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    Emperor's Puff

    4.2 (19 reviews)

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    10 cream puffs for $5
    Sharon H.

    Who doesn't love a Hong Kong waffle with a custard filling? The smell of Hong Kong waffles bring me joy. I've seen videos of this place, but didn't expect to stumble across it while walking through the Chinatown Friday Night Market. The ordering window is next to Emperor's Garden Cakes & Bakery. It can be easily missed and only caught our eye because there was a decent line. Despite the line, it moved quickly. Make sure to have cash ready. I paid A$5 for 10 mini puffs. They were fresh and piping hot. We gobbled these up in a few minutes.

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    Lorie G.

    Want a cheap dessert made fresh in Chinatown Sydney, then look no further than this place. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly. A little tip - before biting into these little puffs, wait a couple of minutes because the custard filling is hot. For the price, these little cream puffs are a good cheap eat.

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    Gina E.

    Hot fresh cream puffs! Small quick order window. Don't be afraid of the line, it moves pretty fast. I asked if they have napkins and I got was quick impolite "NO". I guess it's a BYON kinda place. Anyways, cream puffs were a nice snack at a great price.

    10 Emperors puffs in a box (ate 1)
    Gene W.

    A combination of a donut hole stuffed with warm Boston Creme is what these famous Emperor's puffs taste like. 10 come in a box for $5 Aus. Pretty fresh & warm, great on a chilly day. Service was fast & friendly from the take-out window. The creme filling isn't quite Asian-tasting. Be warned that they don't start making the puffs until noon. And have seen lines during the busy season. Lots of traditional Chinese bakery too at roughly $3.50+ Aus/each. Conveniently located right near the base of the Chinatown gate.

    John T.

    We saw a long line while twice walking past this literal hole in the wall. Fortunately, the line moves relatively quickly so we could see what all the fuss was about. These pastries were so simple and yet so phenomenal. They reminded me of the warm manju we got in the subway in Myeongdong. Except the filling in this pastry was less sugary and had a thinner texture. Regardless it was perfection.

    Karen W.

    I decided to downgrade their rating by 1 star. I was hoping that their traditional bakeries had better selections. They are also quite expensive as well.

    Teresa V.

    Delicious. Fresh. And cheap! The puffs are filled with custard and I have nothing bad to say! Definitely makes a great snack. The aroma alone makes you wanna visit and buy everything!

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    Jonny M.

    I decided to walk around Chinatown after eating at a few places and stumbled upon Emperor's Puff. They also own a Chinese bakery and restaurant that are all side by side. Emperor's Puff is a small takeout corner that specializes in cream puffs. I saw a massive line so decided to stop and see what all the fuss was about. It's cheap ($0.35 AUD for 1, $1.00 for 3 and $5.00 for 18) and fairly quick even with a queue. - Cream puffs ($1.00 AUD for 3) - they make them fresh so they come out scalding hot. The filling is decent but the puffs needed some texture and crispness to it. Alright but I didn't think they were that special. Most people were getting boxes of 18. Not sure why because once they cool down, they weren't as good. I'd probably try their bakery instead next time.

    Grace P.

    Usually in the evenings, the lines are very, very long in this cream puff window located in Chinatown. But come during an off hour, and you will see absolutely no line! The puffs are delicious and cheap, and no frills. Sometimes the lady is rude, and sometimes she isn't. Sometimes the puffs are perfect, and sometimes they are undercooked. But it's all part of the experience you expect from Chinatown. Cash only!

    Daira R.

    Highly recommend! We had no idea what the line was for when we walked by but thought, "a line this long must be worth it." So we hopped in. So glad we did! It was just small cream puffs but WOAH so delicious! We did the 3 puffs for a dollar deal and they were the perfect little snack. I hope we have the chance to swing by again before we leave!

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    Ivy L.

    We were walking around Chinatown and there was a huge line in front of Emperor's Puff. So without even thinking about it, we got in line! I mean, when in doubt, get into queue where the masses are! This is exactly what we did when we walked by the yogurt drink place around the corner as well! LOL! The heart of a true foodie! The line for Emperor's Puff moved quickly but there were times where the line stalled and we were wondering why.. welp, people left the window with boxes and boxes of puffs! Now we were excited cause they MUST be good if people bought so many of them! This place is right next to Emperor's Bakery and is just a window on the side of the bakery. Once we got to the front, we realized what the lag was. The machine was literally spitting out hot hot cream puffs as quickly as it could! We decided to get 6, cause we were already stuffed, and were glad we did. These cream puffs were piping hot and pretty small. The pastry was good, the cream wasn't overly sweet.. it was a nice little puff of surprise. We enjoyed it a lot and was glad we stood in line! Probably worth it to try, though I can't say I'd wait longer than 15 mins or so for them!

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    4 years ago

    $5 for 10 puffs! Eat 'em while they're hot while you walk through Chinatown. The custard is just perfect.

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    7 years ago

    Consistently good Cantonese bakery and fresh custard puffs. Really long opening hours with fresh bread baked all day.

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    My Sweet Boutique

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    My Sweet Boutique reminds me a lot of the Cinderella fairytale. Cinderella was surrounded by two…read moreUgly sisters, likewise My Sweet Boutique has had to battle with two ugly sisters, in it's case being located in the grounds of a petrol station and on a main road. This wonderful fairytale has a happy outcome because like Cinderella this beautiful princess has prevailed and shown her true beauty to the World. My Sweet Boutique ( MSB ) is one of Sydney's hottest food trucks and it specialises in waffles. They open to the public Wednesday - Sunday and serve across from the Enmore Park. The Food Truck is beautifully decorated by lots of nice food isms and the whole truck screams Instagram so you better be prepared to # and snap to your hearts content and that's before and of the glorious food is even served. The Waffles come in 6 variations of flavours some of which include the 2204 and Enmore Road. The flavours favour from the flavouring sauces and fruit and nut content. The option is for it to come in a slider ($6) slab ($9) or in a mason jar ($12). Of course everyone wants the jar because it's more fun. The jar I got was 2204 which offered a combination of ice cream, smashed waffles, banana, popcorn and salted Caramel. The presentation is absolutely amazing here and it's almost a crime to eat out of something that looks that good but just try and resist. The jar comes with the option of a lid too which is cute if you want to keep the jar and try DIY job on it later. Also on offer here is the famous Nutella names Jars. So basically you get a personalised jar stacked with waffles and cream on the top and inside gorgeous Nutella and ice cream on the inside. It's an absolute must for anyone that wants to show off to their friends. The staff are extremely friendly and happy to assist you with recommendations on the best selections. My Sweet Boutique is a gorgeous food truck that is definitely a piece of gold that Marrickville is happy to keep for themselves because these place would go off anywhere because my friends this place is an absolute diamond.

    We drove past many times but never stopped because the lines just seem very long. Big mistake!…read moreDon't let the long lines deter you from these awesome desserts! We tried the special of the week and the name alone will make you salivate. Who can honestly say no to "Belgian waffles smothered with melted chocolate and maltesers. Topped with salted caramel Icecream and sprinkled with crunchy popcorn."?! Yes the lines are long but they move quickly and totally worth it. You can thank yelp later for leading you to this hidden gem.

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    My Sweet Boutique - Belgian waffles smothered with melted chocolate and maltesers. Topped with salted caramel Icecream and sprinkled with crunchy popcorn

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    Belgian waffles smothered with melted chocolate and maltesers. Topped with salted caramel Icecream and sprinkled with crunchy popcorn

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