Macau Must-See! The Ultimate Souvenir Guide is Here! Almond Cookies, Pork Jerky, Peanut Candy, Light Pastry, Chicken Biscuits – Go Go Go!
Whenever we travel, we always want to bring back some local specialties for family or friends, and it brings us inexplicable joy to do so. ☺
For those who don’t visit Macau often and are unfamiliar with it, knowing what souvenirs to buy can be a real puzzle. 😢
Even online encyclopedias might not help much—our guide here is much more down-to-earth, isn’t it?! 😁😁😁
So, let’s get to the point: where are the best places to buy Macau souvenirs? And which ones are truly worth getting? Here’s the list! 📛
"Koi Kei Bakery" started as a small street stall and has grown into a famous souvenir shop known throughout Hong Kong and Macau. Breaking with tradition, they keep creating new product varieties. Most items in the store are available for free tasting, so you won’t regret your purchase!
Besides, Koi Kei appeared in the Hong Kong TV drama "Shi Yue Chu Wu De Yue Guang" and was a sponsor for the drama "Ju Lun". The storyline of "Ju Lun" is actually based on the rise of Koi Kei’s founder!
❤ Recommended buys: Almond Cookies, Thick-cut Pork Jerky, Palmiers, Salty Crisp Cookies, Sea Salt Peanut Candy, Golden Twist Cookies, Flaky Wife Cakes, Portuguese Nougat, Snowflake Almond Slices, etc.
🍪 Store address:
Koi Kei Bakery (San Ma Lo Flagship Store)
G/F, 437-443 San Ma Lo, Macau
"Choi Heong Yuen Bakery" in Macau was founded in 1935, and it has grown alongside Macau through the years.
No matter how times change, Choi Heong Yuen’s products still retain their original flavors, while constantly improving and innovating.
Although the classic "Phoenix Rolls" can now be made on an automated assembly line, handcrafted Phoenix Rolls have not disappeared from the shop. Every day, master bakers make them on-site, showcasing their skilled craftsmanship.
❤ Recommended buys: Almond Cookies, Meat Jerky, Phoenix Rolls, Wife Cakes, Husband Cakes, Chicken Biscuits, Walnut Cookies, Abalone Cookies, etc.
🍪 Store address:
Choi Heong Yuen Bakery (Ruins of St. Paul’s Branch)
Shop AB, 1 Right Street of Ruins of St. Paul’s, Macau
"Kee Wah Bakery" began as a small grocery store on Shanghai Street in Yaumatei. Through the efforts of its founder and staff, Kee Wah gradually diversified, adding wedding cakes, mooncakes, bread, and pastries, building its scale.
Compared to other bakeries, Kee Wah has a more distinctive character. Their various creative cookies and tea-flavored wafers are favorites among repeat customers!
❤ Recommended buys: Assorted Cookies, Tea-flavored Wafers, Sesame Wafers, Red Date Walnut Cookies, Fermented Tofu Mini Cakes, Egg Rolls, Fresh Bread, etc.
🍪 Store address:
Kee Wah Bakery (Venetian Macao Store)
Shop 312, Face Street, 3F, The Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian Macao
"Fong Kei Bakery" has been recommended by the Michelin Guide for several years. In a modest storefront, they display cakes made with traditional, meticulous methods.
If you’re not interested in Koi Kei or Choi Heong Yuen and want to try authentic Macau traditional flavors, you really can’t miss Fong Kei!
❤ Recommended buys: Almond Cookies, Meat Crispy Biscuits, Chicken Biscuits, Wife Cakes, Seaweed Pork Floss Rolls, Dried Shrimp Egg Rolls, Banana Strips, etc.
🍪 Store address:
14 Cunha Street, Taipa
"Yuen Loy Bakery" offers a wide variety of pastries, so people of all ages can find something they like! Their "Golden Coin Cakes" are crispy and tempting—once you start eating them, you just can’t stop, just like chips!
❤ Recommended buys: Brown Sugar Light Pastry, White Sugar Light Pastry, Golden Coin Cakes, Blind Man Cakes, Egg Sankeys, Rice Crisp Cakes, Walnut Cookies, etc.
🍪 Store address:
No. 52, Estrada do Campo, San Ma Lo, Macau
"Choi Heung Bakery" has decades of history. Starting from sifting flour, mixing ingredients, and hand-molding with traditional tools, their signature "Charcoal-grilled Almond Cookies" made entirely by hand have earned a great reputation—and their quality is no less than other big-name bakeries!
The charcoal roasting method gives the almond cookies a smoky, charcoal aroma that lingers in the mouth, with a crispy texture and rich layers!
❤ Recommended buys: Charcoal-grilled Almond Cookies, Salted Egg Yolk Almond Cookies, Seaweed Phoenix Rolls, Spicy Garlic Pork Floss Phoenix Rolls, Licorice Lemon, etc.
🍪 Store address:
Shop A, G/F, 12B Rua da Noite, Macau
