Macau Asian Tavern

4 jack van blerk - 3 years ago

A pleasant experience for the first time. People are very friendly and the service was very friendly and efficient. The duck (half portion) was delicious and more than enough for someone who is not a big (portion) eater. Decor is very decadent and comfortable to make yourself at home. The noise level slowly picked up as the restaurant filled up with a lovely buzz when we left. Will definitely go back for more Asian cuisine.

5 Kristi de Freitas - 3 years ago

Where can you find a blend of southern Chinese and Portuguese cuisine, with significant influences from Southeast Asia? Only at Macau! Chef Kuan Geo Lai together with Seelan Sundoo have created a place that sparks imagination for the tastebuds.

Situated in Hout Street, just off Breë, you’ll find a place that doesn’t look like it belongs in the CBD. You step into a restaurant from another world, where a modern feel pays homage to tradition.

Based around ordering a few different dishes to try and share around friends, the menu boasts something for everyone - from dim sum, to ramen, there’s something that you will love. Not only for the taste, but for the passion Chef puts into the meals.

A friend and I went for lunch at Macau. We started off with the chicken u0026 garlic chive potstickers, and the honey glazed cha siu pork. The potstickers are packed with stuffing with a thin pastry casings; honey glazed pork is crispy, tasty, with a sweet taste at the same time.

What stood out the most for me was the aromatic crispy duck with mandarin pancakes. The make-your-own pancake concept is something you don’t often find, and everything married so well. Wrapping the crispy duck, fresh cucumber, with a dash of the homemade Hoisan sauce in the thin pancake was heaven.

The Macau Roll takes sushi to a new level with the flame seared salmon. The freshness comes out and the mayo adds a bit of tang to the dish as well.

Just before dessert, we tried the salt cod fritters with garlic aioli. This little balls melt in your mouth, and the pure cod flavor isn’t over powered by anything. You know when you order fondant, you want that oozing middle? Well, omg did Macau’s truffle chocolate fondant ooze for sure! It was a rich fondant that paired perfectly with the green tea ice cream and chocolate soil.

Macau is a gem that Cape Town has been waiting for. Spend an afternoon snacking on these dishes while feeling how much thought went into blending these flavor combinations, will make you appreciate eating them even more. ???????????? A massive thank you to Dennis for being so knowledgeable on the dishes, and Chef chatting about them made us enjoy them even more!

3 James Goss - 3 years ago

Great vibe, beautiful interiors
But the food didn't live up to my expectations...
I would recommend you give it a try maybe I'm just difficult

5 Simba Chimbambo - 2 years ago

The food at the place is outstanding. Full of flavor the teriyaki beef fillet and the mixed pot bowl is to die for these guys are so amazing..thumbs up

1 Aleksander M.C. Ruzicka - 3 years ago

As the QE1 sank in Hongkong so sank this restaurant in Cape Town.... you sit like in a Tokio subway, the service does only work with support of the guest and the food .... just forget it.... I‘ve travelled the world but I’ve never found a duck in such terrible way ... you expect at least average as the restaurant is only about to be seen ... but to squeeze in a nieche and chew on bones is not what you want for dinner ... the sooner this place closes the better it is .... but ... what is positiv... immediatelly when we complained, the owner came and tried to compensate... but how to compensate a broken glass... wines are great, service is willing but uneducated, food needs definitely a severe refurbishment Don’t go there when you try to avoid disappointments

4 Ash - 3 years ago

Rock and a hard place.

Pricey, but also kinda worth it... Top not service and environment in an excellent location.

5 Rabbit King - 3 years ago

MACAU, Decors and designs , conception , creation and installation made by Mr Rabbit.
To be seen, invitation to dream and travel....