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Thirst-Quenching Milk Tea Shops in Macau

Milk tea in Macau 2023

Is there anything more rewarding than a cup of iced milk tea after a tiring day under the scorching heat of the sun? Macau is no stranger to this drink craze as numerous milk tea shops have mushroomed across the city. From the classic flavors such as oolong and wintermelon to new twists such as caramelized sugar pearls, milk tea in Macau is sure to pick up your day. Here are some of the best milk tea shops in Macau to quench your thirst.

Sei Kee Café

Sei Kee Cafe
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A former outdoor tea joint, Sei Kee Café uses traditional charcoal to make its coffee and tea. Its shop is located in Taipa Village and is a go-to spot for locals and tourists craving authentic milk tea in Macau. One of its best-sellers is the bottled milk tea, which is perfect if you want to take a sip while sightseeing.

Location: 1 Largo Dos Bombeiros, Taipa Village

Chou Kei

This popular local restaurant serves iced-cold milk tea sprinkled with crunchy wheat flakes. Called acrospire milk tea, this offering tastes like malt and is Chou Kei’s own take on the favorite drink. If you’re at the restaurant, be sure to try its main dishes, too! A must-have is the crowd favorite fried noodles, which you can pair with a cup of acrospire milk tea.

Location: 18 Largo Governador Tamagnini Barbosa, Taipa Village

Dumpling Town

This milk tea shop in Macau is heaven-sent for lactose intolerants. Dumpling Town uses almond milk, making its drinks suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance. A visit to this restaurant won’t be complete without trying out its famous dumplings, which come either fried or steamed.

Location: 5A Beco da Arruda, Macau

Café Vong Kei

The walls of Café Vong Kei are splashed with colors and contain unique framed posters, creating a cozy ambiance while you’re sipping your favorite drink. This café is located in Taipa Village, Macau’s cultural haven. It has been selling milk tea for decades, making it an authority when it comes to the said favorite drink. Its milk tea is sweet and is available either hot or cold. You can pair it with the café’s signature pineapple buns, which are also available for takeaway.

Location: 60 Rua Correia da Silva, Taipa Village

Carnes Assadas De Keong Kei

If you want to have a sip of authentic milk tea in Macau, the best place to go to is Carnes Assadas De Keong Kei. Situated inside a market, this milk tea shop serves the flavorsome drink to limited customers. The owners have been making the milk tea for more than five decades using a clay pot, a deviation from the usual blender and burner that other contemporary makers use.

Location: Rua Sul do Mercado de S. Domingos, Complexo Municipal Do Mercado de S. Domingos, 3/F Senado Square

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Wynn Palace's Wing Lei Bar Gets a Bold Refresh with Mark Lloyd’s Mixology
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Attention cocktail aficionados! Under the leadership of Head Mixologist Mark Lloyd, Wynn Palace’s Wing Lei Bar is redefining Macau’s cocktail scene, blending classic techniques with a culinary twist and a personality-driven approach to its services.

A seasoned industry innovator, Lloyd has shaped bar concepts across five continents, including stints in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Shanghai at the acclaimed J. Boroski

At Wing Lei Bar, indulge in cocktails in an interior reminiscent of a vintage jewelry box, which beckons customers to embark on a creative sensory journey. 

Lloyd prioritizes craftsmanship over modern gadgets, crafting cocktails with house-made infusions and repurposed ingredients like char siu off-cuts and avocado peels in his "Avorita" invention — creating a menu that’s both sustainable and surprising. 

Their selection includes both the classics, such as the Margarita, Sidecar, and Breakfast Gimlet, and more experimental cocktails, such as the Hong Kong favorite Yuenyeung, Pandantini, and the Passionfruit Martini

Ditching the scripted monologues of traditional hotel bars, Lloyd tailors each guest’s experience with a keen sense of individuality, allowing the bar’s ambiance and personalities to speak for themselves.

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This March, Wing Lei Bar is kicking off its culinary-inspired guest shift series, launching on Mar. 13 at 8 PM with Union Trading Company (#48 on World's 50 Best Bars 2021). Led by General Manager Patrick Zhou, the Shanghai bar will bring bold spices and street-inspired flavors to Macau for a one-night-only event.

Meanwhile, Lloyd debuts his two-pronged cocktail program on Mar. 12, 2025.

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Firstly, their redesigned signature menu features 12 reimagined takes on four classic cocktail styles — sours, stirred, classics, and alternatini — with a Wynn Palace twist. Next up, they are launching a bespoke bar program, where each drink is tailored through his signature four-question personalized approach.

Wing Lei Bar has already hosted industry heavyweights like Sebastian Atienza and Lucilia Calichio from Tres Monos (#7 on World’s 50 Best Bars 2024) and Lorenzo Antinori from Bar Leone (#2 on World’s 50 Best Bars 2024). Get ready for top-tier collaborations on the horizon — including exclusive Asia-first appearances to hit the bar in July

For more details, visit Wynn Palace’s Wing Lei Bar's Instagram.

Location: Wing Lei Bar, Wynn Palace, Avenida Da Nave Desportiva, Cotai, Macau 

Opening Hours: Daily from 5 PM to 1 AM (walk-ins welcome).

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Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao Spice Up Valentine’s Day
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This Valentine’s Day, Sands China Ltd is turning up the romance at its signature restaurants, with exclusive offers ranging from dinners by candlelight to delightful love-themed desserts. You won't want to miss bringing your special someone to celebrate love in style at The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao, and Sands Macao.

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At The Londoner Macao, the newly opened Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill offers a luxurious four-course meal for MOP1,888 per couple. Indulge in dishes like Oyster & Beurre Blanc, Royal Caviar, Poached Wild Turbot, or Grilled Australian Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, capped off with a classic Mille-Feuille.

Don’t forget to grab limited-edition Valentine’s sweets and cakes from Churchill's Table Boutique at The Londoner, like their beautifully presented box of chocolates, or their standout "Cupid" cake with rose and cupid's arrow motifs.

Over at The Parisian Macao, Brasserie sets the mood with a romantic MOP1,620 menu for two. To kick off your meal, start with savory appetizers such as Baked Black Truffle and Pork Pate, Seared Canadian Scallop or Lemon Grilled Portobello Mushroom.

Baked Black Truffle and Pork Pate
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Mains that will make you swoon include Poached Boston Lobster, Tournedos Rossini, and a dreamy dessert, Amour Sucré, featuring Champagne ganache and pistachio ice cream.

For an intimate omakase experience, head to Hiro by Hiroshi Kagata at The Venetian Macao. Their eight-course Valentine’s Day menu (MOP1,880 per person) features fresh sea urchin, sashimi, tempura, and a special dessert, perfect for a memorable date night.

Meanwhile, Sands Macao’s Copa Steakhouse serves up a five-course feast for MOP 1,888 per couple. Start with Oysters and Atlantic Lobster Velouté, followed by Char-grilled Iberico Pork Loin or Grilled M7 Shimo Farm Tenderloin, and end with the swoon-worthy Sweet Heart dessert, filled with Caribbean chocolate mousse, raspberry confit and hazelnut crunch. 

For more information on these experiences, visit Sands Lifestyle Macau on their website, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook

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Welcome the Year of the Snake with These Special Menus in Macau
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Macau with special festive menus designed to delight your taste buds. From traditional dishes to creative new flavors, these exclusive offerings blend the best of both worlds. Whether you're enjoying a luxurious multi-course meal or a casual bite, Macau's restaurants have something unique to make your Lunar New Year celebration unforgettable.

Chinese New Year Limited Afternoon Tea Buffet at Praha Restaurante

Praha Restaurante CNY Deal image photo
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Praha Restaurante brings festive joy to the season with their Chinese New Year Limited Afternoon Tea Buffet, running from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 from 3 PM to 5:30 PM daily. Guests can savor a delectable array of limited-edition desserts crafted specially for the Lunar New Year, combining traditional flavors with contemporary twists to offer a sweet start to the year. Priced at MOP138 per adult and MOP88 per child (6-12 years old), this afternoon tea is something you shouldn't miss!

Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Grand Palace

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From Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, The Grand Palace presents its exclusive CNY Dim Sum & Dishes menu, featuring a luxurious selection of festive delicacies crafted to bring prosperity and joy to your celebrations. Signature offerings include the Fried Jujube Paste Puff Pastry, Steamed Shark’s Fin and Sea Cucumber Soup Dumplings, and the sumptuous Dried Abalone Braised Mushrooms with Goose Feet. Price varies. Reserve your table now by calling (853) 8801 8008.

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Golden Dragon Hotel

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From Jan. 1 to Feb. 5, The Golden Dragon Hotel, Macau will indulge in the Rich Foot Group Chinese New Year’s Eve All-Inclusive Banquet, featuring eight luxurious dinner packages designed to create a memorable reunion with your family and friends. Priced at MOP4,888, each banquet includes a sumptuous selection of festive dishes, offering the perfect blend of traditional and modern flavors to usher in a prosperous new year. Guests will also enjoy four cans of beer, eight cans of soft drinks per table, and complimentary 3-hour parking.

Grand Emperor Court Chinese New Year Set Menus

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Grand Emperor Court will have three exquisite Chinese New Year Set Menus, available from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4. These menus showcase a lavish spread of Cantonese classics and premium ingredients, making them perfect for joyful gatherings with loved ones. Highlights include abalone slices, conch, shark's fin, grouper, and time-honoured dishes like barbecued whole suckling pig, roasted crispy chicken, and braised mushroom and oyster with black moss, ensuring a feast bursting with fresh flavors and traditional techniques. Set Menu starts at MOP2,388. For reservations, call +853 2838 3322.

Treat for Celebrating the Year of the Snake at Bi Ying

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Ring in the Year of the Snake with Melco’s Lunar New Year Rice Pudding Box, a perfect gift to share prosperity and joy with your loved ones. This stunning box, priced at MOP388, features a snake-inspired labyrinth design on the lid, symbolizing good fortune and boundless surprises for the year ahead. Vouchers for the Lunar New Year Rice Pudding Box can be purchased at Bi Ying from now until Jan. 28, with redemption available between Jan. 14 and 28.

Joyful Wharf Chinese New Year Gift Box

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Macau Fisherman’s Wharf’s Joyful Wharf Chinese New Year Gift Box, a thoughtful and delicious way to share heartfelt wishes of reunion and prosperity. Priced at MOP288, this festive gift box includes a perfectly sweet Brown Sugar Rice Cake and a rich, savory Classic Turnip Cake, both crafted with care by a star chef. Vouchers for the gift box can be purchased at Legend Palace Hotel-The Grand Palace (2/F) and Infinite (G/F) from now until Jan. 28, with redemption available between Jan. 20 and 28.

Jade Orchid CNY Dim Sim & Dishes

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Jade Orchid’s exclusive selection of dim sum and festive dishes, available from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12. Each dim sum and dish are prepared with meticulous care, embodying both tradition and innovation to create a menu that delights and brings good fortune. For the full menu of dim sum and dishes, visit their website at CNY Dim Sum & Dishes. Prices vary.

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Ring in the Lunar New Year with MGM’s Exquisite Festive Gourmet Offerings
Ring in the Lunar New Year with MGMs Exquisite Festive Offerings Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style as MGMs award winning restaurants present a range of auspicious delights blending traditio 2 Photo by Courtesy of MGM

If you're in Macau over Lunar New Year and want to celebrate in style, look no further than MGM’s award-winning restaurants, which present a range of auspicious delights for the Year of the Snake, blending traditional flavors with modern elegance.

At MGM COTAI, Aji reimagines Asian bistronomy with French flair. Their festive menu includes Scallop Yuzu Somen, symbolizing longevity, and Antarctic Toothfish for abundance, priced at MOP 988 per person. Meat lovers can indulge in Grill 58’s premium Wagyu feast: Lunar New Year Teppanyaki Escapades, for MOP 2588 per person.

For French-inspired sophistication, head to Aux Beaux Arts at MGM MACAU. Michelin-starred consultant chef Olivier Elzer has curated a festive menu featuring Wagyu Beef Tartare, Beef Bourguignon, and Prawn Salad in a 1930s brasserie setting.

Craving tradition? Chún offers the lavish New Year Big Bowl Feast (Poon Choi) with premium ingredients like six-head abalone and sea cucumber, starting at MOP 1980. Over at the Michelin-starred Five Foot Road, find Sichuan specialties such as the Steamed Spotted Garoupa with Pickled Chili, promising a fiery start to the year.

feast this CNY
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At Imperial Court, celebrated for its Black Pearl One-Diamond rating three years in a row, try Lingnan delicacies like Crispy Shredded Chicken with abalone slices and Pan-fried Tofu with scallops and crab roe.

From the first to the third day, meet the God of Wealth as he blesses guests with good fortune. Enjoy signature Chinese New Year puddings and a Taste of Edible Art Candy Box Set by fondant master Zhou Yi, priced from MOP 168, which includes memorable Chinese tea-flavored gummies with edible flower petals.

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For family fun, head to Anytime, located at the heart of MGM COTAI’s Spectacle. They will be hosting a festive cupcake decorating workshop, where families can design their own cupcakes with edible festive embellishments, bond, and unleash their creativity together.

Reserve your spot today and check the opening hours of individual restaurants on MGM’s official website, or visit them on Instagram and Facebook.

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Celebrate the Festive Season at The St. Regis Macao
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The St. Regis Macao invites you to indulge in the magic of the holidays with unforgettable dining experiences, luxurious spa treatments, and NYE celebrations to end your year on a high note.

Start the festivities at The Manor with a refined three-course Christmas Set Lunch (MOP488+) from Dec. 24–26, featuring delights like Norwegian salmon with sea urchin and Carnaroli risotto with oysters.

For an elevated experience, savor a six-course Christmas dinner (MOP1,588) on Dec. 25–26, crafted by Executive Sous Chef Michele Dell’Aquila. Highlights include Boston lobster poached in Américaine sauce and Australian wagyu beef with potato mille-feuille and baby onion.

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Ring in 2025 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve six-course dinner (MOP1,588), with standouts like langoustine carpaccio and Piedmont bee. End on a sweet note with Domori white and dark chocolate paired with Pariani pistachio ice cream.

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Extend your celebrations to The St. Regis Bar and elevate your afternoons with a special Venchi collaboration Festive Afternoon Tea or toast to the season with bubbly Champagne starting from MOP998.

Witness the timeless Art of Sabrage and revel in live jazz performances while savoring seasonal cocktails. For a special NYE extravaganza, join their Glitzy and Glamorous New Year’s Eve Celebration, priced at MOP588 per person, which includes two glasses of champagne and all-night entertainment.

Spa
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Craving a luxurious retreat? Treat yourself or a loved one to festive spa offerings from Caroline’s Collection, from now until Feb. 28, 2025, or indulge in the Curated Festive Allure offerings of Sothys at The St. Regis Spa.

For more information, visit their website, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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Savor the Symphony with 2024 MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest!
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Get ready for a sizzling celebration! Mark your calendars for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2024, from 5 PM to 10 PM, as MGM COTAI hosts the third edition of the MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest.

Partnering with celebrity chef and singer Nicholas Tse, the event promises an electrifying mix of mouthwatering cuisine and star-studded performances and is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.

Set on the 1/F Roof Terrace of MGM COTAI, this five-hour outdoor extravaganza will feature ten incredible acts, led by Nicholas Tse himself. Joining him on stage are top Hong Kong artists, the iconic Korean multi-talent Jessica Jung, and Thailand’s beloved band SCRUBB, famous for their hit OST songs. Other performers to grace the scene are Jeffrey Ngai, Alex Fong, Cloud Wan, and more.

Gastronomusic Dishes
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But that’s not all — the culinary lineup is just as dazzling. Nicholas Tse’s Chef Nic Team is teaming up with MGM’s elite chefs and notable Southeast Asian eateries like Singapore’s Keng Eng Kee (KEK), serving their signature Chili Crab, and Thailand’s After You Dessert Café, bringing their irresistible Shibuya Honey Toast. Together, they’ll create an exclusive menu of delectable delights available only during the fest.

Soup Dish for Fest
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Whether you’re here for the music, the food, or both, your taste buds and ears are in for a treat. Ticket options include a 1-Day Pass, where you can select from a variety of seating options, such as the VIP Rock Zone 1 (MOP2188), which includes MOP300 F&B credit, VIP Rock Zone 2 Standing (MOP1988), or Rock Zone Standing (MOP888). A 2-Day Pass on either of the two dates is priced at MOP1500.

You can purchase your tickets here. Find out more information on their website, or follow MGM on Instagram or Facebook.

Location: 1/F Roof Terrace, MGM COTAI, Macau.

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Café Kitsuné Opens First Macau Location at Galeries Lafayette Macau
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Café Kitsuné, the iconic café from the Parisian-Japanese fashion brand Maison Kitsuné, has made its debut in Macau!

Located in Galeries Lafayette Macau, on the LL floor of the Treasure Island Shopping Centre, Café Kitsuné blends the appeal of a concept store with the cozy ambiance of a café, making it a must-visit for coffee lovers.

Coffee and pastry for fall
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Café Kitsuné gained fame for popularizing matcha culture in Paris. While its menu still celebrates coffee, matcha lattes, and decadent desserts, the café is more than just an ordinary coffee shop. It also features a curated selection of fashion pieces, creating a unique shopping and dining experience under one roof.

With a stunning 270-degree view of Nam Van Lake and the iconic Macau Tower, Café Kitsuné is poised to attract both locals and tourists to this new waterfront destination, which combines art, fashion, and dining. The minimalist interior design features warm wood tones and soft beige hues, offering a relaxing, inviting space perfect for an afternoon break. Guests can enjoy the scenic views from the café’s lush terrace, an ideal spot for unwinding with friends and family.

Interior
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The menu at Café Kitsuné is just as enticing as its setting. Customers can choose from over ten signature beverages, including the signature matcha latte, flat whites, kombucha, as well as fresh juices. For dessert, Café Kitsuné offers a selection of indulgent treats, such as its signature fox shortbread, delicate Japanese cheesecake, Paris-Brest, and a rich chocolate tart.

Follow Café Kitsuné on Instagram for more updates.

Location: Café Kitsuné, Galeries Lafayette Macau, L/F Treasure Island Shopping Center, Macau

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