Wing Lei
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| Established | 2005 |
| Rating | Macau  (Michelin Guide) |
| Location | 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 36°07′31″N 115°09′57″W / 36.1253604°N 115.1658063°W |
| Website | www |
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
[edit]Wynn Las Vegas
[edit]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. As of June 2026, 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 2026 and remains the only Chinese restaurant in the United States to win that honor.[8]
Wynn Macau
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Team, Neon Feast. "Wing Lei". www.neonfeast.com. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- 1 2 3 Nast, Condé. "Wing Lei — Restaurant Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- 1 2 "Best Cantonese Restaurants in Macau". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ Tedja, Eve (2025-03-24). "Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace Unveils a Bold New Concept". epicure Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ Mitchell, Allison. "Revelry 2024: A Culinary Festival at Wynn Las Vegas". Modern Luxury. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ Stapleton, Susan (2013-12-26). "View the Dramatic Chinese Makeover of the Wing Lei". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Lewis, Rebecca (2017-02-22). "3 Las Vegas restaurants win Forbes Five-Star award". KSNV. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Practice makes perfect for two-Michelin-star Macau casino chef". South China Morning Post. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- 1 2 "Wing Lei at Wynn Macau - Macau Restaurants - Macau, China". Forbes Travel Guide. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Discover Wing Lei: The Intimate Cocktail Bar Inside Macau's Wynn Palace". destinasian.com. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- 1 2 Reporter, The Las Vegas (2023-08-07). "Wing Lei Restaurant Review - Wynn Las Vegas". The Las Vegas Report. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ Bosselman, Haley. "Michelin-Star Restaurants in Las Vegas: A Culinary Journey". Modern Luxury. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- 1 2 Review-Journal, Heidi Knapp Rinella Las Vegas (2013-07-19). "Wing Lei food lives up to expectations". Neon. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- 1 2 "Wing Lei stands as a singular dining destination - Las Vegas Weekly". lasvegasweekly.com. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ Villano, Matt. "Wing Lei". AFAR Media. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ Pointing, Charlotte (2025-05-26). "10 Of The Toughest Restaurant Reservations To Get In Las Vegas". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas". Marie Claire UK. 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2025-10-20.