TASTES OF MACAO
With its unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cuisines, Macao has been recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, only the third city in China to gain this status. The famous pork chop bun, African chicken and Portuguese egg tarts are some of the most best-known local delicacies visitors should not miss out on when visiting Macao.
To extend your gastronomic journey in this fascinating city, there is a paradise for foodies to discover. Sands Resorts Macao offers more than 150 international dining options, from Michelin-starred and Black Pearl-rated restaurants, celebrity chef restaurants, international buffets, Western, Chinese, Asian, pan-Asian cuisine, to bars and lounges.
Want to explore even more intriguing flavors outside the tourist areas? Let's take a Macao food tour now!
Enjoy a classic pork chop bun with a bottle of clay pot brewed coffee while souvenir hunting for friends and family at Rua do Cunha.
Pork chop bun
Spend a day at Coloane Pier to experience its unique local seafood products, Macanese egg tarts and the famous hand-beaten coffee that inspired the creation of the social media favorite dalgona coffee.
Macanese egg tarts
Hand-beaten coffee
Crab porridge, shrimp egg noodles and wonton noodles are some of the most popular local dishes in Macao. Don't miss out on any of them during your visit to Senado Square and one of the most famous old streets in Macao: Rua de Cinco de Outubro.
Crab porridge
Wonton noodles
Another must-try local dish when wandering around the Rua da Felicidade is famous beef tripe.
Beef tripe
Macanese cuisine is unique and irresistible with its unique combination of Portuguese and Chinese influences. Try the African chicken, minchi and roast duck rice at one of the Macanese restaurants at Rua do Cunha to complete your journey!
African chicken
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Minchi
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Authentic Portuguese bacalhau fritters, green vegetable soup and grilled Portuguese sausages are essential eating in Macao. How about experiencing the quiet and green side of Macao in picturesque Coloane, where you can sample these and more at one of the restaurants owned by local people for several generations?
Bacalhau fritters
Grilled Portuguese sausages
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Don't miss out on traditional coconut ice cream and double-boiled milk pudding when visiting the oldest local style café near the Ruins of St. Paul and Travessa do Armazém Velho.
Double-boiled milk pudding
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Check out the famous Portuguese egg pudding and serradura dessert at Rua do Cunha to complete an unforgettably sweet trip to Macao.
Serradura
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
TASTES OF MACAO
With its unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cuisines, Macao has been recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, only the third city in China to gain this status. The famous pork chop bun, African chicken and Portuguese egg tarts are some of the most best-known local delicacies visitors should not miss out on when visiting Macao.
To extend your gastronomic journey in this fascinating city, there is a paradise for foodies to discover. Sands Resorts Macao offers more than 150 international dining options, from Michelin-starred and Black Pearl-rated restaurants, celebrity chef restaurants, international buffets, Western, Chinese, Asian, pan-Asian cuisine, to bars and lounges.
Want to explore even more intriguing flavors outside the tourist areas? Let's take a Macao food tour now!
Enjoy a classic pork chop bun with a bottle of clay pot brewed coffee while souvenir hunting for friends and family at Rua do Cunha.
Pork chop bun
Spend a day at Coloane Pier to experience its unique local seafood products, Macanese egg tarts and the famous hand-beaten coffee that inspired the creation of the social media favorite dalgona coffee.
Macanese egg tarts
Hand-beaten coffee
Crab porridge, shrimp egg noodles and wonton noodles are some of the most popular local dishes in Macao. Don't miss out on any of them during your visit to Senado Square and one of the most famous old streets in Macao: Rua de Cinco de Outubro.
Crab porridge
Wonton noodles
Another must-try local dish when wandering around the Rua da Felicidade is famous beef tripe.
Beef tripe
Macanese cuisine is unique and irresistible with its unique combination of Portuguese and Chinese influences. Try the African chicken, minchi and roast duck rice at one of the Macanese restaurants at Rua do Cunha to complete your journey!
African chicken
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Minchi
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Authentic Portuguese bacalhau fritters, green vegetable soup and grilled Portuguese sausages are essential eating in Macao. How about experiencing the quiet and green side of Macao in picturesque Coloane, where you can sample these and more at one of the restaurants owned by local people for several generations?
Bacalhau fritters
Grilled Portuguese sausages
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Don't miss out on traditional coconut ice cream and double-boiled milk pudding when visiting the oldest local style café near the Ruins of St. Paul and Travessa do Armazém Velho.
Double-boiled milk pudding
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Check out the famous Portuguese egg pudding and serradura dessert at Rua do Cunha to complete an unforgettably sweet trip to Macao.
Serradura
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Image Source: Macao Government Tourism Office
Destination
Estimated travel time from Sands Resorts Macao
Macao Peninsula
Senado Square / Rua de Cinco de Outubro / Rua da Felicidade
≈ 12 mins / 
26A ≈ 45 mins
The Ruins of St. Paul / Travessa do Armazém Velho
≈ 15 mins
Taipa
Rua do Cunha
≈ 5 mins
Coloane
Coloane Pier
≈ 5 mins / 25 ≈ 25 mins
| Destination |
Estimated travel time from Sands Resorts Macao |
| Macao Peninsula | |
| Senado Square / Rua de Cinco de Outubro / Rua da Felicidade |
≈ 12 mins / 26A ≈ 45 mins
|
| The Ruins of St. Paul / Travessa do Armazém Velho |
≈ 15 mins
|
| Taipa | |
| Rua do Cunha |
≈ 5 mins
|
| Coloane | |
| Coloane Pier |
≈ 5 mins / 25 ≈ 25 mins
|