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Macau's medley of Portuguese and Cantonese cuisine—spicy and creamy Macanese interpretations of traditional Cantonese dishes such as baked prawns, braised abalone, and seafood stews—has made it one of Asia's top fine-dining destinations for decades.Now, thanks to the spate of new casino-hotels, Macau has also become an exciting
Macau's medley of Portuguese and Cantonese cuisine—spicy and creamy Macanese interpretations of traditional Cantonese dishes such as baked prawns, braised abalone, and seafood stews—has made it one of Asia's top fine-dining destinations for decades.Now, thanks to the sp
Macau's medley of Portuguese and Cantonese cuisine—spicy and creamy Macanese interpretations of traditional Cantonese di
Macau's medley of Portuguese and Cantonese cuisine—spicy and creamy Macanese interpretations of traditional Cantonese dishes such as baked prawns, braised abalone, and seafood stews—has made it one of Asia's top fine-dining destinations for decades.
Now, thanks to the spate of new casino-hotels, Macau has also become an exciting world-class culinary frontier. But local dining isn't all highbrow. Near the Largo do Senado and in the villages of Taipa and Coloane, wander the back alleys to find treats like zhu-bao-bao (a slab of fried pork on a toasted bun served with milk tea) or the signature pasteis de nata (custard tart): they’re simple, delicious, and classic Macau.
Long-renowned restaurants such as Restaurante Fernando and Litoral are staying the course. So, too, are Cantonese eateries such as Fat Siu Lau, particularly well known among Hong Kong residents who travel to Macau just for dim sum, weekend brunches, and seafood feasts at more affordable prices and made from higher-quality ingredients.
Inspired by its sister restaurant Made In China in the Grand Hyatt Beijing, Beijing Kitchen features northern Chinese cuisine. One of the signature dishes is the Peking duck, which is cooked in a wood-fired oven, roasting away the fat and leaving the skin crispy. The home-style pan-fried pork dumplings have a delicately thin skin. The open kitchen, exposed brick, high ceilings, dark-wood furnishings, and modern Chinese decor give the eatery a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. The dessert menu contains Chinese sweets such as mango pudding and homemade ice cream.
In a tasteful setting, with whitewashed walls and dark-wood beams, one of the most popular local restaurants offers authentic Macanese dishes that are simple, straightforward, and deliciously satisfying.
261 Rua do Almirante Sergio, Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
853-2896–7878
Known For
Must-tries such as tamarind pork with shrimp paste or Portuguese vegetable cream soup
Bebinca de leite (coconut-milk custard) for dessert
A line out the door on weekends, when reservations are highly recommended
Come here for traditional Portuguese food that relies on meats, seafood, and heavy sauces. The grilled prawns, African chicken, and various curries are excellent. But it's the design that makes this place so special—picture an elegant two-story facade, brilliant white colonnades, and Iberian arches tiled with azulejos (glazed and painted Portuguese tiles) complemented by marble steps and bridges. Reservations are a good idea on weekends.
259B Rua do Almirante Sergio, Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
Walking toward the Ruins of St. Paul's, you will likely be accosted by salespeople forcing Macanese snacks into your hands and enticing you to enter one of the street's pastelarias. Competition is fierce, but Pastelaria Koi Kei is one of the oldest and best.
Despite the Portuguese name, exquisite dim sum and Chinese haute cuisine are Portas do Sol's specialties. Tiny, sweet Shanghainese pork buns, turnip cakes, and soup dumplings are some of the traditional offerings; there are also innovative new creations that look like miniature jewels on the plate. For dessert you can choose from a wide variety of Chinese sweets, including a fish-shaped chilled mango and coconut pudding, double-boiled papaya with snow fungus (a tasteless mushroom that becomes gelatinous when cooked), and deep-fried sweet milk with longan fruit. Reservations are a good idea on weekends, as this place fills up with Hong Kong and mainland visitors.
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