These restaurants in Coloane, Macau are too 'unknown'?! Even locals get lost finding them!

With the arrival of spring, the editor feels even sleepier? There's a saying online that really hits home: Spring drowsiness, autumn fatigue, summer laziness, winter hibernation... So it's right to have no energy all year round!!! 🙊 But for foodies, delicious food is simply a super 'remedy'! When happy, eat more!

Did you know? The Coloane area in Macau, known for its artsy and fresh vibe, is a popular internet-famous photography spot! Yet it hides a bunch of authentic local foods that seem secluded from the world! 😍😍😍 Hidden so deep that even locals might easily get lost looking for them?! No worries, today the editor is here to take everyone on a 'tour' of these hidden restaurants. Scroll down! 👇👇👇

This is a restaurant that once appeared on 'A Bite of China,' no wonder it's called Michelin-level! Many diners come specifically for their 'Chenpi Duck' (tangerine peel duck), and you even need to reserve in advance to have a chance to taste it!

This top signature dish is a must-order. The duck is cooked very flavorfully, savory with a pleasant aftertaste! Made with thirst-quenching tangerine peel and drizzled with a secret concentrated sauce, the more you eat, the more addictive it becomes~ Chen Sheng Ji is famous for its 'freshness.' The mantis shrimp (salted and fragrant) burst with juice when bitten, the shrimp meat is plump and sweet.

This restaurant is hidden in a residential building. If you don't look carefully, you really can't tell it's a restaurant~ The storefront isn't big, but it has been featured in famous magazines! The owner is a genuine Portuguese!

Plus, the classic Korean drama 'Princess Hours' (Goong) once filmed here, and it's been recommended by many food critics like Chua Lam. So this place has become one of the 'must-visit restaurants' on Coloane Island.

No need to say how fresh the seafood is. This 'rice soup' made with seafood, onions, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, broth and other ingredients - every spoonful is essence! 'Bacalhau' (salted cod) is one of Macau's famous dishes! Made from cod, crispy on the outside and soft inside, full of umami~

'Qiao Ji' is right next to Coloane's 'internet-famous photo wall,' just a few minutes' walk. There's no fancy restaurant atmosphere here, but it's the kind of place that feels warm, lively, and down-to-earth!

Just looking at the broth makes your mouth water! The protein-packed 'scrambled eggs' are satisfying with every bite. The curry beef brisket is the owner's secret recipe, guaranteed to leave you savoring the taste~

The 'scrambled eggs' series also has this one worth trying! Although it doesn't come with broth, it retains a very original fragrance. The chicken cutlet is crispy and chewy; meat lovers simply cannot resist!

This one is easiest to find, near the Coloane Pier, convenient transportation~ Most of the customers are local Macau regulars; the place is always packed!

The 'squid cutlet' made from fresh squid pounded into a patty, then pan-fried until golden on both sides, is crispy and chewy~ Paired with seasoned noodles, it's an indescribable satisfaction~

The most 'luxurious' item in the shop is this 'shark fin noodles'. Just hearing 'shark fin' you can imagine how sweet and savory the broth is! Every strand of noodle absorbs the essence of the shark fin broth, with a springy texture. By the end, you won't even leave a drop of soup!

Come, come, friends, you don't need to be too surprised when you see the image below! This is Macau's most famous 'pastry shop'! Freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts every day, the aroma wafts through the entire street~

Andrew's has been called the 'founder of Macau Portuguese egg tarts', with nearly 40 years of history. It is said that during peak season, they can sell over 20,000 egg tarts a day!

Freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts exude a rich milky fragrance. Take a bite, and they're hot, crispy, and smooth~