Imperial Court, MGM Macau, Macau

Walking into MGM MACAU’s signature Chinese restaurant, Imperial Court, from the magnificent VIP entrance hall or the lively casino floor, guests are transported into a world where the art of Chinese cooking takes centre stage, surrounded by distinctive architecture, authentic Chinese interiors and the highest standards of service.

Famed consulting chef Chow Chung partnered with experienced chef Louie Wong have created an exquisite menu of Cantonese favourites as well as seasonal specialties from other parts of China that locals and foreigners alike have come to know and love. Hailed throughout the region, Chef Chow was recently crowned “Best Chef in Hong Kong” by a popular Japanese television show and continues to create authentic Chinese masterpieces, this time lending his talents to the menu at Imperial Court.

Choosing the components of a meal becomes an art for Chef Chow Chung and the Executive Sous Chef of Chinese Cuisine, Louie Wong, as every dish on the menu is refined and sophisticated while at its heart remaining true to the time-honoured traditions and heritage of Chinese cooking.

Appetiser Combination

Steamed crab roe dumpling

Baked barbecued US black pork bun

Barbecued duck liver and pork skewer

Sweet and done in the most authentic Chinese way

Sauteed prawn with chilli and shallot

I loved the punchy heat.

Simmered Australian baby spinach with wolfberry and fresh lily bulb

I loved this one.  It was light and fragrant.  The soft baby spinach contrasted with the sweetness of the wolfberry and the crunchiness of the lily bulb, and firmly supported by the meaty stock.

Dan Dan noodle with crab roe

Delicious smooth noodles complemented with a creamy soup

Sweetened almond cream with egg white

Silky in texture and lightly sweet, what’s not to like?

Sweetened black sesame rolls

Baked custard puff pastries with coconut juice

A journey for the senses, this dining experience is not just about food. Visually, the hallmark of the restaurant stands in the centre of the room, an imposing stone sculpture from Nanjing featuring Chinese dragons wrapped around a giant column. This work of art is complemented by installations along several of the walls, down which water flows softly over textured cream-coloured stone.

Diners feast on sumptuous dishes made from the freshest ingredients in the comfort of high-backed chairs in cream with bright pink, purple, green or blue Chinese silk draped down the back. The overall effect is an atmosphere that marries understated tones with the bold qualities of typical Chinese architecture and the universally recognised, mouth-watering tastes of traditional Chinese cooking.

Imperial Court is the perfect setting for a private affair, to entertain important guests or to enjoy a family gathering. High doors with opaque glass detailing separate the six private rooms on the periphery of the restaurant from the inviting main area. Some of the rooms have their own flat-screen televisions, as well as personal lounge areas for pre-dinner drinks or after-dinner tea and conversation.

The restaurant blends traditional, fresh ingredients with the trademarks of Chinese cooking philosophy. For work, for play, for everything in between, Imperial Court is a signature restaurant like no other, creating exquisite dishes by royal decree.