"Hong Kong's newest three-star kitchen — book Amber when only Richard Ekkebus's dairy-free French precision will mark the occasion."
About Amber
Amber sits on the seventh floor of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Central Hong Kong, and in 2025 it gained a third Michelin star after sixteen consecutive years at two — the headline promotion of that year's guide. Dutch-born chef Richard Ekkebus has led the kitchen since 2005, and the team also holds a Michelin Green Star for sustainability, awarded for a fourth straight year.
Ekkebus stripped dairy and gluten from his cooking several years ago, recasting classical French technique around immaculate produce rather than butter and cream.
The Kitchen
The signature is sea urchin in lobster jelly with cauliflower and caviar — a dish that has defined Amber for over a decade — alongside set menus built on aka uni, Ping Yuen chicken and blue lobster. The tasting menus run dairy-free, with full vegetarian versions, and dinner climbs well past HK$2,000 a head before wine.
The Room
The dining room is dark, sculptural and hushed, wrapped in bronze rods and warm timber — a serious room for a serious kitchen. Service is exact and unhurried, which is why it doubles equally as a celebration table and a discreet business stage.
Best for a Milestone Celebration
For a landmark anniversary or a client dinner that has to land, Amber offers three-star cooking with the polish of a Mandarin Oriental room. Compare it with Caprice or 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana when shortlisting Hong Kong's top French and Italian tables.
Not for
Not for a casual, budget, or spur-of-the-moment meal — this is a multi-hour, four-figure tasting experience that rewards planning and a sense of occasion.
Frequently Asked
How many Michelin stars does Amber have?
Amber holds three Michelin stars, awarded in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau after sixteen years at two stars. It also carries a Michelin Green Star for sustainability.
Who is the chef at Amber?
Amber has been led by Dutch-born chef Richard Ekkebus since 2005. He reworked the menu to be entirely dairy-free and gluten-free while keeping classical French technique at its core.
What is Amber's signature dish?
The enduring signature is sea urchin in a lobster jelly with cauliflower and caviar. Set and vegetarian tasting menus feature produce such as aka uni, Ping Yuen chicken and blue lobster.
Where is Amber located?
Amber is on the seventh floor of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental at 15 Queen's Road Central, in the Central district of Hong Kong.
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Reserve at Amber
Dinner books out well ahead; reserve early, especially for weekend tables.
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Practical Information
Address7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen's Road Central
NeighbourhoodCentral
CuisineModern French
PriceTasting menus from roughly HK$2,000 per person
Dress CodeSmart, jacket preferred
SeatingMain dining room and private rooms
ReservationEssential
