[FOOD] 20141218 Tai Cheong Bakery 泰昌饼家 @ Central, HK


There's another must eat item in Hong Kong, which is the legendary egg tart which appears a lot in Hong Kong TVB dramas. The familiar name of 酥皮蛋挞 definitely brings out your desire to have one bite on the crispy exterior and yet fluffy interior of the egg tart.

There are many pastry shops and bakeries around Hong Kong that sell egg tarts, but among these, Tai Cheong Bakery grabs the most lime light for being the arguably the best in Hong Kong, which I totally agreed after comparing a few. There are many outlets around Hong Kong, but the one you must go will be their headquarters in Central, Hong Kong.

35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Nearest MTR stations: Central, Exit D2
Telephone: +852 83008301
Opening Hours: 
07:30am until 9pm (Mon - Sat)
08:30am until 9pm (Sun & Public Holiday)

TO GO


Depends on where you stay, there are generally many ways to reach Tai Cheong Bakery. However, the basics would still be by MRT to Central, exit D2 then travel by foot for about 10 minutes along the busy streets. There will a slight uphill climb as Central is near to the Victoria Peak. Alternatively, you can take the cab.

SPECIALITY


Tai Cheong is known for their egg tarts, but they do have other pastries like coconut tart for sale as well. It is easy to notice the bakery with small crowds gathering outside it. The tarts are affordable at only HKD6 (RM2.70). The staffs are attentive and efficient, so you don't need to wait long to get a bite on the delicious tart.


The exterior of the bakery


The famous Tai Cheong egg tart - HKD6 (RM2.70)

The tart is a well representation of 酥皮蛋挞 and will redefine the types that we had in Malaysia. The outer crust is crispy, the pastry is soft and the custard is fluffy. The definition of a 5 star egg tart.

SUMMARY


The tart was better than my expectation as I always have a perception that famous food tend to be overrated due to the popularity. However, Tai Cheong's egg tart proved me wrong. Quality can still be maintained even after mass production.


Taste
best egg tart ever had yet. Better than the Ipoh ones.
Value
considered cheap for food in HK. Value for money
Service
fast and efficient staff
Cleanliness

Opening Hours
07:30am until 9:00pm (Mon - Sat)
08:30am until 9:00pm (Sun & Public Holiday)
Wifi
N/A 
Parking
Minimal 
Website

farscope

Malaysian lad, engineer by background, banker by profession whom passionate in photography, food and travelling.

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