Many years ago Caesar said this kinds of wonderful words.But today you can do as the Caesar.You came.You saw.You conquer(the food).I will introduce several excellent foods of Macau.I promise your tongue will be conquered by them immediately.Some say if you miss those Macau foods,you miss the world.
1st Must-Try Food-Portuguese Egg Tarts
The Portuguese egg tart is Macau’s most famous food.It consists of a flaky pastry shell, with a rich, sweet egg custard filling with a consistency similar to creme brulee.A caramelized top plays an integral role in the taste.It's best eaten warm. Everywhere from restaurants and hotels to street food vendors sell them.Among many good choices, Lord Stow’s (several outlets) and Grand Hyatt hotel rate highly with foodies.
Lord Stow’s, (near Largo do Presidente Antonio Ramalho Eanes), Coloane Downtown; +853 2888 2534.
Grand Hyatt, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai; +853 8868 1234
2nd Must-Try Food-Pork Chop Bun
Another well-known Macau street snack, the pork chop bun is literally a seasoned pork chop on a bun.At Tai Lei Lok Kei in Taipa, the bone-in, incredibly tender and flavorful pork chop rests in a piggy bun, which has a crunchy exterior, soft center and good chew.
Simple but satisfying.In operation since 1968, this humble establishment serves the buns only in the afternoon, while stocks last.If you miss out, street food vendors around popular areas such as Ruin of St. Paul’s serve their own version.
Tai Lei Lok Kei, 18 Tamagnini Barbosa, Vila de Taipa, Taipa, +853 2882 7150, MOP30 ($3.75)
3rd Must-Try Food-Mashed Potatoes
With three Michelin stars, everything is good at Robuchon au Dôme.However, the mashed potato side dish is beyond compare -- it takes skill to give greatness to something so simple.The dish is velvety and rich with a 2-to-1 ratio of potatoes to butter (a lot), and made with ratte potatoes (cooked with skins on for extra flavor) and French butter that's added cold.All of it is vigorously stirred and passed several times through a drum sieve to achieve an ultra-smooth texture.
Robuchon au Dôme, 43/F, Grand Lisboa, Avenida de Lisboa, Macau; +853 8803 7878
4th Must-Try Food-Egg Rolls
Egg rolls aren't confined to Macau, but they're hugely popular here.For a combination of a freshly made snack and local color, it's hard to beat a tiny street stall with no name run by an eccentric local who hands out free samples. His are crispy, sweet and so featherlight that it's easy to eat more than one.They're best when served hot off the griddle.
312 Rua Direita Caros Eugenio, Taipa; MOP5.50 ($0.75) for three
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