Any travel guide worth its salt will tell you the must-have snack to try in Macau is the Portuguese Tart. According to Google, Hong Kong’s egg tarts (daan tat) feature a stronger “eggy” flavor, a more substantial shortbread and a floral shape. In contrast, Macau’s beloved custard tarts (pou tat) are a combination of flaky crust and creamy filling with a caramelized top.
A Michelin star version is available at Lord Stow’s Bakery https://guide.michelin.com/mo/en/macau-region/macau/restaurant/lord-stow-s-bakery-rua-do-tassara. Interestingly, Andrew Stow was a British pharmacist who set up the bakery back in the late 80s https://www.lordstow.com/lord-stows-bakery
Sadly time did not allow us to get to that far across the island but the little gem of a cafe we came across did not let us down. A super crispy flakey pastry crust with a light custardy filling sprinkled with cinnamon and accompanied by a hot coffee….a perfect replenishment combo.
