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Macau cuisine is a fusion of the various cultures who passed through its ports since Portugal established it as a corridor to the East back in the 16th and 17th century. Merchants from as far as Africa and as close by as India and Malaysia brought their spices and culinary heritage to the country. These combined with the cooking skills inherited from the Chinese make up the city’s distinct food called Macanese. 
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Macanese cuisine is finally out of the shadows of neighboring Hong Kong. Hence, it is another major draw for tourists visiting the city. The majority of dishes you might have consist of seafood. However, you will not find the typical seafood on your plate. So, be ready for crabs, sardines, and codfish. If you are not a fan of fish, rest assured chicken and pork dishes are available. The common ingredients used to flavor these meats are cinnamon, coconut milk, curry and cloves. The other spices used include chili, saffron and turmeric.
 
Stewing, baking, roasting, and slow cooking are the typical methods used in Macanese cuisine. These allow the flavor of foods and spices to emerge. When in Macau, be sure to try out the traditional dishes like Bacalhau, Minchi, the Galinha a Africana and the Pork Chop bun. Macanese cuisine also takes pride in its dessert offerings. Among them are almond cookies and, of course, the famous Portuguese egg tart. 

Your daily food expense can be as little as USD 7. Although the meals are simple, you can expect servings to be ample and flavorful. 
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Portuguese Egg Tart
Portuguese Egg Tart

Portuguese egg tart is the dessert dish identified with Macau. In fact, many consider it a symbol of Macau cuisine. Thus, it is a must to enjoy it when you visit the Las Vegas of Asia.

Minchi
Minchi

Minchi is a hearty dish typical of Macau cuisine. Its name comes from the word minced. Hence, the popular belief the Anglophone community from Hong Kong brought it to Macau.

Almond Cookies
Almond Cookies

Almond cookies are another signature snack of Macau. The local tourism industry even dubbed it as the city’s most famous snack. No doubt, it is because of its popularity with the locals as well as with tourists who come to visit.

Bacalhau
Bacalhau

Bacalhau is the Portuguese name for cod, in this case, the fish that is dried and salted. In contrast to the other former trading posts of Portugal like Goa and Angola, the bacalhau in Macau is used as a basic seasoning for many local dishes. 

Galinha a Portuguesa
Galinha a Portuguesa

Galinha a Portuegesa may translate to Portuguese-style chicken. Yet its roots are native to Macau. Moreover, its Chinese culinary influences are evident in its ingredients and cooking style.

Galinha a Africana
Galinha a Africana

Galinha a Africana translates to African Chicken owing to the significant use of ingredients from the country. Merchants from Africa traveled through its ports when Portugal established Macau as a corridor to the East. 

Pork Chop Bun
Pork Chop Bun

Pork chop bun is another popular snack of the city. It is heartier than the egg tart or almond cookies. Yet just as significant and identified with Macanese cuisine as its colleagues. It is the ideal treat for anyone who loves pork.

Portuguese Seafood Rice
Portuguese Seafood Rice

Portuguese seafood rice would be considered the next of kin of its counterparts in Spain and Italy but soupier. Its rich tomato-based broth marries well with the fresh flavors of a variety of seafood like mussels, prawns, and clams.

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