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The pork chop sandwich from Da Li Lai Ji features fresh pork chops with no gamey taste, seasoned just right, paired with a slightly crispy pineapple bun, resulting in a pleasant texture. The croissant version has a layered feel and is particularly flaky.
The shop isn't big, but it has a retro feel, and the table turnover rate is quick, so you don't have to wait long.
The store thoughtfully provides gloves for easy eating, and the service is attentive.
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This is the Dali Lai Ji Pork Chop Bun located on the street of Rua de Camoes in Macau. On the first day of my trip to Macau, I planned to stroll along this street and coincidentally saw many recommendations for this place on Threads, so I stopped by to give it a try.
This time, I ordered three dishes for a total of $146 MOP:
Pork Chop Pineapple Bun: $55
Pork Chop Pineapple Croissant: $65
Iced Lemon Tea: $26
I finally got to taste the legendary Dali Pork Chop Bun. The store thoughtfully provided gloves for easy eating. The pork chop was fresh and free of any gamey taste, and the seasoning was just right, paired with the slightly crispy pineapple bun, which had a nice overall texture. The croissant version had more layers, and its flaky texture was quite special.
The store is not big but has a strong vintage feel. The turnover rate is fast, so you don't have to wait long for a seat. However, overall, the prices are a bit high, and the iced lemon tea was rather ordinary. It's good for trying out new flavors, but I may not want to visit again.
Macau has many unique and special dishes that are quite different from those in Taiwan. One of them is the pork chop bun, which, as the name suggests, is actually a Macanese-style pork chop burger. A friend from Hong Kong recommended that I try this place called Tai Lei Loi Kei.
The pork chop bun in Macau is very special; unlike in Taiwan where it’s a combination of meats, this is just a piece of freshly fried pork chop with the bone still in, tucked inside the bun. The meat is extremely juicy and tender, and it’s best to eat it as soon as it’s served. I initially thought the lack of ingredients would make it feel greasy the more I ate, but surprisingly, the bun absorbs the greasiness just right, creating a smooth texture that doesn’t leave your mouth dry.
For my drink, I ordered the yuenyeung milk tea, which was quite good and not too sweet. I originally wanted to order other dishes as well, but there are just too many delicious things in Macau, so I had to save some space for other dishes. Otherwise, there are quite a few other burgers I’m curious to try.
I recommend coming early and avoiding peak dining hours to successfully escape the terrifying tourist crowds and truly enjoy the food.
