Inside Galaxy Macau Presents Off Menu by Tatler Dining, a one-of-a-kind festival of gastronomy

For a second year, Galaxy Macau hosted Off Menu by Tatler Dining, a three-day culinary celebration where Asia's most innovative chefs and talented mixologists gathered to showcase their craft. This year's festival was a feast for the senses, featuring exclusive dishes, imaginative cocktails and bold pairings that went beyond the expected.

Held from November 8 to 10, the event transformed the luxury resort on the Cotai Strip into a gastronomic wonderland, with chefs teaming up in unique collaborations and a flavour pairing challenge that brought fresh perspectives to reimagined favourites.

On the menu at Off Menu 2024

A bright and breezy day at Off Menu

Special guests at Off Menu included Rosemary Vanden broucke, Amanda Strang and Ankie Beilke

Simon Wilson of Greater Bay Media Entertainment and Forklore

Culinary artist and foodie Hilda Chan

Evening vibes at Off Menu 2024

The culinary talent of Off Menu spanned the region with “The King of White Truffles”, Umberto Bombana of 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana joining the event as a special guest, alongside Macau’s Chan Chek-keong of Feng Wei Ju, Jan Ruangnukulkit of Saffron at Banyan Tree, and Galaxy Macau, StarWorld Hotel and Broadway Macau’s executive pastry chef, Lok Hin Yam, who delighted guests with whimsical Japanese-style soufflé pancakes served with sweet potato ice cream.

Umberto Bombana of 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Chan Chek-keong of Feng Wei Ju

Jan Ruangnukulkit of Saffron

Galaxy Macau, StarWorld Hotel and Broadway Macau’s executive pastry chef Lok Hin Yam

The international lineup included Natsuko Shoji of Été and Yusuke Takada of La Cime, each renowned for bringing seasonality and artistic precision to their dishes. Meanwhile, Kei Koo of De Nuit, along with Dae Hyun Yoon and Hee Eun Kim of Soul, showcased the best of contemporary Korean and Taiwanese cuisine.

Other regional stars included Peter Cuong Franklin from Anan Saigon, who brought his expertise and modern Vietnamese flair, and Kim Hock Su of Restaurant au Jardin, known for his cross-cultural dishes. Hong Kong's Manav Tuli of Leela and Loïc Portalier of Louise contributed Indian-inspired innovation and French elegance.

Yusuke Takada of La Cime and Natsuko Shoji of Été

Kei Koo of De Nuit

Dae Hyun Yoon and Hee Eun Kim of Soul

Peter Cuong Franklin of Anan Saigon

Kim Hock Su of Restaurant au Jardin

Manav Tuli of Leela

Loïc Portalier of Louise

Rounding out the Off Menu festival experience at Galaxy Macau was an expertly crafted cocktail program. Hong Kong's Lorenzo Antinori of Bar Leone and Macau's Nokoy Mak of Long Bar captured the spirit of the al fresco dining festival with refreshing cocktails, pairing seamlessly with all the dishes.

Lorenzo Antinori of Bar Leone

Nokoy Mak of Long Bar

DJ Natalie Dunn

DJ Crystal So

DJ Mengzy

With electrifying sets from DJs Natalie Dunn, Crystal So and Mengzy bringing the perfect rhythm and energy to each session, Off Menu offered a one-of-a-kind dining experience, merging creativity and cultural heritage into each dish and drink—reaffirming Galaxy Macau as the ultimate culinary destination where Asia's top talents come together to innovate and inspire.

A one-of-a-kind festival of gastronomy