Two-Michelin-starred chef Richard Ekkebus won the Chef’s Choice Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Singapore

Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Culinary Director of Amber Richard Ekkebus has won the prestigious Chef’s Choice Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Singapore. Coveted by the restaurant community, this honour is voted by Richard’s peers across Asia and recognises him as a master craftsman. Having guided Amber to the top table of gastronomy, the two-Michelin-starred chef has earned the respect and admiration of his peers and is regarded by the restaurant community as an inspirational leader who is passionate about quality food, the environment and charitable causes. In claiming the No.6 spot on the S. Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong continues to lead the way by being the highest ranked restaurant in Hong Kong.

“I am extremely honoured and grateful to be recognised by my peers with this Chef’s Choice award,” says Richard. “For Amber to earn such a high ranking among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants once again is an accolade that my team and I treasure. Gastronomy is not only a passion of mine but a way to encourage healthy eating while ensuring that we are caring for the community. This is one of the reasons why Amber is participating in Goût de France this year where a portion of sales will be donated to the local charity, Feeding Hong Kong,”

“Mandarin Oriental hotels are celebrated for dining excellence,” says Torsten van Dullemen, General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental.  “With Amber’s spectacular showing each year on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, established culinary authorities and discerning diners recognise the sustained quality and creativity of our fine dining restaurant.”

On 19 March, Amber will participate in Goût de France, supported by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Development and by Chef Alain Ducasse. On the day, 1,000 chefs on five continents will be preparing a French meal to celebrate the excellence, diversity and modernity of France’s gastronomy while also donating a portion of sales to a local charity.

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ABOUT THE LANDMARK MANDARIN ORIENTAL, HONG KONG
Intimate, contemporary and ideally placed in the vortex of Hong Kong’s financial and luxury shopping districts, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong sets the standard for personal service and stylish sophistication.  State-of-the-art technology compliments alluring interiors in all 113 spacious rooms and suites, each one a tranquil retreat for business and leisure travellers.  Chef Richard Ekkebus helms the kitchen at two Michelin-starred Amber restaurant and world renowned musical talents play in the unparalleled exclusivity of MO Bar, equally popular on Sundays for its indulgent lobster lunch. Escape Hong Kong’s urban bustle at The Oriental Spa with rejuvenating Yoga and Pilates plus the pure pleasures of exclusive facials, body treatments and award winning Signature Treatments. For more information and reservations visit www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark.

ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company into a global brand, the Group now operates, or has under development, 44 hotels representing close to 11,000 rooms in 24 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, ten in The Americas and 14 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates or has under development, 15 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.

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