No need to fly to Macau for a taste of Portugal’s most beloved tart anymore.
Portuguese custard egg tart brand Manteigaria is set to open its first Hong Kong outpost in Spring 2026, marking its third location in Asia following two Macau openings in 2025.
Born in the heart of Lisbon’s Chiado district, Manteigaria is renowned for their version of the iconic pastéis de nata: a crisp, flaky crust filled with a silky custard, lightly caramelized on top, and finished with a dusting of cinnamon. The result is a simple, golden, and well-balanced tart — an authentic dessert that instantly transports you to Portugal with just one bite.
Adding to the tart’s appeal is its time-honored recipe and clear, artisanal approach. Through an open kitchen, customers can watch master pastry chefs prepare fresh batches of pastéis de nata every 20 minutes, each one following an 18th-century recipe created by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery.
Every step is precise and handled with exceptional care, ensuring that each tart emerges warm, fragrant, and undeniably inviting from the oven. Pastéis de nata are best paired with coffee, wine, or tea, and can be enjoyed by everyone!
The opening of Manteigaria is backed by Grupo Portugália Restauração, with an aim to expand across Asia over the next two years. In Macau, Manteigaria’s two stores have registered an average of a thousand custard tarts sold a day.
As of writing, details on its exact opening date and location have not yet been revealed. For now, follow Manteigaria on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!
