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The Portuguese egg tart balls are each firm and full, resembling an upgraded version of the egg waffle. They have a slightly crispy aroma, with a rich egg and milk filling in the center. They are suitable for sharing among many people, as eating them alone can become overwhelming.
The store decor is tasteful, and the food is made to order. The line of customers indicates its popularity.
The food is made to order, so you need to wait. The shop has some inconvenience with giving change, and the staff's attitude towards tourists is somewhat indifferent.
Reviews
Portuguese Egg Tarts Balls
- Unlike the typical hollow and fluffy texture of regular egg waffles, each ball of Portuguese egg tart balls is solid and full; not a single one is "deflated". The overall appearance resembles an upgraded version of egg waffles, with a slightly caramelized aroma.
They are made fresh to order, and when you bite into them, they are extremely hot, but they really feel like you're eating egg tarts. Each ball contains a rich custard filling in the center. The portion is not small, but it can get a bit greasy after eating a few. It is also not recommended to eat them cold, as they feel even greasier. I think it's suitable for sharing among 3-4 people; it’s good to try at least once, especially since there are many places selling egg tarts on Rua da Praia. Eating it alone may get a bit overwhelming in terms of richness, and the repetitiveness can be too high. Next time, I would like to try the cheese or new pineapple bun egg tart balls; the new flavor sounds like it would be great too! However, I noticed that most people tend to order the signature flavor, so I chose the signature as well this time.
🔅 Made fresh to order, and they will call your number when it's ready.
🔅 We paid 100 Macanese Patacas for the 41 Macanese Patacas order, but the shop expressed they couldn't provide change in cash and asked us to pay through mobile payment for the change. This is not very convenient for tourists. Compared to other tourist places, the attitude of the staff here is somewhat arrogant.
This establishment is Ze Hsin Kee, located in the alleys of Rua da Calçada in Macau, specializing in creative egg waffles. This time, I noticed many people queuing up, and the storefront decor was of high quality, so I decided to give it a try.
We ordered the store's popular item, the Portuguese tart egg balls (41 Macau Patacas). The appearance is similar to an enlarged version of egg waffles, and each ball is plump and solid. The filling has a Portuguese tart flavor, and when you take a bite, the egg aroma is very rich. The outer layer is slightly crispy, and the filling is dense, with a moderate sweetness that makes you want to keep eating.
They are made fresh to order, so you need to wait a bit, but it’s worth the wait. The portion is quite generous, and finishing a serving leaves you feeling full. Overall, it is one of the must-visit dessert shops on Rua da Calçada, and anyone who enjoys egg flavors or egg waffles should definitely give it a try.
