Where to Get the Best Street Food in Macau

This semi open-air restaurant has stood next to an ancient church for over 70 years, and the third generation of the family still focuses on traditional Cantonese cooking. Seafood is the highlight of this restaurant as the owner works closely with local fishermen to secure the best catch — he prefers wild-caught fish about 500g to 600g for their tender flesh. Also, try stewed duck with tangerine peel, which takes more than 10 hours to make, with only a few available each day.

A family business since the '70s, this noodle shop sticks to its roots. Its signature thin, fine noodles are pressed by bamboo poles in its own factory nearby. The soup is cooked with dried prawns and dried plaice for eight hours. The noodles with dried shrimp roe are great, but also try their wontons and dace balls that are served deep-fried or blanched; the fermented clam sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the dace balls.

This busy shop next to the pier still kneads the noodles with a bamboo pole, just like old times, and the flavourful broth is simmered with an array of seasonal fish.

The owner’s wife insists on making the wonton wrappers and cooking the noodles by herself, and she’s very specific about both the cooking time and the consistency of the noodles. Other popular dishes include crab congee, tossed noodles with dried prawn roe, and deep-fried wontons with crispy dace balls.

A longstanding shop offering Chinese cakes and biscuits, the almond cakes and egg rolls here stand out. Different types of Chinese cakes are handmade using ancient methods and are full of traditional flavours. The signature almond biscuits are crunchy and come in many varieties.

When visiting Macau, beyond indulging in renowned treats like Portuguese tarts and double-skin steamed milk, make sure to explore this popular Japanese gelato store.

Known for its smooth and dense texture, the ice cream comes in a myriad of flavours. Notably, the matcha gelato stands out with varying concentrations, delivering a rich tea aroma that envelops every taste bud as it melts on the tongue. The experience lingers with a delightful and lingering aftertaste, adding a unique and delicious dimension to Macau's diverse culinary scene.

This stall is renowned for its delectable desserts, with a particular highlight being the Musang King durian ice cream made from fresh durian meat. Infused with a fragrant fruity aroma, this ice cream offers a rich and velvety texture that lingers between the lips and tongue. Once experienced, its unforgettable taste leaves a lasting impression. The shop also features a the timeless Portuguese Serradura pudding.

Never judge a book by its cover, as the unassuming neon signs outside fail to capture the exceptional quality of both the food and the service at this welcoming and efficiently managed noodle shop.

The main attraction is the swimmer crab congee, where crabs are expertly prepared à la minute, offering a burst of seafood flavours complemented by the rich aroma of the creamy congee. Other highly recommended dishes include braised E-fu noodles with crab roe, beef brisket in clear broth, and curry chicken with coconut milk, all contributing to a culinary experience that surpasses the modest exterior.

This snack shop attracts patrons with its pots of thick slurry crafted from ground soybeans that are transformed into exquisite tofu pudding, soy milk, and other renowned bean-based delicacies. The tofu pudding, in particular, is celebrated for its remarkably smooth texture. With a mouthwatering bean fragrance and a subtle hint of ginger juice, it delivers a moderate sweetness that avoids any overwhelming greasiness, offering a satisfying and flavourful culinary experience. Apart from the signature cold or hot tofu pudding, this shop also provides other tofu products, squid, and noodles.

Boasting a legacy of over than a century, this time-honoured dessert establishment has gained a reputation for its luscious and aromatic double skin milk pudding, drawing in diners from afar to savour its unique charm. The immediate preparation of ginger juice blended with milk results in a rich yet non-spicy ginger flavour, artfully intertwined with the fragrance of milk. Among the must-try offerings are classic desserts such as coconut ice cream, pineapple with crushed ice, and lotus seed sweet soup with egg, each embodying traditional flavours that shouldn't be overlooked.