There are egg tarts, and then there are bean curd tarts, which are a signature of L.E. Café Confectionery & Pastry, the old-school bakery with an outlet at Mackenzie Road. The combination of silky-smooth, not-so-sweet soya bean filling and buttery crust is light on the palate—a good thing since they are sold in a box of eight and not individually. While my favourite is still the plain version, you can also get a box of assorted flavours, including longan, grass jelly and red bean.

—Hashirin Nurin Hashimi, senior editor

L.E. Café Confectionary & Pastry, 31/33 Mackenzie Road, 01-01, S(228686), +65 6337 2417

There should be no great egg tart debate because Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries exists. The bakery is founded by Hong Kong-trained chef Chik Sang, who discovered the perfect egg tart by meticulously making each one with 120 layers of flaky goodness. And don’t be fooled by the sunshine yellow hue of the custard; the pastry isn’t cloyingly sweet, but instead hits all the right notes when you’re in the mood for an egg tart.

—Pameyla Cambe, assistant digital editor

Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries, 18 Jalan Membina, 01-06, S(164018), +65 6271 6056

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Joy Luck Teahouse is a Hong Kong-style cafe which is well-known for its mouth-watering egg tarts. I remember having it for the first time when a friend brought them over when she came for dinner and immediately I fell in love with the fragrant dessert. I love how the flaky pastry crust complements the smooth and creamy custard filling. The egg tart as a whole is not overly-sweet but packs a savoury and buttery punch that is just heavenly.

—Camillia Dass, digital writer

Joy Luck Teahouse (multiple locations), 2 Orchard Turn, B4-61, S(238801)

If you, like me, need a sweet treat after a meal, these egg tarts can do just the trick. Just as decadent as Hong Kong egg tarts, these Portuguese tarts are prepared by hand and boasts a buttery and flaky pastry that’s generously filled with creamy custard. The tarts are then baked until beautifully caramelised at the top—have a bite and revel in its rich custard flavours. Crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside, this treat is indulgent, to say the least.

—Amanda Goh, writer

Madeleine’s Original Portuguese Egg Tart & Puff, 198 Tanjong Katong Road, S(436997), +65 6247 9363

When I am craving egg tarts, I usually walk over to Tai Cheong Bakery’s outlet in Holland Village and buy half a dozen of their classic egg tarts. What I like about their version is the crust—flaky and buttery, with just the right thickness that serves as the perfect vessel for the rich and velvety egg custard.

Since opening its flagship outlet in Singapore in 2016, the Hong Kong bakery has expanded the menu with local-inspired flavours like pandan, durian and cheese. But the traditional ones will always be my favourite. 

—Dudi Aureus, senior editor, dining

Tai Cheong Bakery, 31 Lor Liput, S(277742), 9828 1954

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