Dining at Nan Yuan in MGM Macau

Taking into account the southern palate, we once again visited MGM Macau to dine at Ba Fang. A few years ago, we tried Bei Chu, and this time it's Nan Yuan's turn. As the name suggests, Bei Chu specializes in northern delicacies such as dumplings, Lanzhou beef noodles, and lamb skewers, while Nan Yuan focuses on southern cuisine from places like Hong Kong and Guangdong. This time, we had a larger group, so the group leader had already prepared the menu and arranged everything, which was very thoughtful. We started with some smashed cucumbers and five-spice beef shank as appetizers before moving on to the main courses. A large platter of Teochew-style marinated meats arrived, featuring goose, pork knuckle, squid, eggs, and most importantly, tofu. The marinade was excellent, and the dishes were naturally delicious. The goose was tender, the squid was not tough, and the pork knuckle was rich in collagen, making the marinated dishes very enjoyable. We were pleasantly surprised that the organizer had thoughtfully provided soup for us. The American ginseng stewed black chicken soup was served at the perfect temperature, with the sweet aroma of ginseng making it very nourishing. As someone who loves indulgent food, I was delighted to see salted egg yolk prawns on the menu. The salted egg yolk was abundant, and the dish was well-executed, though the quality of the prawns was slightly below expectations. The shallot and black bean abalone chicken pot was another flavorful dish. The name suggested diced abalone, but it actually featured whole abalones, which was a pleasant surprise. To balance things out, we had garlic stir-fried broccoli, which made us feel a bit healthier. Even healthier was the fried rice at the end, which was organic red rice fried with scallops, pine nuts, and egg whites. Fortunately, it was both healthy and delicious. We finished with a beautifully arranged fruit platter and lotus seed and red bean soup with glutinous rice balls, leaving us completely satisfied. Restaurant Information: Nan Yuan MGM Macau, 1101 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Macau