Pastry Brand Manteigaria Opens First Hong Kong Bakery, Bringing Authentic Pastéis de Nata to Central's Culinary Scene

InvestHK provides new taste of Portugal: pastry brand Manteigaria debuts in Central for city's egg tart devotees

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (June 2) that Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery brand renowned for its freshly baked Pastéis de Nata (original Portuguese egg tarts), has officially opened its first Hong Kong store in Central. The opening marks a significant milestone in the company's international expansion and reinforces Hong Kong's appeal as a strategic gateway for heritage food and beverage brands seeking entry into the diverse Asian market.

The Acting Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Mr Arnold Lau, said, "We welcome Manteigaria to Hong Kong to the delight of our city's passionate egg tart fans. Just as an authentic pastry store can transform a neighbourhood, a vibrant gastronomic scene draws talent and investment to a world-class city. Manteigaria's arrival reinforces Hong Kong's identity as a dynamic crossroads of East and West - a city that appeals to diverse taste buds while serving as a premier destination for global business."

The Chief Executive Officer of Portugália Restauração, the restaurant group that owns Manteigaria, Mr Francisco Carvalho Martins, said, "Hong Kong consumers are curious, cosmopolitan, and uncompromising about taste. Our brand seeks a globally recognised market that values both heritage and innovation, and Hong Kong is exactly that. We see the city as the perfect stage from which to spread the aroma of our original, freshly baked Pastéis de Nata, and a key catalyst for our growth journey in Asia."

Founded in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2014, Manteigaria is part of Portugália Restauração, a restaurant group with over a century of heritage. Today, Manteigaria operates over 20 bakeries across Portugal, France, Macao and Spain. The brand's Portuguese egg tarts are baked fresh daily in an open kitchen using traditional methods perfected in Lisbon, delivering a crisp, buttery pastry with a smooth, velvety custard, often enjoyed with a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

Driven by strong confidence in Hong Kong's vibrant culinary sector, Manteigaria plans to open six locations across the city by the end of 2027. InvestHK has worked closely with Portugalia Restauração and Manteigaria throughout the process, providing go-to-market strategies, local market insights, and access to the city's high-quality supplier network to facilitate its successful launch and continued expansion.

For more information about Manteigaria, please visit www.manteigaria.com.

Invest Hong Kong announced today (June 2) that Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery brand renowned for its freshly baked Pastéis de Nata (original Portuguese egg tarts), has officially opened its first Hong Kong store in Central. Photo shows the new store in Central, while the shop honours the brand's tradition of ringing the bell outside the door at the moment a hot batch emerges from the oven. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (June 2) that Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery brand renowned for its freshly baked Pastéis de Nata (original Portuguese egg tarts), has officially opened its first Hong Kong store in Central. Photo shows the Acting Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Mr Arnold Lau (second left); the Consul-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong, Mr Alexandre Leitão (first left); the Chief Executive Officer of restaurant group Portugália Restauração, Mr Francisco Carvalho Martins (third left); and the General Manager of Manteigaria Hong Kong, Mr Fabio Pombo (first right), at Manteigaria Hong Kong's opening ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (June 2) that Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery brand renowned for its freshly baked Pastéis de Nata (original Portuguese egg tarts), has officially opened its first Hong Kong store in Central. Photo shows the Acting Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Mr Arnold Lau (first right); the Consul-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong, Mr Alexandre Leitão (first left); the Chief Executive Officer of restaurant group Portugália Restauração, Mr Francisco Carvalho Martins (second left); and the Head of Consumer and Hospitality of InvestHK, Ms Sindy Wong (second right), at Manteigaria Hong Kong's opening ceremony. They are holding a batch of freshly baked Portuguese egg tart in the new store. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Marine Department launches Quality Bunker Operator Scheme to enhance service quality and transparency

The Marine Department (MD) today (June 3) launched the Quality Bunker Operator Scheme to encourage bunker operators to install and use mass flow meter systems (MFM systems) on their bunker vessels, with a view to enhancing Hong Kong's bunkering service quality and the competitiveness of Hong Kong ports, thereby further consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international maritime centre and a major bunkering port.

A spokesman for the MD said, "As an international maritime centre supported by our country, Hong Kong has a strategic location adjacent to major international fairways. Coupled with years of development in marine fuel bunkering, Hong Kong possesses rich experience and talent in the field. For many years, Hong Kong has consistently ranked as the seventh-largest bunkering port globally, the second-largest in our country, and the largest in the Greater Bay Area, providing reliable and competitive fuel bunkering services to ocean-going vessels from around the world. As the international shipping industry has an increasing demand for accuracy and transparency in bunkering services, service quality and measurement precision in bunkering operations have become important indicators of a bunkering port's competitiveness. The Scheme will enhance bunkering accuracy and transparency, further enhancing the quality of Hong Kong's bunkering services."

Under the Scheme, bunker operators of traditional maritime fuel and biodiesel that install and use MFM systems on their bunker vessels, with the MFM systems inspected and certified by an accredited body in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 22192 Standard or equivalent requirements, can apply to the MD for inclusion in the scheme's "List of Quality Bunker Vessels", provided they meet the relevant technical and operational requirements. Details of the bunker vessels successfully included in the List will be published on a dedicated page on the MD's website for reference by shipping companies and relevant stakeholders.

Participation in the Scheme is voluntary. In addition to receiving recognition from the MD, participating bunker operators will benefit from enhanced corporate image and competitiveness through the adoption of MFM systems, thereby boosting customers' confidence and helping to create new business opportunities.

"Comprehensive port services are one of Hong Kong's key advantages as an international maritime centre. We will also mandate the use of MFM systems on all methanol bunker vessels this year to ensure that Hong Kong continues to provide high-quality bunkering services in the era of green maritime fuels," the spokesman added.

The application form for the Scheme can be found on the MD's website (www.mardep.gov.hk/en/public-services/one-stop-services-of-green-fuel-bunkering/quality-bunker-operator-scheme/index.html). Interested bunker operators can download the application form from the website or contact the MD's Green Maritime Fuel Team via email (greenfuel@mardep.gov.hk) for details.

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