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 (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?
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
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
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!
Address:
Edificio Ngai In Kuok,
Tv. das Janelas Verdes, Macau
GPS:Â 22.196024, 113.539918
Hours: 6:30 pm to midnight
KY, my fav place to visit when in Hong Kong. I always order Sampan jook with youtou.
Vickie: oo that sounds good.
waddat? like eating porridge on a sampan in Bangkok??
kekeke: not entirely too different, except this is colder/cooler.
Drooling! Bet that tastes awesome, cooked and served in a claypot some more, all the flavours simmering in it.
suituapui: yeaa unfortunately it wasn’t as soft as I’d have liked.
Hee Hee. I spent like two minutes in the casino and days eating in Macau too. 😉
Monica: that’s the way to go isn’t it? 😀
I think lamb stew tasted better with softer texture 😛
Choi Yen: haha most definitely.
Good to see some more yumminess from Macau.
Monica: there will be more 😀
cannot wait to ‘drive’ from HK to Macau
kekeke: do it! Rent a car. haha.
must get permit grr
wah… must be really cold if ah uncle is using charcoal to warm hands #LOL
kekeke: memang pun.