Five Foot Road

Macau, China

Set in the five-star MGM Cotai, this Sichuan restaurant channels the spirit of 1940s Chengdu, and the banquets held in its grand mansions. The interiors are astonishing, with tables edged by beaded screens and floor-to-ceiling painted glass panels, along with contemporary calligraphy by Shanghai artist Li Lei. Chef Yang Dengquan is behind a menu that’s notable for its nuance, proving there’s far more to Sichuan cuisine than searing spice and numbing heat. Take dishes like his bouillon-poached cabbage, slow-simmered in a complex chicken broth, or the clever twist on carpaccio, made with air-dried mullet. If you're craving something more familiar, the dan dan noodles are superb: springy, hand-pulled noodles with minced pork, laced with chilli oil and sesame. There’s a serious wine list, along with some exquisite teas, running from old-growth white peony to orchid-scented oolongs; if in doubt, ask the tea sommelier to talk you through the options.

Key Information

• Average price per person $89
• Tasting menu from $195
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• 853 8806 2358
• Visit Five Foot Road's Website

Location

MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai, Macau,