Planning a visit to Hong Kong and Macau? Choose the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2018, celebrating its tenth anniversary, for carefully researched, objective recommendations to over 270 restaurants from the simple noodle restaurant to the best Cantonese gastronomy, plus a selection of 60 very exclusive hotels. Anonymous inspectors use the famed Michelin star rating system to create an extensive selection of great places to eat and stay for all budgets and tastes. With the recommendations, thematic indexes and helpful maps in this annual update, travelers can create a memorable journey. Our famous one, two and three stars identify establishments serving the highest quality cuisine - taking into account the quality of ingredients, the mastery of technique and flavors, the levels of creativity and, of course, consistency. In addition, the Bib Gourmand symbol (also known as the inspectors' favorites) highlights restaurants offering good quality at a good value. Bib Gourmands are awarded for great food (under HK$300). - Around 20% of restaurants are basic local food stalls, with a specially designed symbol representing a "simple shop serving local food at affordable prices." Some have even earned stars.- The guide's restaurants represent 50 cuisines and 21 styles of regional Chinese cooking, including Shanghainese, Pekingese, Sichuan, Hakkanese, Hang Zhou, Cantonese, and Chiu Chow.- Inspector picks of popular street food offer visitors a taste of local life.- Special symbols call attention to such features as interesting wine lists, interesting views, and counter restaurants. - Hotel selection presents variety of choices ranging from intimate townhouses to grand palaces.- Language is no problem: guide is in English and Chinese. - Restaurants and hotels are organized alphabetically for ease of reference; multiple color photos & description convey an in-depth picture of each establishment.- Detailed color maps show locations for easy orientation.- Only the best are included: travelers can feel confident in their choices.
