The pan-fried buns and Portuguese egg tarts at this restaurant are particularly popular, with a crispy exterior and soft interior. There are also diverse options such as chive dumplings and pork floss pancakes. Although the Portuguese egg tarts were not as expected, the overall value for money is still good, making it worth a try.
The restaurant is open until midnight and often requires waiting in line. The atmosphere is lively, attracting quite a few night owls. The interior decor is ordinary and belongs to a traditional old establishment.
The service is quite ordinary, and you need to pick up your own utensils and sauces when ordering. The waiting time is not too long, and the overall service is acceptable.
This place is Zeng's Soy Milk, which is rumored to be a tart shop that got sidetracked by a soy milk shop.
Takeout only. I arrived around seven in the evening. Although there were quite a few people in line, it moved along quickly, and I got my order after waiting about twenty or thirty minutes.
The Portuguese egg tart costs 45 NT dollars each. Perhaps my expectations were too high because it tasted quite ordinary. The filling wasn’t fragrant enough and lacked the egg aroma and a hint of caramel flavor; the crust was not crispy enough, likely due to having cooled down for a while.
When freshly baked, the crust is crispy but also quite greasy, lacking a buttery or floury aroma, and the texture felt rather flat; the filling wasn't too sweet, had a bit of egg flavor but wasn't rich, and overall the taste was a bit bland.
In general, it isn’t a disappointment, but it’s not as amazing as the rumors suggest. It’s suitable as an everyday snack but isn't worth the special wait. To be honest, it still can't compare to what you find in Macau.
IG Portuguese Egg Tart Pilgrimage
🌟Chive Pancakes are Awesome
Introduction
"Zeng's Soy Milk" is a local soy milk shop located near the Xingtian Temple Station, just a 5-minute walk from the Songjiang Market. They are open from 7 PM all the way through to the next day at 10:30 AM, making it a great place for night owls looking for a late-night snack, although parking nearby can be challenging.
Zeng's Soy Milk, like other soy milk shops, specializes in Portuguese egg tarts, offering items such as omelettes, sesame cakes, fried dough sticks, chive pancakes, steamed buns with eggs, and soup dumplings. You will need to queue to order, and utensils and sauces are self-serve.
Let's Eat
Portuguese Egg Tart 💰40
This egg tart is very popular on IG, known for its crispy exterior and soft interior.
Chive Pancake 💰20
I love this! The aroma of chives is very rich, and the vermicelli is flavorful too!!
Steamed Bun with Scallion Egg 💰40
A great choice for light food when hungry, the white bun pairs perfectly with the scallion egg.
Sesame Cake with Fried Dough Stick 💰50
The sesame cake has a light fragrance, and the fried dough stick is very crispy—just be prepared for a sore chin afterward.
Pork Floss Omelette Pancake 💰45
The pancake skin is soft and tender, but the overall dish was too oily for my taste, and I couldn't finish it.
Soy Milk 💰25
Smooth with a hint of bean flavor; it doesn't have that burnt taste that some traditional breakfasts do, and it's very smooth.
Thoughts: The chive pancake is definitely worth trying. The other offerings are pretty standard for soy milk shops. If you're passing by, it’s worth a stop, especially for the egg tart, though I still love KenG.
If you value dishes: Chive Pancake
If you value the environment: Typical old shop
If you value parking: Motorbikes can park at the entrance; cars find it hard to park.
If you value restrooms: None
If you value waiting in line: A line is required but it's not long.
If you value service: Average
If you value cost-performance ratio: 🌟🌟🌟
(Discussing purely food and prices)
Open from 5pm to midnight
There is always a long queue every time
Overall delicious, high CP value, oily, worth eating once
A super large pan-fried bun is only NT$20
recommend:
Bacon egg pancake, large portion, egg part is fluffy and soft
Egg tart, super multi-layered pastry, super tender and filling inside, it would be more refreshing if the oil is drained a little
Rice balls, ancient taste, the kind you can’t go wrong with