The Cantonese restaurant The Bay by Chef Fei at the Mandarin Oriental in Shenzhen has been awarded one diamond in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. This guide is often seen as China's equivalent to the Michelin Guide, honoring top dining spots for their culinary skill and service. The recognition highlights the restaurant's take on Lingnan and Chaozhou cuisines, emphasizing fresh ingredients.
The Bay by Chef Fei, located at the Mandarin Oriental in Shenzhen, earned a One Diamond distinction in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, announced on March 10, 2026. This accolade celebrates the restaurant's dedication to Lingnan and Chaozhou—also known as Chiu Chow—culinary styles, which prioritize the freshness and quality of ingredients.
The Black Pearl Restaurant Guide evaluates China's leading restaurants, focusing on excellence in food and hospitality. Under the leadership of culinary director Huang Jinghui, widely recognized as Chef Fei, the restaurant blends innovation with traditional methods.
Chef Fei commented on the award: “This honour is, first and foremost, recognition of the team’s day-in, day-out pursuit of excellence.” He added that Shenzhen's dining environment is vibrant and demanding, with informed customers who expect high standards. “Shenzhen’s dining scene is as dynamic as the city itself, where the diners are well informed and have extremely high standards and any hint of carelessness cannot stand.”
Fei described the recognition as a significant validation: “Therefore, this feels more like a weighty acknowledgement, proving that our direction of innovating courageously while steadfastly preserving traditional essence has been correct and has been accepted by both the market and the professional field.”
This award underscores the growing prominence of Shenzhen's culinary offerings within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, where establishments like this one contribute to the region's reputation for refined Cantonese dining.
