The China House by Chef Fei Awarded One MICHELIN Star

Bangkok, Thailand, November 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to announce that The China House by Chef Fei has been awarded One MICHELIN Star in the 2027 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, making it the only Chinese restaurant in Thailand to receive a MICHELIN Star. This recognition comes just over a year after the restaurant’s reopening in August 2025. The announcement also comes ahead of two special dining occasions this November: a cocktail pairing dinner with Hope & Sesame’s Bastien Ciocca and Fenjiu, followed by Chef Fei’s return to the Bangkok kitchen.

At The China House by Chef Fei, Cantonese classics sit alongside dishes from the chef’s native Chaoshan. He draws on traditional techniques, choosing seasonal ingredients for their quality and flavour and preparing them with careful attention to seasoning and texture.

Huang Jing Hui, better known as Chef Fei, began his career at 16 in Chaoshan, Guangdong, and brings more than three decades of experience to the restaurant. Under his leadership, Jiang by Chef Fei at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou has also earned two Michelin stars.

“Cantonese and Chaoshan cooking are deeply personal to me, and I want guests in Bangkok to discover the flavours and traditions I grew up with,” said Chef Fei. “I am grateful to our team for the care they bring to every dish. This recognition means a great deal to us, and we will keep working to make every meal worthy of the trust our guests place in us.”

Bastien Ciocca × Fenjiu Cocktail Pairing Dinner on 13 November

On 13 November, Hope & Sesame’s Bastien Ciocca joins Fenjiu at The China House by Chef Fei for a dinner pairing the restaurant’s cuisine with cocktails featuring the traditional Chinese spirit.

Produced in Xinghuacun, Shanxi Province, Fenjiu is a light-aroma baijiu. Ciocca’s cocktails will introduce guests to the spirit and its possibilities as an accompaniment to Cantonese and Chaoshan cuisine.

Chef Fei in Residence on 20–21 November

Chef Fei returns on 20 and 21 November to work alongside The China House team. His visit offers guests a special opportunity to enjoy his cuisine, meet him and hear about the ingredients and traditions behind his dishes.

Signature dishes include double-boiled duck soup with aged tangerine peel and fish maw; hand-shredded fish soup; steamed prawn ball with egg white and Huadiao wine; and slow-cooked Phuket lobster with Thai basil and shacha sauce.

A dedicated tea bar and Chinese tea rituals are also part of the experience. The restaurant’s philosophy, ‘Inheritance of Happiness’, reflects the importance of gathering around a table and sharing food with family and friends.

Chef Fei’s visit offers guests the opportunity to celebrate the Michelin recognition with him and the Bangkok team over the cuisine that earned the restaurant its distinction.