Don't miss out on Macau's delicious food! For first-time visitors to Macau｜Portuguese egg tarts, pork chop buns, double skin milk pudding, crab congee.

First time traveling to Macau, don't know what must-eat delicacies are there? Only know that I want to eat Portuguese egg tarts, but I don't know which one to eat. This time, I have compiled 9 must-eat delicacies for novice travelers in Macau, allowing you to accurately taste the popular dishes, not missing a single one!

First, let's introduce the origins of Macau Portuguese egg tarts. This Andrew Cake Shop improved the traditional Portuguese egg tart recipe and added cream, making the crust crispier and the filling softer and more fragrant. Just looking at the photos makes you want to eat them, and it's no wonder that there are always long queues outside the store every day. In fact, besides egg tarts, they also sell other pastries like English scones and cookies. Although each branch sells different items, if you're already queuing up, why not give them a try? The following opening hours and address are for the Guan Yau Street branch.

Legend has it that the origin of KFC's egg tarts is from Margaret Egg Tart. Originally, there was only Andrew's Bakery. After the couple divorced, the owner (wife) changed the branch into Margaret Egg Tart and sold the recipe to KFC, allowing this delicious egg tart to become popular. Therefore, if you are curious about the origin of KFC egg tarts and want to try how it compares to KFC now, you definitely need to come and taste this one! However, both egg tart shops have their own supporters, and some people say there isn't much difference. The only certainty is that both are super popular queueing spots, and the egg tarts are really good!

Next is the highly anticipated pork chop bun. While Macau has many shops selling pork chop buns, this one is the most famous and attracts the longest queues. They bake fresh batches at 2 pm every day, so you definitely need to arrive early if you want to try it. Their pork chop buns feature crispy bread filled with a thick and juicy pork chop. The inside of the bun also absorbs the pork chop's sauce – this combination is irresistible when freshly baked! However, online reviews are quite divided; some rave about it while others find it overrated. Regardless, this restaurant is definitely one to try when visiting Macau.

Frequently compared to Hong Kong's "Australian Milk Company," this store is also a super famous double skin milk pudding shop. Customers who come here basically order one bowl, with options for cold and hot. The texture is a bit like tofu pudding but smoother, and the taste is very rich milk flavor. The sweetness is just right. Besides milk pudding, this shop has other desserts, snacks, and noodles, with a wide variety of options. But every time the little editor goes in the afternoon, one bowl of pudding is enough to fill them up. If you want to eat more, I recommend leaving some room in your stomach! Photo source: Google Business

If you like cheung fun (rice noodle rolls), you must try this place! This is a well-known cheung fun specialty store that focuses on making dishes immediately after ordering, so you don't have to worry about the delicious cheung fun losing its texture after cooling down. The store also provides various sauces for you to customize your favorite ratio. Most importantly, their signature dish "Scallion and Egg Cheung Fun" adds a layer of egg and scallions on top of the cheung fun, making it incredibly smooth and a must-try item when visiting. It offers great value for money, and this combination is rarely seen elsewhere. However, this store has limited indoor seating, so it's recommended to avoid peak hours!

Every article recommends crab congee to you? That means it's really delicious. This super famous restaurant with many seats is most known for its crab congee, which puts a whole crab in your porridge! Just looking at it feels exaggerated, and eating it reveals the rich flavor. The porridge itself is also very good. As a crab lover, the editor highly recommends this place. They provide tools to remove the shell, so just be patient and eat slowly. However, the crabs are quite hot when soaked in porridge, and sometimes there may be small fragments of shells left in the porridge, so pay attention when eating. Finally, a piece of advice, don't order too much! Because each dish is super large, the editor and a friend only finished a small bowl of porridge together. Before ordering, you can take a look at the portion size of the neighboring tables.

Macau's clay pot coffee has a history of over two hundred years. Just looking at the cups of coffee brewed with traditional methods, you can feel the rich and intense aroma before even taking a sip. The must-try drinks here are their clay pot coffee and creamy milk tea. Besides drinks, their pork chop buns are also very famous. The pork chops are thick and generous, with well-seasoned marinade. The outer layer of bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If you haven't managed to taste the pork chop bun at Lai Kee, this is another highly recommended shop! Currently, besides the main store, there are also takeaway outlets, allowing more people to have the chance to enjoy them! Photo source: Google Business

This is a dreamy and delicious Italian gelato shop, continuously recommended by Bib gourmand. The line outside is getting longer and longer, but it won't take too long to wait. Seeing so many flavors in the photo, you think it's hard to choose? Let me tell you, this shop also allows you to try the flavor! So you don't have to worry about choosing one you don't like~ I suggest choosing at least two flavors, which is only 40 yuan and not expensive. You can try another flavor, but the portion is quite a lot. Two people share it without feeling burdened. Photo Source: Google Business

Selling ice cream for 80 years, growing up with the locals, from a pushcart to their own shop, this Macao traditional ice cream shop insists on making fresh ice cream every day in their factory and using seasonal fruits, allowing everyone to taste the most natural flavor. Now they also sell other beverages, pastries and snacks. Visiting their shop allows you to feel the full nostalgic atmosphere of Macao. I recommend buying an ice cream sandwich.

This restaurant was also recommended by Michelin Bib Gourmand. It specializes in handmade bamboo noodles made with traditional methods. The noodles are chewy and slightly tough, a skill that is not common anymore. Coupled with its affordable prices, this restaurant naturally becomes a popular gathering place for people. Besides the impressive noodles, their soup base is made by simmering fresh fish, and the wonton wrappers are also handmade. These details show the store's dedication to food. I recommend their shrimp wonton noodle soup, wonton noodle soup, crab roe congee, and rice roll with mullet roe balls.

Photo source: Michelin Bib Gourmand website

Above are 9 must-eat delicacies in Macau, recommended to you. Are you imagining the taste of these delicacies as you read? Start planning your trip to Macau now! You can also refer to our compiled Macau transportation guide to make your journey convenient and allow you to savor all the delicious food along the way!