Leung Sang HK Pastries—our favourite egg tart shop in Singapore—has opened a second outlet at Bugis Street.

Unlike the original shop at Jalan Membina (opposite of Tiong Bahru Plaza) which is an old-school bakery, the flagship outlet at 247 Victoria Street has a modern decor which looks like a Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng.

We first discovered Leung Sang HK Pastries years ago in 2007 when it was at its original location at Sago Street in Chinatown. We have been big fans of their Hong Kong-style egg tarts with amazingly buttery flaky pastry ever since.

The egg custard encased in the pastry is of a pastel yellow shade—not the typical rich hue you might see, but what do you know? It is so silky, creamy and sweet! This is hands down one of the best egg tarts you can find in Singapore.

They also have Western-style egg tarts which come in a different shell—the harder kind that tastes more subtle. While it uses the same egg custard filling, we prefer the Hong Kong-style egg tart’s flaky puff pastry.

They moved to Jalan Membina (opposite of Tiong Bahru Plaza) a few years ago and their egg tarts are still as good as before. This old-school looking confectionery may look next to nothing, but their egg tarts are to die for.

Photo credit: Leung Sang HK Pastries

Leung Sang HK Pastries’ flagship outlet at 247 Victoria Street has officially opened its door to the public on 24 July 2021.

Other than egg tarts, you can also get other Hong Kong-style pastries including Polo Buns, Lotus Paste w Salted Egg Puff, and Char Siew Sou.

The new location opposite Bugis Junction is definitely more accessible than the original outlet at Jalan Membina and we can definitely see ourselves heading there more often.

Leung Sang HK Pastries
247 Victoria Street
Singapore 188469

Whether you like the flaky puff pastry egg tart or the butter cookie egg tart, freshly-baked egg tarts are instant gratification.

From the famous Tong Heng’s iconic diamond-shaped egg tart, to Honolulu Cafe’s flaky egg tart, we are lucky that there are plenty of places that offer really good egg tarts in Singapore.

Here is our guide to the best egg tarts you can find in Singapore.

Photo Credit: cheehuey

BALMORAL BAKERY

One of the oldest bakeries in Singapore, Balmoral Bakery has been dishing out its baked goods to its loyal customers since 1965. The egg tarts from Balmoral Bakery have a custard that is slightly runnier but a relatively firm crust. And before you go all the way to Sunset Way, do note that the egg tarts are only available on weekends and Public Holidays.

Price: S$1.40 for an egg tart

105 Clementi Street 12
Singapore 120105
Tel: +65 6779 2064

FLASH BAKES

Flash Bakes is a home-based business which is known for its thin crust egg tarts and they are available in the following flavours: original, pandan, coffee and Ondeh Ondeh.

The crust is so thin and buttery, and the egg custard is smooth, creamery and very eggy. We loved the consistency of the custard and how it isn’t cloyingly sweet. The pandan tart comes with a fragrant and creamy filling, while the Ondeh Ondeh tart features a decadent gula Melaka coconut filling topped with toasted coconut flakes.

HONOLULU CAFE

No trip to Honolulu Café—the famous cha chaan teng from Hong Kong— is complete until you try their signature Honolulu Egg Tarts. Each palm-size flaky pastry encases to-die-for sweet soft egg custard; the dough had been frozen overnight and folded into many layers to achieve a crisp shell. This is definitely one of the best egg tarts you can get in Singapore.

Price: S$1.70 for an egg tart.

The Centrepoint #01-33F/G
176 Orchard Road
Singapore 238843

JOY LUCK TEAHOUSE

Joy Luck Teahouse, newly-launched Hong Kong-style Café at Ion Orchard, is offering the famous egg tarts (choose from puff pastry and a butter cookie type) from Hoover Cake Shop in Hong Kong.

Price: S$2.30 for an egg tart (puff pastry/butter cookie)

2 Orchard Turn #B4-61 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801

LEUNG SANG HONG KONG PASTRIES

We first had the egg tarts from Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries back in 2007, and we have been fans of it ever since. The confectionery used to be on Sago Street—inconspicuous and hard to locate. But the ones in the know make it there anyway. Today, they sit on Jalan Membina, opposite Tiong Bahru Plaza.

Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries’ amazingly buttery flaky egg tarts 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.

Price: S$1.60 for an egg tart

#01-06, 18 Jln Membina
Singapore 164018
Tel: +65 6271 6056

MADELEINE’S ORIGINAL PORTUGUESE EGG TARTS

Madeleine’s Original Portuguese Egg Tart is an old-school shop at 198 Tanjong Katong Road which has been selling its signature Portuguese egg tarts since 1998. They make the egg tarts from scratch daily and you can look forward to flaky puff pasty tarts and rich custard with a burnt caramelised top.

They sell 1 Portuguese egg tart at S$2.20 or you can get 3 mini egg tarts at S$3.30. There are not many of such traditional bakeries left in Singapore, drop by to get some egg tarts when you are dining at one of the restaurants along Tanjong Katong Road.

198 Tanjong Katong Rd
Singapore 436997

RED STAR RESTAURANT

A highly celebrated stalwart in the Chinese dim sum scene here in Singapore, Red Star Restaurant is one that needs no introduction.

Their Egg Tart (S$4.50) is one of the fastest items to go. The egg custard is velvety and boasts a sweet, fragrant vanilla note and the crust that holds it all together is a delicate pastry that flakes upon the lightest touch.

Chin Swee Road,
#07-23 Block 54,
Singapore 160054
Tel: +65 6532 5266

SONG GARDEN

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 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 Song Garden’s egg tarts 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.

Price: S$4.20++ for 3 pieces of egg tarts

122 Middle Road
Mercure Singapore Bugis
Singapore 188973
Daily: 11am – 10pm

SO GOOD CHAR CHAN TANG

A modern Hong Kong cafe serving Hong Kong classics, So Good Char Chan Tang has excellent flaky egg tarts with a silky-smooth egg custard.

111 Somerset Rd, #01-17 TripleOne Somerset
Singapore 238164
Tel: 6493 0336

TAI CHEONG BAKERY

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.

Tai Cheong Bakery’s glorious egg tarts boast a consistently smooth texture and a glossy sheen. Instead of the ubiquitous flaky short-crust pastry, Tai Cheong Bakery uses a buttery cookie-like crust as the base instead. These crisp shells are currently pre-made at a factory before they are baked and filled in-house.

Price: S$2 for an egg tart

Takashimaya Basement 2
391 Orchard Road
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 6738 1111
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

TONG HENG CONFECTIONERY

Probably the most famous egg tart shop in Singapore, Tong Heng’s iconic diamond-shaped egg tart has a velvety-soft pudding that’s contrasted by the hard but thin pastry. The wobbly custard is also sweeter than most egg tarts.

Price: S$2 for an egg tart

285 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058833
Tel: +65 6223 3649

TUNGLOK SIGNATURES

TungLok Signatures’ Baked Mini Egg Tarts are always consistently good and they have never disappointed us. The Chinese restaurant may be famous for many reasons, but their egg tarts are one that always draws us back.

Price: S$4.50 for 3 egg tarts

Orchard Parade Hotel #02-18
1 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247905
Tel : +65 6834 0660

The gold standard for egg tarts demands prominent egg fragrance from a silky custard, and a pastry that lets its sweetness and texture shine. But the real secret to making them the bomb lies in the temperature.

Pop them into the oven to toast to the limit, just before they get burnt, so the crust becomes crisp and crumbly, with an egg custard that warms your belly.

Here are 10 old-school places we found for egg tart comforts that will bring you a touch of nostalgia, especially so if you grew up in the 90′s.

Photo Credit: cheehuey

BALMORAL BAKERY

Egg tarts from Balmoral Bakery have a custard that is slightly runnier but a relatively firm crust. You can only get them on weekends, but you can call in two days prior to place advanced orders for at least a box of nine. With baked goods piped with buttercream sold in paper boxes featuring a vintage red print, Balmoral Bakery is a throwback to 1965.

105 Clementi Street 12
Singapore 120105
Tel: +65 6779 2064
Daily: 9am – 7:30pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Photo Credit: tast.ly

DA SHENG HONG KONG PASTRY

For freshly baked egg tarts from Drop by Da Sheng Hong Kong Pastry, drop in half an hour after they open. Their generous custard is less sweet than most which makes up for their thick, flaky crust that’s slightly dry. They also sell a few classic pastries including a signature Lotus Paste Salted Egg Yolk Pastry to add to your buys.

36 Sago St
Singapore 059027
Tel: +65 6224 6287
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

DONA MANIS CAKE SHOP

You can find Dona Manis Cake Shop in Katong Shopping Centre looking like a relic of ‘90s bakeries. Be gentle with each egg tart as you sink your teeth into its silky soft filling, held together by a delicate buttery crust that crumbles with each bite. The inconspicuous shop, also sells pastries such as chocolate tarts and their famed scrumptious banana pies.

865 Mountbatten Road, B1-93
Katong Shopping Centre
Singapore 437844
Tel: +65 6440 7688
Mon to Sat: 10:30am – 5pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

LEUNG SANG HONG KONG PASTRIES

When you exit Tiong Bahru MRT Station, turn away from Tiong Bahru Plaza to the less updated side, because nestled there is Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries. Leung Sang Egg Tarts has a puffier and flakier crust that turns into creaminess.

We first had the egg tarts from Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries back in 2007, and we have been fans of it ever since. The confectionery used to be on Sago Street – inconspicuous and hard to locate. But the ones in the know make it there anyway.

The egg custard encased in the pastry is of a pastel yellow shade – not the typical rich hue you might see, but what do you know? It is so silky, creamy and sweet! This is hands down one of the best egg tarts you can find in Singapore.

They also have Western-style egg tarts which come in a different shell – the harder kind that tastes more subtle. While it uses the same egg custard filling, we prefer the Hong Kong-style egg tart’s flaky puff pastry.

18 Jln Membina, #01-06
Singapore 164018
Tel: +65 6271 6056
Mon to Sat: 7:30am – 7:30pm
Sun: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Photo Credit: teojb

NG KIM LEE CONFECTIONERY

A stone’s throw away from Beauty World MRT Station is Ng Kim Lee with rows of old school egg tarts placed beside the cashier and Portuguese egg tarts that have a crust in a pale shade of brown. A fragrant eggy scent envelops you as you take in the first bite. Assorted flavours of adorable starry-shaped muffins will likely catch your eye and we recommend you get those too.

4 Chun Tin Rd
Singapore 599591
Tel: +65 6466 3515
Mon to Sat: 9:30am – 9:30pm
Sun: 9:30am – 1pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

TAI CHEONG BAKERY

The endless line for Tai Cheong Bakery screams volumes about this powerhouse that’s known as one of Hong Kong’s bests. A strong buttery scent exudes from its crust, with a hint of saltiness that balance its sweet and firm pudding centre. What makes this gold is its wonderfully fresh taste.

391B Orchard Rd
Singapore 238874
Tel: +65 8223 1954
Daily: 10am – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: carenlaiyx

TIONG BAHRU GALICIER BAKERY

Exercise restraint at Tiong Bahru Galicier Bakery, as there’s a huge selection of raved-about Nyonya kueh to shake up cake time. Eating their ondeh ondeh is like biting into a mochi that explodes with sweet gula melaka. That said, do not cast aside are their egg tarts. With a light and delicate custard, and crumbly but moist crust, it’s delectable and the cheapest find on this list.

Singapore 160055
Tel: +65 6324 1686
Tue to Sun: 10am – 8:30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Photo Credit: Tong Heng

TONG HENG

Tong Heng a familiar remedy to treat a bad bout of blues and cracking into its flaky and crusty shell brings waves of comfort. Their diamond-shaped egg tart has a velvety-soft pudding that’s contrasted by the hard but thin pastry. The wobbly custard is also sweeter than most egg tarts. Their coconut egg tart is a few notches sweeter with the fibrous texture the crunchy coconut shreds add to the egg custard.

285 South Bridge Rd
Singapore 058833
Tel: +65 6223 3649
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park