{"id":12827,"date":"2019-06-21T00:11:32","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T16:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelrestauranthotel.com\/blog\/?p=12827"},"modified":"2020-05-04T18:14:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T10:14:04","slug":"street-food-and-snacks-in-taipa-village-macau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/travelrestauranthotel.com\/blog\/street-food-and-snacks-in-taipa-village-macau\/","title":{"rendered":"Street Food and Snacks in Taipa Village, Macau"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As first-timer to Macau, the snack street, Rua do Cunha<\/strong>, should be the first thing on your radar. In my opinion, the snacks here are mouth-wateringly irresistible, earning its rightful place at the top of my \u2018Best snacks in Macau\u2019 list. Located off the main street, Rua do Cunha, also known as Goon Ya Gai, runs to the heart of the village. A closed-in street for foot-traffic only, it\u2019s a mere stone\u2019s throw away from where the taxis and buses park. As the village\u2019s busiest street, you will find many local trips that taste indescribably amazing. No trip to Taipa village is complete without sampling many of the delicious local snacks<\/strong> on offer. Most snacks are made on the spot and there are plentiful snacks to whet your appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curry Fish Balls
<\/strong>Located along Rua do Cunha, there are crowds and snaking queues throughout the day at \u2018Hou Mei Mei\u2019 (literal translation \u2018very delicious\u2019<\/em>). Famous for their tantalising fish balls, it\u2019s time to blend in with the locals and get in line. While there are other options, the winner\u2019s crown still goes to the fish balls. Grab your fish balls, top them with any sauce you\u2019d like (our personal favourite is curry)<\/em>. To top it all off, gulp down some fresh sugar cane juice or iced lemon tea. This gourmet treat is served in an easy takeaway bowl but there is no seating available, but there are benches nearby if you would like to sit or you can eat as you walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pork Chop Bun
<\/strong>Everyone knows about this iconic Macau snack! The exact epitome of \u2018never judge a book by its cover\u2019, don\u2019t let the ordinary-looking Pork Chop Bun or \u201cChu Pa Bao\u201d, deceive you. Unlike its nondescript appearance, the taste is heavenly! Found at virtually every nook and cranny of the city and a few places in Taipa Village, this is indeed a local snack not to be missed. The origin of this delicious street snack stems from Tai Lei Loi Kei. It\u2019s been around since my childhood days and it\u2019s the first place I tried way back in 1992. It has now become a destination of its own, with throngs of visitors lining up each day to try one. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 the line moves quick and it\u2019s delicious, making it a well-worth wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tai Lei Loi Kei,<\/em><\/strong> 35 Rua Correia da Silva, Taipa Village +853 2882 7150<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Portuguese Egg Tart
<\/strong>Some piping hot egg tarts from the famous Lord Stow\u2019s Bakery<\/strong> would hit the spot. What\u2019s even better is, it finally has a storefront situated on the main drag Rua do Cunha! You can also buy boxes to take home with you as presents for those back in Hong Kong, and that\u2019s if you somehow manage the Herculean feat of resisting the tempting aroma of freshly baked egg tarts. There is no seating available, but a short stroll will find you with plenty of benches to rest on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old Taipa Tavern (OTT<\/em>)
<\/strong>Are you dead beat after a long, exhausting day of sightseeing in Taipa Village? Stop by Old Taipa Tavern (OTT<\/em>) and sip a happy hour drink, grab some pub food or watch some live sports. This is where most of the local Macau expats come to hang out and catch up with friends. Boasting a large indoor seating area and some outdoor seating, a rare find in the old village, the OTT helps you recharge after a tiring day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Taipa Tavern, <\/em><\/strong>21 Rua Dos Negociantes, Taipa Old Village, +853 2882 5221<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bubble Tea
\n<\/strong>The bubble tea invasion has taken on Taipa Village. The ubiquitous\ncommodity needs no introduction, and it\u2019s a great alternative if you aren\u2019t a\ncoffee fan. The best part is, you can bring it on-the-go. If you have visitors\nwith you, you can even liken it to a rite of passage to try one on a trip to\nMacau. You can take your pick from the different options available in the\nvillage, but we love the Macao Imperial Tea branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G\/F 49 Rua Correia da Silva, Old Taipa Village, +853 2857 6371<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee Shops
<\/strong>Home to many coffee shops and hipster, coffee-themed hangouts, Taipa village has steadily built up its reputation. While Macau is not typically known for its \u2018coffee culture\u2019. A stark difference from the past the many aesthetic coffee houses are worth a shot<\/strong> while you explore the village. Most don\u2019t have places to sit, so it\u2019s more of a takeaway coffee option. Some of my favourites include The Blissful Carrot, which has many vegan, vegetarian lunch and beverage options. On top of that, it serves great coffee \u2013 it\u2019s also my vegetarian pick for the area. It has cashew, almond, and coconut milk varieties available, as well as fresh juices. Fong Da Coffee and Quarter Square are located opposite each other and are home to noonly tasty coffee, but you can pick up gifts for those back home. Kafelaku Caf\u00e9, located on Rua Da Cunha, serves one of the most expensive cups of coffee \u2013 it is brewed from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian palm civet, or other related civets, and then collected after digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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