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

17:44 4-Star Service , 5-Star Attraction , 5-Star Value , Central , Dessert , Egg Tart , Food , Guide , Hong Kong , Pastry , Street Food 0 Comments

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	http://www.taoheung.com.hk/en/brands/tai_cheong_bakery/index_p_2.html

GPS: 22.282462, 114.153660