Portuguese Egg Tart
Portuguese egg tart is the dessert dish identified with Macau. In fact, many consider it a symbol of Macau cuisine. Thus, it is a must to enjoy it when you visit the Las Vegas of Asia. It was over 25 years ago when Andrew Stow cooked up this scrumptious creation based on Portugal’s pasties de nata. To date, you will find many shops selling their own version of the egg tart.
Just one bite into the rich custard filling of this pastry’s buttery and flaky shell will guarantee love at first bite. The smell of a freshly made Portuguese egg tart from the oven makes it more appetizing. In fact, it is the best way to enjoy it. Never mind the chance of a burnt tongue. It might even be worth it. So be ready to wait in line with the locals to buy a box or two. |
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.Main Ingredients
Eggs, Butter, Flour, Sugar, Milk
Eggs, Butter, Flour, Sugar, Milk
Recommended Places to Eat
Lord Stow's Bakery |
Portuguese egg tarts is Macau’s widely loved pastry; eating one in seemingly countless egg tart bakeries and stalls around the city is a must-do and must be included in one’s itinerary. Lord Stow’s Bakery is a must-visit once you are in Macau, as it offers this famous Portuguese egg tarts patronized by both locals and tourists for its distinct delicious taste, melting in your mouth in every bite. In fact, even if these tarts are available in various corners of the city, this bakery is always filled with egg tart lovers. Moreover, it is not just a bakery but also a café.
Established by Englishman Andrew Stow—the one who introduced baked goods with fusions of Macau and European flavors—in 1989, Lord Stow’s is still a lovely and well-maintained place with its great pastries and coffee, friendly waiters, and lovely ambiance. It has a well-designed interior fit for intimate conversations and even relaxation after a long day. |
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Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau
$
Everyday
7:00am - 10:00pm
7:00am - 10:00pm
Margaret's Cafe e Nata |
The fact that Margaret’s Café e Nata is located in a hidden ally near Lisboa Casino adds to its charm. More than the directions provided in this page (we got you well-guided!), even as you walk towards the café, you can already smell its famous Portuguese egg tarts. Most would also say that its delectable egg tart is a strong contender together with Lord Stow’s when debating what bakery-café has the best Portuguese egg tarts in the city.
Crispy on the outside and hot on the inside, this delicious pastry has a rich and creamy filling as well as a distinct taste of butter and caramelized egg all combined together. Your palette will definitely rejoice in every bite and you might even order more than what you can finish because it is just that good. If you are not up for tarts, do not worry; it also has delicious pastries, pizzas and sandwiches as well as many types of coffee. |
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17B R. do Cmte. Mata e Oliveira, Macao
$
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Cuppa Coffee |
Cuppa Coffee is Old Taipa Village area’s special coffee shop brand that adds to the list of great Macau cafés. Its baked goods and coffee originate and are inspired from Portuguese recipes. Here, there is a wide selection of coffee beans for every kind of coffee lover; its special coffee brewing equipment caters to both those who want their cup of Joe to have a strong kick and those who like it mild. Also, it serves unique artisan pastries (one can buy tasty Portuguese egg tarts here), healthy salads (it caters to vegetarians and vegans), and sandwiches.
If you are with your friends, Cuppa Coffee is the perfect spot for enjoying conversations with friends as it has a lovely sofa area at its ground floor. For book lovers, the upper floor of this café has a reading corner. Its ambiance is so inviting that locals often meet here to relax, spend time with loved ones, and work on some projects, among other productive activities. Indeed, time here is well-spent. |
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104 - 106 R. de Fernao Mendes Pinto, Macau
$$ - $$$
Everyday: 8:00am - 8:00pm