Richard Ekkebus

Mandarin Oriental The Landmark

Chef Richard Ekkebus is Culinary Director at Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong, overseeing Amber — which held two Michelin stars for 16 years, achieved three stars in 2025–2026, and has held a Michelin Green Star since 2022. Born in the Netherlands, he trained under Michelin-starred chefs and alongside French giants Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Passard, and Guy Savoy before moving to Hong Kong in 2005. A leader in sustainable fine dining, he eliminated single-use plastics, introduced water filtration systems, and transforms kitchen waste into miso and kombucha. He is a Chevalier de l'ordre national du Mérite and recipient of the Green Warrior Asia Sustainable Gastronomy Award.

At Estro try the seasonal button ravioli — they are absolutely the best pasta parcels you can have in Hong Kong

At The Chairman order the crab sticky rice and the slipper lobster congee

The sugar can pigeon is the bomb

Whole tandoori chicken is a must preorder at Leela

The wine list has an eclectic selection and do try some of the Nordic wines at Embla

The sourdough egg tarts might not be traditional, but they are absolutely scrumptious

Do not forget the rose petal jam

Everything here is delicious, but their kouign amann is the bomb

Their millefeuille is excellent

The pistachio tart is excellent

Try the lesser-known cuts: tail, thyroid, skin, liver, heart — absolutely amazing bites

The incredible Neapolitan-style pizza by Salvatore is a must-try