Lee Keung Kee North Point Eggette 利強記北角雞蛋仔 (Hong Kong)

Eggettes is one of the items I must definitely have when I'm in Hong Kong. However, I used to think that all eggettes are one and the same. But this time, I did more research and decided to go to LKK North Point Eggette. Instead of the original branch at North Point, I decided to go to the one near Jordan MTR. I was spared the queues, thank goodness. Newspapers cuttings and photos plastered the shop such that I nearly missed it. 

At 15 HKD, it was great for two to share. Made from simple ingredients such as egg, flour, milk and sugar, it also invokes a simple joy when you take a bite of this crispy goodness. Pluck those little round bits and pop it into your mouth! Not too sweet, warm, crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. 

You could also visit other shops selling this eggette, as recommended by CNNGo.

Lee Keung Kee North Point Eggette (利強記北角雞蛋仔)
Various locations
Shop E, 178 Nathan Road
Hong Kong
(Near Jordan MTR) 

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Tai Cheong Bakery (Hong Kong)

The first question you have to ask yourself in deciding whether to visit Tai Cheong Bakery to get their famed egg tarts is: Do I like butter? If your answer is yes, please proceed to the bakery. If not, go somewhere else for egg tarts (e.g. Honolulu Cafe)! Declared as having the best egg tarts by Hong Kong's last governor Chris Patten, it apparently has 15 outlets in Hong Kong and Macau, with the one here in Central being the original one. 

To get there, you may take the Central Mid-Level Escalator if you are feeling lazy to walk the slopes. Note that it goes downhill from 6 am to 10 am and uphill from 1030 am to midnight everyday. I didn't know about this so I walked up at 1015 am, and still nursing a broken heart (for being early by 15 minutes) and tired feet. Get off midway to Lyndhurst Terrace. 

The shop's on the right if you walk up the hill/take the escalator. There is a variety of products in the shop, including food products in packages which you can bring home. 

The Egg Tart (5 HKD) is made from an almond-flour crust which many say is its secret to tasting good. I could imagine its pie crust being stuffed with tonnes of butter into that small surface area. My friend said that the egg filling tasted "very eggy". For me, I felt that the egg custard was quite good because it was very soft and had a rich flavour. However, the excessive butter ruined my egg tart experience because I'm not too fond of food that is too buttery. 

As I emphasise one more time, if you like buttery crusts, this egg tart is for you! Service was hostile at this particular branch.

 Tai Cheong Bakery
35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central 

Tel No: 852-2544 3475

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