Amber

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Amber is one of only seven Michelin two-starred restaurants in Hong Kong, located at the Four Season Hong Kong, you will be treated to an experience of extremes created by two artists who are experts in their fields of design and cuisine. The impression is dramatic yet emanates enduring sophistication.

Amber’s 41-year-old Dutch Chef Richard Ekkebus earned the two-star Michelin accolade, denoting the restaurant’s cuisine as "excellent cooking and worth a detour". Richard’s signature creations such as “Dungeness Crab in 5 Textures and 4 Temperatures”, “Langoustine with Iberian Pork Belly” and “Tasmanian Salmon with Kyuri Cucumber” are just some of the outstanding dishes that have contributed to this latest honour.

Richard began his illustrious career via an apprenticeship in his native Holland under Michelin-starred chefs Hans Snijders and Robert Kranenborg. He further perfected his art under the tutelage of some of the greatest three-star chefs in France, including Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Passard and Guy Savoy. Prior to opening The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in 2005, he worked as Executive Chef at The Royal Palm in Mauritius and The Sandy Lane in Barbados.

“Richard Ekkebus is one of those rare individuals with the imagination and passion to strive for culinary perfection,” says Anthony Costa, General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. “We are truly delighted that Richard’s hard work has been recognised by Michelin with this prestigious accolade.”

Richard Ekkebus’ contemporary interpretation of French cuisine has already earned numerous awards both in Hong Kong and internationally. Using the finest ingredients and outstanding classical technique, Richard crafts distinctive new flavours with innovative presentations to create unique dishes suiting the contemporary palate.

“I am truly honoured to receive this award which is a milestone in my 25-year culinary career,” says Executive Chef Richard Ekkebus. “The recognition is a wonderful validation of our entire team’s hard work. We will strive to ensure the restaurant continues to provide an exceptional dining experience to all guests.”

In a city renowned throughout the world for its quality and variety of cuisine, Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers the best of modern French cuisine in a stylish and sophisticated setting.

Menu Highlights
1) Kangaroo Island King Crab
In 5 textures & 4 temperatures Served as jell-O, salad foam, hot bisque & ice-cream

2)Tasmanian Salmon
“Charcoal” smoked & served warm cream of hass avocado & extra virgin almond oil

3) Lamb Neck
Confit & glazed white coco beans & flat parsley puree Bouillon of Italian vine tomatoes with balsamic vinegar

4)New Zealand Langoustines
Seared pork belly with hand crafted Potato gnocchi & baby purple artichokes “barigoule” style

Opening Hours
Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30am
Lunch (weekday):12pm-2:30pm
Lunch (weekend): 11:30am-3pm
Dinner: 6:30pm-10:30pm
Bar: 11:30am-12am

Dress Code : Smart Casual

For reservations: please call +852 2132 0066
Email: lmhkg-amber@mohg.com