Taipa Village is continuing its emergence as Macau’s leading non-gaming entertainment district, with the opening of a vibrant range of new dining and retail venues.
New venues in the area include: Tim & Daf’s Restaurant, offering fresh, succulent lobster rolls; Kumano Tomahawk, a Japan-themed takeaway shop inspired by the flavours of Kansai cuisine; a new branch of Wong Chi Kei, a long-established and much-loved local eatery offering bouncy bamboo pole noodles; Tuga & Lola Wine & Tapas, a treasure trove of Portuguese and Spanish fine wines; Joker’s Barbershop & Grooming, which specialises in avant-garde hair-styling for gentlemen; and Naka Shop, a hidden gem boasting a range of handmade textile accessories.
“We are thrilled to welcome this distinctive selection of new restaurants and retail shops to Taipa Village.” says Pamela Chan, Head of Marketing at Taipa Village Destination Limited. “The vigorous development of Taipa Village further complements Macau’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, and contributes greatly to the territory’s sustainable development as a world centre for tourism and leisure.”
“With the recent opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, an increasing number of tourists are being drawn to Taipa Village, which has become more accessible due to improved transport links and a pedestrian-friendly environment.” she says.
Innovative Dining
Tim & Daf’s Restaurant
Made with a daily supply of fresh lobsters, crispy hotdog buns and tasty mayonnaise, lobster rolls are the signature dish at Tim & Daf’s Restaurant. Tim & Daf’s also offers a tempting selection of rolls featuring other fresh seafood such as scallops, prawns and combos, and a wide range of drinks that perfectly complement the dining menu.
Location: Rua Ho Lin Vong Nos. 6-8, Taipa, Macau
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 12.00pm – 8.00pm
Kumano Tomahawk
Kumano Fui has opened its fourth outlet in Taipa Village Macau: Kumano Tomahawk. This special, Japan-themed takeaway shop offers a variety of Japanese delights with a Kansai influence, including tamagoyaki, takoyaki, taiyaki, nigiri sushi, sashimi, salad, barbecued snacks and a generous selection of beers and other drinks.
Location: Rua dos Negociantes No. 7, Taipa, Macau
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11.30am – 2.00am
Wong Chi Kei
Wong Chi Kei is a traditional, local eatery whose first outlet has been open in Macau for half a century. The restaurant’s founder learned the skill of making bamboo noodles from an expert in Guangzhou before adding his own special twist and bringing them to Macau, preserving tradition with a distinctive flavour.
Location: Rua do Cunha No. 21, Taipa, Macau
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11.00am – 9.00pm
Retail Stores
Tuga & Lola Wine & Tapas
To share their great love of discovering new wines, Monica the owner of Tuga & Lola Wine & Tapas, and her husband, travel regularly to Portugal and Spain to sample and bring back rare, quality bottles and source organic wines directly from vintners who share their passion.
Customers can taste wines in the shop, paired with hams, cheeses and tapas. In addition to offering a wide range of wines, including reds, whites, organics and more, Tuga & Lola Wine & Tapas also offers a catering service delivering culinary treats for a range of occasions.
Location: Rua dos Clerigos No. 6, Taipa, Macau
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11.00am – 9.00pm
Joker’s Barbershop & Grooming
A cut above everyday hair salons, Joker’s Barbershop & Grooming offers modern, pompadour styling for gentlemen. Managed by three co-partners – Jet, Ming and Maurice – Joker’s offers cool hair-styling that is right on trend. Jet and Ming are skilled practitioners of British pompadour hair styling, crafting classic brushed back, clear-cut lines. Maurice, whose credentials include work at TONI&GUY, is an expert on American pompadour style, which is distinguished by its clean, rugged, sharp cuts that embody a rustic street style.
Location: Rua dos Mercadores No. 25, Taipa, Macau
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 12.00pm – 8.00pm
Naka Shop
To create unique textile products, the owners of Naka Shop travel the world to collect refined materials and work with like-minded handicraft artists. In addition to original designs and handmade products, customers can find crossover collections co-designed by Singaporean and Malaysian artisans. Naka Shop offers a wide range of distinctive and stylish cloth bags, accessories, greeting cards, patchwork puppets and felt dolls.
Naka Shop also holds patchwork and sewing workshops from time to time for handicraft lovers to exchange their experience and skills.
Location: Rua dos Negociantes No. 2, Taipa, Macau
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 12.00pm – 7.30pm