![]() ![]() (Image credit: L2-109, Level 2, V Walk, 28 Sham Mong Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon Get a side of their Chinese doughnut, or “sha yung” (沙翁) while you’re here, also a reputed favourite of the venue. Self-described as the creator of the shortcrust pastry egg tart, their golden-yellow treats are sweet with a buttery, crumbly exterior. Those living in Singapore would already be familiar with Tai Cheong Bakery’s delicious offerings, but it’s still worth your time to check out the original while in Hong Kong. There are currently nine locations of Tai Cheong Bakery across Hong Kong, which is also a proven testament to their success which began 60 years ago around 1954. Either way, you’ll find them to be a scrumptious little treat while out and about in the city. ![]() In Hong Kong, there’s always a bakery, bing sutt, or local cha chaan teng serving this delicious street food snack, from inexpensive HK$2 options to more indulgent ones that cost upwards of HK$10. It’s a simple judge for the archetypal egg tart: a silky, creamy, custardy centre with a golden, crisp shell - be it the crumbly shortcrust or the flaky puff pastry - that’s at once sweet with a hint of buttery savouriness. While Singapore has adapted its own version, the Hong Kong egg tart is said to originate during the 1940s as a revamped take on the western custard tart by Chinese bakeries, some of which have Portuguese influences. The egg tart sits high above the list of other HK pastry greats: pineapple bolo bun, winter melon paste, Wife’s Biscuit, and the deceptively simple cocktail bun - just to name a few. You can’t flip through a Hong Kong guide without spotting some kind of passage dedicated to the egg tart, a palm-sized, miniature pastry that’s enjoyed endlessly in the city. There’s no passing up on this classic snack when you’re in the city, which is why we’ve done the leg work for you to up some of the best egg tarts that Hong Kong has to offer. ![]() Best egg tarts in hong kong portugese egg tarts bakehouse sourdough tart sing fat bakery ![]()
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