2 Sanya eateries earn 'Black Pearl' accolade

On Jan 6, the "2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide" was unveiled in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, spotlighting two Sanya restaurants as Black Pearl One Diamond establishments.

The Tea House at Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort and Haijiaoxuan at Mandarin Oriental Sanya secured this prestigious title with their exceptional culinary finesse, top-tier service, and dedication to premium ingredients. These pioneering venues are the first in Hainan and only in Sanya to earn this recognition.

The guide, a benchmark for upscale dining in China, evaluates cuisine, service, heritage, innovation, and the fusion of tradition with modernity, embodying a pursuit of high-quality living.

Tea House at Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort offers Cantonese cuisine and delicate dim sum crafted from Hainan ingredients. Head Chef Master Lyu, blending Xuzhou and Hainan influences, expertly revitalizes local flavors with traditional Cantonese seasoning and modern techniques.

A plate of seasoning at the Tea House at Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort. [Photo/Sanya Daily]

Also listed as a One Diamond Restaurant in 2025, Haijiaoxuan at Mandarin Oriental Sanya provides an alfresco dining experience in Coral Bay's tranquil tropical garden, offering a picturesque sunset view. Diners can delight in local specialties and seafood while enjoying the sea breeze.

Haijiaoxuan at Mandarin Oriental Sanya. [Photo/Sanya Daily]

The recognition of these Sanya eateries in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide is a testament to the city's culinary excellence. Moreover, it enhances Sanya's allure as a tourist destination and supports its ambition to become a global culinary and international tourism hub.