Hakkasan Abu Dhabi Earns Michelin Star for Abu Dhabi 2023 Guide Debut

Hakkasan Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Michelin Guide. The restaurant joins Hakkasan Hanway Place, Hakkasan Mayfair and Hakkasan Dubai by holding a Michelin star. This makes Hakkasan one of his most recognizable brands in Michelin, with 10 locations earning him four individual stars.

Opening at the Emirates Palace Hotel in June 2010, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi’s menu is spearheaded by Executive Chef Lee Kok Hua under the guidance of Global Executive Chef Andrew Yeo. Chef Lee started his culinary career at the age of 16 and now brings over 30 years of culinary experience to the kitchen, including kitchens in Johor and Singapore.

Chef Lee’s menu is inspired by his seven years at Hakkasan Hanway Place. The year he started working at the restaurant (2003) coincides with the year it first received a Michelin star, which it has maintained ever since. These dishes he created reflect his philosophy of putting the guest first in the restaurant while staying true to the Hakka ethos of emphasizing fine ingredients through modern Cantonese cuisine, making them uniquely special to the place. Cuisine is also featured.

This prestigious honor earned by Hakkasan Abu Dhabi further solidifies the culinary credentials of the acclaimed Cantonese restaurant and Tao Group Hospitality.