It is not easy to find real Korean food in Macau. The Seoul Korean Restaurant surprises many with its authenticity. Owner Mr Xu is Korean, but his family lives in Hong Kong. He thought about opening a restaurant in Hong Kong, but felt the market was...
Fat Siu Lau 2, located on the famous “Bar Street”, has a stylish contemporary design in red tones that can’t be missed when walking by. Private VIP rooms are available and the second floor has sea views which offer a rather...
Tourists are always looking for good, local food in Macau, but are maps and food guides really providing honest reviews? Stick with WGM’s Good Food Guide and check out Kwan Chai Restaurant in the Fai Chi Kei district (near the Canidrome). The...
It has been said the Chinese invented ice cream more than 2,000 years ago as a cold drink by mixing ice with juice or rice. Later, Marco Polo brought this cold drink to Italy and other parts of Europe. Back then it was not an easy thing to make ice...
Expensive food doesn’t always mean good food. Food should always be judged on quality and taste. Estabelecimento de Comidas Vencedora is an economical Portuguese restaurant, very similar to the ordinary Hong Kong cha chaan tengs (local...
There is a secret venue in Macau called Red House, which integrates dining, drinking and entertainment. Popular with locals and visitors alike a Hong Kong magazine even selected it as one of the top 10 private kitchens in Hong Kong and Macau. Dining...
Although Macau is small, the number of visitors is increasing each year – and not just for gaming. They also come for the local Macanese cuisine. Lok Kei was initially set up in Sa Lei Tou, most likely because it was the only commercial area in...
During the winter season in Macau, the streets are still busy. However, if you go to Rua dos Mercadores or the small lanes that run off Haystack Street it is a different story. Once you walk in, it feels as if you are back in the 1970s. In front of...
Fat Siu Lau has a history dating back over 100 years, having opened in 1903, and offers authentic Portuguese cuisine. This restaurant embodies the efforts of a few generations and is now in the hands of the fourth. Fat Siu Lau’s most...
We went on a self-driving tour through mainland China and one of our destinations was Hunan province. One of our friends has always shied away from spicy foods and was hesitant to try the local dishes. For those who have been to Hunan, you would...
Macau has developed rapidly over the years with international brands from different industries flocking here, including big names in dining. Macau has evolved into a gourmet capital right alongside its Hong Kong cousin, but it’s the local and...
Cotai has certainly boomed in recent years and as well as the likes of Galaxy, Venetian and City of Dreams we’ve seen plenty of new restaurants open too. One such offering popular with the locals is Jockey Japanese Dining. When we dined here...
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Costa is an area in the northern part of Macau peninsula, connected to the Zhuhai border in the north and the Red Market and Three Lights in the south. Most Macanese favour this area because the local food hidden here is delicious and cheap! Even...
There are a lot of bars in the NAPE area of Macau, so it can be hard for visitors to know which one to go to. One of our favorites is Tune Up Karaoke & Bar. The manager is a car racing fanatic, hence the name, and the interior is decorated in a...
When talking about Thai cuisine, many people will immediately think of Tom Yum soup and Pad Thai noodles. There are many Thai restaurants in Macau now, but if you want the most authentic Thai food in town, we recommend Restaurant Kruatheque. The...
There is so much culture and heritage in this small place called Macau and a long food history is what makes her unique. Leitaria I Son is one of those establishments with a legacy of over 150 years. It is a family business passed on through five...
Macau has rapidly developed into a hot spot for Asian tourism. There is no doubt the casinos have been the major driving force, but the many choices of great food have also played a role. Golden Mix Dessert at Ponte 28 at the Inner Harbour (near...
With the great importance people attach to their well-being these days, there are a lot of health products in the market. However, only the producers know the product’s ingredients, production process and its benefits. Yao Guai Hei Hot Pot has...
Macau has many time-honoured restaurants that are household names. Using very simple ingredients, Macau’s chefs can create fantastic dishes, which become widely known. Lou Kei restaurant is a typical example of this. Simple dishes such as...
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