Whenever I come to Macau, I try to have a plate of shrimp roe noodle at Cheung Kee, the famous noodle place. Today, however, when we got there, the shop was closed for 4 days. My friends went first for a pot of Shark's fins each, then they decided to have almond paste egg white soup before going to the ferry pier. I have to add this was only 2 hours after our very delicious and big meal at Robuchon a Galera. Since I am also not a fan of sweet Chinese dessert, my interest was drawn to the noodle shop opposite the dessert house. I think I remember the name from somewhere and it was advertising its fish roe noodles. Well, nothing to loose and we split into 2 groups. 4 of us went to have dessert and 2 of us went for noodles. I ordered the fish roe noodles. The soup came first and I have to say I wasn't impressed. It was cloudy and tasted mostly like salted water. But when the noodles came, the shrimp roe smelt very rich and strong, most appertising. The noodles still had a good bite and the amount of roe, noodles and light sauce at the bottom was just the right proportions. It was most enjoyable and absolutely matched up to Cheung Kee nearby. I think most people come here as a result of not being about to go to Cheung Kee. Now I know I can come here as an alternative and the seats are even more comfortable.
My friend ordered the same noodles as well as a plate of boiled fish skin. She said it was very fresh and had a good bite. I am afraid of boiled fish skin although I like deep fried fish skin. She couldn't finish the noodles but finished the fish skin as she said it's not an easy dish to find in HK anymore especially when it is done well.
So I left Macau satisfied with our food adventure and the fun I had with my girlfiriends who all escaped work on what would have been a very uneventful Wednesday otherwise.
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