Galaxy Macau reported that the Japanese restaurant Yamazato made its debut in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and received a One Diamond rating in the 2026 edition. Two other restaurants in the group, 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA and Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld Hotel, once again received One Diamond.
Three Diamonds for One Resort
The winners of the latest edition of the guide are:
• Yamazato (Hotel Okura Macau, 28th floor) received One Diamond in its debut appearance in the guide.
• Feng Wei Ju (StarWorld Hotel) retained its One Diamond rating.
• 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA (Galaxy Macau) retained its One Diamond rating.
Kaiseki on the 28th floor
Yamazato was awarded One Diamond for the first time in Black Pearl 2026, and this debut became one of the ceremony’s notable highlights. The restaurant builds its philosophy around kaiseki, the traditional Japanese art of a formal, multi-course meal, complementing it with carefully selected seafood, expertly prepared sashimi and sushi, as well as a selection of premium beef. Under Chef Hideaki Hayashi (Hideaki Hayashi)’s leadership, each dish showcases seasonal ingredients and meticulous execution, characteristic of refined Japanese cuisine.
Located on the 28th floor of Hotel Okura Macau, Yamazato offers a space defined by an understated Japanese design, with panoramic views over Galaxy Macau’s landscaped gardens. Guests can choose from several formats:
• the main dining room;
• an intimate sushi counter;
• a private dining room for up to 12 guests.
This variety makes it possible to choose between an intimate dinner and a full immersion in the ritual of Japanese cuisine.
Feng Wei Ju and a Decade at the Top
Feng Wei Ju retained its One Diamond status in Black Pearl 2026, maintaining its position among the region’s most notable restaurants. The venue specializes in the cuisines of Hunan and Sichuan, offering bold, assertive flavors combined with technical precision and a modern take on regional classics. Chef Chan Chek Keong (Chan Chek Keong) maintains a balance between authentic recipes and contemporary presentation.
Feng Wei Ju has held two MICHELIN stars for ten consecutive years.
Italian refinement at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA
8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau kept its One Diamond distinction in Black Pearl 2026. The restaurant builds its menu around Italy’s culinary heritage, combining it with modern technique. Under Chef Marino D’Antonio (Marino D’Antonio), the kitchen focuses on impeccable ingredient quality and rigorous consistency, delivering the same high standard night after night.
The restaurant has maintained MICHELIN-star status for 11 consecutive years.
What the three awards mean for Galaxy Macau
Three simultaneous distinctions in Black Pearl underscore the depth and diversity of the resort’s dining portfolio, spanning Japanese, regional Chinese, and Italian fine dining. The recognition strengthens Galaxy Macau’s role in shaping Macau’s dining scene that draws an international audience.
Macau has clearly learned from Las Vegas’s experience, which has always actively developed its dining culture and in recent years has focused even more on this direction due to a decline in its core visitor base of gamblers. And while this was initially linked to the pandemic, which also significantly affected restaurant service, the situation has since changed.
The reason is that the growing iGaming sector is drawing gamblers’ attention away from traditional land-based casinos. To support interest in the online sector, a variety of marketing tactics are used, from bonuses to promo codes. The team behind the top-ranked site www.twinspinca.com told us that the most popular solution is no-deposit bonuses. They provide online casinos with a significant increase in new guests, nearly half of whom ultimately stay and make a deposit. As a result, Macau is falling short of its usual visitor numbers not only from the Asia-Pacific region, but also from Australia, Canada, and Latin America.
Meanwhile, gastronomic tourism has been booming in recent years—and it’s a global trend. Therefore, it makes sense for Macau to focus on this segment.
How the Black Pearl ranking works
The Black Pearl Restaurant Guide is compiled based on anonymous assessments by experienced food critics and culinary experts. The key criteria are the quality of the cuisine, the level of service, the venue’s ambience, and the balance between tradition and innovation. The guide is considered one of the most influential rating systems within China’s dining scene.