Porto | The Ultimate Foodie Guide to Portugal's Most Delicious✨
📍 Muro do Bacalhau A creative twist on Portuguese classics – this place had me dreaming about it for weeks! 🍽️ Must-Orders: Arroz de Pato (Duck Rice): Covered in melted cheese but not overwhelming – rich, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. Starter with Orange & Sweet Potato Purée: Sweet-savory combo that cuts through the richness. Beef Dish: The potatoes and sauce were chef’s kiss 👌 (though the meat could be more tender). ⭐ Rating: 5/5 – Already planning my next visit to try what other tables were eating! 📍 CA Downtown The brunch spot for spice-loving Chinese taste buds 🌶️🥐 🍤 Signature Dish: Shrimp & Smashed Croissant – A little spicy, a little buttery, very addictive. ☕ Bonus: The owner is super friendly and even asked if we came from Xiaohongshu (lol). 🚶 No Long Waits: High turnover, so you won’t starve while waiting. VS. Flora Porto Brunch and Desserts Flora = Big portions, "white people brunch" vibes (think pancakes, eggs, and lots of sugar). CA Downtown = Asian-friendly flavors, more unique combos. 📍 Mercado do Bolhão (Bolhão Market) Porto’s biggest seafood paradise 🦞🐟 🦐 Pro Tips: Head to the back stalls – the front ones had pre-opened sea urchins, but the inner ones crack them open fresh! Portuguese Sea Urchin > Spanish (same season, but so much sweeter 😭). Grab a glass of white Port wine, sit on the steps, and enjoy seafood under the sun. ☀️🍷 📍 McDonald’s Portugal Exclusive: Salted Egg Sundae McDonald’s fans, REJOICE! 🍦 Salted egg yolk + creamy ice cream = Unreal combo. McDonald’s devotees, this is your sign to fly to Portugal. ✈️ 📍 Restaurante Cantina 32 My #1 recommendation in Porto – the tiger prawns changed my life. 🦐💥 🔥 Why It’s a Must: Tiger Prawns: The roe melts on your tongue, and the meat gets sweeter the more you chew. Top 3 best shrimp I’ve ever eaten. Banana-Infused Butter: Spread it on bread – sounds weird, tastes heavenly. Cheesecake: Just okay, but who cares when the prawns are this good? 😂 Final Thoughts Porto’s food scene is underrated AF. From next-level seafood to unexpected brunch gems, this city deserves a spot on every food lover’s bucket list. #PortoFoodGuide #PortugalEats #SeafoodHeaven #BestBrunchInPorto
