Not only can you get great Cantonese egg tarts in Hong Kong, you can also find some of the best Portuguese egg tarts in the country. I was extremely delighted to discover that Macau's Lord Stow's Bakery has a franchise outlet in The Excelsior Hong Kong, which is conveniently located at Causeway Bay.
While I am unsure of whether the egg tarts served here are as good as those at Lord Stow's main outlet, they were the epitome of Portuguese egg tarts to me. The caramelized crème brûlée-like custard is sensuously velvety and wobbly, and is cushioned by a bed of remarkably crisp and none-too-greasy puff pastry that flakes into buttery layers.
An interesting fact: The popular Portuguese egg tart purveyor Margaret e Nata was set up by the ex-wife of Lord Stow's owner! Has anyone tried the egg tarts from both shops? How do they compare?
An interesting fact: The popular Portuguese egg tart purveyor Margaret e Nata was set up by the ex-wife of Lord Stow's owner! Has anyone tried the egg tarts from both shops? How do they compare?
Price: Each Egg Tart EXpress set (two egg tarts with a cup of illy coffee) goes for HKD28 and is available between 11am and 5.30pm
Expresso @ The Excelsior Hong Kong
281 Gloucester Road, Causebay Bay
Tel: +852 2894 8888
Opening hours: 6am-7pm (Mon-Sat), 8am-6pm (Sun & PH)