Macau Restaurants|Macau, China

Yí

Name: Yí
Address: City of Dreams, Estr. do Istmo, Macau, China
Telephone: 853-8868-3433

Chinese fine dining in a gilded dragon's lair

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High on the dramatic 21st-floor Sky Bridge of Macau’s Morpheus hotel, Yí gives Chinese cuisine a modern, inventive spin. Its menu follows the 24 solar terms of the Chinese calendar, with the chefs creating a new menu every month from the finest ...

Our Inspector's Highlights

Yí offers an innovative Chinese tasting menu, which features either six or eight courses and is updated every month according to the 24 solar terms. The chefs recommend the eight-course menu for the full experience.
The menu’s flavors traverse many of China’s best gastronomic regions, taking inspiration from Cantonese, Sichuan and Chaozhou cuisines and more.
Zaha Hadid’s interior design is a true work of art. From the sculptural dragon’s den-inspired seating to the geometric accents, you'll be surrounded by eye-catching elements.
Servers have a sixth sense about your needs, providing a power bank for charging electronics or ginger tea if they notice a sniffle.

Things to Know

The name Yí can be traced to one of the oldest philosophical books in China, titled I Ching or Book of Changes. The text refers to yi as “nourishment” and explores its direct link to health and good fortune.
Yí is open for dinner only and seats just 60 guests across its 12 tables, so be sure to plan accordingly.
The restaurant can accommodate dietary restrictions, though it’s advised to inform the team ahead of time.
To take your meal to the next level, try a wine or tea pairing. The latter features premium brews from all over China that have been chosen by certified tea sommeliers.
Adjacent to the main dining room, there’s a cigar bar where you can enjoy a specialty smoke, cocktail, glass of wine or digestif after your meal.

The Food

The chefs specialize in innovative Chinese fine dining, where traditional flavors intersect with refined techniques and elegant presentations. Everything at Yí is housemade, including the trio of fiery chili sauces that accompanies each dish.
The experience begins with an amuse-bouche and a seasonal welcome tea.
The menu includes appetizers such as snow crab meat with fermented rice wine and caviar, along with hot and sour fish maw soup.
Mains might include grouper with fig leaf, yellow fungus and Chanterelle; langoustine with shrimp broth, pepper and eggplant; wok-fried wagyu with fermented black beans, shiso leaf and lily bulbs; and roasted 23-day pigeon with lemongrass.
While some dishes will stay for the whole season, the chefs change the fish and meat offerings monthly, depending on what’s in season.

The Design

Conceived by the late Zaha Hadid, the Macau restaurant’s design brings together edgy, angular aesthetics alongside innovative Chinese elements — dragons in Chinese culture symbolize power and strength.
Soft mauve and gray tones run throughout the venue, providing a quiet balance to the bright golden dining domes.
Designed by French porcelain maker Maison Bernardaud, the restaurant’s delicate charger plates feature a soft peach blossom design that recalls the changing seasons and symbolizes luck.
Mirroring the dining room’s gilded design, the crystal goblets, cutlery and teaware all include gold accents.
As serene as a spa, Yí’s ultra-modern restroom features funky white stone seats, views of Macau and sleek charcoal interiors.

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