Highly recommend the Portuguese Egg Tarts. Flakey on the outside. The custard is creamy and tastes best when hot. read more

Xinfa Bakery - Egg Tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I grew up in Hong Kong as a child and one of my favorite things in life is a Hong Kong bakery. The egg tarts were bomb. The pineapple bun took me back to my childhood. The milk tea was pretty good. The ladies at the counter were super nice. My wife and I shared a table with an old lady and just dipped our milk tea and people watched while eating baked goods. read more

Omg! The best egg tart I have!! Warm when I got it and it so diff from other Portuguese egg tart I had before. I came around 1pm on Thursday (there were a lot of egg tart left). $1.25 read more

Xinfa Bakery - $1.25 @lingeats_ - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Taste- The taro loaves of bread, Portuguese Egg Tarts and Soy Bean milk are a must here with a reasonable price. It is best to preorder the Portuguese Egg Tarts and best when it is still hot. The only con is that you can only pre order in half dozen quality and nothing less. Service- The service is a bit rushy since they have a lot of customers, so try to be ready when you go up to them. Atmosphere- Newly Renovated and really clean Presentation- Everything looks so beautiful and appealing. Will definitely go back to try everything. Tip- Try to ask if they have anymore soy bean milk or Portuguese egg tarts before you line up. I spent 15 mins only for them to be sold out. read more

Xinfa Bakery - Fresh Portuguese Egg Tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I bought 6 of the egg custards and I wasn't so impressed when I first had one when it was warm but a day in the fridge, it was just phenomenal! Definitely the best egg custard I ever had. It's very similar to a Filipino or Spanish flan except with a crust. Crust always wins. The crust isn't flaky but it's chewy since it was refrigerated but that's the way I like it. I also bought fried taro bread and one other thing, maybe it was called liquid gold? I wasn't a fond of the fried taro bread but the other one was good. I'll come back and get more egg tarts and try other stuff, definitely. read more

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I carried my baby brother inside to pick up some stuff as my step dad went to P.T. He warned me that it's always busy in there and that was no joke. At first I thought it was just a regular Chinese bakery - like what's so special about it, but once I got to the back and looked at what they had, I wanted to buy a little of everything LOL. Everything looked so good, but I just picked up 6 things. The lady that helped me get my order was super nice (bc she saw me struggling to carry my little brother hahaa). As I was waiting on line to pay, I overheard the cashier respond to a customer who asked if there were any "po tats" (Portuguese egg tarts) that there were none right now and that you need to place an order to be picked up after 1pm or so. The customer tried to make an order but there was a line and the person ahead of me was placing an order with the cashier who was also talking to the customer. After the customer placed an order on a post-it, the cashier stuck it on the wall behind her which had at least 7 other orders. Wow! I got to go back next time and get an order of egg tarts too! I left quickly because my brother felt like 30 lbs. on my arm by that time; I didn't know what happened with the customer who tried to cut in front and make an order lol, but hope she got her tasty egg tarts! So tl;dr, it's a good bakery, and I enjoy their buns particularly the one with blueberry jam. I need to try their drinks and other stuff next time! read more

DELICIOUS!!! MELT IN YOUR MOUTH!!! Best damn Portuguese Egg Tarts. I read that it is best to order over the phone, so you can guarantee of getting them and get them fresh. The egg tarts are so creamy, flaky, and absolutely amazingly yummy!! Ordered a dozen of them and they were inexpensive. read more

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One of the most unique bakeries on 8th avenue. It is always busy. Always a long line. Only reason why I hate coming here because people in this area are so rude and has no manners. They have a variety of bread that a lot of the bakeries around the area does not offer. When I do come here, it's mainly for their Portuguese egg tarts, which is very popular. Their Portuguese egg tart is very good and very filling, because of the amount of yolk they put into it. I tried some of their breads, very unique but too much bread and very little filling. Definitely recommend coming here for their Portuguese egg tart, BUT don't come in thinking you'll get one simply by lining up. I usually call ahead and they give me an approximate pick up time, which makes it much more convenient instead of waiting on line and realizing you can't get your hands on an egg tart. When you get a total of ten boxes of Portuguese egg tart (half a dozen in one box), save the bar codes because you'll get one free! read more

Xinfa Bakery - A box of Portuguese egg tarts. I ate one already! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

UPDATE: I didn't go all the way to Brooklyn this time, but I asked one of my friends who lives near the bakery to get the Portuguese Egg Tarts for me when he has the chance...and he remembered! (TYSM! ; u ;) And he didn't even have to reserve them in advance! All he did was walk right in and ask for six of the m! Zam why was I not as lucky?! Anyways, I was really happy and touched(TYSM again--U KNO who u r). Boy, the egg tarts are really worthy of the compliments that fellow yelpers have bestowed unto them. One of my friends said these taste exactly like the one she had in Hong Kong a few years back. The taste is so different from the egg tarts that I've tried. The egg custard filling is so fluffy and smooth. The crust is a nice golden brown color and the texture and taste sort of reminds me of bread. If you're planning on coming to try the egg tarts for yourself, don't forget to reserve them in advance. Otherwise, count on your luck... ----- Take me back to Xin Fa/ Lily Bloom Bakery! Not only are the baked goods here dirt cheap, but they're also pretty good! Funny Story: From the moment I walked in, I immediately eyed a tray of the highly sought after freshly baked Portuguese Egg Tarts. By the time I got to the cashier, the egg tarts were all gone or reserved in advance! Cashier: "The egg tarts are all sold out." Me: "W-W-Whadya mean they're all sold out?! Like there's no more left?! Zero?!?!" Cashier: -sigh- "Yep, there's no more left, sorry." *cries a little on the inside* Those egg tarts must be pretty darn amazing. If you're one of the lucky few that had the chance to try it, then kudos to you! I'm very envious. On the other hand, I managed to try the other baked goods from both the pastry and breads section. I don't really feel like listing out what I tried, but it's really hard to go wrong with any of the choices here. So if you came all the way here, don't worry; you'll still get good bread for your money and time. :D read more

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This is a "fancy" bakery in the middle of an outdoor market. It looks out of place because its so new and clean. Initially we stopped by to try the portuguese egg tarts, but were told to come back in 30 mins. However, I came back in 30 mins and I saw some fresh egg tarts! The disappointing fact is that I cant buy any of it because they are taken. I was then told to wait another 20 minutes or so. Just a FYI, customers do not deserve to be told to wait multiple times. Nevertheless, I bought the shredded pork and scallion buns which were good. read more

5-star for their egg tarts but 3- stars for their customer service and other pasteries. The egg tart is really good when you eat it fresh. The egg tart skin is thin and the custard part is very soft that it melts inside your mouth. We got other pastries too that we thought was average. We also didnt appreciate their customer service. Their egg tarts are very popular so you have to go in person and pre-order it. It takes about 20-30 minutes for a new batch to come out but that still doesnt guarantee that you'll get your order either. We were waiting for over 20 minutes and a new batch came out. But my mom overheard that the cashier was going to give the new batch to a customer who she knows and that customer came way after us. We really had to push for it since we waited. They also have you give your phone number instead of a number so you cant keep track who came first, second, etc. But definitely really good egg tarts if you're willing to wait and "fight" for it. This place is also extremely busy because of their pastries. It can be quite intimidating if you dont speak chinese. Definitely will come back for egg tarts but need to be firm about waiting. read more

So I was very tempted to give them a 4 rating, but they are just so tasty that I couldn't do it. They are by far the best bakery in the entire Brooklyn Chinatown area (if you been in the area you know what I mean). I have been to dozens of bakeries all around there. So far this is the only place I could find Po-tat. Which is like Dan-tat, but made a little differently. My wife is absolutely in love with those lil pastries. The only issue that drives me nuts, is that they know how popular they are and yet they are always out or they make you order them in advance. This was almost dropped them down a rank. They have made them for years and know the demand quite well. Other than the favorites I just listed you will find a litany of other items to choose from. From pork buns, to hot dog stuffed buns, to yummy milk tea. All the prices are crazy cheap, just remember to bring cash! read more

Hands down, there are some awesome Portuguese egg custards here. I stopped by on a Saturday evening-- around 18:00 and managed to score a batch of freshly made egg custards ASAP (no reservation was needed but it's probably the timing and the fewer customers in these later hours). A box contains about 6 custards-- it is super milky/buttery, very tasty, but like how it looks, it is definitely not your average egg custard. I also purchased a yin yang drink that was okay. read more

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OMG! The egg tarts!!! Do yourselves a favor and go here and try them! Best to call in first and order, yes they make it fresh! Check out my video about them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfPKCnEcPps read more

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Love their egg custard. So far that's the only item I have tried and I would definitely go back for more. The egg custard was warm and creamy. It was bigger than other size custard that I have ever had. It is totally worth it! read more

We came here on New Years Day 2016 to celebrate the new year with Portuguese Egg Tarts. Okay people are exaggerating about how big the Portuguese tarts are here. They are only slightly bigger than the other bakeries but only slightly! We put in an order for 8 of them and the lady behind the counter told us it'll be an hour. OMG. My boyfriend didn't want to say he didn't want to wait but I just told the lady, we'll be back in an hour. We hardly come to this area and there is no avoiding the wait at Xin Fa Bakery for their Portuguese Egg Tarts unless you call and order ahead like making reservations for Portuguese Tarts! WTF. The tarts are priced at $1.25 each and there is no discount anymore. No more free tart with every 5 you buy. It's just straight up $1.25 now. While waiting we looked at the other bakery products and my boyfriend and I were pretty impressed because it's not a typical Chinese bakery. There were buns, cookies, etc, that we didn't recognize. Xin Fa definitely have their own creations. We ended up buying the Blueberry Custard buns that were $1.25 each and the beef curry bun also $1.25. We ended up walking around the neighborhood while waiting for these tarts. I ended up at the bank while my BF went back to fetch these prized tarts. Both of us were thinking the same thing, these tarts better be worth it. He showed back up with the package in hand and both of us could barely hold it in our hands because the tarts were still nice and hot. I saw my BF take his first bite and he closed his eyes and got very quiet. haha. I think that means the tart is heavenly. For me, the custard being so hot and yummy was the key. I just dug into the custard first with a spoon. That is how I eat egg tarts. Then I tried the crust which is not dry. There have been times with other egg tarts where I even skip the crust because to me it was too dry, too thick, too much or whatever. The highlight for me, before the Xin Fa tarts, has always been the custard. Now with Xin Fa tarts. I want to eat the crust as well as the custard both are delicious. Now I am angry at Xin Fa!! I am angry for them being so far! I am angry at Xin Fa because they made waiting an hour for tarts to be so worth it! I am angry for the tarts being so good! Well, thank goodness that as I am writing this review, I reheated a tart in my toaster oven and am enjoying a tart now...thank you Xin Fa for making me hooked on your tarts! Grrrr I am angry for being hooked! I am angry for being lactose intolerant and angry that I need more diary pills so I can have Xin Fa Chinese tarts! I am loving you Xin Fa, don't change your Portuguese tarts. They are the most delicious Chinese tarts I had in my life. Gee. It's all the way in Brooklyn. I live in Queens...I am angry again! read more

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I was never a fan of Chinese bakeries and their many bao's in display cases growing up. However, there are always a few exceptions to things that you say and pineapple buns and egg tarts have made their way to my favorite things to get. Xin Fa is the egg tart king. What makes Xin Fa's egg tarts supreme? 1. Crust - flaky, thick, buttery, and the perfect amount of it to contain the warm creamy custard inside of it. 2. Custard - SO AMAZING, it's creamy and perfectly caramelized on top. Smells ridiculously good and honestly the combination of the crust and custard composes of the best egg tart I've eaten in my life (and I've had my fill from chinatown bakeries as well). 3. Warmth & high turnover rate - These custards are no secret to the people who live in the neighborhood. Because people buy them frequently, it is baked frequently and therefore fresh. If the crust and custard don't entice you, maybe the heat waves coming out of the egg tarts will beckon you to purchase one. Thankfully this place isn't an American bakery because I'm sure people will swarm in to buy their egg tarts and long lines will form. Whenever I'm in eighth ave, rather than buying tong sui, I make it my goal to score one... or five of these bad boys and make that my dessert cause it's cheaper. read more

Note: I am purely reviewing Xin Fa based on their egg tart ("daan tat") since this is the only thing I usually come here for, as I am a self-proclaimed egg tart connoisseur. To start, this place is NOTORIOUS for their egg tart - some say it's the best in the neighborhood. I used to get mine from a Chinese bakery on 54/55th but it's now been closed and replaced with TeaUs, unfortunately. Xin Fa only has the Portuguese type egg tart ie. caramelized. I've tried on multiple occasions to get some, but every single time have been told that it's a 2 hour wait. They are perpetually sold out, to my frustration, and this was the first time in 10 attempts that I was able to land some. I wasn't disappointed, but I also was confused because I had remembered the crust being different. The filling had perfect flavour, colour, texture, and consistency, but the flake just wasn't hitting it for me. The other criteria I look for in a good egg tart is the flaky crust, and you don't get that here. While it's not the inferior shortbread crust, this crust was really thin and wasn't enjoyable. I guess their main focus is their yolk, but I need the flakes! read more

We stopped in this delightful and popular bakery to try a Macau egg tart. They did not disappoint. The tarts were warm, fluffy and delicious. They were some of the freshest I've ever had in New York. My boyfriend also tried the honey cake which was great. We hope to return to try more. read more

Xinfa Bakery - Macau tart - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been to this place and the one by 86th street (by the D line) called Lily Bloom many times. They are basically the same bakery but i find this one to have most traffic. If you come here you must must try their Portuguese egg tarts! They are absolutely the best i tasted. Their price is decent alone or get their special buy 5 get 1 free. Basically coming out to a dollar a piece. I tried other ones around and even the big name bakery in Chinatown and they cost more and no special regardless how many you buy. Those tastes good but it does not have that creamy custardy taste like you get from this bakery. Their selection is unlike your typical bakery. They are not afraid to step outside the box when coming up with products. I tasted alot of different breads to pastries there. Their cookies are unique too. Drink wise their fresh soy milk (hot) is decent too. As for cold drinks i would recommend the coconut cream milkshake. It taste really refreshing and not too sweet. Oh and try to order in advance when placing your order for Portuguese egg tarts from this place because a lot of times the ones that are on back of counter are already being purchased by others beforehand and you will have to wait till their next batch is out from oven which can take up to an hour before getting it. If you are tired of eating the typical breads/pastries come here. read more

Xinfa Bakery - Afternoon hi-tea. Must order their Portuguese egg tarts! One is just not enough!! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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willing to burn my palate for these beauties! always hot and fresh every time i visit. even if there's always a line, still the wait is short. crust is flaky on the outside but still has that chew and doesn't break easily. custard has enough sweetness that would keep you coming back for seconds or thirds.. :) read more

Xinfa Bakery - egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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No doubt this is my favorite bakery on 8th ave. I have been to this bakery countless times since it opened and it's still my favorite. Why? The variety. There are countless generic bakeries on 8th ave (and Chinatown areas elsewhere) selling the same old baked goods. But this bakery not only has a rather unique selections and they try to bring out new stuffs once in a while. But don't worry, for those of you who like the classic Chinese baked goods they still have a couple stables here. What I recommend: fresh Portuguese egg tart (but you kinda have to be lucky coz they don't always have it or the whole batch might be a preorder so you can't get any of it....sucks...) and fried doughnut with taro fillings (this bakery does the best - and esp good when it's fresh duh lol). And you should Ty whatever u that looks interesting like birds nest and stuffs. If you like more innovative/interesting Chinese baked goods - this is one of the few :) read more

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One of the best egg tarts I've ever had in my life. I have a personal preference with Portuguese egg tarts but this hits the spot. I agree with the other reviewers that the only way you can purchase these is when they're fresh-out-of-oven so it can still be quite hot or warm. Regardless is FRESH and really good size for its price. I like their hot beverages too. I will come back! read more

Yes very good tart and coconut bread. Coffees was nice and hot and strong. We go every time we in neighborhood

Service might be absolute garbage here, but the Portuguese egg tarts here are THE BEST in NYC. They come out for the most part hot and fresh because they're always selling out. They are more custardy than the normal egg tarts, but it's just so fluffy in your mouth. Yum. Bet you can't have just one. (One for $1.25!) read more

Sent my anorexic friend to pick up some egg tarts while I wasted away at an event. By the time we got to eat them, they were cold but they still tasted good. I could imagine they would be really great when hot and fresh. Maybe my Chinese bakery fetish is coming to an end now that I've overdosed on every conceivable baked good from these places (yes eating 5 of these egg tarts is overdose enough). Now I can FINALLY cross this place off my bucket list!!! read more

Xinfa Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Every time I head to Chinatown Brookyln this is all I think about! Warm and fluffy melt in your mouth egg tart. This place makes fresh egg tarts every day. read more

Xinfa Bakery - Portuguese Egg Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I found a nail in my chocolate cake when I ate it!!!!! WTF I bought it at Xin Fa Bakery. read more

Xinfa Bakery - a Nail in my chocolate cake!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love their egg tarts - seriously so buttery and creamy. I try not to get it everyday because it's highly addicting but when you work 5 min away, it's so tempting!!! Their lines are kind of long and it can be crowded but the wait is worth it. They bake their egg tarts fresh and it's piping hot! Some people even preorder because they run out so fast! It's the best Portuguese egg tarts I've had outside of Hong Kong. It's kinda dense because there is so much filling but it's super flaky too. The top is a little burnt kind of like Creme brûlée so it's savory and sweet!! A must get in my book!!! Their other breads look so good too! It's different than most Chinese bakeries! Next time, I definitely want to try their curry puffs and their durian crepe cake!!! read more

Entering this humble bakery, I expected the usual don tats and other Chinese pastries. I was disappointed that the don tats were all gone and was going to settle for another pastry. Lap and behold! A fresh batch came out. Ladies and gentlemen, if you have never had don tats before, you are missing out. The filling is a custard-gel like consistency that tastes European and a perfectly browned crust that feels Chinese. This bakery has definitely semi-perfected the don tat. Get em' while their hot folks! read more

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This review is solely about their Portuguese egg tarts. Their other pastries were alright but nothing to write home about. #facts I don't know what sort of process they put these Portuguese egg tarts through or the ingredients that they use to make these egg tarts, but I just can't get enough of these divine savory & sweet goodness. I swear, they must have sprinkled a bit of crack in these egg goodies. Just make sure you pre-order through phone beforehand or you might be disappointed to come into the bakery and find out that they are sold out of Portuguese egg tart for the day. read more

Fuck this place. No mannerism towards their customers. Bread and cakes are mediocre. And the people here are disgusting and uncultured. read more

Good service and friendly staff This is the best bakery in this area; I often come here to get a small cup of tea if I have to kill some time. There are four tables to share with four seats per table. read more

Tasty buns? Check. Good customer service? No. I used to frequent this bakery every morning. They offer somewhat more special buns for a bit more than all competition in 8th ave yet they still have quite a crowd in morning. You would have to be lucky to find seating for your meal. The reason I stopped coming here was because customers would straight up cut the lines and walk up to the cashier to shout their order ... well rudeness is to be expected in 8th ave however this has occurred too many times in this bakery for me that I am fed up with not being rude myself. The bakery offers many delicious eats but I wish customer service could be put up a noch. Well on the plus side, not coming here will save me some money since their food is much more expensive than lets say Miang across the street. read more

Found myself on 8th Ave Brooklyn on a rare occasion, so I knew I had to stop by this place after hearing about their amazing Portuguese egg tarts! I tried to call and reserve an order, but no one answered (called 3x). Luckily, they had 3 left after the lady packed up a box of 6, and I took all 3.. 5 stars for their Portuguese egg tart, which had become my second favorite following the ones I had at Macau 4 years ago. The crust was not flaky and the custard not as creamy, as I'd expected from my experience at Macau. While I prefer the flakier crust for my Portuguese tart, the less creamy custard may have worked out better as it wasn't as overwhelming. However, given the price point (~$1.15 ea), this is a solid 5 star tart. 4 stars for their mini sesame roll cake, which was on the counter next to the cash register and I can't seem to resist anything sesame.. It was pretty solid, but only had hints of sesame flavor, which worked out well with the cake. Service..not only nonexistent but borderline rude, so just a heads up! read more

Believe the hype, those Portuguese tarts are melt in your mouth delicious! It's so popular that they don't make it fast enough to accommodate orders. You may see the egg tarts behind the display case, but you can't buy them because they're reserved for pre-paid orders. So what my cousin and I did was place an order for 1/2 dozen and came back 1 hour to pick them up. Another yummy treat is the coconut bun. My cousin and I were able to try it once and it was early morning around 10am, but haven't been able to get our hands on one anytime we come after 2pm. Once they're sold out, no more til the next day ;( read more

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I came here specifically for the egg tart, and it was pretty average. The crust wasn't super flaky, and the middle was really runny and delicious but the flavor was slightly off. It was $1.25 which is fine for an egg tart I guess. There was a line when we came, but it moved fast. There's a selection of bread and cakes as well! read more

Note: This review is solely on their Portuguese egg tarts (po tat) as everything else there is similar to other bakeries. Brooklyn's best place for Portuguese egg tart! Word of advice is that you should call them and have them make it for you as it's not always guaranteed that they would have it. The Portuguese egg tart is always the first one gone and it's not on display as on the ladies behind the cashier counter gets it for you. You still need to stand in line with the other people getting other bread even if you are just getting the Portuguese egg tart. read more

Egg Tarts (Portuguese style, my favorite XD) are great, especially comparing to their prices. Durian Crepe Cakes has more creams comparing to durians, which is understandable consider its price. Cash only, crazy bad service, and weird order way. Just what you should expect for an authentic cheap Chinese place lol. read more

Came here to purchase their buns for breakfast. As I peeled off the paper layer on the bottom theres always a huge slather of oil and grease. Which makes the buns taste so much better. I do get annoyed because my purpose was to catch the Green Tea cheese cake. From what the cashier told me, the chef only comes in certain days to make a few batches. I do like their golden (egg yolk) bun with roasted coconut topping, and their fried taro donut. read more