If you want piping hot, fresh egg tarts, this is the place to go in Little Saigon in Houston. Not only that, but their mango mochi was so soft, chewy, and full of delicious mango filling with little mango fruit bits. But the egg tarts are the star of the show. Incredibly flaky with a creamy sweet custard filling. Others just don't compare. The guys up front were cordial and shout out to the hard working bakers and staff in the back. The inside is functional and reminiscent of the immigrants who brought this area together and continue to keep this community thriving. Next time we're in Houston we'll have to try their other pastries as well. As others noted, don't forget to bring cash as there is a small credit card fee. read more

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I'm gonna start by saying that I'm pretty picky/particular about egg tarts. I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. I wanted to know if it lived up to its hype. We finally came around to checking it out and OMG YES. It absolutely is worth the hype. As a lover of egg tarts and someone who is also very particular about it - these have won my heart! I also heard great things about the mango mochi so we couldn't leave without those. Thankfully they still had some in stock. I heard they sell out quickly especially on weekends. Those also lived up to its hype. SO YUMMY! Tastes so fresh including the mangoes. My kiddo who LOVES mango anything loved them so much! My husband also got 2 savory pastries (I forgot what they were called and I forgot to take a picture) and those were yummy too. Perfectly flakey crust just like the egg tarts. We wanted to get sesame balls but they were sold out. Customer service was great. The guy that took our order was very nice. It was pretty busy but he moved through the line quickly. There's some seating inside if you want to eat there. Prices are very reasonable at $2 each for the mochi and egg tarts. The savory pastries were $3. It's located in a shared lot/area. Parking can be tight and limited on a busy weekend day but they have parking right out front for the Eck bakery customers. Also note that if you pay with card it's a 2.5% charge so cash is better if you have it. We didn't but we know now for future. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back. Next time we'll come earlier and get a bigger order and try their other offerings. read more

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I love the egg tarts here! They make the ones with the puff pastry crust (which is far more superior than the shortbread crust lol). Service was fast even on a Sunday afternoon. read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

5-star rating but make sure you order the right things. This place does the flakey puff pastry part to perfection. It might not look great inside but that's when you know they focus on how the food taste, not wasting their energy on what the store looks like. Egg tarts 5/5 - must get especially when fresh and warm out of the oven, the eggy filling is sweet and soft but dangerously hot when too fresh so be careful, the flakey tart shell is soft but crispy at the edges helping to balance the jiggly egg filling. Pork puff pasty (cha siu sow) 5/5 - another must get, if sweets aren't your thing or you are craving something savory then this is for you, again the puff pastry so flakey and delicious, the pork filling wasn't very much but just enough to help accompany the soft yet crispy shell, the pork was soft and and just juicy enough to not be too overwhelmed with sauce but not dry either. Wife cookie (1/5) - skip this and don't waste your calories, the puff pastry again was lovely and flakey but I think they dropped the ball on the filling, it was a bit too goopy and thick for my liking, traditional wife cookies have candied wintermelon or some other firmer additives to give it more of a textual change but this one didn't have any of that and even the puff pastry couldn't balance it out, stick to the other 2 items instead. Tip: use cash to save on credit card fee (2.5% I think) read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Left: egg tart Top: pork puff Right: wife pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Eggcellent Egg Tarts!!! I love egg tarts and a friend told us about this place. They make the egg tarts fresh. When we got there even at a late afternoon they were baking fresh ones. We got them right out of the oven. Bring cash if you can, they have a credit fee. Great customer service and quick. There are some tables indoors. read more

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The best egg tarts you'll find The Order: egg tarts! What hit: egg tarts are hot and fresh. The flavor is perfect and the inside is so soft! The bad: it's unhealthy to have too much. read more

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If you want a perfect classic HK style bakery, this is the place to be. Any time I'm in Houston, I have to come here. Every single item I've had here is a wonder. The egg tarts, chicken puffs, coconut tarts, pineapple buns, sticky rice dumplings, all of it are excellent. They're baked with so much care and the crust is so flaky with the filling being light and perfectly flavored. All in all, one of the best bakeries I've ever been to and a must see spot any time I'm in Bellaire. read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time coming to this place and try their eck tart! It was so fluffy and delicious!!! It was late afternoon and I'm sure it's been out since they baked but that was still that good! We tried mochi and Japanese cheese cake and they were all good! Love to be back again! One thing I can point out is that Inside the store is not that inviting since it's quite messy there with all kind of items. Other than that, it was good. Keep up the good work and service! :) Cheers read more

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TELL ME WHY I HAVE NOT COME HERE SOONER!! The egg tarts were soooo good omg I thought people were exaggerating in the reviews but no! amazing egg tarts !! The taro puff had really nice flavor as well crispy not too sweet or salty just perfect come try it out for yourself ! read more

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Two words: EGG TARTS. Flaky, warm, melt in your mouth. This place has the most unassuming little store but plenty of good desserts. Cash only but service was quick and while they are prompt, they do not rush you to decide whether you want one or a dozen egg tarts :) Parking was right off the street but plenty of parking when we went. I hear it does get really busy around special occasions/holidays so please plan accordingly. read more

The egg tarts here are crazy. I'm so glad my friend and her family who are Houston locals and have vetted so many different bakeries before concluding that ECK Bakery has the best egg tarts. Their Chinese name (蛋挞王) translates to "Egg Tart King" because they know. The interior is nothing impressive. It's the epitome of what a no-frills Chinese bakery looks like. There's not a huge selection of pastries (they do have coconut tarts and Taishan-style zong zi), but our focus was really on the egg tarts. Initially, we bought half a dozen to share among the five of us. My first bite of the egg tart made me smile before a small chuckle of joy. The tart was crispy, flaky, and buttery, and the custard had the perfect creamy and silky texture with an almost floral-like flavor. The butter was simply oozing in every bite. There was nothing wrong with this egg tart. I have no critiques. It was literally the most perfect egg tart I've eaten. It's also not too sweet. Seriously, I've never had an egg tart this good in the US. I went back an hour later to buy another half dozen to bring home. Even a couple days later, it still tasted the same when I first had it (after baking it for 3 minutes at 350F with my air-fryer). I highly recommend checking this bakery out and buying their egg tarts. They might be $2 per egg tart, but who cares, lol. I really should have purchased a whole dozen. read more

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I've been coming to ECK Bakery for a while now, and every visit is a reminder of why this place is a hidden gem. The egg tarts are what keep me coming back--they're fresh, warm, and perfectly silky with a flaky crust that hits every time. They're made fresh daily, and once they sell out, that's it for the day--so come early if you want to snag some! The interior has a small area that displays the pastries and where you walk up to order. There is no seating and is just a place to pick up pastries and head out. This time, I also picked up a wife cookie, BBQ pork pastry, and a pineapple bun--all of which were delicious in their own right. The wife cookie had that perfect balance of chewy and crumbly, the pork pastry had a flavorful, savory filling wrapped in soft, golden pastry, and the pineapple bun had a sweet, crunchy top that was super satisfying. Bonus tip: bring cash--they do accept cards, but it's smoother and sometimes quicker to pay with cash. ECK is consistent, reasonably priced, and delivers that nostalgic bakery feel every time. If you love traditional Chinese pastries, this place is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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I first had their egg tarts 7 years ago and they are still just as good as I remembered. I'm from New York and I made a goal to come again for their egg tarts and mango mochi. The egg tarts are not as sweet with a very flakey crust. They came out warm Come early because once they sell out they are done for the day. I was there close to 3pm and got a dozen but soon after they had to turn away customers because they were sold out. The display case may look empty but you just have to ask if they have any more items left. The mango mochi was also good. So soft and chewy! read more

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Flaky. Soft. Buttery. Sweet. Goodness that just melts in your mouth. This is hands down the BEST egg custard tart I've EVER had in my LIFE!!! And I grew up eating these; my favorite childhood dessert! ECK for 'Egg Custard King' is a well deserved title. I brought my friend here today for her first time after hyping it up so much, and she whole-heartedly agrees. They are currently going for $2 each. If you pay with credit card instead of cash, there will be a small surcharge. I got 4, and paid $8.20 with card. I will need to come back and try their other items like Patê Sô, and their fluffy japanese cheesecake. Everything is so cheap! read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Egg Custard Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mango mochi. 'Nuff said. I always forget this is cash only. I'm used to the egg tarts at 85 degrees, but I think I'm coming around in really loving the custard here and that flaky buttery crust. I'd never had the mango mocha before but boy will I be back for those! Real mango bits on the inside!! read more

Heard that this place was known for their mango mochi, and it definitely didn't disappoint. It was so good and fresh I loved it. I went around noon and was scared there wasn't going to be any leftover, but thankfully I was able to snag some. The worker was very nice and helpful. If you were to come by I recommend the mango mochi!!! read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Mango mochi - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

10 stars! Who knew Houston had good Hong Kong bakeries?? I found this place through the "feedmeimei" YouTube channel and we were SURPRISED at how fresh and good it was. Really didn't have any expectations of this place. The egg tarts are the BEST I've had in the states. I'm from San Francisco, where they are famous for golden gate bakery's egg tarts but ECK makes them better and they're more affordable. They are soft and warm in the inside, flaky on the outside and the custard has the perfect balance of sweetness and authentic in flavor. You have to try it for yourself. Their chicken pot pie puff and curry puff are to DIE for! We got one just to try it and .. what the hell?? The chicken pot pie was warm inside, tasted just like a chicken pot pie. How did they get the crust to be so fluffy? The curry one was just as good with just the right amount of curry + meat. This is definitely a must try. read more

I had to come see what the hype was all about. I went in for a single dan tat/egg custard tart and now $2 and 15 minutes later I'm thinking I should've bought a box. Mine was fresh out of the oven. It hadn't even reached the display case. The custard was hot and silken and faintly sweet. The pastry was so buttery and perfectly crisp and flakey. I'm probably in the minority saying this but I would like it just a bit sweeter than it was. I've baked these before at home and they are a serious labor of love in the kitchen. Regardless of personal preference, ECK has really honed their craft and their egg custards are delicious! read more

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Came here for breakfast and it did not disappoint! This place is a cute mom and pop shop and the food is delicious + cheap! A great bang for your buck. Service was quick! The lines do build up fast though. We were lucky to have options since we arrived on a sunday afternoon - I was scared everything was going to be sold out! I got 2 curry puffs, 1 bbq pate chaud, and an egg tart. My total was only $11! Everything was warm, flaky, and delightful. I should have gotten 2 egg tarts! The curry filling is super good and salty, bbq filling was really well seasoned, and egg tart was just the right amounts of creamy and sweet. read more

Many years later, this place still remains one of the top must visits for egg custards every time I visit Houston. It's still my favorite in Texas. Nothing has changed. The store still looks the same. It appears to be a hole in the wall from the outside. The interior is actually quite spacious but it looks outdated. Despite all this, the pastries here are AMAZING. You must try their egg custards, after all, that's what the store is named after.. Egg Custard King aka ECK Bakery. You won't regret it! Service is always quick. Top: call in advance if you want to place a large order. Sometimes they sell out of their pastries. read more

Eck Bakery is a Houston Bellaire institution when it comes to Cantonese style egg tarts. This is a no frills bakery that simply makes their pastries to perfection. Not too sweet and the flakiest crust, perfect. Service wise, come early if possible because they will sell out on most days. They used to be cash only, but thankfully they accept credit card now for a small processing fee. Personally, if I'm ever short on time for making food for a potluck, I'll just grab a couple dozen eggs tarts and mango mochi to bring instead. Everyone is happy whenever they come here. Egg tarts, mango mochi, and barbeque pork puffs are all you need in life. 10/10 would recommend this bakery, enjoy! read more

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The egg tarts here are probably some of the best I've ever had. Creamy but not overwhelming, buttery but not too fatty, and layers were so crispy but light. I ended up buying more to bring on my flight home because they were just that good. We got there relatively early, and they were fresh and still slightly warm. This place is definitely a gem, I'm so glad we came! The other items they sold looked good too, but I'll definitely be back for the egg tarts. read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The mango mochi had a thick and soft mango-flavored exterior that was covered with tiny shreds of coconut. There was a chunky and sweet piece of mango inside. Perhaps because it's summer, the refrigerated mochi had tiny dead bugs lying on to the skin. When I noticed it on the first one, I asked for it to be replaced, which she did. The replacement had (2). A few people, who came after me, ordered the mochi too. The egg custard tart tastes less eggy than I prefer, but it was flakey. They have a few pastries (century egg, chicken curry, pork) and roll cakes (vanilla, chocolate, etc). The century egg pastry was just like it sounds. I microwaved it the next day, so it was just okay to me. read more

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This one has been on my hit list for a minute and it did not disappoint! I've been a long standing fan of the egg tarts from 85 Bakery, but a new challenger has risen. To compare, the pastry of these egg tarts are so so flakey and buttery, and the egg custard itself is not too sweet with a lighter density. It's a different breed of egg tart entirely. Dim sum egg tarts are bottom shelf material in comparison. Save room for dessert from whatever place you're dining at so you can savor these, but don't come too late or you might risk them selling out! I didn't see any mango mochi displayed, but the worker had recommended some and I said sure why not. Another customer had advocated I try them too. Glad I did because it was definitely worth it. Fresh, soft and chewy mochi with fresh mango inside. The ratio of fruit to mochi was perfect. Also not too sweet, absolutely love it, this place knows how to please. Inside there's not much going on, but if you're coming here you're coming for their treats anyways! read more

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Definition of hole in the wall hidden gem!!! The curry puff and the BBQ pork puff are my favorites!!! The crust is so flaky and butter with a nice chew and there egg tarts are also a must have. Make sure you bring cash or you have to pay a small upcharge for card. read more

Landed in Houston famished and was picked up from the airport by a dear friend who lives locally. He was prepared to take us on a food tour through the city, and we stopped here for a pre-food tour snack, because we had a full day of eating to fuel up for. Growing up on the pastries from Cantonese bakeries in NY gave me a palate for the finer things in life (read: egg tarts) but I have to say these are on another level. In Houston it seems all the eateries are in strip malls, and this is no different. It's truly the definition of no frills, with no seating and nearly empty display cases-- I was almost worried they ran out of everything. Luckily, we snagged some of the last few egg tarts. The crust was everything-- perfectly crispy, flakey, and fresh, and the custard was like a less sweet flan. I love these little pies and would eat one everyday if I could! read more

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Amazing! So happy to have stumbled onto this find through Yelp searches. We got a pork puff, curry puff, mango mochi ball, and sesame balls. Everything was incredible! The mango mochi was made fresh right before we bought it. The dough was so delicate and soft you could slurp it without biting, and the mango inside was fresh fruit! The pork and curry pastries were full of delicious filling and the pastry was really crispy and airy and so, so good. Inside is clean and a little spartan, but definitely comfortable if you wanted to eat your pastries right there. Lots of seating and tables. Will definitely be back. My son and I watched the cake master through the window and he came out to offer us a bite of some of the layer cake offcuts. Made my son's day. read more

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Quick service and no none sense make this a place I would return time and time again. Also the custards are simply amazing. The mango moi-chi are also amazing! read more

The best egg tarts ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously

I love coming here for the fresh egg tarts and the mango mochi! You have to make sure you get here early or they will sell out!! read more

This is a no frills kind of Chinese bakery we found on Yelp. Lucky us that reviews were accurate. The egg tarts we got easily stand up to SF and LA ones. Will be back if we are ever in town again! read more

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Location is in the corner of Nha Trang Plaza and cross streets are Wilcrest and Bellaire. I came mid morning and a lot of items were sold out already. I managed to grab some egg tarts, a slice of Japanese cheesecake, and mango mochi. Eveything was so delicious and not too sweet! The egg tarts were so flakey! Definitely my favorite out of everything I bought. Interior of the shop is very simple, it is a grab and go place with really no seating. Prices are reasonable also. read more

The best egg tart and mango mochi I've ever had. The first day I was in Houston, I got half a dozen egg tarts and it was gone within the hour. Sadly, they were sold out of mango mochis. We came back the next day and they were sold out of the mango mochis but were able to make me some within a few minutes. We also got more egg tarts for the drive home. If I didn't live 4 hours away, I would be here all the time. Even after a long drive home and eating the egg tarts and mochis the next day, they were still amazing. I'm surprised they don't have a line out the door. There is a small fee for credit card so bring cash if you don't want to pay the fee. Very nice customer service. Can't wait to come back and try some of their other items. read more

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These egg tarts are amazing! This place is quaint and low key. Quick service and only two tables but the egg tarts are phenomenal here! Flaky buttery and delicious crust with a great custard. My whole family loved! read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious egg tart! The crust was perfectly flaky, and the filling soft and creamy. They do accept credit cards, though there's a small extra fee--but it's absolutely worth it. read more

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I think I've been here before but it's been a long, long time. I came out here around 3PM on a Monday and they still had the three items I wanted to try, but it did look like they were almost out. So like most bakeries, get there early. I tried the sesame ball, mango mochi, and their infamous egg tarts. Sesame ball- 3/5 not bad but nothing exciting. It was kind of cold and didn't have that super fresh taste to it, but I did get there later in the day. Mango mochi- my favorite. It's so refreshing and the perfect sweetness level. The texture is beautifully smooth and almost custardy. Egg tart- a close second. The crust is light and flaky and the egg custard tastes very fresh and delicate. When I got it, it was piping hot so careful shoving it in your mouth! read more

A friend recommended this spot for the egg tarts. While the egg tarts are good, the mango mochi is the star of the show in my opinion. It's filled with actual chunks of mango which is delicious. It is ready around 12 even though they open earlier. I also tried the wife cake. It was a little dry for me, but I liked the flavor of the filling. I was told it's cash only, but they accept card for a small fee. read more

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I've been coming here for years to get their egg custard. It's always tasty! But I wanted to try something new and got two of their mango mochis. They are the perfect texture and not too sweet! The mangos inside were perfect. I wish I had gotten 10 more! read more

Egg tarts are good as everyone says they are. They are a little on the less sweet - i prefer it to be a little sweeter. I think it would taste a little better if they add powdered sugar on the top like Nandos. Ran out of the mango mochi so was a little sad; but very affordable - and only take cash. read more

These are real HK style egg tarts. Most places use some sort of pie or tart base but real egg tarts have a flaky base. I used to eat these all the time back home but Houston has been lacking in real egg tarts. The tarts came out hot and smelled amazing Don't expect a sit down service or decked out bakery but the goods are 10/10 read more

ECK Bakery 蛋撻王 - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas