Wong Chi Kei Congee & Noodles
8.0Friend Score / 10#5 of 18 Restaurants in Macau
Known forwonton noodle soupshrimp roe noodlesdeep-fried wontonsfresh crab congee
A 1946-founded congee and noodle house right on Senado Square, still pulling its wonton noodles the old bamboo-pole way. Springy noodles, shrimp-packed wontons around MOP 34, silky congee, and late hours till midnight — it's the reliable cheap meal in tourist ground zero. The location means queues at peak times; the food means they're worth it.
Key facts
| Hours | Daily 10:00–00:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Buses 3, 4, 6A, 8A, 18A, 19, 26A to Almeida Ribeiro/Senado Square; the shop is on the square itself |
| Time needed | 45 minutes |
| Best time to go | Late evening after 9pm, when the square empties and it's still serving until midnight |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.0/10- Value8.5
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level5.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility8.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a long wait at Wong Chi Kei?
- At weekend lunch and dinner, expect a queue and shared tables — it's on the busiest square in Macau. Off-peak (3-5pm) or after 9pm you'll walk straight in.
- Where exactly is Wong Chi Kei in Senado Square?
- On the ground floor at 17 Largo do Senado, right on the square's wavy-tiled plaza — you can't miss the signage. Note there have been 'old shop' and 'new shop' iterations over the years; the Senado Square location is the one to hit.
- What should I order at Wong Chi Kei?
- The shrimp wonton noodle soup is the signature — around MOP 34 — plus a bowl of congee if you're two or more. Deep-fried fish balls and the dry-tossed noodles with oyster sauce are the classic add-ons.
- Does Wong Chi Kei serve congee all day?
- Yes, congee is on the menu through the day — silky Cantonese-style, good plain or with fish or pork. It's the gentle option when you're egg-tarted and jerky'd out.
- How much does a meal at Wong Chi Kei cost?
- Budget about MOP 40-70 per person — wonton noodles run around MOP 34, fancier stir-fried noodle plates up to about MOP 60. It's one of the cheapest sit-down meals on Senado Square.
- What are Wong Chi Kei's opening hours?
- Daily from about 10am to midnight. Those late hours make it the best legitimate late-night bowl in the old town after everything else shuts.
- Is Wong Chi Kei good for solo diners?
- Perfect — it's a fast, shared-table noodle house where eating alone is completely normal. Order, slurp, pay, and you're back out exploring in half an hour.
- Why are Wong Chi Kei's noodles special?
- They're made the traditional way — dough pressed by a cook riding a big bamboo pole — which gives that distinctive springy, almost crunchy bite. The shop dates to 1946 and famously demonstrated the technique for visiting Portuguese presidents.
Nearby in Ask Macau
- Historic Centre of Macau – Senado SquareAttraction0.01 km · 0 min walk
- Leal Senado BuildingAttraction0.01 km · 0 min walk
- Senado Square (Largo do Senado)Landmark0.02 km · 0 min walk
- Leitaria I Son (Yee Shun Milk Company)Café0.02 km · 0 min walk
- Pastelaria Koi KeiCafé0.04 km · 0 min walk
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