Jade Garden Restaurant Awarded One Michelin Star for the Second Consecutive Year

StarWorld Lauded as a Hub for the World's Finest Cuisine

HONG KONG, Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- StarWorld Hotel and Casino Macau has always strived to provide an abundance of gastronomic delights to its discerning customers. The unmatched dishes brought to guests by StarWorld have consistently attracted commendation from gourmets and connoisseurs. These world-class restaurants are now being lauded by the "Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2011". The Jade Garden Restaurant has been awarded one Michelin star for the second consecutive year, and is the only Shanghainese restaurant in Macau with this honour. With food quality and standards of service are recognised by the Michelin Guide, StarWorld is proud to assure Macau's standing as a place for premium quality cuisine and customer service.

The Michelin Guide (http://www.michelinguide.com/) is an internationally recognised guide to the best restaurants in the world. According to its highly reputable star ratings to deserving restaurants following rigorous assessment, the Guide also serves as an indispensable reference for locals and travellers seeking high quality, trusted gourmet recommendations. Holding a one Michelin Star rating for the second year running, StarWorld's Jade Garden has been acclaimed by the guide as "a place offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high level" and the best Shanghainese restaurant in Macau.

Jade Garden is located on the sixth floor of the StarWorld Hotel. The restaurant was founded in 1990 and has grown considerably, with numerous branches now located throughout Shanghai. As a renowned Shanghainese restaurant, Jade Garden strives to serve authentic Shanghainese cuisine, flying in native chefs and local ingredients. Among its dishes, the signature dishes including Steamed Reeves Shad and Jardin de Jade. Tea Smoked Duck, its blends of modern and traditional elements of Shanghainese dishes serve to satisfy the tastes of those from different regions of China and around the world. The stylish and elegant atmosphere of Jade Garden is also globally acclaimed. Hence, a star awarded by the "Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2011" is truly an affirmation of Jade Garden's respected status in the gourmet industry.

Apart from StarWorld's Michelin-starred restaurant Jade Garden, the hotel's Inagiku and Laurel Restaurants, located on the fifth and second floor respectively, have also been commended by the Michelin Guide to Hong Kong and Macau 2011. Inagiku is described as "a serious and well-run Japanese restaurant", while Laurel, known for its authentic Cantonese food, is acknowledged as "a famous and popular restaurant because of its reasonable prices". StarWorld Hotel and Casino is now the place for highly acclaimed gourmet cuisine. StarWorld is proud to play a part in establishing Macau's reputation as a gourmet destination.

Jade Garden
6/F, StarWorld Hotel and Casino, Macau
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday 11:00am-3:00pm & 5:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 9:30am-4:00pm & 5:00pm-11:00pm
For reservations, please call (853) 8290 8638

Inagiku
5/F, StarWorld Hotel and Casino, Macau
Opening Hours:
12:00nn-2:30pm & 6:00pm-11:00pm daily
For reservations, please call (853) 8290 8668

Laurel
2/F, StarWorld Hotel and Casino, Macau
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday 11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 8:00am-11:00pm
For reservations, please call (853) 8290 8628

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About StarWorld Hotel and Casino (StarWorld)

StarWorld is located in the heart of Macau's dynamic gaming and entertainment district – the Avenida de Amizade. The first 5-star hotel and casino in the Galaxy Entertainment Group, 39-storey StarWorld embodies the distinct Asian characteristics of intelligence, experience and innovation, combining world-class accommodation, entertainment, leisure and dining facilities in 'one world'. Asian flair is incorporated in all the Star-grade amenities as well as in the ultra-high levels of personal service, appealing to both Asian and international tourists. Striking architecture and luxurious guest-room decor exemplify the outstanding level of quality provided by StarWorld Hotel and Casino. This attention to detail has gained StarWorld recognition through numerous prestigious awards including the 5-Star Diamond award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and the Top 100 Hotels of China by the China Hotel Industry Summit. With award-winning services and accommodation, StarWorld is designed as the ultimate 'Place for Winners'. As one of Macau's premium resorts, StarWorld Hotel and Casino provides everything you could desire from an entertainment and leisure destination.