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MACAU RESTAURANTS
CANTONESE

CANTON FOOK LAM MOON
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Shop 1018, Casino Level, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, Cotai, Macau Shop 2008, 2/F, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da
TEL: +853 8118 9930 Esperanca, Cotai, Macau
www.venetianmacao.com TEL: +853 8883 2221
www.galaxymacau.com
Canton’s location may seem unseemly, as it’s tucked in a quiet corner of The
Venetian’s casino gaming floor. However, the restaurant welcomes guests After a brief renovation period, Macau’s Fook Lam Moon has reopened with
with an attractive combination of auspicious design elements matched with a new look that is just as opulent as it was before. The restaurant features
dark wood panels set against the windowless but warmly lit dining space. On a spacious square of a main dining area and sizeable private dining rooms
the menu is a rich selection of Cantonese fare, which shows off the expertise located in the back of the restaurant, together with a revamped menu
and versatility of executive chef Mak Wai-ming. Notable recommendations showcasing a solid foundation and understanding of Cantonese cuisine. This
include the restaurant’s signature crispy chicken and fried prawns two ways dedication to the genre is exemplified in the establishment’s classics, such
with egg yolk and wasabi dressing. The restaurant’s menu offerings cover as the signature crispy chicken, roasted suckling pig and seafood dishes. The
an abundant array of double-boiled soups and healthy vegetarian options. restaurant also excels in simple offerings such as egg noodles with shredded
While Canton offers a modest selection of wines, the restaurant’s tea menu pork, or fried rice wrapped in lotus leaves. The Cantonese restaurant has
features a sizeable selection of China’s seasonal picks brewed to order. made adjustments to its offerings, from making sure that half-portions of
Service may seem slow at times, especially at full capacity during dinner some of the menu items are available, to tweaking portions (and prices) to
service, but the staff are well-versed in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin accommodate larger parties. The service team is knowledgeable on the
and are knowledgeable to offer guests with useful suggestions on tea restaurant’s offerings and are attentive throughout and, as a result,
pairing with food, as well as menu specialties. the Chinese fine dining restaurant has a strong following.

GOLDEN COURT LAI HEEN LOTUS PALACE

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3/F, Sands Macao Hotel, Largo de 51/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Shop 3316, L03, The Parisian
Monte Carlo, No.203, Macau Senhora da Esperança, Cotai, Macau Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3,
TEL: +853 8983 8222 TEL: +853 8886 6712 Cotai, Macau
www.sandsmacao.com www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china TEL: +853 8111 9260
www.parisianmacao.com
The classic red decor of Golden Dramatic interiors and plush furnishings lends the Ritz-Carlton’s flagship
Court immediately sets the tone Chinese restaurant a certain level of grandeur that leaves a real impression. When booking a table at Lotus
and expectations for where A subtle water feature lines the walkway leading into the restaurant, which Palace, you’ll be asked if you’ll be
you are about to dine. Located is decorated in shades of inky blue and black—a marked departure from the dining from the à la carte or from
above the casino floor of the more classic combination of red and gold. Chef Bill Fu’s menu is a wonderful the hotpot menu. The reason is
Sands Macau, this traditional read of Cantonese dishes modified and reimagined through a contemporary because only the tables on the
Chinese restaurant serves a wide lens; his signature pork belly with preserved vegetables is a superlative perimeter of the small dining
array of dishes ranging from dim rendition of a heavy Hakka dish, here fashioned into a modish plateful with room are constructed with a
sum to hot pot and features a delicate slabs of pork, plus different textures of preserved mustard greens. heating mechanism in the centre
variety of cooking styles such as The wine list is sizeable and staff are able to make educated pairings for the designed for hotpot. Lavish platters
stir-fries, braised and steamed table. Service can be overly keen at times, but this is a small niggle—staff are of fresh seafood and marbled
dishes. The hot-and-sour soup clearly enthusiastic about the cooking here, and it’s worth your while to take beef are presented on this menu,
with blue lump crabmeat is their recommendations. but the à la carte also features
definitely worth trying for its well- creatively designed dishes that
balanced spiciness with just the are surprisingly high-end despite
right hint of tang. Balance your the casual ambiance. The scallop
meal with a healthy meat-free combination platter features a
dish such as poached vegetables silky steamed egg with Swiss black
with glass noodles and bamboo garlic and steamed scallop; a deep-
piths. Crescent shaped booths fried scallop wrapped in spry kataifi
and square tables make up pastry topped with fish roe; and
most of the dining room while pan-fried scallop marinated with
private rooms are also available miso paste. A starter of Japanese
for added privacy. Service is ice plant and black fungus is
impeccable with the staff paying dressed with fragrant black truffle
close attention to customers, balsamic vinegar—a moreish dish
although the same cannot be that breaks tradition. Classic
said for the food where your offerings such as sweet-and-sour
mileage may vary depending on Iberico pork with pineapple are
the dishes you order, but the done appropriately, too. Service
large selection of classic Chinese is keen, with plenty of multilingual
dishes means there are always staff keeping an eye on diners
safe choices if you don’t feel throughout the night; teas are
adventurous. Consider going to always kept topped up and wine
Golden Court more for a light Lai Heen’s dramatic recommendations are given with
lunch, before the noise level rises interiors are perfect for ease and confidence. Lotus Palace
from the casino floor, than for a special occasions is a sound option in the heart of The
romantic dinner date. Parisian hotel.

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