Macao is a mix of Chinese and Portuguese culture with special food cuisine which would surprise you. Here are our 10 must-try foods we recommend when you are in Macao.
1. Portuguese Egg Tarts
Macao’s most famous food – creamy custard tarts with caramelized tops in flaky pastry shells with their distinctive burnt tops.
Where to try: Traditional bakeries around the city center
2. Pork Chop Bun
When you are in Macao, you got to try the Macao’s answer to the Portuguese-style pork chop bun. It is a hamburger with a juicy, fried pork chop served in a crispy Portuguese-style bread.
Where to try: Street food stalls and small cafes
3. African Chicken
A specialty food in Macao featuring chicken in a rich, spicy sauce made with paprika, coconut milk, and peanuts.
Where to try: Traditional Macao restaurants
4. Minchi
Another famous Macao food – a flavorful stir-fry of minced beef or pork with potatoes, onions, and soy sauce, often topped with a fried egg.
Where to try: Local tea cafes and Macao home-style restaurants
5. Serradura
A Portuguese traditional dessert of layered whipped cream and crushed Marie biscuits, creating a texture resembling sawdust.
Where to try: Dessert shops and traditional restaurants
6. Portuguese-style Fried Rice
The Portuguese-style Fried Rice has Portuguese chouriço sausage and olives for a Mediterranean twist.
Where to try: Local Portuguese style restaurants
7. Almond Cookies
The most famous Macao’s souvenir – buttery, crumbly cookies with a distinctive almond flavor.
Where to try: Cookie shops in the historic center (especially along Rua da Felicidade)
8. Bacalhau
Also known as the Portuguese Salt Cod. It serves in various styles, the most famous way to cook is baked with potatoes, onions, and olives in a creamy sauce.
Where to try: Portuguese restaurants
9. Ginger Milk Curd
A warm and soft dessert where fresh ginger juice coagulates milk into a white soft pudding with a spicy taste.
Where to try: Traditional dessert shops
10. Macanese Chili Shrimps
Spicy, garlicky shrimp cooked in a sauce that mixed with Portuguese and Asian flavors, often served with crusty bread for dipping.
Where to try: Seafood restaurants and some local restaurants