These Restaurants in Coloane, Macau Are Too "Unfamous"?! Even Locals Get Lost Finding Them!

With the arrival of spring, why do I feel even sleepier? There's a particularly poignant saying online: "Spring drowsiness, autumn fatigue, summer lethargy, winter hibernation... It's perfectly normal to have no energy all year round!!! 🙊

But for foodies, gourmet food is truly a super "medicine"! When happy, eat more! Did you know? Coloane in Macau – that literary and artistic place that gives a fresh and elegant impression, a popular Instagram-worthy photography spot – actually hides a bunch of authentic local delicacies that seem secluded from the world! 😍😍😍

They're hidden so deep that even locals can easily get lost looking for them, right? No worries, today I'm here to take you 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 considered Michelin-level! Many diners visit specifically for its signature dish "Chenpi Duck", and you need to make a reservation in advance to have a chance to taste it!

This top signature dish is a must-order. The duck meat is cooked to perfection, with a savory and sweet aftertaste! It's braised with Chenpi (dried tangerine peel) which promotes salivation and quenches thirst, drizzled with a secret concentrated sauce – the more you eat, the more addictive it gets~

Chan Seng Kei is also famous for its "freshness". The mantis shrimp is salty and fragrant, bursting with juice at first bite, with plump and sweet meat.

This restaurant is hidden in a residential building. If you don't look carefully, you wouldn't even recognize it as a restaurant! The shop is not big, but it has been featured in famous magazines! The owner is an authentic Portuguese!

What's more, the classic Korean drama "Goong" (Princess Hours) was filmed here, and it's been recommended by many foodies like Chua Lam. Therefore, it has become one of the "must-visit restaurants" on Coloane Island.

Needless to say how fresh and sweet the seafood is. This "soup rice" made with seafood, onions, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, broth, etc. – every spoonful is pure essence!

"Bacalhau" is one of Macau's famous delicacies! Made from salted cod, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, full of umami~

"Qiao Ji" is right next to Coloane Island's "Instagram-worthy wall", just a few minutes' walk away. It doesn't have the atmosphere of a high-end restaurant, but it's the kind of eatery that feels intimate, lively, and down-to-earth!

Just looking at the broth makes your mouth water! The protein-packed "broken eggs" are satisfying with every bite. The curry brisket is the owner's secret recipe – guaranteed to leave you with a lingering aftertaste after just one bite!

There's also this one in the "broken eggs" series worth trying! Although it doesn't come with broth, it retains a very original fragrance. The chicken steak is crispy and springy – meat lovers simply can't resist!

This one is the easiest to find, located near Coloane Pier with convenient transportation. Most of the customers are regular local Macau residents. The restaurant is always packed – it's a common sight!

The "squid cutlet" is made by pounding fresh squid, then pan-fried until golden on both sides – crispy and springy. Paired with seasoned noodles, it brings an indescribable satisfaction~

The most "luxurious" item in the shop is this "shark fin noodle". Just hearing "shark fin" you can imagine how sweet the broth is! Every strand of noodle absorbs the essence of the shark fin broth, with a chewy texture – by the end, even the soup is gone!

Come on, friends, if you see the picture below, don't be too surprised! This is Macau's most famous "pastry shop"! The freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts fill the entire street with their aroma~

Andrew has been called the "father of Macau egg tarts". With a history of nearly 40 years, it's said that during peak season, more than 20,000 egg tarts are sold per day!

The freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts exude a strong milky fragrance. One bite and you get piping hot, crisp, and smooth texture~