Tel: 6223-3649
#B1-10, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Singapore 648886
Tel: 6794-6292
Where the century-old tradition is always the best…
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| Traditional egg tarts |
Egg tart ($1.40) – Soft egg custard held in puff pastry
I
love the diamond-shaped egg tarts here. Best eaten when they are fresh out of
the oven and piping hot.
The
skilfully made thin crust is fragrant and crispy. The egg custard? Heavenly. It
is so soft; it literally melts in your mouth without you having to chew at all.
The degree of sweetness is also just right. I actually enjoy the sweet aftertaste
that lingers.
Not
to mention that the contrasting texture of the pudding-like custard and crispy-skin
pastry flakes are such a great combination, you derive much delight just from
blending them in your mouth!
The
tarts tend to become greasy and break easily when cold. Do warm them up for a
better experience or try to eat them fresh out of the oven.
My
Verdict
Food/Drink (4.5/5)
The traditional Chinese pastries are good. Especially
the egg tarts.
Their
barbecued pork pastry (char siew su), wife biscuits, curry puff and egg cakes are
also big hits in the shop. But I personally do not like the egg cakes as they
are too sweet. I have a sweet tooth, but even that is too sweet for me.
They
also specialise in wedding pastries, as well as baby shower and longevity
packages. Other seasonal goodies include Chinese New Year cookies and
Mid-Autumn Festival’s mooncakes. Hot desserts like almond paste, and kaya
toasts are also served.
Price
Tag (3.5/5)
The
pastries are slightly more expensive than other confectioneries in Singapore.
But I think the egg tarts are worth a try if you have not done so. You can
evaluate whether it is value for money later.
Milieu (3/5)
The main shop is located at the first level of a shop-house in Chinatown. The inner area displays the confectioneries. The seating area outside is a simple setup. Just tables and stools for you to enjoy the hot tasty treats on the spot.
They also operate a kiosk in the basement of Jurong Point shopping complex. I noticed that they have ovens there to bake the egg tarts on the spot, so rest assured that they are just as fresh as those offered in Chinatown. But I also noted that the variety offered at Jurong Point is less than the main branch.
The main shop is located at the first level of a shop-house in Chinatown. The inner area displays the confectioneries. The seating area outside is a simple setup. Just tables and stools for you to enjoy the hot tasty treats on the spot.
They also operate a kiosk in the basement of Jurong Point shopping complex. I noticed that they have ovens there to bake the egg tarts on the spot, so rest assured that they are just as fresh as those offered in Chinatown. But I also noted that the variety offered at Jurong Point is less than the main branch.
Personal Touch (3/5)
Most
people usually go for take-aways. It is an order-pay-and-go style for me as
well. Not much interaction for me to comment about, but I think the cashier
aunties can be pretty unfriendly at times.
Other information
I read about their
beginnings in their Facebook page:
The family business was
founded by Mr Fong Chee Heng who sailed from Guangdong, China to Singapore in
the early 1900s and started off selling coffee and toast with a push cart. The
business flourished and they relocated to a shop-house in the 1930s. A range of
pastries and desserts were then introduced and these traditional recipes
continued to be served for generations.
Going
back for more?
I am a fan of egg tarts so I will definitely go back for them.
Type: Deli,
Bakery/Dessert
Cuisine: Local, Chinese,
Asian
Wallet
Size: $1+
onwards
Operating
hours:
Daily 9am – 10pm
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