‘The Dragons’ Ascent’: City of Dreams Manila to host rare Michelin-starred, six-hands dining experience on April 11

MANILA, Philippines — An extraordinary culinary collaboration unfolds at City of Dreams Manila as its signature restaurant Crystal Dragon hosts The Dragons’ Ascent, a one-night-only Michelin-starred six-hands dinner on April 11 at 6 p.m.

Themed “Three Dragons. One Vision. The Star Standard,” the 72-seat event brings together the stellar culinary masters behind Melco Resorts and Entertainment’s acclaimed Dragon restaurants: Macau’s three-Michelin-starred Jade Dragon, one-Michelin starred Pearl Dragon, and the multi-awarded Crystal Dragon in Manila, for a first-ever collective gastronomic showcase, bringing a new chapter in Manila’s dynamic dining scene.

With Melco’s unified culinary philosophy of refined contemporary elegance, the Dragon restaurants each redefines contemporary Cantonese cuisine while upholding the group’s standards of excellence, creativity and craftsmanship.

Their shared pursuit of distinction forms the “Star Standard,” a benchmark shaped by global recognition and a commitment to pushing culinary boundaries.

A signature Three Dragons collaborative menu

The evening features a six-course tasting menu presenting the signature modern Cantonese dishes of each restaurant, along with a special co-creation dish exclusively for this event:

• The Collaboration: Appetizer
  • Fried Iberico pork and spring onion roll
  • Chilled mantis prawn with yellow bean sauce and Oscietra caviar
  • Crispy goose liver and tangerine peel bean curd
     
• The 3-Star Exports - Hot and sour soup with fish maw and leopard coral grouper, and baked stuffed crab shell with mushroom and black truffle (The Jade Dragon icons)
   
• The Innovation - South African dried abalone and Wagyu beef cheek puff (Pearl Dragon’s signature)
   
• The Manila Showcase - Steamed Australian lobster with aged Hua Diao (Crystal Dragon’s testament of excellence)
   
• A sweet finale of cocoa bean with moringa calamansi curd, moringa sherbet, raspberry, pomelo and lychee sherbet and espresso salted caramel

An unmatched Michelin-starred experience

Leading the culinary symphony is Jade Dragon Executive Chef Kelvin Au Yeung at City of Dreams Macau, whose culinary leadership has consistently listed Jade Dragon in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, and led it to receive the industry’s highest global and prestigious distinctions, for at least six years running: Three Michelin Guide Stars, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, Three Diamonds in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.

With over 25 years of experience, he is known for harmonizing traditional Cantonese techniques with contemporary refinement.

Pearl Dragon Executive Chef Otto Wong at Studio City Macau, who earned the restaurant’s Michelin star contributes a philosophy rooted in seasonality, precision and ingredient purity culled from a storied background in several Michelin-starred kitchens.

His approach bridges classic Cantonese sensibilities with modern craftsmanship, elevating familiar flavors with clarity and finesse.

Crystal Dragon Chef de Cuisine Chan Choo Kean completes the stellar cast, whose three decades of expertise blend regional Chinese influences with elegant creativity. Under his leadership, Crystal Dragon has earned distinctions including Philippines’ Best Hotel Restaurant at the 2024 World Culinary Awards and continued recognition in the annual Tatler Best Philippines Guide.

The special dinner is at P11,888 net per person inclusive of pre-dinner cocktails and canapés, from 6 to 7 p.m., with option for dinner wine-pairing at P2,500 net per person. For reservations, book via Dish Cult, visit Michelin-starred dinner at Crystal Dragon, call (+632) 8800-8080, call/message Viber (+63917) 550-2587, or email crystaldragon@cod-manila.com.

Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by City of Dreams Manila. It is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.