Cafe Nga Tim — Restaurant in Coloane

My recent visit to Cafe Nga Tim on October 1st was a mix of nostalgia and slight disappointment. I was surprised to find the once-bustling restaurant relatively quiet on a public holiday.

The meal was a series of okay, but not outstanding, dishes. The highlight was supposed to be the curry crab, but its rich flavour was overshadowed by the staggering price—over HKD $500 for a crab just over 18 taels. The other dishes failed to pick up the slack. The baked mussels with cheese were decent, and the beef short ribs (牛仔骨) were passable. However, the shredded chicken (手撕雞) was unpleasantly salty. Even the classic Macanese bacalhau fried rice (馬介休炒飯), a dish I usually love, was merely acceptable; the fluffy rice was there, but the distinctive flavour of the salted cod was underwhelming.

Overall, the meal was just okay. It had been a while since my last visit, and it seems the magic has faded. The combination of questionable value and generally average execution made for a less satisfying experience...

Fantastic food and would recommend the outdoor sitting area. We enjoyed the roasted eel, Portuguese-style bbq pork, curry crab and sauna prawns. Reservations advised. The church square is very pretty and the cafe is a short stroll from the original Lord Stow bakery (for dessert). Like many chinese establishments, the service is efficient but not fine-dining level service. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to escape the...

the service is nice and kind. seating is simple and comfy enough. moderate pricing. a little overpriced for the fish $168. the taste of the pineapple fried rice, spicy chicken, fish and baked veggie are fine. also ordered a small bottle of white wine. we came on a weekend. not many visitors. peaceful and cozy. recommended for a dinner if u fancy a decent evening stroll away from crowds.

$605 for 2 (service...