Macau Food Tour
I obtained my Macau ID in 2010, but I have been living and working in mainland China for a long time, visiting occasionally. Due to the pandemic in the past two years, I finally waited until the Spring Festival holiday, when border crossing conditions relaxed, and I embarked on a food tour of Macau again. Macau is small; the main attractions can be covered in three days. But Macau is also large, large enough to accommodate cuisines from all over the world, allowing you to eat for a month without getting tired.
Lord Stow's Bakery (Egg Tarts)
The most representative snack in Macau is the egg tart. The branch in The Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes is quite popular. There is also a branch on Rua do Cunha, and the main store is in Coloane. Another one, Margaret's Cafe e Nata, is on the Macau Peninsula, close to the Hotel Lisboa. It was originally a husband-and-wife shop; both are delicious. The egg tart has a layered texture: the crust is crisp and flaky, while the filling is soft, smooth, and sweet without being greasy.
The best-selling souvenir shop in Macau. My favorites are egg rolls, original almond cookies, and dried meat. I always pack some to share with friends.
Located on Rua do Cunha, a famous food street, the Musang King durian ice cream, agar dessert, and serradura are all tasty, though a bit pricey.
Beef offal is another must-eat snack in Macau, quite distinctive. Who can resist the curry aroma? This Rong Ji branch is near the Ruins of St. Paul's, and there is also a branch on Rua do Cunha. Of course, there are also Old Day Beef Offal and Zi Ji Beef Offal; they differ in flavor and are all worth trying. Curry beef offal, curry brisket, curry fish balls, curry radish...
Located on Rua do Campo, which has many sports brand stores and is a must-visit street. This old shop sells various ice creams.
Xing Xiang Yuan Ice Cream Dessert Shop
Located on Rua da Felicidade in the old district of the Macau Peninsula, its specialty is water chestnut slush.
Cantonese congee shop near Senado Square on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro. The tiny shop has no storefront; it's just in a small alley with poor conditions. The couple has run it for decades. Many tourists come specifically, queuing to have a bowl of hot congee. Ordering a bowl of mixed congee is a safe bet—generous portions and plenty of ingredients.
Xin Zhi Coffee & Food
There are many such coffee and food shops on the streets of Macau. They are not just for breakfast; you can also have lunch or snacks. You can have a cup of coffee or milk tea with a pork chop bun, or a bowl of noodles, congee, or Hong Kong-style dim sum. The Macau coffee in these shops is different from elsewhere—it's not instant or American-style, but similar to latte, though with less milk and no added sugar. You can add sugar yourself. The taste is average but fairly smooth. Of course, the coffee beans are not specialty grade. I'm used to specialty coffee, and it's hard to find a specialty coffee shop on the streets of Macau.
Macau was a Portuguese colony for over 400 years, so Portuguese cuisine holds an important place in Macau. There are many Portuguese restaurants, and it's a must-try cuisine.
Mu'ou Portuguese Restaurant
Converted from the former Macau Fire Station building, its architecture is unique. It is a high-end, well-established authentic Portuguese restaurant located at the entrance of Rua do Cunha, easy to find.
Po Zai Wu Portuguese Restaurant
Located on St. Lazarus Lane, this old street has buildings with exotic charm, perfect for taking photos. It is also a high-end Portuguese restaurant.
Tomato House Portuguese Cuisine
Near the Ruins of St. Paul's, this restaurant offers good value for money and has a good reputation. I've eaten there the most times. Ali Baba baked rice, fried codfish, pasta, serradura, and many other dishes. The Portuguese soft drinks and fruit juices are also good.
There are also more localized Portuguese restaurants: Kun Ji Restaurant, Yu Rong Ji Coffee & Portuguese Food, etc., all with good reputations.
There is also Little Elephant Portuguese Restaurant, which is not recommended—it tends to overcharge tourists, poor value for money.
Ho Choi Seafood Hot Pot Restaurant
Since most people in Macau are Cantonese, Hong Kong-style tea restaurants are a must. The Broadway Food City in Taipa gathers many kinds of food, including some chain stores. This restaurant not only does seafood hot pot but also Hong Kong-style tea restaurant dishes. My old classmate from Macau invited me here. I used to dislike rice noodle rolls because I thought they were bland and only relied on soy sauce, but the rice noodle rolls here are the best I've ever had, completely changing my impression. The filling is delicious, and the skin is chewy. The prices are also reasonable; highly recommended.
Zhen Dim Sum: Has branches on the second floor of City of Dreams and on Estrada de D. João IV in Nape. Good value.
Tim Ho Wan: Has branches in Broadway, The Londoner, and The Venetian.
This is a long-established shop near Senado Square. It's not really a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant but a characteristic Macau restaurant. The environment is not great. Recommended: fish chowder, steak, and curry oxtail.
Fei Zai Wen Food Water Crab Congee
Water crab congee is also a Macau specialty. I don't recommend eating it on Rua do Cunha. This shop is not far from Rua do Cunha, has a good reputation, and is not expensive.
Man Li Hung Kee Dai Pai Dong
Mainly noodle dishes with very rich toppings. If you don't know what to order, get a bowl of the signature 'One-Pin Noodles' which has nearly ten kinds of toppings—very satisfying.
Cantonese roast meats are one of my favorite foods. There are many in Fujian, but it's hard to find authentic ones. Macau's roast pork and roast duck have slightly different flavors and textures from other places; the skin of the roast pork is especially crispy. Near my home, at the São Lourenço Market, there are two roast meat shops that do an excellent job—I've forgotten the exact names. I always pack some to take home for rice.
There are many buffets in Macau, but I haven't tried many. The buffet at the Emperor Hotel offers good value. You could also consider the revolving restaurant on the Macau Tower for a view while eating.
As someone from the coastal region of Fujian, I don't specifically go to Macau for seafood. I'll introduce a trendy restaurant: Shunde Gong Seafood Restaurant. Remember to book in advance. Also, Hip Seng Seafood Hot Pot, with several branches. These seafood restaurants are all on the expensive side, with per-person spending of 500+ with no upper limit.
I obtained my Macau ID in 2010, but I have been living and working in mainland China for a long time, visiting occasionally. Due to the pandemic in the past two years, I finally waited until the Spring Festival holiday, when border crossing conditions relaxed, and I embarked on a food tour of Macau again. Macau is small; the main attractions can be covered in three days. But Macau is also large, large enough to accommodate cuisines from all over the world, allowing you to eat for a month without getting tired.
Travelogue Contents:
1. Macau Food Tour
2. Snacks
3. Breakfast
4. Portuguese Cuisine
5. Tea Restaurants
6. Specialty Restaurants
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