When it comes to tea-time snacks in Malaysian Chinese households, nothing quite beats the classic egg-tart. A flaky and buttery crust holding a sweet custard filling. It is often a childhood snack that brings back countless memories. If you’re looking to try it or are looking for Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya’s best tarts, you’re in luck. Here are our picks for the best egg tarts in KL and PJ.
8 places to get the best egg tarts in KL and PJ
The egg tarts origins can be traced back to Hong Kong and Macau in the early 20th century. Egg tarts were originally based on the English custard tart recipes, innovated in the Guangzhou province of Southern China. At the time, wealthy English traders were looking for a taste of home and asked the Chinese bakers to make custard tarts. However, the bakers decided to use cheaper local ingredients like eggs, sugar, and milk to make them instead of custard powder.
What resulted was a more flaky crust consisting of pork lard and a silky sweet custard filling. This made the tarts edible by foreigners and locals alike. At first, the tarts looked like oval before transforming into the iconic flower shape after World War II. Eggs tarts grew in popularity in Hong Kong and became commonly sold in teahouses (dim sum restaurants), cafes, and bakeries. Meanwhile, the Macau version of the tarts (similar to the Portugese Pastel de nata) came out during the 1980’s featuring a caramalised top.
The Hong Kong version of the egg tart is more ‘eggy’ and custard-like, while the Macau version is more creamy. Whichever way you like your egg tarts, we have just the places for you in KL and PJ. Looking to get a box of treats for family and friends? Here are our picks for the best egg tarts in KL and PJ.
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Tong Kee BakeryEstablished in 1970 by the Tong brothers in Pudu, Tong Kee, known today as TK Bakery, has become a household name with the quintessential Malaysian egg tart. Beginning as a humble neighbourhood bakery, the brand rose to fame through its commitment to freshness and craftsmanship, producing thousands of tarts daily using traditional methods. Its famed Hong Kong-style egg tarts come in two variants: a flaky, layered puff pastry shell that shatters delicately upon each bite, and a denser shortcrust version that holds its smooth, golden custard with buttery precision.
TK Bakery – Pudu
Address: 8-10, Lorong Brunai 3, Pudu,, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 012-5910279
Operating hours: 6:30AM – 8PM
TK Bakery – Sri Petaling
Address: 89, Jalan Radin Tengah, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling,, 57000, Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 012-591 0341
Operating hours: 7:30AM – 10PM
TK Bakery – Bandar Menjalara
Address: No.15, Jalan 3/62A, Bandar Menjalara, Kepong, 52200, Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03-67322310
Operating hours: 7:30AM – 10PM
TK Bakery – Damansara Uptown
Address: 61-G, Jalan SS21/60, Damansara Utama,, 47400, Petaling Jaya
Contact: 012-5910154
Operating hours: 7:30AM – 10PM
TK Bakery – Kota Damansara
Address: 48-1, Jalan PJU 5/11, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansa, 47810, Petaling Jaya
Contact: 03-6140 6218
Operating hours: 7:30AM – 10PM
Image credit: Instagram/akiraishungry
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Red KettleRed Kettle is a modern interpretation of the Portuguese egg tart, seamlessly blending traditional techniques with contemporary café culture. Baked daily and meant to be enjoyed fresh from the oven, each tart features a crisp, golden crust encasing a luxuriously thick custard centre, silky in texture and subtly caramelised on the surface. The balance of creaminess and crunch evokes the comforting decadence of pastel de nata while staying true to Red Kettle’s philosophy of ‘homemade comfort food’.
Red Kettle – The Starling Mall
Address: F130, 1st Floor, The Starling Mall, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact: 03 7733 2130
Operating hours: 10AM – 10PM
Red Kettle – The Gardens Mall
Address: G-250A, Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03 4818 6882
Operating hours: 10AM – 10PM
Image credit: Instagram/redkettle37
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Cranberry Cake HouseLocated in Taman Danau Desa, Cranberry Cake House is a beloved neighbourhood bakery known for its wide selection of cakes, pastries, and breads that balance quality and affordability. Operating daily from morning until late evening, the shop has built a loyal following for its moist, flavourful cakes and consistently fresh baked goods. While it is best known for its celebration cakes and pastries, its egg tarts stand out for their generous, creamy custard filling and crisp yet tender crust, offering a satisfying balance of richness and sweetness.
Operating hours: 8AM – 10PM
Image credit: Facebook/CranberryCakeHouse
Address : 9, Jln 5/109f, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurPhone : 03-7987 1286
Website here
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Bunn Choon RestaurantTracing its roots back to 1893, Bunn Choon is one of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest surviving traditional bakeries, located in the heart of Chinatown. Renowned for its dim sum and heritage pastries, the shop is most celebrated for its signature egg tarts, baked fresh each morning in small batches. The pastry is flaky, aromatic, and delicately layered, cradling a smooth custard filling with a golden yellow glow. The experience of eating a Bunn Choon tart is as much about history as it is about flavour.
Operating hours: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Image credit: Instagram/bunnchoon1893
Address : 3, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurPhone : 016-228 7625
Website here
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BartoloBartolo Lisboa Bakehouse brings the taste of Portugal to Kuala Lumpur, offering authentic pastel de nata crafted from a recipe passed down through four generations. The bakery’s commitment to flavour is evident in every tart: the outer pastry is crisp and buttery, composed of fine, paper-thin layers, while the custard within is creamy and aromatic, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of citrus zest. Baked at high heat to achieve the iconic caramelised top, Bartolo’s egg tarts strike a beautiful contrast between burnished sweetness and custard smoothness.
Operating hours: 10AM – 9PM (Monday – Wednesday), 10AM – 11PM (Thursday – Sunday)
Image credit: Instagram/bartolobakehouse
Address : Mezannine 204-206, Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala LumpurWebsite here
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Oriental KopiA popular name in Malaysia’s gentrified Kopitiam scene, Oriental Kopi has quickly achieved iconic status thanks to its award-winning egg tarts, which earned a place in the Malaysia Book of Records for being the nation’s thickest, featuring an astonishing 128-layer crust. Founded in 2018, the brand was inspired by the idea of elevating traditional kopitiam culture with premium ingredients and artisanal precision. Each tart is handmade daily using imported French butter and farm-fresh eggs, yielding a luxuriously rich custard with a glossy caramel finish. This very combo is the reason why endless lines of people gather outside outlets for a taste of their egg tarts.
Oriental Kopi – MidValley Megamall
Address: LG-043, Lower Ground Floor
Contact: 018-787 6363
Operating hours: 7AM – 10PM
Oriental Kopi – TRX
Address: C.45.0 & C.46.0, Level Concourse
Contact: 013-768 6388
Operating hours: 9AM – 10PM
Oriental Kopi – Sunway Pyramid
Address: Blue Atrium, Lot G1.108 & 109, Ground Floor
Contact: 018-771 6363
Operating hours: 9AM – 10PM (Monday – Friday), 8AM – 10PM (Sunday – Saturday)
Image credit: Instagram/wencheeese
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Foo Hing Dim Sum RestaurantFoo Hing Dim Sum brings the Portuguese-style egg tart into the lively realm of dim sum dining, where freshness and timing are everything. Baked continuously throughout the morning, the tarts boast a light, flaky shell and a creamy custard filling that balances rich egg flavour with a touch of caramelisation. Served warm straight from the oven, the pastry’s contrasting textures—a crisp outer shell and custard-soft interior—create an indulgent yet comforting finish to a classic dim sum meal, reflecting the restaurant’s reputation for balancing traditional Cantonese flavours with well-executed modern touches.
Operating hours: 7AM – 3PM
Image credit: Instagram/queenie_mun
Address : 1st Flr, No. 31, 33, 35-G, Jalan Puteri 2/6, Bandar Puteri Puchong, 47100 Puchong, SelangorPhone : 03-8060 0546
Website here
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Milk & BarleyMilk & Barley takes a modern approach to dessert craftsmanship, specialising in pastries that are freshly baked daily with no overnight storage to ensure peak quality. Their egg tarts exemplify this dedication to freshness, featuring a thin, crispy crust that envelops a silky custard made from 100 percent farm-fresh eggs. The flavour is clean and light, emphasising the natural richness of the custard rather than excessive sweetness. They also have their egg tarts in a variety of flavours that appeal to those looking for unique versions of the classic dessert.
Milk & Barley – NU Sentral
Address: LG40, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, City Centre, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 0182887383
Operating hours: 10AM – 10PM
Milk & Barley – The Curve
Address: Ground Floor, Lot K – G2B – W, The Curve, 6, Jln PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours: 10AM – 10PM
Image credit: Instagram/milknbarley
Website hereNote : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
