World-renowned chefs gather at Wynn to present 10 new tantalizing culinary events
Wynn is excited to unveil the lineup of culinary talents for the first quarter of 2025, marking a new chapter in its highly anticipated ‘Wynn Guest Chef Dining Series’. From January to March, esteemed chefs and emerging culinary talents will gather at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace to celebrate the diverse flavors of different cuisines through 10 culinary pop-up events. The ‘Wynn Guest Chef Dining Series’, which Wynn has consistently organized, aims to foster exchange and collaboration between Macao and the international dining community. This initiative supports the development of Macao’s culinary sector and highlights the city’s vibrant ‘tourism + gastronomy’ appeal, further enhancing Macao’s status as a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Gastronomy.
Participating restaurants and chefs include:
Chef Kevin Zhu of Lakeview Palace (Macao) x Chef Justin Yang of Hokkien Cuisine (Chengdu)
Kickstarting the 2025 ‘Wynn Guest Chef Dining Series’, Executive Chef Kevin Zhu of Lakeview Palace at Wynn Palace will collaborate with Owner Chef Justin Yang of Hokkien Cuisine from Chengdu to curate two nights of culinary excellence. With over 16 years of experience, Chef Zhu revitalizes the unique Jiangnan flavors by skillfully fusing Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisines. Chef Justin Yang, recipient of the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award, specializes in a harmonious fusion of traditional Fujian cuisine and contemporary palates which led his restaurant to receive one MICHELIN star and One Diamond in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. Together, these chefs will craft an elegant menu highlighting the distinctive flavors of Jiangnan and Fujian.
Date: January 3 – 4, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Lakeview Palace, Wynn Palace
Chef Kong Xing of Ding Shan Jiang Yan (Suzhou)
Renowned for his exquisite presentation of Suzhou flavors in private banquet settings, Executive Chef Kong Xing from Ding Shan Jiang Yan is known for his fresh take on refined Suzhou cuisine by embracing seasonal, high-quality ingredients from around the world. His expertise and creativity led the restaurant to earn One Diamond in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide in 2023. At Wynn Macau, Chef Kong will continue to push culinary boundaries by presenting an innovative crab feast that showcases the very best ingredients of the season..
Date: January 10 – 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Golden Flower, Wynn Macau
Chef Dharshan Munidasa of Ministry of Crab (Sri Lanka)
World-renowned Chef Dharshan Munidasa is the owner of Ministry of Crab, a revered restaurant in Sri Lanka that has been featured multiple times on the Asia 50 Best Restaurants list and celebrates Sri Lanka’s exquisite mud crabs and freshwater prawns sourced from the lagoons and lakes of the island. At Wynn Macau’s seafood restaurant, Drunken Fish, Chef Munidasa will prepare an umami-filled extravaganza featuring carefully selected ingredients combined with Japanese culinary philosophies that highlight the fresh and distinctive flavour profiles of these amazing crustaceans .
Date: January 17 – 18, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Drunken Fish, Wynn Macau
Chef Hélder Sequeira Amaral of SW Steakhouse (Macao) x Chef Alain Huang of Restaurant “A” (Taipei)
Executive Chef Hélder Sequeira Amaral is the mastermind behind SW Steakhouse, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant at Wynn Palace renowned for its premium steaks and an impressive selection of seafood. Led by Chef Owner Alain Huang, Restaurant “A” in Taipei draws inspiration from Asia while building on French cuisine to offer creatively unique dishes, which led his team to receive a MICHELIN star within its first year of opening. In this collaboration, the two chefs promise to provide guests with an innovative, palate-enriching dining experience.
Date: January 24 – 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: SW Steakhouse, Wynn Palace
Chef Kevin Zhu of Lakeview Palace (Macao) x Chef Ren Wenwen of YongFoo Élite (Shanghai)
At Lakeview Palace, Executive Chef Kevin Zhu’s infuses his exceptional culinary skills and innovative spirit to create Jiangnan delicacies that blend creativity with traditional flavors. Joining him in his collaboration is Chef Ren Wenwen of YongFoo Élite in Shanghai, who is known for his focus on exquisite Shanghainese cuisine and his mastery in reviving rare traditional dishes that resulted in consecutive reception of MICHELIN stars recognition. For two nights at Wynn Palace, the two chefs will join hands to present a collaborative menu that showcases refined Jiangnan flavors.
Date: February 7 – 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Lakeview Palace, Wynn Palace
Chef Chan Tak Kwong of Wing Lei (Macao) x Chef Wang Haoquan of Lu Shang Lu (Beijing)
The two-MICHELIN-starred Wing Lei at Wynn Macau is celebrated for its authentic and refined Cantonese cuisine, meticulously crafted by Executive Chef Chan Tak Kwong. Co-founder and Executive Chef Wang Haoquan of the two-MICHELIN-starred Lu Shang Lu is the winner of the prestigious Young Chef Award in MICHELIN Guide Beijing 2023 with a culinary ethos that preserves traditional techniques and incorporates contemporary elements to showcase the essence of Shandong cuisine. Both chefs will collaborate to deliver two evenings of extraordinary gastronomic delights at Wynn Macau, where guests can indulge in both Cantonese and Shandong cuisine at the same time.
Date: February 21 – 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Wing Lei, Wynn Macau
Chef Su Hua of The Longyin (Nanjing)
Recognized with One Diamond in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for six consecutive years, The Longyin is a high-end Huaiyang restaurant in Nanjing led by Executive Chef Su Hua. Chef Su harmoniously merges the Chinese culture of nature appreciation with the essence of Huaiyang cuisine to prepare authentic delicacies. He will bring his culinary philosophy to Wynn Macau, to showcase the elegance of Huaiyang cuisine using the finest of seasonal produce.
Date: February 28 – March 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Golden Flower, Wynn Macau
Chef Kevin Zhu of Lakeview Palace (Macao) x Chef Barry Wen of The Nature Flow (Wuhan)
Known for combining the terroirs of the Jiangnan and Zhejiang regions with the influence of Cantonese cuisine, Executive Chef Kevin Zhu presents a variety of imaginative dishes at Lakeview Palace. Barry Wen, the Executive Chef at Wuhan’s The Nature Flow, combines Hubei and Cantonese cuisines with a seasonality-focused philosophy, which led his restaurant to earn One Diamond in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide in 2024. At Wynn Palace, guests can anticipate an elegant and creative menu curated by the two chefs that showcases distinctive Jiangnan and Hubei flavors.
Date: March 14 – 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Lakeview Palace, Wynn Palace
Chef Xu He of Camellia & Seasons (Chongqing)
Recognized with One Diamond in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for two consecutive years, Chongqing’s Camellia & Seasons is celebrated for its exquisite Sichuan cuisine., Chef Xu He builds upon Sichuan cuisine as the foundation while adding inspiration from the characteristics of other culinary. He continuously experimenting with flavors, utensils and plating to craft high-end Sichuan dishes that artfully blend innovation and tradition. During his time at Wynn Macau, he will lead guests on a palate-pleasing journey of vibrant Chongqing fare.
Date: March 21 – 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Golden Flower, Wynn Macau
Chef Chan Kai Ying of Chilli Fagara (Hong Kong)
Chef Chan Kai Ying is the mastermind behind Chilli Fagara in Hong Kong, where she presents classic Sichuan dishes inspired by her cherished childhood memories in Chongqing. Named after Ma La Tang, a famous Sichuanese street food, the restaurant has been a MICHELIN recommended restaurant for 11 consecutive years with its array of innovative yet true-to-tradition delicacies. Wynn guests can expect an unforgettable Sichuan-style dining experience as Chef Chan serves a variety of mouthwatering dishes for those who dare to surprise their palates.
Date: March 28 – 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Quente! A Sichuan Bistrô, Wynn Macau
For dining reservations and enquiries at Wynn Macau, please call: (853) 8986 3663; for Wynn Palace, please call: (853) 8889 3663. For details, please visit: https://www.wynnresortsmacau.com/
Sichuan feast at Wynn Macau.
