Macau – a city popular gambling is also a paradise for all gourmets. The city abounds with a variety of restaurants that offer you cuisines from all parts of the globe. Mention a dish from any part of the world including Korea, Japan as well as western countries; you are most likely to get it at Macau restaurants.
Taste the local cuisine of Macau
While Macau offers you cuisines from almost every part of the world, every visitor to Macau must experience the distinctive taste of Macau, at least once. The Macau cuisine is a unique blend of Portuguese and Cantonese delicacies. The main reason why Macau bursts with unique flavours is because the Portuguese traders had collected a variety of spices during their long sea voyages along the coasts of Africa, India and Southeast Asia.
Portuguese cuisines
Brought in by Portuguese colonizers, most authentic Portuguese dishes are served at some high-end restaurants mainly at the southwestern tip of the peninsula in Macau. Pato de cabidela, Bacalhau(dried codfish, a Portuguese favorite), Caldo verde, Feijoada and Pastéis de nata are a few typical Portuguese dishes that you might like to taste in Macau.
Macanese cuisines
When Portuguese and Chinese influences were mixed together with spices brought from Africa and south-East Asia by traders, Macanese cuisine was developed. Typically seasoned with different spices and flavours like turmeric, coconut milk, cinnamon, some of the classic Macanese delicacies include African chicken (Galinha à africana), Portuguese chicken (Galinha à portuguesa), Macanese Chili Shrimps and stir-fry curry crab. Do not miss the compact and durable ‘Almond cookies’ and ‘Pork chop bun’ that is a Macanese version of hamburger.
Out of many restaurants in Macau, several of them in fact for Portuguese food but they end up serving Macanese food only. Fernando’s on Tapa’s Hac Sa Beach is the best restaurant to serve Macanese food in Macau. The Peninsula and Taipa are the main destinations for Portuguese and Macanese delicacies. Visit coloane for the famous Lord Stow’s Bakery.
Dining for all
Catering to the needs of every budget and requirement, you find dining at every corner of the city. From noodle shops and beachside restaurants to three-star restaurants, Macau city is quite famous for its excellent range of dining options, offering a large variety of cuisine including Africa, Asian, Southeast Asian and western delicacies.
Although you may find a little difficulty in locating Macau on the world’s map, finding the right kind of hotel or restaurant will not be a problem in this exotic city. Besides its chain of casinos and tourist sites, there is a lot more that you would just love to explore while your stay in Macau.