An extraordinary culinary collaboration unfolds at City of Dreams Manila as its signature restaurant Crystal Dragon hosts “The Dragons’ Ascent,” a one-night-only Michelin-starred six-hands dinner on April 11 at 6 pm. The 72-seat event brings together the culinary masters behind Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s acclaimed Dragon restaurants—Macau’s three-Michelin-starred Jade Dragon and one-Michelin starred Pearl Dragon, and the multi-awarded Crystal Dragon in Manila—for a first ever collective gastronomic showcase.
With the theme “Three Dragons. One Vision. The Star Standard,” the Dragon restaurants each redefines contemporary Cantonese cuisine while upholding Melco group’s culinary philosophy of contemporary elegance, excellence, creativity, and craftsmanship. Their shared pursuit of distinction forms the “Star Standard,” a benchmark shaped by global recognition and a commitment to pushing culinary boundaries.
The Six Hands dinner menu
The evening features a six-course tasting menu presenting the signature modern Cantonese dishes of each restaurant, along with a special co-creation dish exclusively for this event: The Collaboration Appetizer—fried Iberico pork and spring onion roll, chilled Mantis prawn with yellow bean sauce and Oscietra caviar, and crispy goose liver and tangerine-peel bean curd; the Three-Star Exports—Jade Dragon’s hot and sour soup with fish maw and leopard coral grouper, and baked stuffed crab shell with mushroom and black truffle; The Manila Showcase—Crystal Dragon’s steamed Australian lobster with egg white and aged Hua Diao wine; The Innovation—Pearl Dragon’s South African dried abalone and Wagyu beef cheek puff; and a sweet finale of Cocoa Bean with moringa calamansi curd, moringa sherbet, raspberry, pomelo and lychee sherbet, and espresso salted caramel.
Leading the culinary symphony is Jade Dragon executive chef Kelvin Au Yeung at City of Dreams Macau, whose culinary leadership has consistently listed Jade Dragon in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, and led it to receive the industry’s highest global and prestigious distinctions, for at least six years running: Three Michelin Guide Stars, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, and Three Diamonds in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. With over 25 years of experience, he is known for harmonizing traditional Cantonese techniques with contemporary refinement.
Pearl Dragon executive chef Otto Wong at Studio City Macau, who earned the restaurant’s Michelin star, contributes a philosophy rooted in seasonality, precision, and ingredient purity culled from a storied background in several Michelin-starred kitchens. His approach bridges classic Cantonese sensibilities with modern craftsmanship.
Crystal Dragon chef de cuisine Chan Choo Kean completes the stellar cast, whose three decades of expertise blend regional Chinese influences with creativity. Under his leadership, Crystal Dragon has earned distinctions, including Philippines’ Best Hotel Restaurant at the 2024 World Culinary Awards and continued recognition in the annual Tatler Best Philippines Guide.
The special dinner is at P11,888 net per person inclusive of pre-dinner cocktails and canapés, from 6 to 7 pm, with option for dinner wine-pairing at P2,500 net per person. For reservations, visit Dishcult or Michelin-Starred Six Hands Dinner, call tel. no. (+632) 8800-8080, call/message Viber (+63 917 )550-2587, or email crystaldragon@cod-manila.com.
City of Dreams Manila, which opened in February 2015, is at the gateway to Entertainment City in Parañaque and is part of the Aseana City township development.
The resort features modern gaming spaces including VIP and premium mass gaming facilities Qi Long and Sky Gaming; three award-winning luxury hotel brands—Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams, with an aggregate total of 939 rooms; health and wellness facilities that include Nüwa Spa and Nobu Spa; The Shops at the Boulevard; more than 20 restaurants and bars across the property; and distinctive entertainment venues: DreamPlay, the world’s first DreamWorks-themed family entertainment center, and CenterPlay a contemporary entertainment bar at the focal point of the main gaming floor. For more information, please visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.
