I had Macau Trading Company in my list for years but admit that I was always put off by the loud music when passing in front of it, preferring a quiet dinner to a party…But now, with outdoor dining available, we decided to give it a try.

Their outdoor space is a quite nice, as the restaurant made sure they put some elements of their decor and not just the tables or chairs, reminding me of these old movies with Humphrey Bogart, and I was surprised not to see more people as restaurants nearby were packed.

I started by ordering a drink: the Mah-Johng, made with Japanese whisky, sweet vermouth, Mandarine Napoleon, ginger, vanilla and Macao five spice bitters. Strong, sweet, with hints of vanilla.

Mah-Johng cocktail at Macau Trading Company in TriBeCa, NYC

We then got their mushroom and truffle croquettes that were delicious! Slightly crispy on the outside, creamy inside, with a smell and taste of truffle (I guess oil) not overpowering.

I then decided to try their char siu BBQ baby back ribs. These pork ribs were amazing: falling off the bone, they were literally caramelized. A must have!

Char Siu BBQ baby back ribs at Macau Trading Company in TriBeCa, NYC

For her entree, Jodi got the hoisin Hakka noodles, the only vegetarian dish entree. These fried noodles were served with various vegetables, lots of them. Earthy, it had a very slight kick, with the taste of hoisin sauce coming through.

On my side, I could not resist ordering one of their signature dishes: the Macanese lobster noodles. The presentation was beautiful with the lobster tails on top of a generous amount of noodles that were smothered in a chili beurre blanc sauce that, although slightly spicy, was very comforting. And there was even more lobster mixed in! Another must have there!

Macanese lobster noodles at Macau Trading Company in TriBeCa, NYC

Macanese lobster noodle at Macau Trading Company in TriBeCa, NYC

For dessert, we opted for their malasadas that are donuts. They were served with dulce de leche and a yuzu anglaise that was my favorite. The only negative is that there was not enough sauce and the dulce de leche was too dense to dip a donut. Besides that, this dessert was great: very addictive, the donut itself was perfectly made.

We left full after a superb meal: Macau Trading Company is definitely a place I would go back to in the future, probably dining outdoor so I can enjoy a nice conversation...

Enjoy (I did)!

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Macau Trading Company - 311 Church St, New York, NY 10013

Dinner at Macau Trading Company in TriBeCa, NYC

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