Must-try HK-style egg tarts & classic Chinese bakery buns.
This Chinatown bakery is a beloved spot, particularly for its highly-rated egg tarts, which many consider the best in the city. Beyond the star egg tarts, they also offer delicious buns, including taro and red bean varieties, as well as classic sponge cake. It's a go-to for authentic Chinese baked goods and a must-visit for any food crawl in the area.
This bakery specializes in traditional Chinese baked goods, with a strong emphasis on their highly recommended egg tarts, which are frequently cited as the best in Chinatown. Other popular items include taro buns, red bean buns, and classic sponge cake. While overwhelmingly positive, one reviewer found the lotus mooncake less enjoyable. Some egg tarts may contain lard, which is a consideration for those with dietary restrictions.
"The bakery is highly recommended for its authentic HK-style egg tarts, which are praised for their flavor and texture. Other popular items include taro buns, red bean buns, and classic sponge cake."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery for its exceptional egg tarts and traditional buns, with many considering them favorites and highly recommending them for authentic taste and affordability.
Important Note
Some Chinese bakeries, including potentially Tao Hong, use lard in their egg tart crusts. Those with dietary restrictions should inquire about ingredients.
"This user clarified that Tao Hong is a bakery in Chinatown and that their egg tarts cost approximately $1.50 each."
Neutral"This user offered to give a food tour if someone bought them a dozen egg tarts from Tao Hong, a bakery in Chinatown. The egg tarts are priced at $1.50 each."
Neutral"Tao Hong was recommended for their egg tarts, which the commenter considered the best in Chinatown after trying many."
Positive"The original poster confirmed they visited Tao Hong twice during this trip and previously, and consider it a favorite, noting it would have made the list if it were longer."
Positive"This commenter stated that Tao Hong remains their personal favorite for egg tarts, even when comparing it to New Cameron Bakery."
Positive"Tao Hong was listed among general recommendations for take-home food souvenirs."
Neutral"Tao Hong was listed as a recommendation for Chinatown."
Neutral"This commenter enthusiastically endorses Tao Hong for pork buns."
Positive"This comment lists several Chinatown bakeries that may have pork buns, including Tao Hong."
Neutral"This establishment was listed as a recommendation for pineapple buns in the Flushing area."
Neutral"This user clarified that egg tarts come in two styles: flaky crust (often made with lard) and butter crust (shortbread-like), suggesting the original poster look for the latter if avoiding pork."
Neutral"A user advised the original poster to skip the egg tart at Tao Hong if they cannot eat pork, as most Chinese bakeries use lard in their baked goods, including egg tart crusts."
Negative"This user suggested trying egg tarts from Tao Hong in Chinatown."
Positive"Tao Hong is recommended for its Cantonese bakery items, specifically their egg tarts. The user claims to have tried many and considers these to be the best."
Positive"The user, trying an egg tart for the first time, found it good but perhaps a bit too heavy."
Positive"The user did not enjoy the Lotus Mooncake, confirming their previous dislike for the dessert, though they acknowledged it was a better product than one tried elsewhere."
Negative"The user recommended Tao Hong as a Chinese bakery alternative."
Positive"This bakery on Chrystie Street is recommended for its egg tarts (dan tat). The commenter suggested buying about 30 to stay within the user's budget and noted that special orders are possible with advance notice."
Positive"This bakery was recommended as a place similar to the one the original poster described in Chinatown, NYC."
Neutral"A user highlights Tao Hong as a 'sleeper' favorite for pork buns."
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