20 November 2025 (Hong Kong SAR) – Lai Ching Heen at Regent Hong Kong is honored to be recognized as one of the LA LISTE World’s Best Restaurants in the Greater China Region for 2025, distinguished as one of just 11 Hong Kong restaurants achieving an outstanding score above 90. This prestigious accolade affirms our unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, heritage, and innovation, enriching the vibrant landscape of Chinese fine dining.
Founded in 2015, La Liste employs an advanced algorithm that analyzes reviews from trusted international guides, crowd-sourced platforms, and press outlets worldwide, ranking the top 1,000 restaurants globally. This recognition affirms Lai Ching Heen’s position as a global ambassador for refined Chinese dining, continuously elevating the art of Cantonese cuisine on the world stage.
Guided by the visionary leadership of Executive Chef Yiu-Fai Lau and Head Chef Man-Sang Cheng, Lai Ching Heen exemplifies culinary mastery rooted in rich heritage, meticulous craftsmanship, and warm hospitality. Celebrated for redefining tradition, Chef Lau and Chef Cheng’s partnership reflects a harmonious blend of innovation and respect for culinary roots. Their innovative approach includes reimagining classic dishes, such as the renowned Peking Duck—featuring a more ornate presentation with crispy, fanned-out skin, fresh toppings like pineapple and green papaya, and a spectrum of custom sauces—delivering a contemporary twist that has become an instant classic.
Chef Lau emphasizes that true mastery in the kitchen extends beyond talent; it demands unwavering attitude, discipline, and reverence for tradition. His philosophy underscores the importance of understanding each tool’s purpose—balancing tradition with innovation. Despite the allure of new techniques, Chef Lau remains committed to core principles, insisting that while flexibility is vital, the identity of a dish must be preserved to respect its soul and cultural essence.
With two Michelin stars and China’s prestigious Black Pearl ratings, Chef Lau’s ambitions go far beyond accolades. “Awards reflect the dedication and excellence of every team member—they are not personal achievements but a collective celebration,” he says. His vision extends to promoting Cantonese cuisine to a global, youthful audience—emphasizing the importance of aesthetics, presentation, and the timeless standard of serving piping-hot dishes, reinforcing the authenticity and vibrancy of our culinary heritage.
Supporting Chef Lau is Chef Cheng, whose versatility and mastery across numerous culinary disciplines ensure every dish at Lai Ching Heen is executed with precision and passion. Together, they foster innovation through collaboration and rigorous testing, ensuring that each plate is a perfect balance of flavor, aroma, and presentation—upholding the restaurant’s reputation for excellence.
At Lai Ching Heen, we are honored to be recognized among the world’s best, a testament to our commitment to culinary artistry, cultural preservation, and ongoing innovation. We extend our deepest gratitude to our talented team, loyal guests, and esteemed patrons who continue to inspire us to achieve new heights. It is through their support and our relentless pursuit of perfection that Lai Ching Heen remains at the forefront of global Cantonese cuisine—where tradition meets excellence on every plate.
Restaurant reservations can be made via the online booking platform at https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/. For enquiries, kindly contact Restaurant Reservations at dining.regenthk@ihg.com or call + 852 2313 2313.
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Lai Ching Heen
A discovery of Cantonese culinary treasures
With accolades including MICHELIN Stars and Black Pearl Diamonds and a celebrated legacy spanning four decades, Lai Ching Heen is renowned as one of the world’s finest Chinese restaurants specialising in Cantonese cuisine. Your immersive discovery begins with its elegant décor, inspired by a jade jewellery box which opens to reveal a rich heritage of Cantonese culinary treasures. Revel in hallmarks of the Lai Ching Heen experience – a series of stunning jade themed design elements including signature jade place settings, refined Cantonese dishes – perfected over decades, the art of service excellence and Chinese tea culture, along with iconic views of Victoria Harbour.
REGENT HONG KONG DINING DESTINATION
Explore an alluring dining destination building on decades of culinary and service excellence with beloved restaurants, magnificent harbourviews and the vibrancy of local tastes and emerging talent married with innovation, creativity and decadence. Immersive culinary journeys go beyond the excellence of the cuisine itself with sensory encounters inspired by Hong Kong's rich culture and art. Our collection includes Lai Ching Heen, The Steak House, Harbourside, Nobu Hong Kong, The Lobby Lounge and Qura Bar.
About Regent Hong Kong
Following its reimagining as a majestic haven of discreet luxury on Victoria Harbour, Regent Hong Kong has been named the #1 City Hotel in Asia, as well as the #1 City Hotel in Hong Kong for the second consecutive year, and #14 among the 100 Hotels Voted Best in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 readers’ survey. It was also named the #1 Hotel in Hong Kong for the second consecutive year at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. Amidst breathtaking harbourviews and a serene aesthetic by Hong Kong-born design visionary Chi Wing Lo, discover refined hospitality, timeless allure and sophistication. Each of the 497 rooms and suites are crafted as Personal Havens of tranquillity with gracious, intuitive service by Regent Experience Agents, while suite guests also enjoy the exclusivity of Regent Club, a luxury residential retreat with service on your terms. The vibrant Dining Destination entices with a collection of six celebrated restaurants and bars with immersive culinary journeys and mesmerising views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline. An iconic white marble staircase leads to the large pillarless ballroom, where glamorous galas and Regent weddings are curated for everlasting memories, while bespoke events in ten versatile function rooms showcase unrivalled harbourviews. With its unrivalled Kowloon harbourfront location, the supremely convenient urban retreat offers easy access to the city’s top attractions, including M+, Hong Kong Palace Museum and Kai Tak Sports Park. Discover more at https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/
About Regent Hotels & Resorts
Guests have made grand entrances through the doors of Regent Hotels & Resorts for more than a century. Born in 1970 and now, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Regent’s collection of modern hotels and resorts are home to stays both serene and sensational. The type of experiences that spark stories and charm even the most seasoned of travellers. An invitation to life’s most scenic moments, Regent hotels are amongst the most well-known luxury hotels in the world, with 11 open hotels and 9 in the pipeline. The current portfolio includes Regent Phu Quoc, Regent Chongqing, Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, Regent Shanghai Pudong and Regent Hong Kong. In 2024, Regent Shanghai on the Bund and Regent Bali Canggu opened and the brand marked its momentous return to the Americas with Regent Santa Monica Beach. The coming years will see Regent arrive in Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Kyoto, Sanya, Shenzhen, and Riyadh. For more information and to book, visit www.regenthotels.com.
