A guide to Macau's best street food

Egg waffles are a beloved treat in the city, and Chak In Kei’s renditions take the classic snack to the next level. Established in 1944 by Cheung Chak In, who wheeled around a hawker cart selling egg waffles at the Camoes Garden, Chak In Kei offers creative flavours like egg tart, double cheese, Belgian chocolate, matcha red bean, golden salted egg, chocolate mochi, and more. We highly recommend trying the egg custard tart flavour!

If you’re exploring the peninsula’s historical town, visit the Travessa dos Anjos store, just a short walk from Senado Square.

Address: 31B Travessa dos Anjos, Macau

Established in 1965, Sei Kei began as a hole-in-the-wall tucked away down an alley off St. Augustine’s Square. Their clay pot coffee, milk tea, and toasts are popular items on the menu, but the real star is their pork chop egg bun, which features a beautifully marinated piece of pork chop and a thick slab of scrambled eggs sandwiched between a crispy bun. The flavours are perfectly balanced, so no condiments are needed – each bite speaks for itself.

Sai Kee has multiple locations across the Macau Peninsula and Taipa for takeaways, while their coffee and milk tea are sold in bottles, so it's perfectly convenient to just grab and go.

Addresses for takeaways:
Macau Peninsula: G/F, Edf Cheong Son, 7-15 Patio Da Palha, Macau
Taipa: Largo dos Bombeiros, Taipa, Macau

As you wander through the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Macau, you’ll find a mix of long-standing eateries and trendy cafes in the area. Located on Rua da Tercena, a lively street filled with fruit vendors and antique shops, Ving Kei is renowned for its soy products like hot/cold tofu pudding and soy milk.

Founded in 1958, this family-owned establishment started out as just a trolley selling tofu, noodles, and tofu pudding, run by a local couple. In the 1980s, their two sons took over, and the restaurant has since been a beloved spot for comforting noodles among locals for decades. You can personalise your bowl with various toppings, from chicken wings to squid and fish balls, or opt for the signature noodles with all the ingredients for a truly satisfying meal.

Address: GF, 47 Rua da Tercena, Macau, Macau

Nestled on the historic Rua de Cinco de Outubro in the heart of Macau Peninsula, this local bing sutt has been a beloved part of the community since 1970. Despite its unassuming appearance, it's always easy to spot with a queue at the entrance and a tall rack of sheet pans that's used to bake their mouth-watering pastries, including the golden fluffy 243-layered egg tarts, seafood pies, and pineapple buns with butter.

This family-run eatery, now managed by a father-son duo, will remind you of a bygone era with wooden tables, plastic chairs, and hanging fans filling the space. As you step in, the lively chatter of the crowd instantly makes you feel like a part of the local scene.

Address: G/F, 55A Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Macau

Recommended by the Micheline Guide, this no-frills spot offers a wide range of cheung fun (aka rice rolls) that draw tourists and foodies from far and wide. Choose from their classic scallion and black truffle with prawns to sweetcorn and char siu, or go straight for their famous egg rice roll – the one that put them on the map.

Run by hotel kitchen vet Lam Won Lun, Lun Kee's rice rolls are steamed on cloth and never drowned in sauce, resulting in thicker, bouncier rolls that are much different from your typical cheung fun found in Chinese restaurants.

Address: 26 Rua Do Tarrafeiro, Macau

Located on Rua de S. Lourenço, this traditional bakery has been bringing baking to the masses for over five decades. Step inside to find stacks of freshly baked goods, including guilty pleasures like the chewy walnut meringue, sugar-dusted sata andagi, cream cones, mille-feuille, and chicken pies.

Address: G/F, 33 R.de Sao Lourenco, Sao Lourenco, Macau

Siu mai is a popular dim sum, but they also make great street snacks. Here at Daily Meals, you can enjoy classic siu mai made with beef or fish, along with fish balls with tangerine peels, cuttlefish balls, and a range of onigiri with various fillings. Take your pick from the menu and grab a seat by the window to enjoy your bites with coffee, cold-brew tea, or alcoholic beverages such as the sea salt kumquat lager.

This chic eatery is tucked away in an unassuming alley near the Sai Van Lake, so consider taking a stroll around the beautiful lake and soak in the view of Macau Tower.

Address: 2 Rua. Chunambeiro Fl. R/C A. Ed. Wan Bun Koi, Macau

Sitting at the heart of Rua da Praia do Manduco, one of the oldest streets in town, is Ng Teng Kei, a family-run eatery founded in 1949 much-loved for its pan-fried red bean pastry and 'cold cakes', also known as Apam Balik, a sweet crispy pancake filled with sugar and ground peanuts that's only available during autumn and winter. Meanwhile, the round, golden-fried pastry filled with red bean paste is available all year round and promises a satisfying bite every time.

Address: 15 Rua da Praia do Manduco, Macau

Chi Kei has been around since the 1940s, living up to its reputation as a beef offal expert by offering various offal like beef tripe, beef tendon, and beef brisket with chunks of turnip soaked in flavourful juices. Initially just a hawker stall near Senado Square, Chi Kei eventually moved to the food court of the seven-storey São Domingos Market building, where you'll find culinary offerings like stir-fried dishes, clay pot coffee, pork chop buns, and, of course, beef offal. 

Address: 3/F, Complexo Municipal de S. Domingos, Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, Macau

Founded in 1965, this traditional dessert shop has been on the must-visit list for many. The glass doors adorned with colourful characters give the place a vintage feel, while the interior will throw you back in time with its glass-topped round tables and colourful menus. From almond and walnut dessert soups to beans, glutinous rice balls, coconuts, and ice creams, there's something for everyone. Be sure to try the creamy almond walnut paste with coconut milk, almond dessert, and water chestnut sweet soup with glutinous rice balls – it's one of our favs.

Address: 13 Travessa do Auto Novo, Macau