4 Must-Try Local Snacks in Macau!

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Sometimes you might not have a long vacation but still want to take a short trip to relax—nearby Macau is a great choice. When it comes to must-try local snacks in Macau, many might not be able to name them right away. This time, the editors at TravelBAG are recommending four popular local snacks, from street stalls to neighborhood shops. Curious to know what they are?

First Bite: Portuguese Egg Tarts from Lord Stow’s Bakery in Macau

How can you visit Macau without trying the local Portuguese egg tarts? There are two famous spots, Margaret’s Café e Nata and Lord Stow’s Bakery. I’ve tried both, and if you don’t mind going a bit out of the way to Coloane, my personal recommendation is the Portuguese egg tarts from Lord Stow’s Bakery in Macau—just $9 each, with an incredibly crispy base. Even locals say, “If you’re not afraid of the distance, Lord Stow’s egg tarts are even better!”

Address: G/F, 1 Rua do Cunha, Centro Urbano da Ilha de Coloane, Macau
Phone: +853-2888 2534
Hours: 7:00–22:00
Price: $9 each

Second Bite: Har Gow Noodle with Shrimp Roe from Cheung Kee

Cheung Kee Noodles is one of Macau’s long-established noodle shops, with over 50 years of history and frequent media coverage, maintaining consistently high popularity. Their signature dish, Har Gow Noodle with Shrimp Roe, is a must-try. The fine noodles don’t have the dreaded alkaline taste that I dislike, and they have a nice springy texture.

In addition, their other popular snacks like Golden Sand Dace Balls and Fried Wontons also taste great, with crispy, chewy exteriors.

Address: 68 Rua da Felicidade, Macau
Phone: +853-2857 4310
Hours: 12:00–00:30
Price: Har Gow Noodle with Shrimp Roe $30, Golden Sand Dace Balls and Fried Wontons $40

Third Bite: Double-Skin Milk from Bao Jian

In Macau, you often see the signs for Yi Shun Milk Company, but personally, I’ve always found their double-skin milk to be just average, especially since they have branches in Hong Kong too—it’s really nothing special. On the other hand, the double-skin milk from Bao Jian Milk Company on New Road is truly impressive. They offer a variety of dairy products, but the Ginger Milk Pudding and Double-Skin Milk are especially popular. I think Bao Jian’s milk flavor is richer, and the texture is smoother—it’s definitely worth a try.

Address: 4 Rua do Lou Lim Ieoc, New Road, Macau
Phone: +853-2893 8391
Hours: 12:30–20:30
Price: $24

Fourth Bite: Beef Offal from Ming Kee

At night, you’ll find many street food stalls around New Road, and Ming Kee is one of the most popular spots—perfect for a late-night snack. Located at the corner of Rua do Regedor and New Road (opposite Tak Seng On), Ming Kee is always packed with people. In addition to their signature beef offal, you can also choose from pork skin, meatballs, and vegetables—plenty of variety. The flavors at Ming Kee are rich and savory, with an unforgettable concentrated broth.

Address: Corner of Rua do Regedor and New Road, Macau (opposite Tak Seng On)
Hours: 17:00–01:00
Price: $48 (832)

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