Wing Lei

Wing Lei
Wing Lei as seen in 2018
Interactive map of Wing Lei
Restaurant information
Established2005 (2005)
RatingMacau (Michelin Guide)
Location3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, U.S.
Coordinates36°07′31″N 115°09′57″W / 36.1253604°N 115.1658063°W / 36.1253604; -115.1658063
Websitewww.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/fine-dining/wing-lei

Wing Lei is a Chinese fine-dining restaurant within Wynn Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip.  Opened in 2005 it is the first Chinese restaurant in the United States to be awarded a Michelin star.[1] It remains the only Forbes Travel Guide five-star Chinese restaurant in North America.[2]

It has a sister restaurant of the same name at Wynn Macau, which carries two Michelin stars.[3][4]

History

Las Vegas

Wing Lei opened with Wynn Las Vegas in 2005 and has remained as one of the founding restaurants still in operation.[1] It is led by Chef Ming Yu.[5]

The restaurant was remodeled in 2013.[6] It currently features private dining rooms for groups, as well as tables that look out over a private garden with 100-year-old pomegranate trees.[2]

The restaurant was first awarded a Michelin star in 2008 and again in 2009.  Michelin has not published a guide to Las Vegas since 2009, so no restaurants in Nevada are currently eligible for stars.[7]

Wing Lei is also the recipient of the Forbes Travel Guide five-star award each year from 2017 through 2025 and remains the only Chinese restaurant in the United States to win that honor.[8]

Wynn Macau

Wing Lei inside Wynn Macau , which opened in 2006,[9] is led by executive chef Chan Tak-kwong.[10]  The restaurant overlooks Nam Van Lake. The interior colors were inspired by Van Gogh’s Sunflowers; the other most prominent part of the decor is a crystal dragon made of 90,000 individual hand-blown Swarovski crystals that are illuminated by tiny lights.[11]  Wing Lei in Macau has been the recipient of one or two Michelin stars every year since 2010.

Wynn Palace

Wynn Palace, also in Macau, includes the Wing Lei Bar, which was overhauled in 2025.[12]  It hosts only 22 guests at a time, with a menu of 12 cocktails.[13]

Cuisine

Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas is known for "upscale interpretations of Chinese classics".[14] The most well-known dining experience is the Imperial Peking Duck, served with Mandarin crepes or steam buns.[15]  Also commonly discussed are the "three cups sea bass", and a king crab salad with mango and avocado.[2][16][17] It is also known for its selection of Chinese teas.[18]

In Macao, Wing Lei inside Wynn Macao has had recommend the cha siu bao (baked barbecue pork buns with sweetened crust) and har gao (steamed shrimp dumplings).[11]

Reception

As the first Chinese restaurant in North America to receive a Michelin star, Wing Lei is called one of the "toughest reservations to get" in Las Vegas[19] and the "most highly acclaimed" dining on the Strip.[14]  The Las Vegas Weekly called it a "singular dining destination" among Strip and off-Strip properties.[17] It is known for its service quality and teamwork among service staff.[16] The Washington Post called the cuisine "sumptuous", but noted that the price of the meal meets the quality.[20] Marie Claire UK called it a "must-visit".[21]

The Michelin Guide calls Wing Lei at Wynn Macau "one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Macau" and describes the interior as "strikingly lavish".[3]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c Nast, Condé. "Wing Lei — Restaurant Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  3. ^ a b "Best Cantonese Restaurants in Macau". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  4. ^ Tedja, Eve (2025-03-24). "Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace Unveils a Bold New Concept". epicure Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  5. ^ Mitchell, Allison. "Revelry 2024: A Culinary Festival at Wynn Las Vegas". Modern Luxury. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  6. ^ Stapleton, Susan (2013-12-26). "View the Dramatic Chinese Makeover of the Wing Lei". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  7. ^ "What happened to the 17 Michelin star restaurants in Las Vegas?". KLAS. 2025-09-16. Archived from the original on 2025-10-02. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  8. ^ Lewis, Rebecca (2017-02-22). "3 Las Vegas restaurants win Forbes Five-Star award". KSNV. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  9. ^ "Wing Lei awarded "top restaurant in macau" at hurun presidential awards". MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報. 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  10. ^ "Practice makes perfect for two-Michelin-star Macau casino chef". South China Morning Post. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  11. ^ a b "Wing Lei at Wynn Macau - Macau Restaurants - Macau, China". Forbes Travel Guide. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  12. ^ Santos Silva, Sara. "'The whole point is the liquid.' Meet Wing Lei Bar's head mixologist and industry veteran Mark Lloyd". macaonews.org. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  13. ^ "Discover Wing Lei: The Intimate Cocktail Bar Inside Macau's Wynn Palace". destinasian.com. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  14. ^ a b Reporter, The Las Vegas (2023-08-07). "Wing Lei Restaurant Review - Wynn Las Vegas". The Las Vegas Report. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  15. ^ Bosselman, Haley. "Michelin-Star Restaurants in Las Vegas: A Culinary Journey". Modern Luxury. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  16. ^ a b Review-Journal, Heidi Knapp Rinella Las Vegas (2013-07-19). "Wing Lei food lives up to expectations". Neon. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  17. ^ a b "Wing Lei stands as a singular dining destination - Las Vegas Weekly". lasvegasweekly.com. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  18. ^ Villano, Matt. "Wing Lei". AFAR Media. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  19. ^ Pointing, Charlotte (2025-05-26). "10 Of The Toughest Restaurant Reservations To Get In Las Vegas". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  20. ^ "There's no reason to gamble on Vegas restaurants. Here are your best bets". The Washington Post. 2018-09-04. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  21. ^ "Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas". Marie Claire UK. 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
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