Tai Lei Loi Kei (Nex)

A cosy cafe that serves super-delicious (macau styled) fast food situated conveniently between the bus interchange and the NEX shopping mall.

The beautiful Neon signboard coupled by the aroma of fried pork attracted us into this all new cafe. I fell in love with the interior deco which made it looked like a cafe by the street of macau and they even had lamp post for lighting. Like any fast food joints, you may sit freely and ordering can be done at the counter yet food is served by friendly staff and you don't have to pay for service charges. The place is pretty clean and seats are cosy, especially for butt-warmers like me who liked to chat away.

Ordering was simple and quick with the easy to read sign-board menu and we ordered quite a few signature items which arrived quickly and I must say of a good portion.

1)Curry FishBall - $4.90 are chewy fresh fishballs soaked in a bowl of curry which i find is more nonya styled curry. I love the milky and tangy taste of the curry and well fish balls are a good pairing.

2) 猪扒包 (Signature PorkChop Bun) - $6.90 is a good serving of carefully marinated porkchops cooked to its best sandwiched between 2 crispy buns. Tasted like what I ever had in Macau yet not as salty and while i chew on the soft pork chop, the aroma of spices and herbs lingered around even after I've finished. One good porkchop bun i must say...

3) Polo Pork Chop Bun - $6.90 is as good as the pork chop bun however the sweetish and super soft polo bun made the difference to the entire experience. Interesting combination of savoury and sweet.. delectable....

4) Macau Chicken Wing Noodles - $7.90 is a combination of specially made chewy noodles with a generous spread of marinated well executed mid part of the chicken wings. I find this dish the best value as its rather filling and have got loads of side ingredients (matter of fact i couldn't quite see the noodles beneath)

5) SawDust Cake - $3.50 with 2 flavours to choose from, this made an ultimate sweet ending to our lunch. The cake was more ice-creamy then anything with biscuit dust in various layers. Extremely interesting and not too sweet. Its a must try dessert...

The drinks selection was also good with HongKong styled Milk Teas and coffee and of course a variety of soft drinks. Its a pretty nice place to hang out with friends or if you are looking for a quick meal, this place serves delectable food in a fast pace.

We love the concept and the food was of good value, not to mention the good taste involved. Staff was attentive and gave good recommendations on our orders. Falling in love with it and will return to enjoy more of these macau styled yummy delights. Really affordable and worth it...