Features 2 minutes 22 April 2025

Behind the Scenes: MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Hong Kong & Macau 2025 — Through the Eyes of the Chefs

Glimpse the highlights of the 2025 ceremony and share in heartfelt reactions from the floor with these candid snaps.

The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is more than a celebration — it's a meaningful tribute to the chefs and restaurant teams whose dedication and creativity have shaped unforgettable dining experiences and continued to drive the industry forward.

At this year’s MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Hong Kong & Macau on March 13, we handed disposable cameras to the chefs, inviting them to capture the evening from their own perspective. What resulted is a touching, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the event — a flashback seen through the lens of those who bring each dining experience to life.

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Chef Alain Ducasse of two-MICHELIN-star Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau captures the highlights during the star-studded event. (Photo by Mauro Colagreco of  Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco, which was newly awarded one MICHELIN star in the 2025 selection)
Chef Alain Ducasse of two-MICHELIN-star Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau captures the highlights during the star-studded event. (Photo by Mauro Colagreco of Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco, which was newly awarded one MICHELIN star in the 2025 selection)
Chef Richard Ekkebus embraces chef de cuisine Terry Ho as Amber is awarded three MICHELIN stars. (Photo by Ricardo Chaneton of one-MICHELIN star restaurant MONO)
Chef Richard Ekkebus embraces chef de cuisine Terry Ho as Amber is awarded three MICHELIN stars. (Photo by Ricardo Chaneton of one-MICHELIN star restaurant MONO)
Awarded chefs on stage waiting for a group photo. (Photo by Shinya Goshima of one-MICHELIN-star Godenya)
Awarded chefs on stage waiting for a group photo. (Photo by Shinya Goshima of one-MICHELIN-star Godenya)
The premium cocktail reception following the ceremony. (Photo by Alain Ducasse)
The premium cocktail reception following the ceremony. (Photo by Alain Ducasse)
Chef Ricardo Chaneton of one-MICHELIN star restaurant MONO, who spent seven years working with Mauro Colagreco at three-MICHELIN-star restaurant and Green Star restaurant Mirazur in France before arriving in Hong Kong. (Photo by Mauro Colagreco)
Chef Ricardo Chaneton of one-MICHELIN star restaurant MONO, who spent seven years working with Mauro Colagreco at three-MICHELIN-star restaurant and Green Star restaurant Mirazur in France before arriving in Hong Kong. (Photo by Mauro Colagreco)
Chef Mauro Colagreco (left) of one-MICHELIN-star Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco takes a celebratory selfie on stage with executive chef Mitsuru Konishi, as the restaurant earns its first MICHELIN star.
Chef Mauro Colagreco (left) of one-MICHELIN-star Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco takes a celebratory selfie on stage with executive chef Mitsuru Konishi, as the restaurant earns its first MICHELIN star.
Chef David Lai from one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Neighborhood captured fellow chefs Ryota Kanesawa (Ryota Kappou Modern), Gaurav Kuthari (Chaat), Agustin Balbi (Andō), ad Vicky Cheng (VEA) as they posed together on stage for the one-MICHELIN-star restaurants group photo.
Chef David Lai from one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Neighborhood captured fellow chefs Ryota Kanesawa (Ryota Kappou Modern), Gaurav Kuthari (Chaat), Agustin Balbi (Andō), ad Vicky Cheng (VEA) as they posed together on stage for the one-MICHELIN-star restaurants group photo.
 The chefs attending the event were all given a MICHELIN star heart pin.  (Photo by Adam Catterall of one-MICHELIN-star and Green Star restaurant Roganic)
The chefs attending the event were all given a MICHELIN star heart pin. (Photo by Adam Catterall of one-MICHELIN-star and Green Star restaurant Roganic)
Head chef Ming Fai Choi and the team from one-MICHELIN-star and Green Star Mora prepare a Nespresso-infused dish during the event. (Photo by Vicky Lau, Cheffe & Founder of Mora)
Head chef Ming Fai Choi and the team from one-MICHELIN-star and Green Star Mora prepare a Nespresso-infused dish during the event. (Photo by Vicky Lau, Cheffe & Founder of Mora)
An audience shot taken by Chef Tommy Chu of one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Yat Lok (Central) .
An audience shot taken by Chef Tommy Chu of one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Yat Lok (Central) .
Co-founder and executive chef of Yardbird Matt Abergel captures a paparazzi shot of Bibendum as he enters the venue ahead of the event.
Co-founder and executive chef of Yardbird Matt Abergel captures a paparazzi shot of Bibendum as he enters the venue ahead of the event.
Chef-owner Paulo Airaudo (far left) and executive chef Luigi Troiano (far right) of two-MICHELIN-star Noi by Paulo Airaudo smile for a selfie with Chef Sato Hideaki (second from right) and restaurant manager Hiromi Takano of three-MICHELIN-star Ta Vie. (Photo by Chef Luigi Troiano)
Chef-owner Paulo Airaudo (far left) and executive chef Luigi Troiano (far right) of two-MICHELIN-star Noi by Paulo Airaudo smile for a selfie with Chef Sato Hideaki (second from right) and restaurant manager Hiromi Takano of three-MICHELIN-star Ta Vie. (Photo by Chef Luigi Troiano)
Chef Tam Kwok Fung of newly promoted two-MICHELIN-star restaurant Chef Tam’s Seasons,  captures his friend, Chef Richard Ekkebus of Amber, ass the restaurant is awarded three MICHELIN stars 譚國鋒.jpg

Chef Tam Kwok Fung of newly promoted two-MICHELIN-star restaurant Chef Tam’s Seasons, captures his friend, Chef Richard Ekkebus of Amber, as the restaurant is awarded three MICHELIN stars.

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Chef David Lai from one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Neighborhood took a photo of the screen showing all the one-star restaurants while standing on stage for the group photo.
Chef David Lai from one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Neighborhood took a photo of the screen showing all the one-star restaurants while standing on stage for the group photo.
Chef Sam Tram of one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Gia in Hanoi takes a photo of the hotel team at the premium cocktail station.
Chef Sam Tram of one-MICHELIN-star restaurant Gia in Hanoi takes a photo of the hotel team at the premium cocktail station.
Chef Arvin Wan of one-MICHELIN-star restaurant MINIMAL in Taiwan - the first ice cream establishment globally to be awarded a MICHELIN star -captures a photo of his team serving gelato at the premium cocktail station.
Chef Arvin Wan of one-MICHELIN-star restaurant MINIMAL in Taiwan - the first ice cream establishment globally to be awarded a MICHELIN star -captures a photo of his team serving gelato at the premium cocktail station.
Executive chef Au Yeung Man Yin of three-MICHELIN-star Jade Dragon in Macau, snaps an image of the MICHELIN Guide plaque.
Executive chef Au Yeung Man Yin of three-MICHELIN-star Jade Dragon in Macau, snaps an image of the MICHELIN Guide plaque.

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