There are many versions of egg tarts across the world, but the rendition that resonates best with us Singaporeans would probably be the Hong Kong-style egg tart. These rich and creamy egg custards encased within flaky, buttery pastry shells are mad delicious and best eaten lukewarm.
It is something that can be eaten for breakfast, as a midday snack, or even supper. We are always up for a good egg tart.
From Honolulu, Tong Heng Confectionery to Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries, here is our guide to the 8 Best Egg Tarts in Singapore that are worth all the damn calories.
#1 CANTON PARADISE
Canton Paradise’s mini egg tarts (S$4.20 for three) are delightfully light and is one dish we would always order when we dine in the casual restaurant. We love how well its soft, velvety custard complements the crispy, flaky pastry.
1 Vista Exchange Green
B1-45, The Star Vista, The Star Vista
Singapore 138617
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista
Honolulu Cafe’s freshly baked egg tarts (S$1.70 each) are the best in town. Its signature flaky tarts – characterised by a very buttery and mildly sweet light-coloured pastry shell – are filled with smooth, creamy egg custard.
The Centrepoint #01-33F/G
176 Orchard Road
Singapore 238843
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
#3 LEUNG SANG HONG KONG PASTRIES
Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries’ amazingly buttery flaky egg tarts (S$1.30 each) are incredibly addictive. The egg custard boasts a distinct pastel yellow shade and is creamy, silky and sweet. Hands down one of the best egg tarts you can find in Singapore.
#01-06, 18 Jln Membina
Singapore 164018
Tel: +65 6271 6056
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru
As far as egg tarts go, it is more than just the yellowish custard that defines a really good one. The short-crust pastry that encases it is just as important—if not, more. Here at Song Garden, the Mini Egg Tarts (S$4.20++ for 3 pieces) are far better than your traditional flaky egg tarts. Buttery, crumbly and filled with a luscious egg filling, each bite will transport you to heaven.
What we particularly loved about this was the fact that it was small enough to eat in one bite, which for one, does away with the nuisance of crumbs falling everywhere, and allows you to taste every single component at one go.
122 Middle Road
Mercure Singapore Bugis
Singapore 188973
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
Hailing from Hong Kong, Tai Cheong Bakery is a reputable institution in Hong Kong with 14 outlets across the city. Tai Cheong Bakery has been serving irresistibly tasty egg tarts for over half a century. Instead of the usual flaky case, Tai Cheong’s egg tarts come in a hard shell.
Takashimaya Basement 2
391 Orchard Road
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 6738 1111
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
#6 TONG HENG CONFECTIONERY
Od-school bakery Tong Heng has been around since Singapore’s colonial days and is renowned for their iconic diamond-shaped egg tarts; slightly flaky crust encasing a wobbly pure egg custard (S$1.40). Definitely one of the most popular egg tarts in Singapore.
285 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058833
Tel: +65 6223 3649
Daily: 9am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown
TungLok Signatures’ Baked Mini Egg Tarts (S$4.50 for 3) are always consistency good and they have never disappointed us. The dimsum restaurant may be famous for many reasons, but their egg tarts is one that always draws us back.
Orchard Parade Hotel #02-18
1 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247905
Tel : +65 6834 0660
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
#8 YAN TING
Located in St Regis Hotel, Yan Ting is an upscale Chinese restaurant that serves gourmet delicacies and refined dim sum dishes. Their traditional Cantonese egg tarts ($1.60 per piece) are a tad too small, but nevertheless yummy.
29 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247911
Tel: +65 6506 6887
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
You missed the egg tarts at Boca Restaurant
You should try the egg tarts from Tai Chong Kok. The round ones, not diamond shaped ones. I bought them from the outlet at Alexandra. I find it nicer than Tai Cheong and its only $1.50 each.
Cosmos: Thanks for sharing! We always order other pastries from Tai Chong Kok and missed out on their egg tarts. Will try it the next time we are there!
Do take the time to visit Legendary Hong Kong in Jurong Point. They have some of the best dim sum ard Sg.
A freshly baked egg tarts stall recently opens at Whampoa market (QINDE, Blk 90 #01-42)… Taste awesome… You should go and try their tarts.