Amber (restaurant)
| Company type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Key people | Richard Ekkebus (Executive chef) |
| Products | Contemporary French cuisine |
Amber represents the contemporary French dining experience at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, situated in Hong Kong's Central district, under the direction of executive chef Richard Ekkebus. As of 2025, it proudly holds three Michelin stars.
2019 refurbishment
After a closure lasting four months, Amber reopened on 2 May 2019 with a redesigned menu focused on removing dairy and significantly lowering sugar and salt content. Chef Ekkebus introduced alternatives such as soy, rice, cereal, and nut-based milks instead of dairy; employed fermentation techniques and seaweed to replace salt; and swapped sugar for natural sweeteners like agave, maple syrup, honey, and raw sugar. This transformation brought about 50 new culinary creations.
Signature dish
The hallmark dish at Amber is Hokkaido sea urchin paired with lobster Jell-O.
Awards
Amber received two Michelin stars in the first edition of the Hong Kong and Macau guide in 2009. It secured the 37th spot on the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants list in both 2011 and 2013. In 2019, it achieved a ranking of 21st among Asia's Best Restaurants.
Media attention
- Amber appeared on TVB Payvision Lifestyle Channel’s Be My Guest program, hosted by Carol "Dodo" Cheng.