Come this November, The Ritz-Carlton is inviting guests to indulge their culinary senses at their first-ever Stellar Dining Series. A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between six Michelin-starred chef talents, mixologists and patissiers from The Ritz-Carlton itself across four gourmet cities around the Asia Pacific region, the Stellar Dining Series will happen from 1 November to 1 December 2018. The journey will begin in Singapore, then to Osaka, Hong Kong and finally at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing.

Driven by a desire to create memorable experiences, each destination on the four-city tour will see these Michelin-starred chefs collaborate to present their signatures as well as create spectacular new dishes, orchestrating a constellation of cosmic dining events as well as exclusive masterclasses and cocktail craftsmanship.

For those who dine as adventurously as they travel, The Ritz-Carlton invites you to set your course by the stars and experience the Stellar Dining Series hosted by one of the greatest luxury hotels around. Whether you’re seeking to impress, or to experience gastronomic excellence at its finest, we say reserve now before it’s too late.

1 – 4 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, MILLENIA SINGAPORE

Happening on our very shores between 1 to 4 November 2018, guests in Singapore can expect a harmony of the best that Cantonese cuisine has to offer at both the ‘6 Hands’ lunch and dinner, proudly presented by Michelin-starred chefs Paul Lau of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, Gordon Guo of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou and Cheung Siu Kong The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Prepared in the form of a la carte dim sum alongside speciality dishes, every handcrafted dish attributes to their burning love passion for the cuisine and their respect for nature of which their ingredients are sourced.

Aching to knock back a tipple or two? Indulge in an innovative spread of hand-crafted cocktails by mixologist Oscar Mena, featuring a combination of traditional and cutting-edge ingredients at the Chihuly Lounge.

If not, in the afternoon, delight your taste buds with a celestial eight-course afternoon tea session elegantly designed by celebrated patissier, Richard Long, from The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.

On 4 November 2018, discover the authentic flavors of Singapore at Colony’s Michelin-starred brunch where the seven conservatory kitchens will take you on a gastronomic journey. Michelin-starred chefs Paul Lau and Gordon Guo will helm a live station each, together with with Richard Long and Oscar Menu.

8 – 10 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, OSAKA

From 8 to 10 November 2018, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will be joined by a constellation of four culinary stars, bringing into orbit Japanese-inspired French cuisine with Chef Christophe Gibert and Chef Shintaro Miyazaki. Chef Kenji Fujimoto of Tempura Mizuki at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto along with Chef Takeshi Fukana at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will work together to deliver a sensational seasonal tempura using seasonal ingredients to highlight the art of the cuisine.

Chef Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion from The Ritz-Carlton, Singapore will bring to life authentic Cantonese cuisine with Chef Peter Cheung at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. There will also be a one-of-a-kind chocolate masterclass, chocolate-themed afternoon tea with Champagne and cocktail workshop tailored for all refined palates.

22 – 25 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, HONG KONG

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, the highest hotel in the world, takes guests closer to the stars in every sense with Chef Paul Lau joining hands with Chef Shintaro Miyazaki of Azure 45 from The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, to create a series of extraordinary lunches and dinners showcasing the best of Cantonese and French haute cuisine.

The Hong Kong event also includes unique chocolate themed afternoon tea by award winning Chocolatier Masatada Hosokawa from The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka and Executive Pastry Chef Richard Long.

Discover some of the season’s unique cocktail recipes with Kentaro Wada and Oscar Mena, two cocktail connoisseurs with a knack for boldness.

29 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON BEIJING

The events conclude with a supernova at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing where Michelin-Starred Chef extraordinaire Christophe Gibert of La Baie in Osaka will collaborate with Chef Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion in Singapore to create an haute French experience and a contemporary Cantonese menu to the nation’s cultural nexus.

The three-day gastronomic line-up will feature a series of Michelin lunch and dinners, afternoon tea, as well as exclusive cocktail workshops inspired by China’s treasured teas—proudly brought to you by the acclaimed cocktail connoisseur, Oscar Mena.

You can find out more information about the Stellar Dining Series and make a reservation here. This is one exclusive and very highly-coveted Michelin experience that is worth luxuriating in!

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The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is a favourite among businessmen who have meetings at the International Commerce Centre, and young couples who enjoy the finest things in life.

The modern and classy interior design makes the hotel an absolute gem in the skyscraper-dominated city. It is not difficult to see why the Ritz-Carlton is one of the top hotels in the world. The service? Perfection. The staff know each guest by their first name, and they are always polite and courteous, and it feels like they are genuinely happy to see you at the hotel.

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong has several excellent dining options which will ensure that you will never be hungry throughout the stay.

The Lounge is one of the most popular spots in Hong Kong where guests and locals go for afternoon tea (reservations are required way in advance).

Tin Lung Heen, the 2 Michelin star restaurant, delivers a modern interpretation of Cantonese food, and the Char-grilled Barbecued Iberian Pork is to-die-for. Prices are steep, but it is a restaurant with a terrific view and exceptional service. If you are celebrating a special occasion, I canot think of a better place than Tin Lung Heen at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong.

Tosca offers Southern Italian cuisine in a stunning restaurant. The food is well-executed and I love that the chefs take pride in the food presentation to provide a terrific dining experience.

I stayed at the club level, so I had access to the Club Lounge’s facilities. It includes a buffet area, a lounge section and a meeting room. I spent quite a bit of time there reading a book, while indulging in snacks.

If you go, you must have a drink at Ozone, one of the highest bars in the world. Even if you are not staying at the hotel, you should also drop by for drinks with your friends.

What I love about The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, other than the wonderful service and luxurious experience, is that it has a fantastic view of the entire city. I was thinking to myself that there is no need to make a trip to The Peak as the hotel has an even better view.

The room was posh and very cosy. It was well-equipped, and the attention to detail demonstrated the hotel’s goal to make sure that every guest has a memorable time. As I was about to check out from the hotel, I felt a tinge of sadness as my stay had been nothing short of amazing and I did not want to leave. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is, without a doubt, one of the best hotels in the world. I will definitely be back soon.

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
1 Austin Rd W, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2263 2263
Note: This was an invited media stay.

At level 102 of The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, Tin Lung Heen is probably one of the highest, if not the highest, Chinese restaurants in the world. While there are plenty of good Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong, Tin Lung Heen is a popular venue as it not only delivers a modern interpretation of Cantonese food, it also has a spectacular view of Hong Kong.

When I was staying at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, I had the chance to dine at this 2 Michelin Star Chinese restaurant, and I am pleased to report that it was a very fine meal.

The chef customised a menu to showcase some of his signature dishes. We had Marinated Chicken in soy sauce, Deep-fried Beancurd Sheet with crab meat and onion, Char-grilled Barbecued Iberian Pork, Roasted Goose, Double-boiled Chicken Soup with fish maw in baby coconut, Pan-fried Prawn with superior soy sauce, Pan-fried Kurobuta Pork filled with foie gras, Garoupa Fillet with green onion and ginger in X.O sauce, Sauteed Choi Sum with garlic sauce, Fried Rice with diced abalone wrapped in lotus leaf, and a Chilled Milk Jelly with black truffle, chilled coconut and red dated jelly.

Everything was done to a high standard, and the best thing that we had that night, was an amazing Char-grilled Barbecued Iberian Pork. It was, without exaggerating, the best char siew I have ever had in my life.

All in all, the food at Tin Lung Heen is excellent and the Char-grilled Barbecued Iberian Pork is to-die-for. Prices are steep, but it is a restaurant with a terrific view and exceptional service. If you are celebrating a special occasion, I canot think of a better place than Tin Lung Heen at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong.

Tin Lung Heen
Level 102, International Commerce Centre
1 Austin Road West
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 852 2263 2270
Note: This was an invited media tasting.