HONG KONG and MACAU, Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Renowned for its attentive "Asian Heart" service, StarWorld Macau is celebrating its seventh anniversary with "StarWorld Chef Parade" menus in this autumn. The head chef from each of StarWorld Macau's five highlighted restaurants will showcase their signature dishes at a promotional price to provide a tantalizing gourmet journey to the hotel guests.
Head chef is the soul of any restaurant. They bring surprises with each bite and create happy dining memories for customers. The five outstanding restaurants in Asia at StarWorld Macau - from the century-old Japanese restaurant Inagiku, to the Jiangsu cuisine Jade Garden, the Cantonese restaurant Laurel, the Macanese style restaurant Temptations, and the around-the-clock, authentic Hong Kong-Macau cuisine's Sensation -- has each prepared a menu featuring an array of well-acclaimed signature dishes of the restaurant. With one single menu set at a promotional price, our customers can embark for an odyssey to discover the creative essence and cooking style of each renowned head chef.
Master chefs shine at StarWorld restaurants
The chefs in StarWorld are "Crouching Tigers" in the culinary world. Executive Chef Joe Chan, who has been in the industry for more than 30 years and is currently one of the few Chinese Executive Chefs in Macau. Specializing in Portuguese, German, Italian and French cuisines, Chef Joe is committed to creating a wide variety of European delicacies for his guests. He has served many celebrities and politicians such as Luis Figo, former captain of the Portuguese national football team, and several Governors of Macau. Chef Chan Chak Keong, the Chef de Cuisine of Sensations, is responsible for the Chinese cuisine and banquets at the hotel. He is also a member of World Association of Chinese Cuisine and a committee member of the Association of World Renowned Chinese Culinary Chefs and Connoisseurs and the Associasao de Operarios Iam Sek Ip Kong Vui de Macau. Chef Chan specializes in Northern and Southern Chinese cuisine and has won a number of major culinary competitions. Chef Wing Lee from Inagiku, Chef Lui Man-hin from Jade Garden and Chef Li Pei-zhi from Laurel, are also industry leaders with many years of experience. The menus for StarWorld Chef Parade feature the signature dishes from the chefs and represent the best of the best offerings of each restaurant.
The unique cooking style and philosophy from the chefs are demonstrated in the StarWorld Chef Parade Menus: Chef Joe features Roasted Duck German Style for the Temptations' menu, showcasing his respect to the tradition and his own innovation. Chef Joe has sent his teammate to Germany for inspiration during the creative process for the dish and spent months perfecting the recipe. To enjoy this dish, one should start with duck breast, followed by the drumsticks. The inside of the bird is filled with potato mash and vegetables, and the roasting provides a great texture with crispy skin and tender meat. The dish is also departure from the traditional Chinese roasted duck. The menu from Sensations highlights Chef Chan's notable achievement in persistence in perfecting the dishes. The Roasted Pork Belly, which is a seemingly local Macanese dish, is perfected by Chef Chan with an ancient charcoal roasting cooking method. The high temperature creates the crispy skin and tender meat for the pork belly, giving it an interesting texture. The simple cooking style creates the greatest pleasure in cuisine and showcases Chef Chan's attentiveness to detail.
Asian Heart, Authentic Dishes
Another highlight of the StarWorld Chef Parade menus is the authenticity of the cuisines. Because of its historical and geographical location, Macau has always been a city with cuisines in which East meets West. The five restaurants from StarWorld Macau represent Cantonese, Shanghainese, Portuguese and Japanese cuisines at their best. As a result, each menu gathers the most representative signature dishes from each cuisine and delivers the most authentic delights to customers. For each dish, the chefs carefully select the premium ingredients from their origins and cooks them using traditional processes. These authentic tastes reflect the culinary culture and the attentive "Asian Heart" service from StarWorld Macau.
Menus resonate with authenticity in their respective cuisines and demonstrate the ingenuity and skills of the chefs. The tempura from Inagiku is fried according to a 100-year-old recipe using sesame oil to deliver the crispness and non-greasy taste. The perfect oil temperature for frying tempura is determined by the tempura batter - if the batter sinks, the temperature is too low; if the batter flows, the temperature is too hot. Only the perfect temperature will allow the batter to be fried in the middle of the sesame oil. Little wonder tempura dishes have been regarded as the touchstone for gourmet Japanese culinary art. The dish Drunken Prawn Flambe from Laurel interprets the perfect cooking timing for Cantonese cuisine. Chef Lai pours rose wine on top of fresh shrimps and ignites the mixture, followed by quick stir-fry through the flame. The cooked shrimps give a fresh rose aroma, enticing the customers' appetite. As for House Special Steamed Reeves Shad from Jade Garden, it inherits the gentle elegance of the millennium charm of Jiangzhe cuisine. The herring is steamed at low heat with premium huajiao jiu and other special wines to give the aroma and provide the tenderness of the fish. Each dish from the five menus of StarWorld Chef Parade has a unique taste that resonates as "A Bite of Macau", introducing Macau through different types of cuisine. The dishes are designed to impress the most discerning taste buds with impressive cuisines.
From now until 31 November, the tailored menus of StarWorld Chef Parade is available at StarWorld Macau. In the meantime, micro movies featuring each of the five chefs will be released shortly. Customers can visit each restaurant in StarWorld Macau to enjoy the delicacies and explore dynamic Macau through their taste buds. Customers can also visit StarWorld Macau's official website or weibo, to experience the personal stories of the chefs through food and wine.
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StarWorld Macau "StarWorld Chef Parade" Recommended Menu
1. Temptations -- The tantalizing taste of European cuisine
Chef: Joe Chan
The recommended menu of Temptation fully demonstrates the culinary talent and innovative creations of Chef Joe. Going beyond the conventional, the menu is inspired by a series of European cuisines such as Roasted Duck German Style. Every guest will be amazed by the chef's creativity and the rich and exotic flavours of his dishes.
Chef recommended dishes:
Original price: MOP 488/person, special price MOP 388/person
About Temptation: Temptations offers an extensive and diversified gourmet menu that allows its guests to indulge themselves in a wide range of international delicacies. Its signature Portuguese cuisine preserves the unique and intriguing dining culture of Macau. Moreover, the casual but elegant dining atmosphere of the restaurant provides a much-needed escape from the hassle and bustle of city life, and a magic touch to enhance the flavor of food with every bite.
Address: 16/F StarWorld Macau
Telephone: (853) 8290 8688
2.Sensations -- Authentic Hong Kong and Macau local flavour
Chef: Chan Chak Keong
The recommended menu at Sensations demonstrates the meticulous culinary style of the chef. Chef Chan insists on using the most authentic culinary skills to preserve the basic flavours of traditional dishes that are familiar to every Macau locals.
Chef recommended menu:
Original price: MOP 188/person, special price MOP 138/person
About Sensations: As the Gold Medal winner of International Famous Chef Invitation Tournament for Chinese Cuisine, Sensations is located inside the StarWorld Casino and offers a convenient taste of authentic Hong Kong and Macau local flavors, including juicy Chinese BBQ dishes, delicate dim sum dishes and a range of traditional rice, congee and noodles. The around-the-clock restaurant, managed by an experienced chef, empowers its guests with a series of thoughtful food during the entertainment. With dark brown furniture and warm tone decors, the restaurant employs a cozy and welcoming dining atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy local flavors without stepping out of the hotel.
Address: 1/F StarWorld Macau
Telephone: (853) 8290 8618
3.Inagiku -- Legendary Japanese cuisine
Chef: Wing Lee
The recommended menu of Inagiku, developed over the 27-year culinary experience of Chef Lee, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Japanese cuisine. With premium ingredients shipped from Japan, the chef insists on using cooking methods that preserve the original flavour of the food. The chef also pays attention to the food setting and features the Zen element in each dish, offering guests a relaxing yet elegant dining experience.
Chef recommended menu:
Original price: MOP 1,280/person, special price MOP 896/person
About Inagiku: With more than 100 years of history, Inagiku is a renowned Japanese restaurant and has featured in the prestigious restaurant guide Michelin Hong Kong and Macau for three consecutive years from 2009-2011. Inagiku at StarWorld Macau is the only branch of the chain in Macau. With premium ingredients and exquisite cooking techniques, the restaurant has demonstrated the highest standard of Japanese dining culture. Tempura has been its signature dish since the restaurant first opened its doors in 1866 at Asakusa, Tokyo. Inagiku's tempura is deep fried with premium sesame oil and is renowned for its crispness with a hint of the sesame oil flavour.
Inagiku employs a simple but elegant interior design concept in dark red and black. The large Ukiyo-e Woodblock decoration on the wall further enhances the Zen element in the cosy and modern decoration of the restaurant. The restaurant has a wide range of premium Japanese Sake collections, enhancing guests' enjoyment of a wonderful feast.
Address: 5/F StarWorld Macau
Telephone: (853) 8290 8668
4.Laurel -- The finest Cantonese cuisine
Chef: Li Pei Zhi
Laurel offers a wide range of Southern China delicacies with traditional Cantonese cuisines as a base. By incorporating the experience from the past, modern innovative ideas, first-class knives and culinary skills, the restaurant offers its guests a dining experience from more than five thousand years of Chinese culture.
Chef recommended menu A (for 6 persons):
Original price: MOP 6,188, special price MOP 5,388
About Laurel: Laurel is a renowned Cantonese restaurant that is well-patronised by locals and international gourmet customers. Laurel in Macau was also featured in the "Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau" in 2010 and 2011 and as a "Bib Gourmand Restaurant" in 2010. The chefs in the restaurant have combined the experience from the past and modern innovative ideas and using natural ingredients and delicate cooking techniques to deliver original flavours to its guests. The restaurant also employs a natural concept for its interior decoration: glistening green coastal plants leaning on every guest table, sparkling jade tableware exuding Chinese classical beauty. Every guest of the restaurant can experience this traditional Chinese elegance. In addition to the delicately presented signature dishes, the restaurant enables its guests to experience more than five thousand years of profound Chinese dining culture in one bite.
Address: 2/F StarWorld Macau
Telephone: (853) 8290 8628
5.Jade Garden -- Fine cuisine originated from Southeast China
Chef: Lui Man Hin
The recommended menu of Jade Garden represents Jiangsu Chinese dining culture. By using freshwater fishes and shrimps as the main ingredient, the chefs of the restaurant are dedicated to preserving the flavour. With experienced culinary techniques and delicate slicing skill, the restaurant offers its guests a poetic dining experience of Jiangsu.
Chef recommended menu A (for 6 persons):
Original price: MOP 3,088, special price MOP 2,688
Chef recommended menu B (for 12 persons):
Original price: MOP 6,088, special price MOP 5,288
About Jade Garden: In 2010 and 2011, Jade Garden was awarded with One Michelin Star recommendation from the "Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau" and this is the first Mainland Chinese brand featured in the prestige guide. The restaurant featured cuisines originated from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces of Southeast China, emphasizing fresh ingredients, delicate taste with rich cultural traits.
Jade Garden located in StarWorld Macau is designed with classic old Shanghai style from the 1930s, elegant tableware, abstract wall mural, and delicate screen decoration with transparent magnolia pattern that provides an intimate dining environment with a sense of privacy. Together with a series of signature dishes that are prepared according to traditional receipts, including the renowned Steamed Hilsa Herring and the crispy yet juicy Tea Smoked Duck, the restaurant offers an ultimate indulgence to its guests.
Address: 6/F StarWorld Macau
Telephone: (853) 8290 8638
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Amazing offers
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