Secret Menu Event

The Macau Kitchen Secret Menu event, launched in 2022, has quickly become one of our most popular and exciting dining experiences! Held on one special Sunday each month, this exclusive, ticketed dinner features a menu that is a delightful surprise, revealed only during the event, along with storytelling from Chef Kei.


Each Secret Menu experience showcases a unique theme, with dishes changing every month to reflect that theme and highlight Chef Kei's culinary creativity. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Luso-Asian cuisine, savouring the rich flavours of Portugal, Malacca, and Macau in a cosy and inviting atmosphere. Each dish is influenced by over 500 years of Luso-Asian gastronomy, enriched with treasured family recipes.


Most of our dishes are designed for sharing and fosters connections with fellow food enthusiasts. And don’t forget, it’s BYOB with a corkage fee – we’re happy to provide wine pairing suggestions when you make your reservation.

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  • Please note that due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences.

What Our Secret Menu Guests Say

"Macau Kitchen’s Secret Menu events are my favourite dining experiences in Edinburgh! Kei and Hoeyyn always provide a special evening, which is delivered with passion and a deep devotion to their food. Every menu is unique and expertly crafted! 
Through these events I have met some amazing people, and I have learnt so much about cuisine and culture from all around the world. These evenings are something I treasure, and I always leave Macau Kitchen feeling uplifted and Inspired!" Lewis

"Macau Kitchen is an Edinburgh gem that can't remain hidden for long! The very talented and loving owners have brought the underappreciated cuisines of Macau, Malacca, & Portugal to our doorsteps, and we couldn't get enough.

Their invite-only Secret Menu dinners have been a highlight through the years, celebrating holidays from the Dragon boat Festival to Easter and Christmas. These special nights are an unknown journey into the mind of Chef Kei, and he leads you to places that might be unknown to you but I assure you are places he loves dearly. This passion comes through as each dish hits the table and you are treated with the most amazing aromas transporting you to distant lands. It's only when you begin to eat that you realize these events are something special and almost indescribably good. 

You can't call yourself a foodie in Edinburgh unless you've had the pleasure of Macau Kitchen's Secret Menu." Lesha

Latest Events

We’re thrilled to unveil our surprise secret menu just before August! Chef Kei is collaborating with the remarkable Chef Nathan Phayu Brown from Laam to present an unforgettable 7-course experience featuring Northern Thai cuisine with Southern Chinese influence and Macanese and Malacca connections of Portuguese and Southern Chinese influence.


With over 16 years of expertise, Chef Nathan has honed his skills in renowned kitchens worldwide, including London’s Smoking Goat, Som Saa, and Kolae.


His recent travels in Thailand have deepened his mastery of ancestral techniques and regional flavors. Now based in Melbourne, he hosts dining experiences that highlight these unique tastes, making this collaboration truly special.


This is a one-off event with only one exclusive round served, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy bold, spice-filled dishes! Please note that spicy foods will be featured, making this menu unsuitable for those who cannot handle heat . Additionally, we cannot accommodate allergens or dietary restrictions.

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Event Details:

SOLD OUT

(Join us for the waiting list, text/WhatsApp us on 07577667334)

Date & Time: At Macau Kitchen, Sunday, 27th July, 6 PM 

Cost: £100 pp, BYOB with corkage fee 


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Join us at Macau Kitchen for a unique gastronomy adventure that will leave you craving more. 


This is the official day we launch the new concept for the 4th Phase of Macau Kitchen! 

As a team that loves exploring new flavors, we can’t wait for Chef Kei to share his amazing five-course menu. Each bite will be a journey through rich traditions and bold tastes. 

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Event Details:

SOLD OUT

(Join us for the waiting list, text/WhatsApp us on 07577667334)

 Sunday, 13 July, starts at 6 PM

Cost: £70 per person (a £30 deposit is required upon booking)

BYO: Bring your favourite wine or beer (corkage fee applies)

Some of Our Past Events

This Secret Menu event featuring a delightful 4-course menu, "Malacca Expressions," celebrating Chef Kei's journey into his Luso-Asian roots. Chef Kei's passion for his heritage grew as he connected with the Malacca Portuguese community and learned from local recipe holders. A pivotal moment was meeting the late Noel Felix, the oldest recipe holder, whose teachings and melodies inspired the creation of Macau Kitchen in Edinburgh.


Event Details 
Venue: Macau Kitchen
Date: Sunday, 15 June
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost:  £60 per person
BYO: Bring your favourite wine or beer (corkage fee applies)

An event that celebrates memories of a historic dish with more than 300 years of tradition. It all started when the Portuguese brought chilies to Mozambique, giving birth to Piri Piri chicken, a dish that our chef cherished during his childhood in Portugal. This event is entirely dedicated to our signature Piri Piri chicken, crafted with traditional methods and expert marination, featuring a special family Piri Piri recipe that delivers bold flavors to excite your palate.

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Menu:

1. Surprise Small Plate (Cold)

2. Surprise Small Plate (Hot)

3. Main Plate: Signature Piri Piri Chicken

4. Surprise Dessert

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Price: £41 per person (BYOB with a corkage fee)   

Time: Book your slot between 5 PM and 8 PM.


Macau Kitchen's collaboration with London restaurant, Lucky & Joy, in London.


Event Details 
Venue: Lucky & Joy, 95 Lower Clapton Road London E5 0NP
Date: Monday, 9th June
Time: 6:15pm/ 6:30pm/ 8:15pm/ 8:30pm
Cost:  £50 per person (introductory price for the first London collaboration event)


The inaugural Northern Portuguese Night at Macau Kitchen, hosted by Kei de Freitas!   


A delightful four-course menu that showcases the vibrant culinary traditions of Northern Portugal,

featuring one starter, two mains, and a dessert.   


Date: Sunday, 11 May 

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Cost: £60 per person

BYOB: Bring your favourite Portuguese wine or beer (corkage fee applies) 

Easter Secret Menu with a unique 6-course meal featuring traditional Easter dishes

Venue: Macau Kitchen

Date & Time: Sunday, April 20th, 7:30 PM 

Cost: £85 per person

**A BYOB corkage fee applies.

The Dragon Boat Festival 端午節 is a traditional Chinese festival to commemorate Qu Yuan who was the beloved poet of China from the ancient times, and is celebrated by holding dragon boat races and eating ZongZi 粽子 (sticky rice dumplings), integrating praying for good luck. 


At this event, a celebration seven course menu will be served with a complimentary welcome mocktail (byob with corkage). This time we would like to share with you some of our family recipes from our mum Dr. Ang.


Date: 9th June, Sunday

Time: starts at 7.30pm

Cost: 75 per person


Welcome to: A Journey to Malacca 


This seven course secret menu will transport our guests to Chef Kei’s first moments in Asia. The menu will follow his travels, reflecting the moments when he met the Portuguese descendants in Malacca, Malaysia. In Malacca he met the Malacca Portuguese sharing in their culinary heritage. It was a time when he rolled up his sleeves, tried the dishes for himself and discovered traces of his own ancestry in these recipes

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● Date: 5th May, Sunday @7.30pm

● Number of people : 2 people / 4 people per table

● Cost: £75 per person


On this annual Easter Secret Menu we will be serving an exciting seven course feast with Macanese Portuguese dishes.

These Easter celebration dishes are normally served once a year for this special occasion, it is not to be missed.


Date: 31 March, Sunday, 7pm

Cost: £70 per person, including a complimentary welcome mocktail.

【2024 YEAR OF THE DRAGON】

SECRET MENU


with good luck lion dance performance 

 Chinese New Year with exclusive Macau Kitchen banquet, followed by a traditional good luck lion dance performance from Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu masters.

Eight course secret menu. Dishes with symbolic meanings special to this very special occasion are chosen to celebrate "The Year of the Dragon"

● Date: 18 February 24, Sunday ● Time : 5pm  ● Ticket: £80 per person

【Christmas Secret Menu】

Six course menu of secret dishes through the Christmas journey from Portugal and Luso Asian cuisine from Malacca and Macau

● Date: 17 December 23, Sunday  Time : 6.30pm

【November  Secret Menu】

Showcase the gastronomic journey from our recent  trip to Macau and Malacca, this is the part 2 journey following the October Secret Menu. 


A six-course menu with a complimentary welcome drink are chosen specially for this night, Chef Kei will be storytelling through each course. 

Each dish is an expression of Chef Kei, trying to capture moments in life within each dish, reflecting identity, culture, and birthplace.

We have very limited space for this  event. Tickets must be purchased in advance in order to secure your booking.

● Date: 19 November (Sunday)  @6.30pm

【October Secret Menu 】

which showcases the gastronomic journey from our recent trip in Macau and Malacca 😃😃

This is a six-course menu with a complimentary welcome drink and Chef Kei will be storytelling through each course. 

Each dish is an expression of Chef Kei, trying to capture moments in life within each dish, reflecting identity, culture, and birthplace. 

● Date: 29 October (Sunday) @6.30pm

April Easter Secret Menu


Six course menu based on the theme of Easter celebration and a complimentary non alcoholic welcome drink will be served on your arrival. Chef Kei has hand picked Macanese and Malaccan Portuguese dishes which are commonly consumed for this very special occasion. 


● Date: 9 April, Sunday, 7pm


London Secret Menu

Have you heard the big news? Macau Kitchen is coming to London for the first time! We will be hosting an exclusive secret menu event at the prestigious School of Wok in Covent Garden.


We'll be serving classic Macanese and Malacca Portuguese dishes. Chef Kei will introduce classic Macanese cuisine and Malacca Portuguese cuisine to our guests, as well as its connection between Macau and Malacca. Chef Kei will also present two of his own signature dishes, which are served at the Macau Kitchen in Edinburgh.



The history behind this type of cuisine is incredibly important to us here at Macau Kitchen. Macau and Malacca were the most important Portuguese settlements in Asia, developing into an intercultural gastronomic marriage. These communities, the Macao Luso-Asian communities as they are called in Macau, and the Kirstang in Malacca, Malaysia are incredibly connected to each other. They share a similar language, gastronomy, and culture which all relate to the Portuguese spice trade in Asia, and the intermarriages of the Portuguese settlers with the Goan, Chinese, and Malaysian communities. 


● Date: 7th March 2023 (Tuesday) @6pm 


February Secret Menu

Chef's Expressions' [Part 1]


This time Chef Kei is sharing his gastronomic journey!


The tastes and flavours right from the beginning of his childhood and from his journey of gastronomic discovery through the Portuguese spice trade in Asia trough mixed family heritage and personal experiences in Melaka and Macau.


This is a seven-course menu with a complimentary non-alcoholic welcome drink, over Chef Kei's story telling with dishes for the night. 


Each dish is an expression of Chef Kei, trying to get moments of life time capture within the dishes and reflects the connection to it's identity, culture and birth place. 


● Date: 19 February 2023 (Sunday) @7.15pm 


CHINESE NEW YEAR 

SECRET MENU 

with good luck lion dance performance 

 Chinese New Year with exclusive Macau Kitchen banquet, followed by a traditional good luck lion dance performance from Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu masters.

Eight course secret menu. Dishes with symbolic meanings special to this very special occasion are chosen to celebrate 🐰 "The Year of the Rabbit" 🐰 

● Date: 22/1/23, Sunday

● Time : 11.30am Lion Dance Performance, 12.15pm banquet starts 

NEW YEAR'S EVE

SECRET MENU 

Six course secret menu with dishes from Portugal, Malacca to Macau

● Date: 31/12/22, Saturday

● Time : 7pm

 CHRISTMAS DAY

SECRET MENU 

Eight course menu of secret dishes through the Christmas journey from Portugal > Goa > Malacca > Macau.

● Date: 25/12/22, Sunday

● Time : 5pm to 8pm