From Michelin kitchens to street bites at The MixC

The aromas of wagyu beef cheek bourguignon, crispy crab roe puffs, snowflake beef in satay broth, sugar sponge cakes topped with caviar and other delicacies filled The MixC Street at The MixC shopping mall in Luohu District as crowds gathered to sample the dishes.

Twelve Michelin-starred and Michelin-selected restaurants from Guangzhou and Shenzhen stepped out of their fine-dining rooms to serve signature dishes in small portions at the Michelin Guide Food Festival Shenzhen 2026. No hefty bill required, just star-quality flavor for everyone.

Dishes served at the Michelin Guide Food Festival Shenzhen 2026, being held at The MixC in Luohu District through Sept. 27. Photos courtesy of the event organizers

Held following the release of the Michelin Guide Guangzhou | Shenzhen 2026, the three-day festival brings a high-profile culinary event to an open-air street, making global food culture more accessible to the public. Many chefs not only prepare their signature dishes onsite but also share their culinary ideas with diners.

The festival features a star-studded lineup:

· Two Michelin stars: Yun Jing, The Bay by Chef Fei

· One Michelin star: Chao Shang Chao, Xin Rong Ji, Opus 388, Wisca (Haizhu), Yu Garden, Song

· Michelin-selected: Gem Garden, La Tablée, La Lune, China Lodge

Chefs serve dishes at the festival.

Visitors fill the festival venue.

Diners can enjoy the dishes at rest areas set among several aesthetically designed installations and layers of greenery. At night, various lights transform the street into a glowing retreat. A giant moon installation rose above the street to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

A dazzling kinetic screen unfolds a three-layer narrative comprising an outer frame, a live stage and an inner digital world. During a special performance of the hit dance drama “Wing Chun” tonight, intangible cultural heritage met modern digital art in a striking display of futuristic lighting effects. After the festival, the installation will be relocated to The MixC’s north plaza, where it will remain as a permanent public art installation.

Performances staged on a media installation.

Visitors relax in the rest areas.

Traditional Chinese dances in contemporary styles, Chinese folk music and Western orchestral music created a dialogue between East and West. Multidimensional light shows filled the street with imagery inspired by Luohu and the Mid-Autumn Festival, prompting visitors to stop and take photos.

The festival runs through Sunday. Visitors can queue to enter the venue without making a reservation. By turning Michelin recognition into an accessible public event, the festival is helping enrich Shenzhen’s international food culture.

Dishes served at the festival.

Visitors pose for a photo with their purchased food at the festival.

Time: 4-10 p.m., Sept. 25-27

Venue: The MixC Street, The MixC, Luohu District (深圳万象城万象街)

Metro: Line 1, 2 or 5 to Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit C