Manteigaria

Manteigaria, the artisanal bakery that has earned a cult following in Portugal for its pastéis de nata, opened its first Hong Kong flagship at the beginning of June 2026. Unlike Hong Kong-style egg tarts, which often favour a firmer, egg-forward filling with either a buttery shortcrust or light flaky crust, Manteigaria’s pastéis de nata are defined by a thin and shatteringly crisp pastry – the result of a intensive process where the dough is kneaded and folded by hand – and a creamy caramelised filling made using whole eggs, plenty of sugar, and butter (rather than margarine), with zero preservatives or additives.

Every time a fresh batch of tarts slides out of the oven, a bell will ring out onto the street – a signature Lisbon tradition that signals the arrival of something warm and ready to be shared.