Last November I made my second trip to the gambling capital of the world – Macao. My previous trip was all the way back in 2014 so I guess it’s about time to revisit one of the most walk-able cities in the world.

While Macau is famous for their casinos and many churches, what interests in, as usual, is the local food. Today we’re going to talk about one of the more popular night hawker spots on the peninsular – Keong Kei Lamb Stew.

Keong Kei Lamb Stew, Macau
Keong Kei Lamb Stew, Macau

Keong Kei (強記秘製羊腩煲) is located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Ruins of St. Paul, the tourist attraction that almost everyone will certainly visit while at Macau. Operating from 6:30pm to midnight, the stall has tables set up by the “Y” intersection of the road, just like how a proper “tai pai tong” should be.

On a chilly night in autumn, the place does get quite packed and you often may need to wait for a bit for an empty table. Once seated, you can then make your order of lamb stew (usually comes with tripe, ribs, and so forth) that comes in a clay pot sitting atop a portable clay stove fueled by charcoal, which also serves as your hand warmer.

would you love to have some lamb tripe?
would you love to have some lamb tripe?

Additionally, you can also order fresh romaine lettuce and tofu skin. The operator pretty much assumed everyone will know what they have and not have, if you’re new, do ask, they may not be the friendliest business owners in typical Macau fashion, but they don’t bite.

clay pot on charcoal fire on every table
clay pot on charcoal fire on every table

I personally do enjoy the lamb stew soup and the vegetable, and thought that the meat was a little too tough for my liking, despite having it stewed on top of charcoal fire for quite a while. Perhaps this is how the locals like it. The condiment of chili paste with fermented tofu, however, was quite lovely.

usually a good idea to add some greens to the mix too
usually a good idea to add some greens to the mix too

If you find yourself in Macau, this is definitely one of the more authentic spots to have your supper. A small pot is priced at 130 MOP and bigger ones’ at 230 MOP (exchange rate was at around 1 MYR = 2 MOP), while seems expensive in Malaysian standard, this isn’t any more expensive than other similar hawker fair in Macau.

Happy hunting and happy 2019!

Keong Kei lamb stew map, Macao

Address:
Edificio Ngai In Kuok,
Tv. das Janelas Verdes, Macau
GPS: 22.196024, 113.539918
Hours: 6:30 pm to midnight

KY eats – Keong Kei Lamb Stew, Macau
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17 thoughts on “KY eats – Keong Kei Lamb Stew, Macau

  • January 5, 2019 at 7:02 pm
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    KY, my fav place to visit when in Hong Kong. I always order Sampan jook with youtou.

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    • January 5, 2019 at 7:23 pm
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      Vickie: oo that sounds good.

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      • January 15, 2019 at 5:50 am
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        waddat? like eating porridge on a sampan in Bangkok??

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        • January 15, 2019 at 9:26 am
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          kekeke: not entirely too different, except this is colder/cooler.

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  • January 6, 2019 at 6:20 pm
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    Drooling! Bet that tastes awesome, cooked and served in a claypot some more, all the flavours simmering in it.

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    • January 7, 2019 at 8:54 am
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      suituapui: yeaa unfortunately it wasn’t as soft as I’d have liked.

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  • January 6, 2019 at 11:52 pm
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    Hee Hee. I spent like two minutes in the casino and days eating in Macau too. 😉

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    • January 7, 2019 at 8:54 am
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      Monica: that’s the way to go isn’t it? 😀

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    • January 8, 2019 at 9:49 am
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      Choi Yen: haha most definitely.

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    • January 11, 2019 at 8:57 am
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      Monica: there will be more 😀

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  • January 15, 2019 at 5:49 am
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    cannot wait to ‘drive’ from HK to Macau

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    • January 15, 2019 at 9:26 am
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      kekeke: do it! Rent a car. haha.

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      • January 23, 2019 at 5:42 am
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        must get permit grr

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  • January 15, 2019 at 5:51 am
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    wah… must be really cold if ah uncle is using charcoal to warm hands #LOL

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