HONG KONG and MACAU, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As StarWorld Hotel celebrates its eighth anniversary, the prestigious five-star hotel is proud to announce the official opening of its brand new Sichuan and Hunan restaurant, Feng Wei Ju, offering guests an entirely new experience of authentic flavors from Sichuan and Hunan.
Feng Wei Ju is headed by Chef Chan Chak Keong, StarWorld Hotel's Executive Chinese Chef and a widely acclaimed figure in the culinary industry. Chef Keong has devoted himself to the study of local specialties across China's many provinces and, for over a year, he has searched the country for chefs who share his passion and exceptionally high standards to join the restaurant's kitchen team. Now, under the concerted efforts of these elite chefs, Feng Wei Ju is recreating the essence of Hunan and Sichuan using the freshest local ingredients to conjure up dishes with truly delicious flavors. From the refreshing hot and sour of Hunan to the spiciness of Sichuan dishes, as well as the delicate hand-made 'al dente' noodles and dim sum, diners can look forward to a delectable dining experience at Feng Wei Ju.
Authentic Sichuan Food: A Cuisine of Extremes
Sichuan is one of the eight famous Han cuisines. Renowned for a wide range of ingredients and spicy dishes, Sichuan cuisine features unique cooking techniques and dazzling variety, requiring the highest level of culinary skills. Fortunately, the head chef for Sichuan cuisine at Feng Wei Ju, Chef Chen Shi spent 15 years honing his abilities and mastering the most intricate of Sichuan dishes, giving full expression to the unique colors, smells, tastes and shapes of this sumptuous style of cooking.
Pork Neck Meat with Hot Garlic Sauce, a dish that requires both advanced knife skills and a developed sense of seasoning, is one of Chef Chen's signature dishes. Using his superior cutting techniques, the pork is sliced into near-transparent strips no thicker than 2mm with a distinctive texture invoking images of films of silk drying on wooden stands. An aromatic maroon sticky dip complements the delicious meat and makes for a memorable dining experience.
Deep-fried Chicken Fillets with Red Chili and Peanuts, a classic Sichuanese dish, is yet another favorite of Chef Chen. Having carved out the toughest parts of the chicken, Chef Chen cuts the meat into fine pieces, which he marinates, deep-fries and parches until caramelized on the outside and tender inside for a texture both luscious and crisp. For the seasoning, Chef Chen has dried chili peppers, big red peppers and fine quality bean paste specially delivered from Sichuan by air.
Authentic Hunan Cuisine and the Beauty of Fusion
Hunan cuisine has always been famous for its sophisticated approach to seasoning and the compatibility of tastes between different raw ingredients. Feng Wei Ju's head chef for Hunan Cuisine, Chef Wang Min is well versed in the science of complementary flavors, having carried out meticulous research on Hunan dishes for a number of years. Today, he strives to offer diners the most exquisite side of this delicious cuisine.
Steamed Carp with Assorted Red Chili showcases Chef Wang's unique insight into complementary tastes. Chopped fresh red pepper is pickled for over a week until the acidity and saltiness have been fully absorbed. The fish head, organically farmed in Dongting Lake and flown in to ensure ultimate purity and freshness, is carefully steamed to maintain its delicate texture and allow the rich flavors of the chopped red pepper to infuse the entire dish. The whole is served on a layer of spicy oil with the mouth-watering fish head set off by richly colorful fresh red peppers for an enticing and uniquely fragrant dish.
The Incredible Craft Behind Exquisite Noodles
At Feng Wei Ju, the head chef for noodles and dim sum section Chef Li Shuan Xiang ensures that noodle lovers will be able to satisfy their each and every craving. Born and raised in Shanxi, a region sometimes called the "Home of Noodles", Chef Li has been studying the art of noodle-making since 2000. Through years of refinement, he has become expert in the preparation and crafting of many types of hand-made noodles and dim sum delicacies. Chef Li has served and received praise from many notable figures, including former Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region Edmund Ho Hau Wah, former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Donald Tsang, famous mainland actor Ge You, Hong Kong movie stars Sean Lau and Nicholas Tse, as well as many others.
A consummate "noodle artist", Chef Li has prepared a wide variety of noodle dishes for Feng Wei Ju. These range from steamed beef kui to spicy oil wonton, knife shave noodles and many others, guaranteed to satisfy the tastes of the most discerning patrons. One of his many praised delicacies is Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, a prestigious dish popular for centuries in the Ba-Shu (Sichuan) state, where they were named after the way they were carried by street vendors in pots hanging from shoulder poles ("Dan" means to bear something on your shoulders in Chinese). Unlike many restaurants that use machines to produce their noodles, Chef Li has arranged to have specially selected flour flown directly from Inner Mongolia to hand-make the noodles in the restaurant kitchen. Carefully prepared minced pork, ground from both lean and fat pork meat and topped with a secret mix of seasonings, is the dish's crowning glory. Cooked to an alluring brown, the result is a moist salty bowl of noodles and the perfect end to a memorable dinner.
Under the leadership of Chef Chan Chak Keong, the incredible team of culinary talents at Feng Wei Ju has brought the exquisite flavors of Hunan and Sichuan together under the same roof for an authentic spicy dining experience that StarWorld Macau guests are sure to savor. Please contact +853-8290-8668 for reservations.
Feng Wei Ju
Address: StarWorld Hotel, Avenida da Amizade, Macau
Telephone: +853-8290-8668
Business hours: Daily 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
About StarWorld Hotel
StarWorld Hotel is located in the heart of Macau's dynamic gaming and entertainment district -- the Avenida de Amizade. Galaxy Entertainment Group's first 5-star hotel and casino, the 39-story StarWorld Hotel embodies the distinct Asian characteristics of intelligence, experience and innovation, combining world-class accommodation, entertainment, leisure and dining facilities into "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 guestroom decor exemplify the outstanding level of quality. This attention to detail has gained StarWorld Hotel recognition through numerous prestigious awards, including the "5-Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for five consecutive years and the "Top 100 Hotels of China" by the China Hotel Industry Summit. Famed for its "Star Rated" quality in hospitality, entertainment, accommodation and restaurants, StarWorld Hotel is determined to offer its valued guests the prestigious feeling that "when I step into StarWorld, I shine like a star". For more details, please visit www.starworldmacau.com.
