

Interior design that makes a statement

• The dining room features a back-lit chequered grid ceiling that highlights the skyline.
• Walls are clad in sculptural cyan blue lacquered panels inlaid with gilded brass, with embroidered silk artworks and a hand-woven carpet that mirrors the harbour waves.
• OpenTable highlights include walls adorned with original paintings on silk and gold-plated ceiling lamps fashioned to resemble birdcages, adding a luxuriant, collectible feel to the space.

Michelin-starred lineage and time-honoured Cantonese cuisine

• Man Wah has retained its Michelin star for the twelfth consecutive year.
• The menu honors time-honoured Cantonese cuisine, featuring often overlooked delicacies alongside refined classics.

Signature Ingredients

• Abalone: The defining luxury seafood at Man Wah, featured across multiple courses and preparations such as Marinated Fresh Abalone (Appetisers) and Stewed Whole Yoshihama Abalone, with further braised or stewed variants that often incorporate conpoy and seasonal greens. Sourcing ranges from fresh abalone to premium imports (e.g., South Africa), underscoring its status as a time-honoured Cantonese treasure.
• Fish Maw: A cornerstone of Cantonese haute cuisine, prized for its texture and ability to impart rich body to broths and braises. Man Wah highlights fish maw in soups and braised dishes, including Hot and Sour Soup with fish maw and Braised Fish Maw, reflecting the restaurant’s emphasis on premium dried seafood.
• Bird's Nest: A symbol of luxury and longevity in Chinese cuisine, showcased in Bird's Nest Braised with Kam Wah Ham in Superior Soup, illustrating the restaurant’s commitment to rare, healthful ingredients and refined, celebratory dishes.
• Sea Cucumber: A traditional luxury component that adds luxurious texture and depth, exemplified by Braised Japanese Sea Cucumber (often presented with yam and abalone sauce), highlighting Man Wah’s depth of Cantonese technique and ingredient sourcing.
• Conpoy (Dried Scallops): A key dried seafood element used to elevate sweetness and umami in soups and braises, frequently paired with abalone and other premium ingredients across the menu.
• Wagyu Beef (Australian M9): A premium meat highlight in Cantonese preparation, shown as Wok-Fried Wagyu Tenderloin in Cantonese style, representing the restaurant’s blend of traditional technique with modern luxury and high-end protein offerings.