Macau’s Michelin-recommended street food icon is undoubtedly the Lord Stow egg tart from Lord Stow’s Bakery.
The local Chinese appropriately dubbed it, distinguishing it from the traditional dim sum version. It has become a beloved treat in the region.
The bakery has been proud of its signature Portuguese egg tarts for over thirty years.
They are renowned for their crispy shells and velvety, smooth, custardy filling.
These delectable tarts are crafted from scratch, baked fresh throughout the day, and exclusively available for takeout only, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience.
Just a 10-minute journey away, the quaint Coloane Village of Macau is a sleepy, charming enclave that feels a world apart from the bustling lights of Macau and its casinos.
Founded in 1989 by Englishman Andrew Stow, this bakery became well-known for its British take on Portuguese flaky pastel de nata egg tarts. There are now multiple locations, but the flagship, in the quaint seaside town of Coloane, is worth a pilgrimage.
Always in demand! The humble Lord Stow’s Bakery attracts a perpetual queue of eager customers, drawn by the irresistible aroma of their legendary Portuguese Egg Tarts.
As we parked on the narrow road shoulder, a tantalizing aroma of butter drifted through the air, beckoning passersby into a humble yet enticing shop.
Lord Stow’s Bakery Legendary Portuguese egg tarts
This is Lord Stow’s Bakery, celebrated for its legendary Portuguese egg tarts.
These egg tarts boast delicate, flaky pastry shells that are irresistible.
A sight to behold! Behold the rows and rows of freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts at Lord Stow’s Bakery, ready to delight customers with their irresistible flavor and aroma.
Get up close and personal with Lord Stow’s Bakery Portuguese Egg Tarts, featuring a delicately bruléed top that adds a delightful crunch to every bite.
They cradle a creamy custard with a subtly bruléed top.
Each bite offers a buttery, flaky sensation complemented by a perfectly balanced, wobbly custard filling that is not too sweet.
Biting into a Lord Stow’s egg tart gives you that sensation of crispiness and softness.
The humble bakery in the former Portuguese enclave, now a special administrative region of China, has been making egg tarts since 1999.
These tarts are now famous all over Asia.
Lord Stow’s Bakery
What makes the egg tarts truly special is the team crafting the pastry shells by hand—the traditional way.
This technique ensures the pastry case gets a slight lift at the top, a detail that’s hard to achieve with machine punching.
People are nostalgic for the tastes of these traditional snacks.
Irresistible treats! Lord Stow’s Bakery Portuguese Egg Tarts, recommended by Michelin, draw crowds of eager customers to queue for a taste of their legendary pastries.
Since opening in September 1989, Lord Stow’s Bakery initially sold around 100 egg tarts daily—a number that swiftly escalated.
Today, the bakery churns out a remarkable 21,000 egg tarts daily for distribution across seven locations in Macau.
Convenient takeaway! Lord Stow’s Bakery offers delicious pastries exclusively for takeaway, ensuring customers can enjoy their legendary treats on the go.
While in Macau, don’t miss Lord Stow’s Bakery, renowned for its Michelin-recommended street food, the humble Portuguese egg tarts with a distinct burleed top.
Believe me, they’re worth every calorie and sugar rush!
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Lord Stow’s Bakery (Rua do Tassara)
1 Rua do Tassara, Coloane Town Square, Coloane, Macau.
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