Restaurant Scams in Macao, China
Inflated bills, hidden charges, tourist menus, and food service tricks. Below are the restaurant scams scams reported in Macao — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Kyoto, Beijing, and Shanghai.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Restaurant Scams Scams
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Total in Macao
How it works
In several tourist-facing dim sum and Chinese restaurants near the Ruins of St. Paul and Senado Square in Macao, waiters bring unrequested dishes — tea, peanuts, pickled vegetables, or cold appetisers — to the table immediately upon seating and present them as complimentary. These items appear on the final bill at inflated prices, sometimes doubling the cost of the meal. Refusal or questions are met with claims that the items were listed in small print on the menu.
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11 total warnings across all categories