Setting off the gastronomic journey upon opening will be The Grand Buffet, the legendary buffet restaurant returning to Macau; Mesa, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant; Chalou, a classic tea house designed by celebrated Hong Kong designer Alan Chan; Wulao, the highly sought-after Taiwanese hotpot restaurant, in addition to casual dining options such GLP Café, Eight Treasures and GLP Lobby Lounge.
Other dining options will be launched progressively over the coming 12 months such as Italian fine-dining brought by a yet to be revealed, world-renowned Michelin-starred restaurant concept from Italy, Japanese Kappo cuisine presented by a Michelin-starred chef, a haute Cantonese restaurant designed by Alan Chan and a microbrewery featuring authentic Bavarian beer, just to name a few.
“Our vision is to develop Grand Lisboa Palace as a gastronomy hub for food lovers worldwide, who will be impressed by the curated and innovative dining experiences delivered by our acclaimed self-established brands and food and beverage partners from different parts of the world,” says Ms. Daisy Ho, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SJM. “All restaurants are gorgeously designed with distinct styles and will offer uncompromising food and service standards under a stringent health and safety policy.” Ms. Ho adds.
Long term residents of Macau will certainly have fond memories of the Grand Buffet at Grand Lisboa Macau, once the city’s most popular buffet with the longest buffet line in town. Soon, the Grand Buffet will be relaunched at Grand Lisboa Palace, where it will continue to offer the most extensive and sumptuous buffet selection in town, including seasonal and grilled dishes prepared at an outdoor dedicated BBQ pit and fresh-from-the-tank seafood in an al fresco setting with captivating views of the resort and its verdant garden.
Meaning “Table” in Portuguese, Mesa will offer contemporary cuisine inspired by the country’s tradition of sharing of food and drinks. Guests can relax in a chic ambience of modern design and oriental inspiration, as they enjoy vibrant cocktails, Portuguese fine wines and petiscos (small plates of traditional Portuguese dishes) at the ornate cocktail bar. With a design inspired by traditional Chinese bird cages, the restaurant will merge Chinese iconography to complement the resort’s East-meets-West aura.
Designed by famous Hong Kong designer Alan Chan, Chalou pays homage to classic Canton tea house culture through its nostalgic design, and will provide an authentic “yum cha” experience by recreating the retrospective dim sum trolley service. Chalou offers an array of classic and inventive dim sums served from trolleys at your table, as well as authentic Cantonese-style dishes. Guests will be captivated by how Alan Chan seamlessly integrates art and culinary culture, creating domed ceilings decorated with thousands of Chinese tea cups and sparkling chandeliers crafted with hundreds of crystal chopsticks.
Founded in 2009 in Taiwan and established as a highly sought-after hotpot brand in Greater China, Wulao aims at creating a “Fairy Peach-blossom Village” that provides a relaxing and contemplative ambience for guests to enjoy Taiwanese gourmet hotpot. Its first-ever exclusive branch in the Macau and Hong Kong region will be launched at Grand Lisboa Palace, providing the freshest ingredients and products imported directly from Taiwan, such as its renowned creamy tofu, layered tofu, and spicy secret broths, while taking guests on an unforgettable journey of distinguished Wulao service and rituals.
For casual gatherings and dining, GLP Café offers a cozy experience, serving typical Hong Kong and Macanese favourites in a classic setting. Eight Treasures serves a round-the-clock gourmet feast of authentic Chinese and Asian specialties ranging from hand-pulled noodles from various regions, to handcrafted dumplings, rice dishes, fresh vegetables, and wok-fried dishes, all prepared à la minute in the show kitchen.
The garden-themed GLP Lobby Lounge will no doubt become a popular place to meet, relax and unwind. An elegant crystal tree centrepiece twinkles with dynamic lighting, creating a whimsical atmosphere through the unique shadows cast in the space.
Set to open later this year, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau will offer approximately 1,900 rooms and suites in three luxurious hotel towers, namely Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, Palazzo Versace Macau and THE KARL LAGERFELD. Other features include a 75,000-square-metre “Fantasy Garden” themed retail mall The Bazar, The Grand Pavilion for events and celebrations, an event hall, as well as leisure and entertainment facilities.
