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    3.8 (939 reviews)
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    Macanese Lobster Noodles
    Joy G.

    Everything about the vibes and food at Macao Trading Co. reminded me of the heyday of Tao back when Tao was still a mainstay of the New York scene. Extravagant, lush, vaguely Asian decorative theme? Check. Menu that has some combination of Asian fusion influences? Yup. Website featuring this tagline, "the brothels and opium dens of old 1930s Macao--a mysterious, adventurous, and decadent time-out-of-time place." Oof. Might need a copy rewrite. Despite the vaguely problematic theme, Macao Trading Co. was hopping on a Saturday night so a recommendation to make reservations especially if you're coming as a large group. The food was pretty good: because of our group size, we were able to sample quite a few dishes. The ones that stood out were the Macanese lobster noodles (the noodles were excellent and held onto the flavor); the side of Sichuan eggplant (don't skimp on this); the mushroom and truffle croquettes (hard to mess this up); and the crispy whole fish which our waitress expertly deboned for us table-side. However, at some point in the evening, it got so extremely loud that I was nearing the point of being in physical pain from a) shouting and b) straining to hear what everyone else was saying. I'm not sure if it was the acoustics of our particular booth but I could hear nearly every word of the investment strategies being vigorously debated by the drunk finance bros sitting behind us. After not going out for so long, my poor grandma ears were dying. Stepping outside was a massive relief.

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    Spencer L.

    A typical "team dinner" place I think, it's dimly lit and I think it has signs of how it could be turned into a club. Service was just so-so, they served us two portions of the octopus instead of the croquettes we ordered... also the portion of the octopus was tiny. The music was quite deafening and there were some sound check accidents during the course of dinner... The steamed fish was extremely dry and you can taste the fish was not fresh, not sure why they thought they could overcharge a poorly done dish like this. lobster noodles was honestly the only thing they did right and they only thing that deserve the price point. eggplant was undercooked. we got out of there before dessert because please don't waste your money here. if you want a rowdy dinner please go to catch steak or tao or something.

    Alexis S.

    Celebrated my birthday here with friends and this place did not disappoint! From the service decor to the food everything and everyone was exceptional! The dumplings were delicious and the drinks as well! Only thing that was not as tasty as I thought it would be was the steak. Aside from that I will be definitely be back!

    Macanese Lobster Noodles
    Janine N.

    Was our first dinner stop visiting NYC and staying in Tribeca, the food and ambiance is incredible! Smells like incense right outside, and when you walk in, it's like being transported back in time to early 1900s Macau. Moody and reminiscent of an old world and very decadent Macanese lounge, the vibes do not disappoint. We started with the drunken dragon's milk and (zero proof) cartographer, followed by some chicken and pork belly dumplings and lobster noodles. Everything was delicious, and accompanied warm and hospitable service. Would absolutely recommend if you are in the area!

    Char Siu BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Chicken & Pork Belly Dumplings
    Maggie T.

    I was so pleasantly surprised by Macao! Met a few friends here and ordered everything on the "trading hour" menu (offered Sun-Thurs from 5-7pm) and everything was really good! The standouts were the baby back ribs and the dumplings, but the croquettes and calamari were also solid! All happy hour dishes are $12 each and that felt like a good value. Select cocktails are $13 - I got the berry demure and liked it! It's also a really cool vibe inside - we loved the decor and ambiance. The bartender was also great. Can't speak to their traditional menu, but I'd definitely come back here for HH again.

    Mia H.

    I came here for drinks one evening and had a great time! This restaurant in Tribeca is Chinese-Portugese / Macao-inspired and open late (until 4am on weekends!). Space here is a bit tight; while they have a lot of seating, I felt like tables were small and close together. Service was quick. I got their ribs to share and tried both of their cocktails. Both of the cocktails were amazing and I loved them. Their ribs were also so flavorful and fell off the bone. Would love to come back here to try other food options!

    Alan S.

    Despite the reference to Macau, there is nothing especially regionally relevant - no egg tarts, cheong fun, or even Portuguese items for that matter. It is "Macau" in a general, perhaps vaguely orientalist sense - an idealized colonial era vision presented in a bastardised Wong Kar Wai aesthetic. The food was generally pretty tasty. We enjoyed the vegetable dumplings, garlicky king oyster mushrooms, and eggplant. I found the vegetable fried rice to be a bit too crunchy with some ingredients that I don't find well suited for the dish - generally I think it could have instead leaned a bit towards the sweeter side.

    The bar is awesome.
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: Still good after all these years. I last visited this place in 2014, and was pleasantly surprised to see it was still around. Something that I forgot to mention in my last review from ten years ago was that this place opened in the late 90s, when I used to work in the area and I think I might've visited it once or twice with coworkers for drinks but it's a bit fuzzy, as it was over 25 years ago! For a restaurant to last that long anywhere is quite remarkable--clearly they're doing something right. Anyway, on to the review: The building facade was undergoing renovation so was covered in scaffolding, but the interior was just as I remembered it: dark and intriguing. We bellied up to the bar to take advantage of their Trading Hour, which had some pretty good deals. We both got the summer spritzers and I couldn't resist getting the half dozen oysters. The bartender was friendly and solicitous, and we had a nice prelude to the rest of our evening in the area. I hope to see it again the next time I'm in town!

    Calamari
    Trevor B.

    I had the pleasure of being taken here for my birthday dinner. Great ambiance and our server he was the best. In conversation, that his mother and I went to the same high school, go figure. The drinks were good and the food overall was tasty, especially the crispy whole chicken and how its broken down for you at the table. Whatever that sauce is with the calamari is oh, so good. The mushroom dish is just as good . The dumplings wasn't my favorite and wouldn't be something I would order again. Everything else, definitely flavorful and would re order again. Definitely worth a check out and a good spot for a date night.

    Salt baked fish

    Cool fusion concept blending Chinese and Portuguese flavors. The cocktails were fantastic -- I ordered the "Memory," and it was easily one of the better bourbon cocktails I've had in a while. Came with a group and we did a bunch of brunch dishes family-style. The standouts were the eggplant app and the salted baked white fish. Overall, great vibe all around -- solid ambiance, good service, and really strong food and drinks.

    Crispy Calamari
    Noesh H.

    I was recommended to dine here from a friend of mine, who had nothing but positive things to say. The food was impressive. I really enjoyed every bite of it, along with the hand-crafted cocktail. I would definitely order the calamari and bacon/shrimp fried rice. Ambiance wise also a solid 10/10. The only area lacking would be customer service. It was one waiter for the entire restaurant essentially, and even he took large amounts of time away from the tables, socializing at the bar. It was a really dreadful process having to track him down and ask for anything. Nonetheless, it happens and I still had a good experience! I would definitely come back for the food.

    Macanese Lobster Noodles & Wok Fried Long Beans
    Chernel H.

    Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. Easy to make reservations online. Only planned a week before. Arrived on time at 7:30 and they were pretty packed. We ordered a mocktail called the Portable Sunset and the calamari to start. So good. We had to try the Macanese Lobster Noodles which was pretty good and filling. Also got a side of the long beans. We were pretty full although we really wanted to try dessert. The decor was really cool and the service was great. They were very attentive. Will definitely come back to try dessert and drinks next time.

    Syrah Blend
    Alexis F.

    Upon arrival, I was greeted by the host, who I learned later in the evening was the manager, Dinel. The ambiance is warm, cozy, and inviting, the lights were dimmed, the candles flickered, and the music played at the perfect volume. I sat at the bar and ordered a glass of the Syrah blend and started with the octopus. The octopus was juicy, not chewy or overcooked, flavorful, and honestly I would come back just for that. Then I had the grilled skirt steak with the Chinese broccoli and crispy potatoes. The steak was tender, perfectly juicy in the middle, seared to perfection is the best way to put it. Honestly, the best solo date here. I love that there's community at this establishment with lots of regulars at the bar and the bartender, Ana. Thank you for being so attentive, although you were busy. She was able to balance a big crowd while still managing to make sure everyone received proper service. I look forward to returning! Thank you again Dinel, Ana & Staff.

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