The Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong

All egg tarts are good, but not all are great. We’ve rounded up the best egg tarts in Hong Kong — because why settle when there are so many amazing ones out there?

The egg tart is Hong Kong’s answer to British custard tarts, and we have to say that we’re big fans of the 852 version. Still, as with every good local dessert, it is of utmost importance to weed out the ones that are merely good, and give praise to those that are life-changing. In the name of research we tried so many egg tarts from different bakeries that we are now 99% egg tart and 1% human, so trust us as we proudly present: The Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong…

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Hashtag B — Napoleon egg tarts available in various locations

Hashtag B is a trending bakery in town and known for its egg tarts which come in delightfully quirky flavours (like peach and pistachio!) which are always in high demand. Hashtag B’s Napoleon egg tart is a masterpiece – a delicate, flower-shaped puff pastry shell that’s impossibly light, flaky and airy. The filling? Silky smooth with an egginess that’s perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. Be prepared to queue for these gems – they’re baked fresh three times a day, so it’s worth checking with the shop to time your visit just right!

Price: $18 for its Napoleon Egg Tart

Hashtag B, various locations across Hong Kong, www.hashtagb.com

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Tai Cheong Bakery — Golden egg tarts featuring tart shells made daily

Tai Cheong in Central is renowned for its traditional Hong Kong-style custard egg tarts. The buttery handmade tart shells are a standout. Freshly baked and served warm, these egg tarts have become a iconic, with the bakery operating for over six decades. The custard is rich, smooth, and packed with an eggy flavour, boasting a gorgeous golden hue. The irresistible aroma of freshly baked egg tarts wafting from the shop is enough to draw anyone in for a taste!

Price: $11 for its classic egg tart

Tai Cheong Bakery, various locations across Hong Kong, www.taicheongbakery.com

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Queen Sophie — Flaky puff pastry shell egg tarts

We have honestly never come across a puff pastry shell quite like Queen Sophie’s. Encasing a velvety, subtly-sweet filling is the flakiest, lightest puff pastry ever, beautifully crisp and thin (we estimate it’s ⅛ inch!), and not at all doughy. A great benchmark for whether an egg tart is good is whether you would eat the crust by itself, and we definitely would when it comes to Queen Sophie’s little masterpiece. Each is made by hand using French butter, based on traditional techniques from the 1970s.

Price: $18 for its egg tart

Queen Sophie, Shop 5, Basement, Kai Fung Mansion, 2-24 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2269 0278

Queen Sophie, G/F, 24 Hau Wong Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2683 1811, Instagram: @queensphiehk

Bakehouse — The infamous sourdough egg tarts

Bakehouse is a no-brainer when it comes to indulgent treats—just look at the massive queues snaking outside its doors for proof. Swiss pastry chef Grégoire Michaud has worked his magic with his sourdough egg tart creation. Made from the same dough as the shop’s famed sourdough croissants, these egg tarts feature a buttery, flaky shell with a subtle tang from the sourdough. The filling is silky, luscious and perfectly set, reminiscent of a crème brûlée. Bakehouse truly knows how to keep the crowd coming back for more!

Price: $12.5 for its Sourdough Egg Tart

Sassy tip: And while you’re there, don’t miss the double chocolate cookie — a 4-inch masterpiece of dark chocolate decadence — with crisp edges and a soft, chewy centre.

Bakehouse, various locations across Hong Kong, www.bakehouse.hk

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Silver Mine Bake — Innovative bite-sized mochi egg tarts in Central

Picture this: biting into a soft, chewy mochi exterior, only to discover a rich, velvety egg tart filling within. Yes, it exists, and you can try it at Silver Mine Bake! The gentle springiness of the mochi paired with the silky smoothness of the custard-flavoured filling makes for an utterly addictive bite-sized treat. It’s a playful twist on the classic egg tart!

Price: $28 for two mochi egg tarts

Silver Mine Bake, G/F, 31 Wing Wo Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @silvermine.bake

 

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Door Door Bakery — Kowloon neighbourhood gem serving Portuguese egg tarts

Door Door has been churning out traditional, no-frills treats for the lucky residents of the Mei Foo neighbourhood for over 40 years. Our verdict? Its egg tarts are much better than average Portuguese egg tart. The crust is blander than we had hoped, but redeems itself by being flaky and crisp, and its filling isn’t overly sweet which we appreciate. We’d say that it’s a nice treat to grab if you’re in the area.

Sassy Tip: Should you pay Door Door a visit, don’t miss its huge range of nougats (our favourite is Crispy Chocolate) and butter cookies, which are like melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.

Price: $7 for Portuguese egg tarts

Door Door Bakery, 65 Broadway Street, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Mei Foo, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2148 3117, www.doordoorbakery.com

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Sai Kung Cafe & Bakery — Buttery Portuguese egg tarts in Sai Kung

Sai Kung Cafe & Bakery’s Portuguese egg tarts might be a little on the pricey side, but are definitely worth it. This popular little bakery’s tarts are so buttery that some critics on Openrice think it’s too much (we, on the other hand, think there’s no such thing as too much butter), and are filled to the brim with custard dotted with charring for maximum flavour.

Price: $13 for its Portuguese egg tarts

Sassy Tip: It’s worth noting that you’re required to buy a drink if you dine in here, so we’d suggest that you order your treats to-go and enjoy them by the sea instead.

Sai Kung Cafe & Bakery, G/F, 6-7 Kam Po Court, 2 Hoi Pong Square, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2792 3861

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Catherine Bakery — Affordable short crust egg tarts in Sheung Wan with a savoury twist

Catherine Bakery is where we head to when we want a cheap treat we can count on. The short crust egg tart isn’t the most phenomenal pastry, but at $5, it’s great value for money. The shell is comprised of a buttery, crumbly crust pastry. You can also taste a healthy dose of salt in the shell, which borders on savoury. The filling has just the right amount of sweetness, though if you prefer an eggier tart, this might not be the one for you.

Price: $5 for its egg tart

Sassy Tip: Just a word of warning: the lady at the counter is known to be quite the character, so you might not want to be too fussy on your first visit…

Catherine Bakery, Shop 1, G/F, Fuk Sing Court, 378 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2543 3020

Honolulu Coffee Shop — Fresh egg tarts located in a retro-style Wan Chai diner

No list egg tart is complete without mentioning Honolulu Coffee Shop, an old-school establishment that’s been around since the 1940s. Its renowned puff pastry egg tarts consist of 193 layers of pastry, and are made with a special blend of butter and lard for the perfect balance between flavour and flakiness. The tarts cost $1 extra if you dine in, but enjoying it while soaking in the nostalgic retro decor at its Wan Chai location makes it worthwhile.

Price:$10 for its egg tart

Honolulu Coffee Shop, 176-178 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2575 1823, www.honolulu.com

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Kam Wah Cafe — 144-layer puff pastry egg tarts located in Mong Kok

Best known for its world-famous buttered pineapple buns, Kam Wah also does a solid puff pastry egg tart. With three decades of experience under his belt, Kam Wah’s pastry chef crafts his tarts with flair, using carefully-chosen European ingredients in his 144-layer treats. You’ll love these if you don’t have that much of a sweet tooth.

Price: $7 for its egg tart

Sassy Tip: Make sure you arrive before 6:30pm or you’ll miss the last batch!

Kam Wah Cafe, 47 Bute Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, 2392 6830, www.kamwahcafe.com

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Hong Lin Restaurant — Go-to Kowloon spot for late-night egg tart cravings

Satisfy your late-night cravings at Hong Lin Restaurant, one of the very few spots that churn out egg tarts till late at night; with the last batch leaving the oven at 10:30pm. Made with Canadian flour and Dutch milk, the egg tarts are slightly sweeter than Kam Wah’s, and are a bit more custardy, with the slightest notes of vanilla. Hong Lin’s tarts aren’t the flakiest, but the shop serves a fresh batch every 20 minutes, and egg tarts are 10 times better when enjoyed piping hot. Hong Lin also make a mean pineapple bun, which we think is better than Kam Wah’s (shhh!).

Price: $6 for its egg tart

Hong Lin Restaurant, G/F, 143-145 Tung Choi Street, Prince Edward, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2391 8398