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Weekend Trip: 7 things to eat in Macau besides Portuguese egg tarts
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Discover shrimp roe noodles, hearty sandwiches, doughnut-like pastries and peanut candy in Macau.
ST PHOTOS: JOCELYN TAN
Jocelyn Tan
MACAU – Often dubbed the “Las Vegas of Asia”, Macau is known for its high-stakes gambling, glamorous entertainment and opulent resorts. But, with my limited interest in card games and the city’s strong association with gambling, it never struck me as a top destination.
Yet, when I visited Macau in April, I was pleasantly surprised. Beyond its reputation, Macau is a cultural melting pot, blending Chinese influences with its Portuguese colonial heritage.
