Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Amanda has written for Monocle, the Telegraph and the New York Times, among other publications. In her spare time, she loves to explore, write, and ride horses.
While this question is often Googled, Macao chicken is not something found on local restaurants’ menus.
The Macanese pataca has faced a long, uphill battle for acceptance in its hometown. Welcome to the curious world of Macao’s unloved currency.