5 Best Restaurants in Macau, China

Originally a modest, traditional bakery opened by an Englishman named Andrew Stow in 1989, Lord Stow’s Bakery is now a culinary landmark in Coloane, just off the town square. Locals sit on nearby benches munching the signature hot and flaky p‘ou tát (custard tarts) straight from the oven. Inside the little shop, breads, muffins, cookies, and other homemade goods are on offer, but be sure to walk out with at least one egg tart. There are also branches in The Venetian, The Londoner, and Taipa village.

This grab-and-go spot hidden in an alley in the historic center isn’t much to look at it, but it really nails its specialty: Macau’s signature pork chop bun. Since 1965, the shop has served juicy, bone-in pork chops wedged between crusty bread and fluffy scrambled eggs. To wash it down, opt for either the cold milk tea or coffee, both brewed in a clay pot over charcoal. It may be simple, but Sei Kee has received Michelin Bib Gourmand status year after year for a reason. If you miss out here, join the queues at its other branch in Taipa. 

Look for the cow logo marking Leitaria I Son, the original shop of Yee Shun Milk Company on Avenida Almeida Ribeiro. This nostalgic milk bar is known for its silky steamed milk and ginger pudding desserts, served hot or cold, plain or with toppings like red beans. Other specialties include frothy fruit milk shakes in flavors like papaya and banana, all enjoyed in its signature green-and-white cafeteria-style setting.

Founded by the ex-wife of the late Andrew Stow (of Lord Stow’s fame), Margaret’s Café e Nata has been dishing out piping-hot egg tarts since 1992. Nestled in an alleyway between the Grand Lisboa and Senado Square, the café provides a cool, shaded environment to enjoy its buttery, caramelized tarts and a signature milk tea or iced coffee.

A staple of Macau’s souvenir scene, Pastelaria Koi Kei is best known for its almond biscuits, peanut brittle, and beef jerky. It also sells egg tarts, if you find yourself craving one but far from superior options like Lord Stow’s, Margaret’s, or Portuguese import Manteigaria. With shops all over the historic center, it’s hard to miss—and salespeople handing out samples make sure you don’t. It’s a convenient stop for those looking to bring home Macanese snacks.