Chiado, Michelin-starred Portuguese Restaurant
Olá! It was my birthday and we were here in Macau for a quick birthday getaway. One of the must-try in Macau is definitely the Portuguese cuisine, and we stumbled upon this Michelin-starred Portuguese restaurant located in The Londoner Macau - Chiado (希雅度德国餐厅) that is perfect for a memorable birthday.
Chiado is a refined, elegant restaurant in Macau that draws inspiration from Portuguese cuisine, offering a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes. The mastermind behind Chiado is the award-winning, Michelin-starred celebrity chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, who brings the best of Portugal to Macau. Henrique owns six restaurants in Portugal & hosts a series of highly rated TV shows as well as written numerous cookbooks.
The atmosphere is sophisticated yet welcoming,
with sleek, modern decor and a cosy, intimate vibe.
Honestly, as it was my first time sampling the Portuguese food, I did not know what to expect. The menu highlights several uniquely crafted dishes that accentuate the bold, rich flavours in the typical Portuguese cooking. And we were excited to try out some of the signature dishes.
Complimentary House Bread
We were greeted with some fluffy bread and olive dip - pretty decent (passable) but we tried not to indulge ourselves too much into this, as there were many dishes coming our way thereafter.
Complimentary Palate Cleanser
Slow-roasted octopus, miso romesco, baby asparagus
烤章鱼、辣椒杏仁味噌酱、嫩芦笋
The Chef's special starter was the first to arrive, and we were delighted that the dish was a showcase of complexity in flavours, especially when we bit into the perfectly-cooked, succulent octopus. The lightly spicy romesco sauce was a delicious Catalonian dip made with roasted tomatoes, that spiced up the dish..
Tuna tataki, vegetable escabeche, tomato tartare
炙烧吞拿鱼片、腌制蔬菜、番茄韃靻
We then sampled another Chef's special entree which was equally pleasant. The thick, melt-in-the-mouth tuna was very well enhanced with the hints of citrusy flavours from the vegetable escabeche and tomato tartare while retaining its tender, buttery texture in the center.
Alentejo pork presa, fermented pepper paste, clams, coriander jus
黑毛猪肩胛肉、发酵红椒酱、蛤蜊、香菜汁
For the main, we wanted to try the signature suckling pig confit which unfortunately is only available on the 6-course desgustation menu. However, we had a great time tucking into the fine cuts of pork which had intense flavour and marbling. So juicy and went well with the condiments.
"Cobblestreet" salted cod, egg yolk, onion purée
葡式鳕鱼、慢煮蛋黄、洋葱泥
The star of the evening was definitely this beautiful masterpiece which we could see the strong emphasis on the presentation and flavour, making Chiado such a great spot for a special night out.
Made with shredded salted codfish and thinly chopped potatoes, it was bound with slow-cooked egg yolks. This amazing dish was an explosion of flavours and textures on the palate!
Happy birthday to me :)
Knowing that it was my special day, the team had prepared a surprise complimentary cake with a candle, as the grand finale of the meal. The blueberry mousse was absolutely delicious and completed the evening well.
Complimentary desserts
Not only that, they also loaded us with complimentary sweet treats which were a culinary delight especially the chocolate bomb with salted caramel and hazelnut.
Thank you Chiado for the amazing evening! ❤
Overall, Chiado in Macau is a standout for those seeking an elevated Portuguese dining experience. Whether you are a fan of seafood, meats or the bold flavours of Portuguese cuisine, Chiado consistently impresses.
Chiado
Shop 2206, Level 2, The Londoner Macao
Website / Menu: https://www.londonermacao.com/macau-restaurants/chiado.html
Phone: +853 8118 8822
Email: chiado.reservation@sands.com.mo
Operating hours: 5:30pm – 10:30pm
(Closed on every Tuesday)
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