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MACAU RESTAURANTS
JAPA NE SE

SUSHI MIZUMI YAMAZATO
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G/F, North Esplanade, Wynn Palace, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, 28/F, Hotel Okura Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau
Cotai, Macau TEL: +853 8883 5127
TEL: +853 8889 3663 www.hotelokuramacau.com
www.wynnpalace.com
As befitting the Hotel Okura’s flagship restaurant, the standard of cooking
Sushi Mizumi is not a standalone restaurant, per se, but rather the front and service is authentically Japanese. The zen-like space is light and airy,
section of the main Mizumi restaurant in Wynn Palace. Up to 14 diners can overlooking the Galaxy Macau complex and its many swimming pools; the
perch on red high seats set around three sides of the rectangular sushi decor is minimalistic and designed to instill a sense of calm through neutral
bar, which is modern in style to match the crimson colour scheme of the wood tones. The menu at Yamazato is strong on seasonal and regional
hotel and restaurant. The actual bar, however, is fashioned from traditional Japanese ingredients, so that the offerings will shift according to the time of
Japanese hinoki cypress wood; craftsmanship is the main focus here, and year you visit. In autumn, an exceptional Kyoto-themed kaiseki menu offered
so the tableware and crockery are handspun while the glasses are made delights such as a soup of pike conger eel and tiger shrimp served in a dobin
from hand-cut Japanese crystal. The matsu, ume and take omakase sushi tea pot, or grilled Spanish mackerel with eringi mushrooms on cedar sheets.
menus are of varying lengths, bookended by seasonal appetisers and hand- The sake pairing option is a must, as staff are highly versed in the various
picked seasonal fruit. Staff are helpful when it comes to ordering, showcasing tasting notes and idiosyncracies of each label. Sashimi and sushi are of an
considerable knowledge of the ingredients and also of the premium sake exceptional standard, and cooked dishes are equally enthralling. Desserts
list. It’s worth noting that the three omakase menus are not always available are simple, usually consisting of high quality Japanese fruit and small sweets
at lunchtime—instead, standard set meals on trays are offered— so call ahead such as chestnut yokan, served with bowls of freshly whisked matcha. A high
if you wish to visit in the day. quality experience reflecting true Japanese hospitality.

PORTUGUESE

ANTONIO GUINCHO A GALERA

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No. 7 Rua Dos Clerigos, 3/F, Lisboa Tower, Hotel Lisboa, 2-4
Taipa, Macau Avenida de Lisboa, Macau
TEL: +853 2888 8668 TEL: +853 8803 7676
www.antoniomacau.com www.hotelisboa.com
Located within the section of Guincho a Galera departs from
Taipa’s old district that is usually the sheer luxury of the Lisboa
populated with tourists, Antonio hotel complex, which is replaced
nevertheless delights its guest with by understated yet subtle stylish
traditional Portuguese cooking interiors, where natural light
in a colonial-style building. The graces the establishment by
two-storey restaurant is home to day, and warm lighting by night, Guincho a Galera presents Portuguese
notable Portuguese signatures, creating an inviting ambiance to cooking with contemporary finesse
from salads to charcuterie to a enjoy an authentic experience
variety of seafood stews and rice of Portuguese dining. The
dishes. Antonio has long been a meal begins with a display of
perennial favourite with a loyal traditional breads; the cheese and TAPAS DE PORTUGAL
following; guests come for the Portuguese sausage bread and
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rice, as well as the restaurant’s butter are particularly unique and
bacalao, or salt cod, that are of remarkable quality. Guests can 9 Rua dos Clerigos, Old Taipa Village, Taipa, Ilhas, Macau
offered in various styles from expect top-quality ingredients TEL: +853 2857 6626
simmered to grilled and deep- adopted into the restaurant’s www.taipavillagemacau.com/directory/tapa
fried croquettes. Our favourite is signature dishes, executed with
the grilled codfish with potatoes finesse. Start with a simple seafood Formerly known as Casa de Tapas, the newly revamped Tapas de Portugal
and sautéed garlic—the tender salad with abalaone in herb is a popular choice for an authentic sample of tapas in the older, historical
fish is especially great matched dressing, or the deep-fried salt cod district of Taipa. The multi-storey tapas bar is petite, but the charm of it
with crispy garlic flakes. Sauteed with scrambled egg and asparagus is just that, as guests can select the bustling busy ground floor or quieter
clams in olive oil, garlic, white wine that is prepared tableside by the upper floors to enjoy its menu offerings, from light bites to richer mains,
and lemon showcases perfectly chefs themselves. Meaty mains most of which offer an authentic taste of Portugal. Guests can sample the
steamed clams with a light, tangy are popular at Guincho a Galera, traditional caldo verde (Portuguese traditional green cabbage soup with
broth, a great dish to serve with particularly the roasted suckling chorico sausage) or tapas such as the restaurant’s signature scrambled eggs
crusty bread. The cooking is pig and the royal duck rice, which with Portuguese bread sausage, and smoked ham Pata Negra croquettes.
humble, no-fuss, but keeps are arguably the best examples Seafood dishes such as clams with olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, garlic
the finesse of the of such dishes found in Macau. and coriander, or wet lobster rice are also signatures that are best for sharing
popular cuisine. Save Save room for desserts, which among a small party. Tapas de Portugal also offers an abundant selection
room for puddings, are rather large—we enjoyed the of wines, particularly Portuguese labels and an outstanding array of by-the-
matched with a good signature cherry clafoutis with glass wines. Guests can also indulge in Portuguese beers and a sample of fruit
Portuguese port. ice cream. liquors that are rarely served elsewhere.

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