Almond cookies are recommended as a must-buy souvenirs of Macau, a city whose economy heavily relies on tourism. Due to their popularity among travelers, more and more pastry stores here sell these Chinese cookies. But the locals don’t actually eat them that often. So how did they become such an iconic item in Macau? And where can you get the best ones? Here, we search for the answers.<br /><br />0:00 Are almond cookies a thing in Macau?<br />2:22 Becoming the city’s iconic food<br />5:07 Making almond cookies by hand<br />6:31 Where to find the best pastry store<br />11:29 A family that sticks together, stays together<br />12:38 Producer’s thoughts<br />14:22 Behind the scenes<br /><br />Restaurant address:<br />Pastelaria Chui Heong<br />Edificio Mang Fat, 12 R. do Gamboa, Macao<br /><br />Special thanks:<br />Sheila Leong, Content Creator<br />Follow her at @sheilawithcat on Instagram!<br /><br />This City Bites edition is supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office. <br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more editions of City Bites featuring other cities in Asia:<br /><br /><br />This Asian City is Home to the World’s First Fusion Food | City Bites Macau Edition Ep1<br />https://dai.ly/x8puo05 <br /><br />Macau’s Hidden Gem: Burmese Delicacies in a Local Neighborhood| City Bites Macau Edition Ep2<br />https://dai.ly/x8q4stv <br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2 <br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2 <br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2 <br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br /><br />Producer: Yoyo Chow<br />Videographer: Wayne Hon, César del Giudice<br />Editor and Mastering: César del Giudice<br />Narration: Dai Qian<br />Animation: Stella Yoo<br /><br />#Macau #Cookies #Food<br /><br />
