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Feng Wei Ju and 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Garner Coveted Diamond Awards in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025

MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2025 - 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Award ceremony for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas regions took place today in Singapore.

Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort (referred to as "Galaxy Macau"), proudly celebrated standout recognition for its most esteemed dining establishments—8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA and Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld Hotel. With each restaurant receiving a coveted One-Diamond award rating for a continual year running, further expanding each restaurant's impressive industry accolades. Galaxy Macau is committed to delivering exceptional gastronomic experiences that embody the essence of its well-earned place as "Asia's Ultimate Singular Dining Destination," consistently achieving critical acclaim.

8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau and Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld had attained One-Diamond rating once again in the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.
8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau and Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld had attained One-Diamond rating once again in the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.

Celebrating Black Pearl One-Diamond award wins, both restaurants epitomize the rigorous standards that Galaxy Macau has come to represent. Feng Wei Ju, which has maintained its Michelin Two-Star status for nine consecutive years, is led by Assistant Vice President of Food & Beverage Culinary of StarWorld Hotel and Executive Chef of Feng Wei Ju, Chan Chek Keong. With nearly 30 years of expertise in Hunan and Sichuan cuisine, Chef Chan artfully highlights the authentic flavors of these regions, securing Feng Wei Ju's standout status as a premier dining destination in Hong Kong and Macau.

Helmed by Executive Chef Marino D'Antonio, 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau adheres to gastronomic legend Umberto Bombana's award-winning philosophy of providing the most authentic Italian cuisine, together with the natural essence of seasonal ingredients, presenting the vibrant culinary culture of Italy.

Recognized as one of the most influential restaurant award platforms in China's dining industry, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide relies on anonymous evaluations from seasoned food enthusiasts, culinary professionals, and researchers. Its assessment focuses on three main criteria: culinary excellence, service quality, and innovation in culinary traditions.

Within Galaxy Macau's impressive portfolio of over 120 dining options, the highlighted award-winning restaurants exemplify the resort's commitment to culinary excellence. Their talented chefs craft authentic dishes that reflect the rich diversity of Northern Chinese, Hunan, and Cantonese cuisines, along with Macanese-Portuguese fusion and international flavors from Japan, Thailand, and Italy. Diners can indulge in unique culinary experiences, savoring fresh, local ingredients while appreciating the deep cultural heritage and innovation behind each dish, all delivered with genuine hospitality.

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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai's golden era with stylish entertainment and customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team.

Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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