Top 6 Dim Sum Menus in Macau
- brittanypanter
- 2015年8月7日
- 讀畢需時 5 分鐘
Dim sum (which means to touch the heart) is arguably the most quintessential aspect of Cantonese cuisine. Originating in South China, yum cha (meaning to drink tea and is sort of the act of eating dim sum) is as popular in Macau as it is elsewhere in Guangdong. With so many high-end restaurants around, Macau has plenty of top quality dim sum to offer. We round up our favorite dim sum joints in Macau. The 8
Photos: Restaurant interior (left); puff pastry with river shrimp (upper right); steamed shrimp dumplings (lower right)
A Michelin three-star restaurant in the Grand Lisboa, The 8 is perhaps the most auspicious restaurant you will ever step foot in. The number eight (a homophone for wealth or prosperity in Chinese) and goldfish motifs (akin to abundance) can be found at every turn. The auspicious goldfish have even been embroidered on the leather (the same leather that is used in Ferraris no less) chairs in the private rooms. And although the restaurant can hold 164 people (which includes six VIP rooms that can seat up to 12 in each), reservations two months in advance are recommended. Of the 40 plus items on the menu, there are several signature bites including steamed cristal blue shrimp dumplings in the shape of a goldfish; Vietnamese spring rolls with crabmeat and black fungus; grilled shrimp mousse on a stick of sugar cane; and a steamed rice flour roll with a shrimp spring roll. There is also an extensive wine list (over 15,000 labels) and an excellent selection of tea on offer. Dress code: Smart casual Lunch is offered from 11:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday and public holidays For reservations call (853) 8803 7788
Wing Lei
Photos: Restaurant interior (bottom); baked barbecue pork buns (upper left); Wing Lei steamed layered bean curd (upper right)
Following the act of a three-star restaurant is no easy task, but if any restaurant in Macau can pull it off, it’s Wing Lei. This recently redesigned Cantonese restaurant in the Wynn still features the 90,000 Swarovski crystal dragon in the main dining room, but the intense red walls have been replaced by a more serene yellow. Signature dim sum includes steamed prawn dumplings with pickled vegetables, and baked barbecued pork buns with a sweetened crust. The capacity of the restaurant tops out at 186, with 134 seats in the main dining room and five private dining rooms able to accommodate five to 10 people each. Although it has had a facelift recently, Wing Lei is actually six years old and in that time it has garnered Michelin-star status and more recently a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award. Dress code: Casual elegant
Lunch is offered from 11:30am to 3pm from Monday to Saturday and 10:30am to 3:30pm on Sunday and public holidays
For reservations call (853) 8986 3663
Zi Yat Heen
Photo: Restaurant interior
Yet another restaurant that has achieved Michelin-star status, Zi Yat Heen inside the Four Seasons on the Cotai strip, features a menu that although not as extensive as some others is their equal. For intimate gatherings or meetings there are four private dining rooms in the 110-person-capacity restaurant. Head chef Ho Pui Yung and his team serve up dim sum that includes steamed rice rolls with shrimp and yellow chives; steamed shrimp dumplings with bamboo shoots; and pan-fried pork dumplings with Chinese chives. If you are thinking of indulging on a Sunday afternoon, you may want to consider forgoing Zi Yat Heen in favor of Belcancao’s Sunday brunch. The Portuguese buffet restaurant not only offers dim sum from Zi Yat Heen but the option to add bubbly to your brunch, making this a surefire winner in our book. Dress code: Smart casual Lunch is offered from 11:30am to 3pm on Sunday and 12pm to 2:30pm from Monday to Saturday For reservations call (853) 2881-8888 www.fourseasons.com
Le Chinois
Photos: Restaurant interior (bottom left); and various dim sum dishes (top and bottom right)
Le Chinois (which means The Chinese in French) is Sofitel Macau’s Cantonese restaurant. Located on the 18th floor, the decor is elegant, with the brown chairs and floors complemented by red accents on the ceiling and ceramic vases. Offering sweeping views of the inner harbor, Le Chinois offers dim sum from 9am to 3pm daily, but you will miss out on the stunning night views. The extensive features everything from dumplings and shumai to turnip cakes and pork buns. The menu also features a few varieties of the popular Chinese breakfast item congee with rice, noodles and Chinese barbecue offered after 11am.
Lunch is offered from 9am to 3pm daily
For reservations call (853) 8861 1001 www.sofitelmacau.com Menu
Vida Rica
Photos: Restaurant interior (left); dim sum starter (upper right); abalone puff (bottom right)
Vida Rica is the Mandarin Oriental’s only restaurant, and although it is located on the second floor the hotel’s strategic harbor-front location, still offers lovely views of Macau. The interior is clean and modern with elegant features and impeccable service. Vida Rica, as the only restaurant in the hotel, has a bit of an obligation to appease the palates of all of the hotel’s clientele, whether that is classic French cuisine or traditional Cantonese dishes. At the head of the Chinese culinary team at Vida Rica Restaurant is Chef Lam. Serving up both classic and contemporary dim sum for lunch, signature dim sum includes superior braised abalone dumpling with sea cucumber, crab meat and chicken; crispy rice rolls with shredded conpoy and white radish; Mandarin Oriental abalone pastry; lobster dumplings with black truffle; and, as a nod to Macau’s Portuguese roots, deep fried bacalhau (salt cod) roll with mashed potatoes. The menu features six vegetarian options (although half are desserts).
Lunch is offered from 12pm to 3pm
For reservations call (853) 8805 8888
Imperial Court
Photos: Restaurant interior (left); abalone and fresh mushrooms baked in pastry (right)
The simple décor - a colorful carpet with clean white tables and chairs – belies the fantastic dim sum available at the MGM’s Cantonese restaurant. Offering a set dim sum lunch (priced at a very reasonable MOP188+) on weekdays (excluding public holidays), diners can choose five dim sum from the nearly 20 on offer. Choices range from steamed handmade beef dumplings with bean curd sheets; and steamed sea bass dumplings with black mushroom and Yunnan ham. If you would rather order a la carte, choose between steamed, fried or baked dim sum. If you are feeling really indulgent (or maybe flush from the casino) try the steamed lobster dumpling with caviar (MOP150+ per piece) or the more traditional steamed barbecue pork bun (MOP32+). There are a few options for vegetarians, including steamed mushroom dumplings with pumpkin; water chestnut and lily bulb; and steamed assorted mushroom with carrot and asparagus rice flour roll. (While we try to check that vegetarian dishes are actually vegetarian we suggest double checking with the waiter as sometimes sounding vegetarian and being vegetarian aren’t always the same thing).
Lunch served from 11am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
For reservations call (853) 8802 2361
