All reviews of category "Bakery"

This is the Andrew's Bakery (Taipa branch) located on Rua de Cunha in Macau, and it is one of the must-try classic Portuguese egg tarts in Macau.

This time we bought a box of 6 (MOP 65). There were quite a few people, but the line moved quickly, and we were able to get our tarts right away. The egg tarts were freshly baked, still hot to the touch, and taking a bite could actually burn your mouth.

The pastry is a classic flaky crust, crispy and rich in flavor. The filling is smooth, creamy, and full of egg flavor, not overly sweet; the sweetness is just right. Although the crust has a bit of an oily texture, it’s also what helps maintain its flakiness, making it quite enjoyable to have once in a while.

Overall, Andrew's egg tarts remain a classic in the egg tart scene of Macau—reliable and delicious. It’s definitely worth waiting in line to grab a box when you’re on Rua de Cunha.

This place is Goat Bakers - Taipa, located near Rua do Cunha. After seeing reviews on Xiaohongshu introducing their egg tarts made with Japanese Lan Wang eggs, I decided to give it a try.

I visited this Saturday afternoon and didn’t have to queue, and I bought a few items to taste.

• Cheese Flower Cup $38
  The outer layer is crispy, and the sweetness of the cheese is richer and more fragrant than traditional egg tart filling, but it can get a bit overwhelming towards the end.
• Matcha Flower Cup $40
  The outer layer is crispy with a strong butter flavor; once you take a bite, the matcha filling flows out. This matcha has a lingering sweetness, but having too much of it can also be a bit heavy.
• Lan Wang Egg Tart $12
  The egg tart is relatively small and can be finished in two bites. Made with Japanese Lan Wang eggs, the pastry is flaky, crispy, and rich in butter flavor, but the egg custard filling isn’t particularly smooth, although it has a strong egg aroma.
• Earl Grey Canelé $23
  The canelé is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a noticeable Earl Grey tea fragrance and a very nice texture.

Overall, this store’s desserts each have their own unique character, with rich flavors and creativity, and each one leaves a memorable impression. However, due to the generous portions, it is better for two people to share one egg tart, otherwise it can become overwhelming. The quality of the products in the store is also excellent, making them great for taking photos as keepsakes.

The airport branch is a very famous shop known for its long lines, selling slightly different products. Upon taking a look, it feels like a curated goods store, offering a lot of local beans (such as red beans and black beans), as well as some local specialties and baked goods. Of course, the main attractions are still milk, yogurt, and bread.

The unpasteurized Biei milk tastes somewhat like the glass bottle milk you would find at a breakfast shop; it has a slightly fishy taste but feels very fresh. The other type of milk in a carton has a rich and creamy flavor, while the bread is just average.

🔅 Actual purchase date: 2025/04/04
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Located at MITSUI OUTLET PARK Linkou, at the corner near the escalator entrance, the first time I came to buy, I really wanted to try the salt croissant. I saw that this place had a lot of people and the prices weren't bad, so I decided to give it a try. My family had a great impression of it, so I made a special trip to buy it this time.

▪️ Super! Popular salt croissant $125 for 3
I've bought this item twice now, and when I take them home and reheat them, the butter is fragrant, and the bottom has a slightly crispy texture without being greasy (I've had some toasted ones where the butter drips out completely). This one also has a chocolate flavor that I want to try next time.

Both times I visited this place, it was very crowded; everyone who passed by seemed to want to buy something. I'll also be looking to try other items; it seems their toast is also quite impressive.

🔺 Google doesn't have operating hours, so they follow the outlet's business hours.

📍Shilin District, Taipei City (near MRT Zhishan Station)
A refined little bakery in a Japanese style, perfect for creative souls 🥖🍞

This bread shop in Tienmu has been around on the map for a really long time! Finally went to check it out 😝

The conclusion is that I really, really like it. By the time I wrote this review, I've already ordered takeout four times and dined in once within a month 😆🫶🏻

I really love the aesthetic of this shop from the outside. It reminds me of a bakery I really liked in Fukuoka called Dacomecca, where the bread is displayed like works of art 🖼️ It has a lot of character.

The store's space is quite small, and you need to be aware that they only accommodate one group of customers at a time. If there are people inside, whether for dine-in, takeout, or if you have a reservation, you need to line up outside.

Most of the bread types are based on Japanese styles, but I also saw some European sourdough options.

I highly recommend dining in as there is no time limit, and the staff will help warm up the bread. The Sicilian is very refreshing and has a stronger coffee flavor.

✨ Yuzu Pepper Butter Roll ($50)
The item that I can't stop thinking about is this one!
The most famous item here is the Salt Flower Butter Roll, and the filling has a wonderful yuzu pepper flavor with a slightly sandy texture—it's not overly spicy, making for a perfect combination.

I also really enjoy other breads like the Pineapple Bun and Focaccia, but they are not very cheap, averaging between 30-80 NT dollars. However, they are all of such good quality that you can taste it right from the first bite.

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Will I visit again: Yes!

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Note:
🔸 Cash only 💰
🔸 Unscheduled breaks, you can follow the shop's IG for updates.

I ordered two types of pies: the bacon salmon pie and the mushroom beef pie. The bacon salmon pie has a crispy crust, and the filling is a rich white sauce with salmon and bacon that pairs well together; it's definitely the restaurant's signature dish. The mushroom beef pie is also tasty but doesn't leave a strong impression.

There were also quite a few freshly baked desserts on-site, and the selection looked abundant. However, the coffee's taste was rather average. Overall, it's worth a try, especially the signature flavors.

Hillary is a chain of traditional bakeries in Taitung. In addition to bread, they also offer traditional fruit birthday cakes, and the atmosphere inside the entire shop retains the look of a bakery and cake shop from before the 1990s.

Usually, when I come to this store, I buy their toast as breakfast. They have a wide variety of toast flavors, including turmeric, multigrain, red yeast toast, and more. They also sell toasted bread edges, and a large bag is only 50 NT dollars.

Next time, I might want to buy one of their cakes to try.

I happened to walk by and saw a familiar fresh toast shop, so of course I went in to buy some.

Recently, there have been quite a few fresh toast shops in Taiwan, but I personally prefer this one. The main reason is that the shop periodically introduces different flavors. Trying out various flavors not only offers freshness but also occasionally brings surprises. The only small regret is that if I find a flavor I really like, I won’t know when it will be available again.

This time, I saw a matcha white chocolate flavor that I hadn't seen before, so I decided to buy it to try.

By the way, they also introduced a half loaf packaging this time, which I think is great because the shelf life of fresh toast is very short, and finishing a whole loaf within a few days can be a bit much. A half loaf is just right.

The matcha white chocolate was decent, but the matcha flavor was quite strong. The white chocolate was still noticeable, but maybe if there was more, it would be better. However, I probably won’t try this flavor again next time.

📍 Hong Kong Causeway Bay
Recently popular egg tart bakery in Hong Kong 🇭🇰🥯

A lot of egg tart shops have opened in Hong Kong lately, and Bakehouse seems to be the first one that became popular. Everyone who goes to Hong Kong has to bring some back to Taiwan (note that you need to carry it on the plane!).

It has even become so well-known in Taiwan that quarantine officers recognize the bags as egg tarts just by looking at them, haha. You will need to open a box of egg tarts for customs to inspect.

Bakehouse has many branches, and I read that the Causeway Bay location is the one that doesn’t require much waiting. This time, aside from a short 5-minute wait on the weekend, there wasn’t much of a line on weekdays. However, it meant that I got to eat egg tarts that weren’t freshly baked but had cooled down.

In addition to egg tarts, this shop also sells a wide variety of European breads. I bought a chocolate cookie 🍪, which was very tasty! It was thick and had a rich texture.

I was also very interested in many kinds of bread that I couldn’t bring back to Taiwan! Unfortunately, I was too full while in Hong Kong 😆

🫓 Sourdough Egg Tart ($12.5):
I highly recommend trying the freshly baked ones! You can enjoy the crispy layers of flaky pastry.
The filling has a creamy texture and a strong egg flavor.

Even I, who normally doesn’t eat egg tarts, unconsciously finished an entire one 🤣

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Would I visit again: Yes!
Next time I arrive in Hong Kong, I have to try all kinds of bread 🤩

This new store, 新好利, is a more traditional bakery, but it adopts a more complex business model. Besides the famous Portuguese egg tarts, they also sell main dishes like noodles and rice, and there are coffee-related drinks and snacks to enjoy. So there’s no need to worry about not finding something you like to eat.

However, I came here primarily for the egg tart. I probably looked like a tourist and only bought one egg tart, which seemed to make the owner a bit disinterested.🤣 But focusing on the egg tart itself, I chose the original flavor because I wanted to taste something more authentic. The outer pastry is very crispy, quite authentic to the Portuguese style, but it seems that aside from being crispy, there’s nothing else particularly outstanding; the filling is similarly sweet, with a moderate sweetness but lacking other memorable traits.

Compared to other chain bakeries selling egg tarts on the tourist street, the flavor isn’t particularly special, and the price is quite a bit higher. However, if you’re here for a full meal, it could definitely be a nice choice to pair with desserts and drinks!