Cover Portuguese egg tarts are only one of the many famous snacks to try in Macau (Photo: Getty Images)
Portuguese egg tarts are only one of the many famous snacks to try in Macau (Photo: Getty Images)
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The best places to visit for Macau's most iconic snacks—think Lord Stow's bakery for Portuguese egg tarts and Tai Lei Lo Kei for pork chop buns
Alongside Michelin-starred restaurants and glitzy bars, Macau has a treasure trove of cafes and bakeries, offering some of the city's famous traditional snacks: think Portuguese egg tarts from Lord Stow's Bakery and pork chop buns from Tai Lei Loi Kei.
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Lord Stow's Bakery: Portuguese egg tarts
Lord Stow's Bakery is an iconic bakery in Macau that is famous for its Portuguese-style egg tarts, which have a crispy, flaky shell made of puff pastry and a creamy custard filling.
Read more: The Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong, According to Pastry Chefs
Tai Lei Loi Kei: Pork chop buns
Tai Lei Loi Kei is a popular Macau chain that is known for its pork chop buns, which are made with crispy, juicy pork chops sandwiched between soft, fluffy buns.
Choi Heong Yuen Bakery: Almond cookies
Choi Heong Yuen Bakery is famed for its almond cookies, which are made with ground almonds and have a crisp, buttery texture.
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Koi Kei Bakery: Jerky
Koi Kei Bakery specialises in beef and pork jerky, which are popular snacks in Macau. The jerky is marinated in a blend of spices and then dried to create a chewy, flavourful snack.
Yau Kei Candy: Dragon's beard candy
Yau Kei Candy is a local shop that is famous for its high-quality dragon's beard candy. The store has been in business for over 60 years, and its candy is made using a special technique of pulling and twisting the sugar strands to create the desired texture and consistency. It's then filled with sweet or savoury fillings.
