10 Must-Try Snacks in Macau For Doses of Happiness

Since Englishman Andrew Stow introduced his own spin of the Portuguese egg tart to Macau, the delectable snack quickly grew to become the most famous of them all in Macau.Unlike the original pastel de nata, Stow's version is less sweet. Perfect for Asian tastebuds.An early pioneer of the Macau egg tart, Lord Stow's Bakery absolutely ranks among the most delicious and authentic.Each egg tart goes for MOP$8 (about RMB6), and 6 egg tarts for MOP$46 (about RMB37). HK$ is also accepted.

Since opening its first store in 2003 in Macau, Serradura has continued to excite customers with unique, new flavors. Its sawdust pudding is renowned throughout Macau and Hong Kong. Don't miss this pudding when you are in Macau. It is also one of the former Governor of Macau's favorites.

KAFKA Sweets & Gourmandises sells French patisseries and desserts, lapping much praise among the Macau people.Its rather obscure location has not stopped hordes of foodies from frequenting the shop everyday either.The window display is filled with various dainty and exquisitely made patisseries. With its tasteful decor and set-up, KAFKA is also an excellent choice for afternoon tea.Do also look out for its soufflés which come in diverse flavors. They are a big hit among the crowds and are available after 17:30.

Located in an alley, LemonCello Gelato was the first dessert place in Macau to specialize in gelato. Freshly made each day, the gelato is known to be healthier, low-fat and comes in innovative flavors, with more than 30 to choose from.Free tasting is available, as is any combination of flavors you desire.Besides its signature lemon gelato, crowds are also enamored with the guava, mango and grapefruit flavors.

A common sight at the Senado Square, just beside the Holy House of Mercy, this old establishment is rich in Macau's history and culture.Uncle Pun and his wife make the golden egg biscuits freshly on the spot each day. For many in Macau, this has been their childhood treat.Currently, they have two stalls in Macau.Their trademark golden egg biscuits is a traditional Macau snack.The biscuit is made "minus egg", that is, made with egg yolks, without egg white.The stall opens from noon onwards, selling only a limited number each day.You can choose to eat them hot upon purchase, or take away in the vintage packaging reminiscent of the 70s.

Founded by the ex-wife of Lord Stow, Margaret's Café e Nata is also one of the most prominent egg tart shops in the whole of Macau.While located in a small alley at the city center, this booming business is certainly not short of fans. Customers will often order a drink to go with their egg tart. Fresh and piping hot, the egg tart has a crispy crust and tastes sweeter compared to that of Lord Stow's.

Jelly cakes are made from agar-agar, with a pleasing taste and texture. In recent years, the cakes have exploded in popularity throughout Macau.On a hot summer day at Rua do Cunha, nothing beats having Mok Yi Kei's jelly cakes. The sweet, refreshing sensation is bound to cool you down.Mok Yi Kei has been around for more than 90 years, starting from its humble origins as a street stall to become a renowned establishment well-loved in Macau and Hong Kong. The efforts of three generations have paid off.The 3 treasures of Mok Yi Kei are its fragrant durian ice cream, smooth sawdust pudding and the jelly cake. Give them a shot!

The secret to Yee Shun Dairy Company's success is its mysterious recipe that has been with the family for 5 generations. The milk comes fresh from its own farm. This old brand is fondly referred to as Macau's King of Steamed Milk Pudding, and shares equal prestige with Hong Kong's heavyweight Australia Dairy Company. Branches can be found in both Macau and Hong Kong.It has also been featured on a popular Taiwanese food show hosted by celebrity Jacky Wu.

Wong Chi Kei specializes in jook-sing noodles (bamboo pole noodles). Word has it that when the president of Portugal visited Macau, the chef even showcased his skills in making traditional jook-sing noodles using a bamboo pole.The shrimp roe noodles are highly sought-after, delighting tastebuds with the smooth noodle texture and shrimp roe.Its shrimp wanton is delicately wrapped in thin, springy dough skin and generous, fresh fillings.The Ting Zai congee also comes with diverse flavorful condiments.Portions for the shrimp roe noodles and wan ton noodles are on the small side, so it is highly recommended to try out the shop's other snack offerings. The retro-looking shop are often crowded at meal times, so make sure you get there early; otherwise, you have to join the queue.

Heng You is one of Macau's best-loved street food stalls. It is always busy no matter when you arrive.The concept is similar to that of Japanese oden stew. Fresh ingredients are neatly laid out neatly on the table for visitors to choose and then purchased and cooked on the spot.There are many such stalls in Macau, hence the key differentiating factor is the sauce used.This stall rises to the occasion with its exclusive curry sauce. From afar, the wondrous scent already whets appetites. You certainly will not be able to forget the marvelous taste of the spongy fish balls drenched in fragrant, spicy curry.And certainly don't leave without trying the signature fish balls, cheese balls, crabmeat balls and sea urchin.