Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Macau locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Egg Tart? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Macau.
Breakfast: Egg Tart is Macau locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 半岛, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Egg Tart and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Egg Tart veteran near 氹仔, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 路环, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 半岛 old Egg Tart (20-year veteran); ② 氹仔 trendy Egg Tart (good ambiance); ③ 路环 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 大三巴; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 威尼斯人; ⑥ 中葡文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.