Macao Food

In Macau, tourists can enjoy both Chinese and western style food. Chinese food is characterized by Guangdong Cuisine, Sichuan Cuisine, Shanghai Cuisine, and Chaozhou Cuisine, etc. But Guangdong Cuisine is the most popular; in almost every district, especially in the communities where people from Chinese mainland concentrate, you will find a lot of restaurants or eateries featuring Guangdong Cuisine.

Both the meals and soups taste essentially the same as those served on the Chinese mainland.Western food in Macau is characterized by the styles of Portugal, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asian Countries. Since Macau was ruled by the Portuguese for over 400 years, it influenced the food culture quite deeply. Therefore, the most representative of local food is Portuguese Cuisine and tourists in Macau should never miss it.Portuguese food in Macau can be further divided into two styles, namely, the original Portuguese style and Macau-Portuguese style.

When the original Portuguese food was improved and adapted for Chinese consumers, it evolved into Macau-Portuguese style, combining the food cultures of various countries and regions at the same time. Famous dishes include Majie Fish, Portuguese Chicken, Green Vegetable Soup, and Portuguese-Style Custard tart, etc.Macau is a customs-free port. Most of the drinks, such as wine, alcohol, champagne, and famous Portuguese Porto, are sometimes cheaper than those sold in Portugal. Portuguese wine together with Portuguese Cuisine can offer you the best exotic flavor from the country in Southwest Europe.

Crab Stir-fried with Kali (咖喱虾)

Crab Stir-fried with Kali is a delicious local dish. The cooking method is: stir-fry the Kali until you can smell its aroma; add into it some vegetable soup and mix them into Kali juice; put the juice onto fresh crabs and stir-fry them together. The finished dish tastes very fresh and aromatic. Many people from Hong Kong are so attracted by this famous local dish that they specially come to Macau to enjoy a taste of it.

Portugal Chicken (葡萄牙鸡)

It is one of the major dishes in Portugal. This dish combines the diet culture of India and Africa, and is characterized by freshness and lasting aroma.

Green Vegetable Soup (青菜汤)

Green Vegetable Soup is a special and unique Portuguese dish. It is cooked with potato jelly, Portugal-produced sausage, and lettuce.

Portuguese-Style Custardtart (葡萄牙风味小吃)

Portuguese-Style Custard tart is the most favored and popular snack of Portugal. It especially emphasizes the cooking technique and widely favored by local consumers and tourists.