From a Portuguese chef’s ode to home to new spins on Hong Kong classics, check out these egg tart shops in South Korea’s capital
Rich, custardy egg tarts are associated more with Hong Kong, Portugal and Macau than Seoul, so it may come as a surprise that the city has more than a few bakeries serving top-notch takes on the sweet treat.
Whether closely following traditional recipes or serving up new twists on the classic dessert, here are five places to get your egg tart fix on your next visit to South Korea’s capital.
Tucked away in a quiet alley in Seoul’s Seongbuk district, Nata de Nata brings a slice of Portugal to the Korean capital.
Run by Luis Filipe Dinis Campo, a Portuguese chef who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, the bakery exudes authenticity from its brightly tiled walls and colourful decor to the buttery scent wafting from the open kitchen.
