Egg tarts are hugely popular among Hongkongers and are one of the items on the city’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list – making them among its quintessential food items.
Much like Macau’s Portuguese tarts, Hong Kong’s version was influenced by Europe, where trade and colonialism played a considerable part in inducing European culture into Asia. Eventually, it evolved into something distinctive that the city can now call its own.
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