Macau’s Famous Almond Cookies! Introducing 4 Popular Shops

When it comes to souvenirs from Macau, almond cookies are especially famous. Originally introduced from Guangdong Province in China, they are now widely known as a specialty of Macau. Throughout the historic district and many other parts of the city, you’ll find numerous almond cookie shops, each competing in flavor and quality. This time, we’ll introduce four of the most popular shops among them.

1. Koi Kei

Rua de São Paulo is lined with many specialty almond cookie shops. One of them is Koi Kei Bakery, the largest confectionery chain in Macau. In addition to its signature almond cookies, the shop offers more than 30 kinds of sweets, making it an excellent choice for souvenirs. Koi Kei has multiple directly operated stores throughout Macau, including Senado Square, in front of the Ruins of St. Paul’s, Venetian Macao, and Sands Cotai Central.

2. Choi Heong Yuen

Choi Heong Yuen Bakery is another major confectionery chain, often mentioned alongside Koi Kei. Its first store opened in 1935 on Taipa Island in Macau. Today, it has expanded internationally to countries such as the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia, making it a globally recognized confectionery brand.
Its signature product is the “Three-Flavor Almond Cookie,” which features pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, and almonds. Another recommended item is the “Meat-Filled Almond Cookie,” which contains a sweet filling inside the cookie. There are many varieties available, including bite-sized almond cookies in plastic bottles and individually wrapped cookies, making them perfect for sharing as souvenirs. Walnut-filled cookies are said to be especially popular among foreign travelers.

3. Yeng Kee Bakery

Founded in 1928, Yeng Kee Bakery is a long-established shop located on Rua de São Paulo, where many souvenir shops stand near the Ruins of St. Paul’s.
Their crispy almond cookies, stamped with the “Yeng Kee” logo, are especially popular. The cute, pop-style packaging also makes them perfect as souvenirs. Although the shop itself is small, it offers a wide variety of products.

4. Chui Heong Bakery

Chui Heong Bakery is known for its fragrant, charcoal-baked almond cookies. The shop has been using the same traditional methods for over 50 years, carefully hand-baking each cookie. You can even watch part of the finishing process at the storefront.
Beloved by locals for many years, the shop is well regarded for its flavor. Though small, it is considered a hidden gem in Macau. If you’re looking for traditional, simple almond cookies that haven’t changed with the times, this is the place to visit.

◎ Summary

Although they are all called almond cookies, it’s interesting how their size and flavor vary from shop to shop. Almond cookies from large chain stores are delicious, but those from small neighborhood bakeries are also very popular. Trying and comparing different varieties is part of the fun.

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Macau’s Famous Almond Cookies! Introducing 4 Popular Shops