Peanut butter toast cubes that look like fried tofu? Have you tried the 4 must-eat street foods in Macau’s alleys?
▲ Peanut butter toast cubes—don’t they look just like fried tofu?
Reported by reporter Tsai Wen-jun / from Macau
Strolling among colorful, Portuguese-style historic buildings allows you to take in dozens of world heritage sites in one go—making it one of the most recommended routes for a leisurely walk in Macau. But as you wander through the old town, keep an eye out for the unassuming alleys along the way, where several classic Macanese street foods are hidden. Here are 4 queue-worthy alleyway snacks even locals love—be sure to try them on your next trip to Macau!
50-year-old popular eatery “Century Cafe” takeaway shop
▲ Though tucked away in an inconspicuous alley, the delicious food keeps the small shop bustling. The person on the right is the third-generation successor, Ou Haolan.
With over 50 years of history,“Century Cafe”takeaway specialty store has now been passed down three generations. The shop is tucked away at the end of an old lane in the ancient city, not far from the Rose Church. Although the alley isn’t eye-catching, regular customers who have visited Macau always know to turn in here to grab a signature pork chop bun paired with a cup of silk stocking milk tea—it’s the perfect way to complete the trip.
The third-generation successor, Ou Haolan, said that two years ago they opened this takeaway shop. Some of the popular menu items had not been offered at the main store for a long time, but he revamped them and brought them back. All food items are made to order, so during busy times, customers might need to wait 10 to 15 minutes.
▲ The shop’s top-rated signature item, the “pork chop bun,” requires the pork chop to be marinated for three hours to fully absorb the flavor.
The top three must-try items in the shop are:Secret Recipe Pork Chop Bun,Salted Beef Thick Egg ToastandPeanut Butter Toast Cubes. The number one ranked pork chop bun is the most labor-intensive, requiring more than 10 sauces and about three hours for the flavors to penetrate the meat. They sell around 150 per day.
The “peanut butter toast cubes,” which at first glance resemble fried tofu, are made from charcoal-grilled toast. The crispy bread paired with rich peanut butter is not greasy and melts in your mouth—they sell dozens per day and are a must-try snack for many visitors.
▲ The salted beef thick egg toast (top left in the image) is also a signature dish. The toast is charcoal-grilled, and the thick egg is slowly cooked over low heat, taking two minutes to prepare each one. On the top right is the takeout drink silk stocking milk tea (inside right), and the coffee-flavored Yuanyang milk tea (inside left). Both drinks have a strong tea flavor and reduced sugar content, making them popular beverages in the shop.
% Besides savoring coffee that’s brewed using a unique method akin to traditional herbal medicine preparation,
Century Cafe
Address: Shop D, G/F, Cheong Son Building, Estrada do Cacador, Macau
Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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▲ The signature dessert at Zhan Xi Bakery—the “sawan,” coated in powdered sugar, looks like a donut.
Even Butterfly Sister makes a special trip to eat at “Zhan Xi Bakery”
Located along the route to St. Lawrence’s Church, Zhan Xi Bakery is always packed despite its small size. This 40-year-old bakery specializes in traditional Portuguese pastries, and its most enduring bestseller isthe sawan.The sugar-dusted exterior makes it look like a round donut, and according to the shop, even Sister Butterfly loves this flavor; other recommendations includepineapple buns,egg custard buns, all of which are popular bread choices.
% The sweet pastries recommended by locals are truly delightful.
Zhanxi Bakery
Address: G/F, 33 Rua de Felicidade, Macau
Phone: 28973278
▲ A variety of desserts and local product shops line Rua do Cunha, where you can always find the perfect souvenir.
The century-old “Wong Kei Cake Shop” on Rua do Cunha offers classic souvenirs.
After visiting the popular wedding photography spot – the Tiffany-green façade of the Macanese Houses in Taipa, stroll along the quiet streets to Rua do Cunha, where you can find a wide range of unique local products.
Rua do Cunha is Macau’s first “Pedestrian Paradise” and has now become a famous street full of local product and dessert shops. As a result, many travelers make a special trip here to buy souvenirs after completing part of their itinerary.
Among them, the always-crowded century-old shop“Wong Kei Cake Shop”is a well-recommended local product store favored even by locals. In addition to its wide variety of almond cookies, its lotus seed paste-filled pastries with a texture similar to that of ma lai go, as well as the sesame-filled pastries, are also highly praised.
▲ At the always-long-queued Wong Kei Cake Shop, the owner says: “Every item we offer is a classic.”
Wong Kei Cake Shop
Address: 14 Rua de Canton, Old Taipa Village, Taipa, Macau
Phone: +853 2882 7142
▲ The main branch of Lord Stow’s Bakery, always crowded even though it’s located in a remote area.
Known for its Portuguese egg tarts, “Lord Stow’s Bakery” – you haven’t been to Macau if you haven’t tried them.
Whenever people talk about “Lord Stow’s Bakery” in Macau, they’re definitely referring to their signature – Portuguese egg tarts. It could be said that if you haven’t tasted these, you might not have truly experienced Macau.
With a history of 25 years, the main branch is located in Coloane. Despite its somewhat remote location and small storefront, it’s always packed with customers. Local resident Neko mentions that many tourists make a point to stop by this shop before heading to the airport to pick up freshly baked egg tarts, then continue on to the airport — the tarts are still warm upon arrival in Taipei and taste amazing. Even if they cool down at home, simply reheat them in the oven (not microwave), or chill them in the fridge before eating, and they remain just as delicious.
For independent travelers, there’s also a branch inside the shopping street of The Venetian Hotel, which functions as a café where guests can sit down and enjoy the tarts at leisure.
% You can also enjoy coffee and egg tarts here while shopping, then take a box to-go (Photo / Viviyu)
Lord Stow’s Bakery
Main Branch Address: G/F, 1 Rua do Tassara, Taipa Town, Macau
Venice Hotel Branch Address: 3/F, The Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, Cotai Strip, Macau
Price: One egg tart costs MOP 9 (approx. NT$45), a box of six costs MOP 40
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