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Lagariero-Style Bacalhau

Pirates used to roam around Coloane, the Southern Region of Macau. But for the evening of our visit at Miramar Restaurant, there were no more pirates, only us hungry visitors ready to devour any Portuguese food that would land on our table. A restaurant that started way back 1990′s but closed at the turn of the decade, the establishment re-opened two years ago to again serve authentic Portuguese dishes on the quiet hillside of Coloane fronting Hac Sa Bay.

Codfish Dreams (HKD 37/ 4pcs)

We couldn’t see the beach because it was already dark when we arrived but we certainly noticed a groups of diners having some laughs at their tables.  That seems a good sign which means they must be happy with the food. The restaurant is large with  indoor and outdoor seating areas. We went inside the air=conditioned area which I think could sit at least a hundred people. Of course, being the bloggers that we are, we asked if there was wifi and we weren’t disappointed.

Shrimp Rissois (HKD 40/ 4pcs)

Served hot and steamy were Codfish Dreams and Shrimp Rissois. Both starters have crispy bread coating. The former had a really flavorful combination of potatoes and codfish that instantly became a favorite. The shrimp Rissoi was still steaming that it almost burnt my tongue at first bite. It was creamy and good but I prefer the codfish.

Lagairiero-Style Bacalhau (HKD 158)

Then came the Lagariero-style Bacalhau. It would seem that codfish is a pervasive ingredient among Portuguese Cuisine. The Lagariero style had salt-cured codfish cooked in olive oil with black olives, potatoes and lots of garlic. It was too salty for me. Maybe I’m not a fan of really salty fare but it still won me over as I added more garlic and potatoes in the mix.

Portuguese Barbecue Chicken with Fired (HKD 120/whole, HKD 80/half)

The Portuguese Barbecue Chicken with French fries brought me back to a certain level of comfort zone.  This one was deliciously grilled to the bone and boy, those French fries were really good.

Oven Roasted Lamb Leg (HKD 298)

I was ready to tackle another Portuguese Dish when in came a large plate of an Oven Roasted Whole Lamb Leg with Potatoes. It was overwhelming but it never stopped us from slicing and picking out the tender meat from the big bone. The sauce was savory rich and I delighted in each slice I chewed on. And that mint sauce added a delightful nuance to the overall flavor. It became the highlight entrée for me that night.

Egg Pudding (HKD 48)

Not to miss out on some desserts, we tried their Chocolate Mousse and Egg Pudding. I instantly liked the Mousse for its deep, dark, chocolate flavor. The Egg Pudding was an amusing dessert with all the foamy sweetness on top.

Miramar Restaurant
Zona Norte da Praia de Hác Sá
Reservations: +853.2888.2623 or +853.2888.2601