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Egg tarts are a classic Cantonese dessert and are pretty much sold everywhere in Hong Kong. This dim sum dish is found at dim sum restaurants, bakeries, cha chaan tengs, and even supermarkets.
As one of my favourite Chinese desserts, I’m always down for an egg tart.
In this blog post, you’ll know exactly where to go in Hong Kong for this delicious staple dessert.
Choose Your Crust: Butter or Flaky?
Egg tarts typically have two crust styles: butter crust or flaky crust.
There can be debate over which of these two is better.
Flaky crusts are light and airy. The best part is the crunch—you can literally hear it when you bite into a fresh egg tart.
But if the egg tarts aren’t fresh, the flaky crust can feel stale. The crust would get soft, and it wouldn’t be the same. In this case, I would recommend a butter crust. The buttery taste will be stronger, and the crust will be denser.
Personally, I’m all about the flaky crust, but if I have an intense craving for an egg tart and am unsure about the pastry’s freshness, I’ll get one with a butter crust.
They’re both still delicious, though!
Egg Tart VS Portuguese Tart
In this blog post, the best egg tarts in Hong Kong include both egg tarts and Portuguese tarts, though they differ.
Hong Kong egg tarts are less sweet, which suits Hong Kongers’ taste buds, as they don’t like overly sweet desserts. When you ask a Hong Konger about dessert, most will immediately comment on the sweetness level.
Portuguese egg tarts are sweeter and creamier, with a caramelized top layer. These are also bolder in flavour.
They look similar, which is why people get confused.
They belong to the same group so that this list will include both.
The Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong List
1) Beans Bakery
What makes this egg tart special is that Beans Bakery adds a layer of mochi inside. Its official name is mochi Portuguese egg tart.
The mochi inside the egg tart doesn’t add any flavour, but it does add texture. Also, the idea of mochi grabs people’s attention, so it works.
Every time I pass by here, my body screams for me to buy at least 2 mochi egg tarts to eat because one isn’t satisfying enough.
This place isn’t talked about enough when it comes to Hong Kong’s best egg tarts. One reason is that it’s not well-advertised on social media, so tourists may not be aware of it.
Also, Bean Bakery has stores in more local neighbourhoods, such as Whampoa, Tsuen Wan, and Tsueng Kwan O, rather than tourist hot spots. This makes it even harder to find the bakery.
If you pass by a store in Hong Kong, order their egg tart. Most of the time, when I order egg tarts from Beans Bakery, they are still warm, and it’s wonderful. Also, there is usually no line, so that you can zip in and out in no time.
2) The Butterfly Patisserie
The Butterly Patisserie is inside the Rosewood Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. As the most expensive egg tart on this list, each tart costs a whopping $98 HKD.
At this price, the Hokkaido Custard Flan won’t be something most people eat every day. The price appears justified, as their official description states that the ingredients are flown in from Hokkaido, Japan. There are also raving reviews online, and the internet has done its job in making this go viral. The attention has drawn people’s curiosity about why it’s worth the price tag.
If you’re in Tsim Sha Tsui, it’s easy to visit The Butterfly Patisserie. The Rosewood Hotel is connected to K11 Musea, a prime shopping mall.
Since the Hokkaido custard flan may sell out depending on when you visit, I suggest you pre-order it online via their official website to be sure. Check whether any other pastries or goodies interest you before checkout, and select a date and time to pick them up in person.
3) Lord Stowe Bakery
In Macau, THE place to get egg tarts is at Lord Stowe Bakery. It’s more of a Macau thing, but it’s not always convenient to hop to another city when you want an egg tart (It’s become a habit for me to buy egg tarts from Lord Stowe Bakery every time I go to Macau).
Not everyone will have the luxury of adding a day trip to their Hong Kong itinerary. Lucky for you, there’s a place that sells Lord Stowe egg tarts in Hong Kong, and it’s inside The Mandarin Hotel.
Inside the Mandarin Hotel, there is the Mandarin Cake Shop. It feels like a luxury coffee shop because of its location inside this five-star hotel.
They sell out quickly, so visit the Mandarin Cake Shop when these egg tarts are available, starting from 12 pm.
These creamy tarts are so good, alongside their other pastries.
It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re near the Mandarin Hotel.
4) Hashtag B
Hashtag B and Bakehouse are often neck-and-neck for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong. Both are very popular bakeries in Hong Kong.
In my personal opinion, Bakehouse wins. Hashtag B’s egg tart has a crispier crust. The pastry itself is also bigger and has a more unique shape. I don’t love the runny caramel layer at the bottom of the egg tart, but on the other hand, that’s exactly why some people love this.
These tarts are on a first-come, first-served basis. Be prepared to wait in line for them, as I can almost guarantee there will be a line to buy this.
5) KFC
What? KFC is on here?
Okay, hear me out.
KFC is the beloved American fast-food chain we’re all familiar with. Although their specialty is fried chicken, their egg tarts are also delicious and less well-known. It might seem random that KFC makes good egg tarts, but many locals already know this.
It’s normal to grab a meal at KFC and add this dessert as an add-on. It’s convenient and genuinely good.
With many locations around Hong Kong, it’s easy to get your hands on this treat. So next time you order your bucket of fried chicken at KFC, do yourself a favour and leave room in your stomach for their egg tarts.
6) Tai Cheong Bakery
Before Bakehouse, Hashtag B, and many others on this list, it’s Tai Cheong Bakery that has the crown for best egg tarts in Hong Kong for years. With a history dating back to the 1950s, Tai Cheong has a special place in Hong Kongers’ hearts. Their iconic butter-crust egg tarts are known for their crunchy and crumbly crust.
If you want the most classic Hong Kong egg tart experience, Tai Cheong is the place.
Their main branch is in Central. It can get crowded, but lines aren’t usually as intense as Bakehouse or Hashtag B.
7) Soft Thunder Bakery
This bakery is slowly gaining traction, and its egg tarts are a major reason for it.
The egg custard tarts are a signature dessert and are a local neighbourhood favourite in Wan Chai.
An egg tart variation worth trying is their coffee mochi egg tart. I don’t like coffee (I always get comments about this), but millions of people do. So, if you’re a coffee lover, Soft Thunder is basically calling your name.
8) Queen Sophie Bakery
Queen Sophie’s egg tart is baked with 368 layers of puff pastry, which sounds crazy. When you take a bite, expect the egg tart to be light and fluffy.
This bakery is the place to go for a variety of egg tart flavours. It has a few more options than your average egg tart place. Other than egg tarts, other scrumptious-looking baked goods will tempt you.
I usually go to the Sheung Wan location, but there’s another in Kowloon City.
9) Bakehouse
When it comes to the best egg tarts in Hong Kong, Bakehouse will be on every list out there.
It’s my top two favourite egg tarts in Hong Kong. Too bad there isn’t a location closer to me, or else I could eat one every day (maybe it’s a good thing after all).
Bakehouse is viral online, so every day, many tourists line up to get their hands on this signature dish.
Their locations are typically in busy areas such as Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, The Peak, Central, and Tsim Sha Tsui. There’s almost always a long line to even get into the bakery.
Honestly, a lot of the pastries and bread here are good. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but the consensus is that their sourdough egg tarts are superior, which is why you usually only hear about them.
It can be discouraging to see the long lines forming outside. It’s especially frustrating when the egg tarts are sold out by the time you reach the cashier. For those who do get to eat this, I can confidently say anyone who likes egg tarts will like Bakehouse (unless they don’t get a fresh batch, which is rare).
10) Kam Wah Cafe
Kam Wah epitomizes the classic cha chaan teng, also known as a Hong Kong café. This no-nonsense Mong Kok restaurant is best known for its pineapple buns and egg tarts. They have gained a cult following, with over 6k reviews on Google.
There are too many cha chaan tengs to count in Hong Kong, but Kam Wah is well-known amongst locals, and many will agree their pineapple buns and egg tarts are fantastic.
11) Pie & Tarts Specialist
Sometimes, you need a quick egg tart to go, and you don’t want to line up at any bakery. I recommend Pie & Tarts, Specialist. You can’t compare it to others on this list, but it gets the job done. You’ll often find them by MTR-like stations at Cheung Sha Wan and Kowloon Bay.
As the name suggests, there are many pies and tarts available to buy. While you’re there, try something other than egg tart.
Final Thoughts – Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong
It’s a tough competition for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong, but some places like Bakehouse and Beans Bakery are a no-brainer. The best food is subjective, but you can never go wrong with any of the following places.
Now to You – Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong
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