Dining
Macau is a paradise for gourmands. It would be hard to find another city with such an abundance of restaurants with so many different types of cuisine ranging from that of China's Guangdong Province to Portuguese, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Viet Nam, American, African as well as other western countries.
Macau Cuisine
The restaurants specializing in Macanese cuisine can be found in the central downtown area close to Largo do Senado, the main square. They can also be found in the southern area of Avenida da Praia Grande and on the waterfront along Rua do Almirante Sérgioin in the western part of the city near the Inner Harbor and the Rua de Cunha area.
TCM 10, 10A, 11 and 21A or TRANSMAC 3, 3A, 5, 6, 8, 8A, 26A and33 reach the Senado Square area.
The area of Rua de Cunha neighboring on Macau Stadium at the south end of the outlying island of Taipa also has many well-known Macau cuisine restaurants. Among them, O Santos, opened by a former naval chef provides authentic Portuguese cuisine catering for many who may be homesick. The congenial host as well as many photographs of Portugal on the walls ensures that guests feel very much at home. So as to ensure the very best ingredients are used for his dishes Mr. O Santos makes his selection at the food market every morning.
TCM 11,21, 21A and 22 or TRANSMAC 28A, 33 and 34 reach the area of Rua de Cunha.
There is another excellent restaurant at Hac Sa Beach on the island of Coloane. This is a popular venue with diners who enjoy the savory cuisine in the tranquil atmosphere among the verdant plants of an open courtyard within the restaurant with its attractive view over the Hac Sa Beach. Famous yet inexpensive wines from Portugal are available here.
Buses 15, 21A, 25 and 26A can take you to the Hac Sa Park.
PLATÃO [Macau Peninsular]
Address: TRAVESSA DE S. DOMINGOS no 3, r/c 'B', edf. Jardim Lok Va
Recommended: Bacalhau, grilled lamb, duck rice
The restaurant is not open on Monday.
Clube Militar de Macau [Macau Peninsular]
This Euro-style building was originally a Portuguese military officers' club and is now open to members of the public following repatriation of the troops. It is very popular with western diners.
Address: AVENIDA DA PRAIA GRANDE No 975
Recommended: antipasto (Portuguese sausage, ham, vegetable), African Chicken, Stewed Pork, Bacalhau
Alorcha [Macau Peninsular]
Address: RUA DO ALMIRANTE SÉRGIO no 289-AA e n°289-BA, r/c, close to A-Ma Temple
Recommended: Paella, the Portuguese Seafood Rice and Clams Stir-fried with Garlic these each have earned this restaurant a great reputation. For the sweets, try Serradura.
SOLMAR [Macau Peninsular]
It is the oldest Portuguese restaurant in the city and the best place to taste the authentic African Chicken, cooked by Chef Yang, who has established his recipe for African Chicken as a special Macau culinary delight.
Address: RUA DA PRAIA GRANDE nos 8-10, r/c e s/loja
Recommended: African Chicken (authentic)
O Santos [Taipa Island]
This restaurant features popular homely Portuguese dishes.
Address: No. 20, Rua de Cunha
Recommended: Bacalhau, Pawns Fried with Garlic and a special vegetable salad
COZINHA PINÓCCHIO [Macau Peninsular] A well-known century-old Portuguese restaurant
Address: RUA DO SOL n°4
Recommended: Bacalhau, Pawns Fried with Garlic
CAFÉ MADEIRA
Located in the entertainment center of Macau Tower, this restaurant offers both authentic Portuguese cuisine and Cantonese dishes. Both the food and river view are fantastic.
Address: NOVOS ATERROS DA BAÍA DA PRAIA GRANDE Lote 1, zona D, Centro de Diversões da Torre de Macau, r/c, (L1)
Recommended: Bacalhau served with salad and rice, African Chicken
Places to find snacks
Margaret's Café and Nata [Macau Peninsular]
One of the best egg tart bakeries in the city
Address: Edif. Kam Loi, Nam Van area
Lord Stow's Bakery
A branch of Margaret's Café and Nata on the outlying island of Coloane
Address: Tassara 1, Coloane
Serradura
Address One: Av. Coronel Mesquita, No. 15 r/c, Edf. Tin Fok, Macau
Address Two: Rua do Regedor s/n, AA Chun Fok Village C.C. r/c, Taipa
Cafe Tai Lei Loi Kei
Address: Taipa
The opening hours are from 6:30 to 18:00 and the famous Pork Chop Sandwiches are available from 15:00 - 17:00 at MOP10
Cake Bakery
Choi Heong Yuen Bakery
The best place to buy the almond cakes for gifts and good for dining
Address: 1 Travessa do Matadouro, Macau
Fong Kei
Address: 14 Rua do Cunha
Recommended: chicken cakes,
The bakery is not open on Tuesday.
Koi Kei
One of the best in Macau
Address: 11 Travessa do Auto Novo in the downtown
Recommended: almond cakes, ginger flavored candy, peanut candy, egg rolls
Website: http://www.koikei.com/eng/
Deli Lafayette
Address: 3rd floor in the New Yaohan Department Store
Casa de Bolas Man Kei
Address: 23-24 Rua do Cunha, G/F., Taipa
Lai Kei
A ten-year old shop that sells a variety of fruit and vegetable juices
Address: 13 Rua da Palha
Heong Kei
It is the first specialty shop that sells jerky, pork and other meat slices. It's also a popular choice for gifts.
Address: 6 Travessa do Auto Novo
Chinese/Southeast Asian Cuisine
The Three Cornucopias area close to the Avenida de Horta e Costa is home to many Chinese from overseas, such as the Southeast Asian countries of Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia as well as India and Vietnam. All kinds of gourmet cuisines have been brought from these countries and this area has become the home of delicious Southeast Asian food.
Sopa de Fitas Bou Kei
Another Burmese food stall that sells fish soup noodles and spring rolls
Address: Between Rua de Restauracao & Travessa de Martinho Montenegro
Kee Fat
It is one of the best noodle restaurants operated by Burmese Chinese. The special cooked fish soup adds savory flavor to the noodles.
Address: 6 C, Rua de Manuel de Arriaga
Joey Thai Restaurant
The Rua de Abreu Nunes, the place where the restaurant is located is called 'Thai Street' by Macanese. The savory stir-fried fish cooked in authentic Thai style is the featured dish of the restaurant.
