The egg tarts at Lord Stow’s Bakery in Macau are a must-try — crispy crusts with soft, fragrant fillings.

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Lord Stow’s Bakery
Address: Shop 2119A, Level 3, The Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, Cotai Strip, Macau
Main store address: G/F, 1 Ta Sa Street, Coloane Town Centre, Coloane, Macau

Before my trip to Macau, a friend told me the egg tarts at “Lord Stow’s” were “super delicious”! Just as I was lamenting that I wouldn’t get to visit the main island of Macau, they mentioned there was a branch inside The Venetian, which was within walking distance from my hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel. Well, why wait? I dashed over without hesitation… (I’m pretty determined when it comes to food…)

The location by the canal has a nicer environment than the main store, with seating areas where you can sit down and enjoy your food. Turns out the shop doesn’t just sell egg tarts — there are also plenty of breads and drinks.

When I saw the sign, I immediately broke into a smile. Finally, I could eat those egg tarts, and I even picked up two boxes to take home for my family on my last day. I guess my family’s pretty lucky~

Honestly, unless you really want one, you might want to skip the drinks. A friend ordered a coffee and said it was pretty average, and not very good value. If you need water, you can get free bottled water from the casinos.

Of course, our focus was on the egg tarts. They’re somewhat similar to the Portuguese egg tarts from KFC in Taiwan, but crispier, crunchier, and more fragrant here.

Actually, besides the egg tarts, I also wanted to try the apple pie, but I had just finished breakfast and couldn’t possibly eat more. Plus, lunch was coming up soon, so I had to give it up. Now that I’m back in Taiwan, I really want to try it…

Prices are the same in RMB, HKD, and MOP, but of course MOP gives you the best deal, being the most favorable in exchange rate. But since I was only staying in Macau for three days and MOP isn’t widely circulated, I just exchanged for MOP and paid with that. If you spend over 100 MOP, you can use a credit card, which might be more cost-effective — you can do the math.

There’s a semi-open kitchen where you can watch the bakers making the egg tarts. The most popular item in the store is definitely the egg tart — you can smell their aroma all the time.

The best time to eat them is within 6 hours of purchase. I took some home and kept them in the fridge; they can last up to three days. They’re also quite nice eaten cold, and I didn’t reheat them.

Refrigerated section offers salads and sandwiches that you can pick freely and pay for at checkout.

Drinks are also self-service.

Our group wasn’t very hungry, so we each got one egg tart, and a friend added a coffee.

The golden, crispy tart shell is super crunchy, with a flaky texture like puff pastry — especially fragrant and delicious. It may not look impressive, but it’s seriously tasty, no wonder it’s listed as a must-eat in Macau.

The soft, fragrant egg custard in the middle, with its tender texture paired with the crispy shell, is absolutely delicious. At just 9 MOP each, no wonder it’s considered a must-try Macau snack — it truly lives up to the hype~

Tai Lei Loi Kei is another famous Macau snack, available at The Venetian, but I really didn’t have room to try it that day. I could only snap photos and share the price list with you all Up !

Yee Shun Milk Company is a famous Hong Kong brand. Since I missed it during my previous trip to Hong Kong, I insisted on trying it this time, and my friends tagged along — everyone just watched me eat…

The steamed milk series are displayed at the counter, with various add-ins available, and of course, different prices.

The best deal at Yee Shun is to pay in MOP, and change will also be given in MOP~

The prices at the Venetian branch are about 10 MOP higher on average compared to other branches, but I really didn’t have the chance to dine on the main island, so I traded money for time — I was just happy to get to eat it.

Famous Double-Skin Steamed Milk $38

I thought I had ordered the signature item, but it wasn’t until I got back to Taiwan that a friend told me I should’ve gone for the add-in version — otherwise, plain steamed milk is kind of bland. Uh, it’s just very soft and silky milk custard, and the price really isn’t cheap. For those wanting to try something new, I’d suggest getting add-ins to make it tastier. This trip to The Venetian let me try many local famous snacks. If you’re looking to buy souvenirs, it’s better to go to Coloane Street — prices there are about 30% cheaper on average. If you have time, compare prices before buying, so you don’t end up overpaying like I did…
 

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