Craving a little spice? Then you’re in luck as Galaxy Macau welcomes Spicy Sichuan, an eatery specialising in the lip-numbing cuisine of Sichuan and Chongqing.
Helmed by veteran chef Jerry Xing Yu Cheng, a Sichuan native with more than two decades of experience at celebrated restaurants such as Lao Fang Zi and 1881, Spicy Sichuan specializes in the region’s unmistakable spicy, tingling hot, fresh and fragrant cuisine. Selecting only the finest ingredients, chef Xing, sous chef Deng Xin from Chongqing and their team use technical excellence to infuse numb, spicy, fragrant, salty, sweet, sour and bitter flavours into each dish.
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Spicy Sichuan’s menu presents a thrilling culinary journey through the region, from the mildly spiced marinated chilli dishes of Chengdu to Chongqing’s fiery classics, complemented by an extensive selection of premium Sichuan teas and spirits.
Must-try dishes include the Paper-Thin Beef Slices with Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce; Poached Mandarin Fish Fillet in Sichuan Chili Broth, featuring delicate morsels of fish that fully soak up the soup’s irresistible fragrance and spices; and Sichuan Marinated Dishes, a Chengdu speciality featuring pork blood curd, pork tail, abalone and more, all cooked in a marinade of over 20 ingredients.
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Among the menu’s other highlights are Steamed Pork Stuffed Glutinous Rice Balls with Spring Onion Oil, a colourful twist on the savoury Sichuan minced meat dim sum; Wok-fried Crispy Chicken with Dried Chili in Chongqing Style, a crispy, juicy and spicy classic crafted from deboned bearded chicken stir-fried with chilli and other spices; and Chongqing Hot and Spicy Noodles, a hearty bowl of springy noodles featuring crunchy bean sprouts and chef Xing’s homemade chilli oil.
The restaurant, which is located close to the Crystal Lobby entrance at Galaxy Macau, reflects the character of its lively yet elegant dishes, with decor that uses auspicious red, gold and copper tones, as well as warm and soft lighting, to create a sophisticated and contemporary space that makes guests feel instantly at home.
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An open kitchen, meanwhile, offers guests a unique insight into the chefs’ cooking techniques, as well as showcasing the lively culinary action. The restaurant is also equipped with two spacious private dining rooms, stylishly furnished to offer a sense of prestige and exclusivity.
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