Tai Lei Loi Kei — Restaurant in Taipa

When it comes to Macau food, pork chop buns must be mentioned! The freshly fried thick-cut pork chop is sandwiched between crispy and soft bread. The portion is generous. Among them, you have to try Taipa’s Italian-style pork chop buns. The pork chop is marinated with Portuguese spices and mixed with Chinese cooking methods to make the pork chop more tender. The French bread is baked in a wood-burning oven to bring out the aroma and flavor of the bread. It has a crunchy texture, is fragrant but not greasy, and is delicious without any side dishes or sauces! Pair it with the fragrant stockings milk tea, and it’s an authentic Macau...

Review

Tai Lei Lou Kei, a cozy restaurant nestled just 200 meters from the bustling tourist area, offers an unrefined and authentic dining experience. The highlight of their menu is undoubtedly their pork chop bun, served on a range of buns - my choice was the pineapple bun. The combination of tender pork chop and sweet bun is simply irresistible.

To complement the salty juicy pork we opted for a refreshing Yuan yang coffee tea blend, a perfect choice to balance the richness of the pork chop.

What sets Tai Lei Lou Kei apart is its unassuming atmosphere. Despite being in the main tourist area it still feels like a busy but local...

Their signature pork chop bun came in its iconic generous portion. I ordered the polo bun option which was an interesting blend of sweet and savoury. The pork itself was juicy and well-seasoned but the polo bun may not have been the best match due to its relative dryness. For drinks, I ordered the yuan-yang as recommended by the staff but the mix of coffee and tea culminated in a rather average taste.

The service staff there were friendly and the items were served quickly. The aesthetic of the shop was retro, reminiscent of an old Macanese food store yet which the comfort of a cool air-con that was a good escape from the...