Macau Restaurants|Macau, China

Pearl Dragon

Name: Pearl Dragon
Telephone: 853-8865-6560

Upscale Chinese fare in Macau’s Studio City

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Located within the glittery Studio City Macau, Pearl Dragon elevates contemporary Cantonese cuisine with its elegant offerings by acclaimed chef Otto Wong Wai Ho, who has spent more than two decades in Cantonese kitchens and pairs classic technique with a modern touch.

Pearl Dragon is one of the signature dining experiences within Studio City, which opened its doors in late 2015. Step inside and you’ll find a room inspired by a dragon flying over the waves and through the clouds. Iridescent mother-of-pearl is shaped into dragon-scale patterns across the walls; a golden dragon winds along the screens and layered gold cloud reliefs cover the ceiling. Look closely, and you’ll see the handiwork in every detail.

The restaurant has earned a reputation for intricate menus and surprising twists on Cantonese cuisine. Seasonal ingredients take center stage in dishes that begin with Cantonese tradition and pick up the flavors of Chaozhou cooking, while tea masters serve fragrant brews in authentic kung fu tea ceremonies.

Our Inspector's Highlights

No matter the dish, every presentation has been thoughtfully designed to incorporate complementary textures, colors and flavors.
Each meal at Pearl Dragon begins with an amuse-bouche and ends with petit fours — a luxurious and modern touch borrowed from French culinary traditions.
A tome-like drink menu covers all of the bases, from signature cocktails to Chinese-Chaozhou-inspired flavors. If you’re in the mood for wine, a knowledgeable sommelier will help to pair a bottle with your Chinese fare.
The restaurant has appointed an expert tea sommelier who can point you toward a variety of Chinese selections, including specialty pu’er teas that have been aged for more than 30 years and have a wonderfully smooth, earthy flavor.
Whether you opt for water, wine, tea or something stronger, your glass will never run dry thanks to the restaurant’s attentive servers.

Things to Know

Dine on Cantonese-Chaozhou delicacies for dinner seven days a week, or stop by around midday for a delightful dim sum lunch.
The Macau restaurant welcomes diners dressed in smart-casual style. Men should avoid open shoes, and shorts are not accepted for dinner; women should dress elegantly.
The Pearl Dragon is popular, so reservations are recommended. Book your spot through official channels by calling directly or by visiting the restaurant’s website.

The Food

The dim sum menu is both approachable and decadent, featuring classic staples such as steamed blue angel shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork, black pepper wagyu beef puffs and deep-fried cheese with wild mushroom and taro dumplings.
The extensive à la carte dinner menu is a delight. Highlights include “stewed eight treasures chicken in almond soup,” “fried stuff pigeon leg with blood sausage and wild mushrooms,” and "five happiness appetizer platter.”
For dessert, expect traditional Chinese sweet soups, such as sweet pistachio soup with peach resin and sweet mung bean soup with white fungus.

The Design

Sky-high ceilings, silver accents, a devoted tea-tasting corner and an enormous wine cellar mark the long entrance corridor of Pearl Dragon.
You may spot pearl details in every corner, from the elaborate silver napkin rings to the chopstick holders.
The design draws on the image of a dragon soaring through the sea and clouds. Walls of lustrous mother-of-pearl are finely carved to resemble dragon scales, while a golden dragon winds across the screens and gilded cloud reliefs grace the ceiling. Together, they make you feel as if you’ve stepped into a living scroll painting.

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