The Eight Restaurant menu overview
Nestled in the heart of Macao at Avenida de Lisboa, The Eight Restaurant offers an immersive Cantonese dining experience that masterfully blends tradition with innovative culinary artistry. Renowned for its exquisite dim sum and refined flavors, this Michelin-starred gem presents a menu that will captivate food enthusiasts seeking authentic yet creatively elevated Cantonese dishes.
Starters
Begin your meal with a selection of masterfully prepared starters that marry delicate textures with bold flavors. Each dish is a celebration of premium ingredients and artistic presentation.
- Steamed Crystal Blue Shrimp Dumplings in Goldfish Shape – Delicately crafted shrimp dumplings wrapped in exquisite goldfish-shaped skins, combining visual artistry with fresh seafood flavors.
- Baked Tartelette with Crabmeat in Curry Sauce – A luscious crabmeat filling enveloped in a buttery tart shell, infused with aromatic curry sauce for a savory start.
- Crispy Barbecued Pork Buns with Preserved Vegetables – Tender barbecued pork paired with savory preserved vegetables, encased in a crisp bun that offers a satisfying crunch.
- Puff Pastry with River Shrimp in Purse Shape – Flaky puff pastry envelopes succulent river shrimp, elegantly folded into a purse shape for a delightful bite.
- Steamed Pork Dumpling with Abalone – Silky dumpling skin envelops a rich pork filling enhanced with tender, flavorful abalone.
- Steamed Glutinous Rice with Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Fish Maw, and Shark Fin Wrapped in Lotus Leaf – A luxurious combination of premium seafood and textures, wrapped in fragrant lotus leaf for an aromatic finish.
- French Goose Liver with Char Siu and Chinese Preserved Sausage – Rich French goose liver paired with traditional char siu and preserved sausage for a decadent flavor fusion.
- Pan-fried Superior Bird’s Nest with Crab Meat in Pei Pa Style – Exquisite bird’s nest expertly pan-fried and combined with delicate crab meat, served in a traditional pei pa style pastry.
Desserts
Conclude your meal on a sweet note with an array of traditional Cantonese desserts, each crafted to balance sweetness with subtle textures and refreshing flavors.
- Steamed Sponge Cake with Date Jam – Light and airy sponge cake complemented by the natural sweetness of date jam.
- Chilled Mango Sweet Soup with Pomelo and Strawberry – A refreshing cold soup blending the tropical sweetness of mango with tangy pomelo and fresh strawberry.
- Chilled Sweetened Tofu Fa with Pear and Almond Juice – Silky tofu pudding served chilled, enhanced by the delicate flavors of pear and almond juice.
- Petit Four’s A: Portuguese Egg Tart – A classic Macanese treat featuring a flaky crust filled with creamy, caramelized egg custard.
- Petit Four’s B: Pantyhose Milk Tea – Smooth and aromatic milk tea served in an elegant petite portion, a perfect finish to your meal.
Drinks
The Eight complements its culinary excellence with a selection of carefully curated beverages, including fine wines, refreshing beers, and expertly brewed coffees and teas, offering an ideal accompaniment to your meal.
