Ultimate Guide to Macanese Cuisine and Macau’s Food Scene
Macau’s food culture has long been overshadowed by the all-conquering Cantonese cuisine across the water in Hong Kong. However, while high-end restaurants have recently put the city on the foodie map, Macau has been a treasure for those knowledgeable about Asian cuisine. Unlike most former colonies, where British, Dutch, or French influences merely added hints of flavor, Macau has created a unique culinary style by merging Southern Chinese and Portuguese ingredients and techniques, resulting in Macanese cuisine.