The 8 Restaurant

This one has been on my list since 2019. Once the boarder reopened after covid, I successfully booked with them. Granted it was a 3-month advanced booking, but it was for the peak Easter holiday; so it was alright.

I must admit, the food itself wasn’t as impressive or spectacular as I’d expected for a Michelin 3-star restaurant. I was more wowed with the food other restaurants I visited before. They were art-like, sophisticated and required a lot of work, which I really admire; but they were more on a good level than great or oh-my-god level. We particularly enjoyed the Steamed Garoupa Fillet with Shark’s Fin and Crabmeat in Superior (lobster) Soup.

But the whole experience from the moment you arrived at the reception was seamless and perfect.

Every detail of the decorations were utterly well-thought-out, the chain-like 8 symbols at the hallway to the reception, the projected animated goldfishes swimming across the corridor as the diners walk in, the different statues on every table etc.. The restaurant was extremely clean and comfortable.

And what we were most impressed with, was the service, it was the most courteous and on-point services we have ever received. Everyone was attentive but never to the point that make you feel uneasy. They made you feel like they are all genuinely welcoming and happy to be a part of your dining experience. They were just pleasant and filled you with warmth. Visited a lot of places with great ambiance before and The 8 took it to a whole different level. Just the service itself deserved the three Michelin stars in my opinion.

And in all fairness, the value for money is great. All the “popular”/ “highly recommended”/ always fully booked local restaurants we have visited in our Macau trip weren’t that great in any aspect but similarly pricey; I’d much prefer to spend with The 8 and enjoy the experience.