The BEST BBQ Pork Buns and Custard Egg Tarts! I was at Ruby King Bakery at 2pm on Monday, and was able to buy some plump BBQ Pork Buns and the best Egg Tarts! Customer service was great! Big time suggestive selling! The young lady behind the counter said someone did a survey, and their egg tarts are the BEST in Oakland Chinatown. You have to come try them yourself! read more

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We stopped by to grab ham & egg buns and a pork floss & green onion bun to eat later. Ham & egg buns are our favorite Chinese bakery items to eat and these were so nice and fluffy! The pork floss bun was yummy as well and overall a super nice local spot for traditional bakery items. It seems like egg tarts are one of their popular items and while I didn't get a chance to try the here I'll definitely back to pick some up next time! read more

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If you want to see what real community looks like, this is it. I stopped by on a Saturday morning and walked straight into a full house, tables packed with older regulars who clearly know each other, chatting, laughing, and just lingering over their food. It was so bustling I could barely hear myself think, but in a way that feels warm, not chaotic. The food holds its own too. The buns were solid, and you really can't go wrong with a pineapple bun and egg tarts, they hit every time. But honestly, that's not even the main draw for me. I come here for the atmosphere. It's getting rare to find places where people aren't just grabbing something to go, but actually staying, connecting, and being part of something. This spot has that energy, and it's what keeps me coming back. read more

Although the "6 mixed fruit cake was a bit expensive ($28), but after eating it, me and my family members LOVED it! Well worth the price! The cake itself was not dense and was moist, and especially their creme was sooo light and fluffy and tasted great. Ruby King was actually my 2nd choice to buy the cake but the other bakery "N" didn't make the mixed fruit cake in 6". After tasting this cake, I will definitely be buying my cakes from Ruby King from now on! And they made the cake quickly! Ordered it that morning around 9am and was able to pick up during lunch! (Actually she said can pickup anytime tho not sure how quick they can make it, so not sure if you would be able to order, go shopping for a bit and pick up in same trip). We also tried their Pork Floss Bun from here and the "N" bakery to compare, and Ruby King's was better! So, highly recommend this place! read more

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Ruby King has hands down the best curry beef puff I've had in my life. The outside crust is buttery and flakey, and the filling on the inside has an intense, aromatic curry flavor. Do not eat one of these in a car like I foolishly did because the pastry will flake absolutely everywhere and you'll be cleaning out crumbs for as long as you own your car. Because I stopped by at 7:45 a.m. on a Wednesday morning, there wasn't a line and I was able to get helped immediately at the counter. Although the curry beef pastries weren't out in the glass case quite yet, the woman behind the register pulled some from the cooling racks in the back kitchen, ensuring I had the absolute freshest pastries. For the insanely low price of $2.25 -- cash-only, the curry beef puff from here is going to be the next social media phenomenon once the fried fish sandwich craze over at Chinese Bakery and Deli in San Leandro has died down. From now on, I will always stop by here to get a curry beef puff if I'm in Chinatown. read more

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I always go here for HK pastries instead of nearby Napoleon because there's less of a line, which I'm not sure why because this place is so good. They have a wide variety of items, including their must-try egg tarts. I love their hotdog buns because the bread is on the thicker, firmer side and has a nice chew. Their chicken pies and beef curry pies are really good if you're looking for more savory items. I am also a fan of their sponge cakes and wife cakes. All the other standard HK pastries (pineapple buns, cocktail buns, BBQ buns, etc.) are great too. There are usually a few ladies working at a time, and they do a good job acknowledging and helping customers in order of arrival. I believe they take card but I haven't tested that yet so bring cash to be safe. Ambiance is your standard old-school HK bakery vibes, with elderly folks hanging out at the tables. read more

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I come here for the Cocktail Buns. The buns are always warm, nice chewiness, not overly sweet filling and baked to a nice coloring. I've also had a dessert roll with a fruit filling that are light, tasty and not overly sweet either. They have a number of other baked treats which I plan to come back and try along with my usual order of cocktail buns. I think Ruby King Bakery makes one of the better cocktail buns in Oakland Chinatown. If you happen to visit Oakland Chinatown, stop in for some excellent treats. read more

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My new favorite bakery. The bbq pork buns (cha siu bao) are the best here! There's lots of filling, with the perfect bread to filling ratio, and I love the sweet cha siu flavor. Prices are great, less than $2 for each bao. You can use credit card for purchases over $20 read more

Best egg tarts in Oakland Chinatown! Perfectly flaky crust filled with a rich and creamy egg filling. Their bbq pork puff also make a great flaky savory treat too. Egg tart prices have definitely risen over the last several years, but their prices here are still a little more reasonable. Current prices are $1.75/egg tart, while bbq pork puffs are $1.65/each. read more

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On a weekday afternoon, there were people coming in and out of Ruby King Bakery. I received this recommendation from a friend who praised their egg tarts, making me curious about that and their other treats. The servers were quite friendly, and there was as plenty of seating available across from the counters. I grabbed an egg tart and pork bun. The egg tart unfortunately had too strong of an egg taste that I did not enjoy, but the pork bun made up for my disappointment with the tart. The pork bun was crispy and flaky, and the meat inside was warm and delicious! The egg tarts here are not my favorite, but I would love to try their other treats in the near future! Maybe going to stick with the savory treats rather than their sweet ones. read more

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I'll only go to Oakland if it's to stop by for their egg tarts! This traditional Hong Kong bakery serves yummy, affordable pastries and cakes. Though I like to think their egg tarts are the star of the show. I also love that it's a family-owned business since it feels nice to support local spots. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The only downside is cash only, limited seating, and parking is tough during rush hours or weekends. Despite that, totally worth visiting if you are craving something cheap and tasty. Your tummy won't regret it :) read more

Ruby king cake are very good gotta come early cause it's get packed but the lines move pretty fast. I come here to get birthday cakes . read more

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The pastries look good in the case and they quite the variety as well as various kinds of buns that they keep warm. My favorite are the pineapple buns and I purchased 2. It wasn't warm but it was soft and I ate one with a cup of coffee I brought from home. I saved the second one for later. Noticed some savory pastries and decided to come back later to try some for lunch. Came back couple hours later and decided before I ordered my savory pastries I went into the restroom to wash my hands. This is when things went south. There was NO SOAP IN THE RESTROOM!!!! There were NO PAPER TOWELS EITHER!!! I quickly came out and noticed one of the ladies who worked the counter go into the restroom and came out a little bit later and went back to work behind the counter! At that moment I felt disgusted and walked out throwing my other bun I had purchased earlier away. Unsanitary and disgusting. read more

This is my favorite traditional hk bakery in the bay. Nothing fancy, nothing creative, just your traditional baked goods you would get back in the days in Hong Kong. Our favorite thing here are their egg tarts. They are super flaky, so many layers and the custard is incredible. we love it so much we even bought a hundred of them for our wedding to have as desserts. Some of our other favorites are their pineapple buns, hot dog buns, cocktail buns, corn buns and red bean pineapple buns. Would highly recommend this place. It used to be cash only but I think now you can pay with card without additional fees if your order is more than $10. The only hard part about this place is parking is hard to find. What I typically come with my husband and we will double park and one of us will stay in the car in case we need to move it and the other goes inside and orders. You're in and out in 5 mins with your baked goods and don't have to worry about finding a parking spot. read more

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My favorite egg tarts in Bay Area. Honestly I like them better than that OTHER really famous (almost always on vacation) egg tart place in SF. The ones here are not sweet, very custard-y, and always fresh. I love eating them right as they come out of the oven, piping hot! We arrived later in the day, around 2PM, so the selection in the glass case were limited. However, my pro tip is to just ask for the egg tarts or pineapple buns. They have them in the back and don't display them. These are the BEST items in the whole store, and why this place is so popular among Chinese people. However, the bakery items in the case are pretty good too, especially the bbq buns! Egg tarts are amazing. The pineapple cake is amazing as well. I find that at 90% of Chinese bakeries, the top of the pineapple cake always falls off so easily which is soooo annoying. But Ruby King has somehow figured out a way to bake them so that the tops stay on the cake. It is definitely one of my favorite pineapple buns in Bay Area as well. This is in Chinatown, so street parallel parking is a must. Bathrooms available but only for paying customers (locked with a key). There is some seating inside (2-3 tables) and coffee as well. read more

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This is the go-to spot for Egg Tarts in Oakland Chinatown. They are filled with the great creamy egg filling with that nice crust. The folks who work here are fast and quick. Service is always great and they get you in and out. They have tons of other pastries here, but everyone comes for the Egg Tarts. Nice chill ambiance inside. There is some seating inside that is usually occupied by the other folks. read more

I ate two egg tarts and one baked char sui bun before writing this review. I'm happy with the products, I always try to get some pastries and buns from Ruby King whenever I'm out in Oakland. They are generous with the filling and size. It's affordable. Taste and texture is always consistent. And most of all it's delicious, not too sweet. I don't get any pastries and buns from any other bakery besides Ruby King and other bakery in China town. Ruby King is definitely on my top list. I hope Ruby King stay open for as long as possible. I will continue supporting the bakery to make sure it's always in business read more

Came and got egg tart, ate it while it was still warm. Wow what a bite! The pastry was so flaky and crisp, and the custard part of it blends so well with the pastry. Probably should have gotten some other things to try too -- maybe next trip! They have a fancy machine that ties red string around the box, which is apparently from the 70s! Very cool to watch read more

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We came for an event in Chinatown and got there early so we decided to have a cup of coffee and some baked chicken buns. This was my first time here and there's plenty of tables to sit down at and we ordered 3 cups of coffee and 3 baked chicken buns. Coffee was piping hot and just hit the spot. The chicken buns were also good and moist. Now I have a place in Chinatown to have some coffee for only $2.10. One thing that needs improvement is the bathroom as how C Town bathrooms go! read more

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Came on a Saturday morning around 9am. We were lucky enough to find a spot on the street right out front as someone was pulling out. As you walk in, it seems like you're transported to a club of elderly Asian grandpas having the time of their life chatting at the tables inside, lol! The ladies at the counter are nice, and took our order. Cash only - and I would caution that you count your change properly before leaving; and also how much your total is. I noticed the first lady told me my total was $14.40 and then the second lady said $14.50. That was only a 10 cent difference so I didn't bother. But after I handed the cash and got my change back, I noticed they gave me $10 less than should have. Good thing I checked and noted this to them as well, and got the correct change. The egg tarts are pretty good and so are the pineapple buns. My husband and I prefer the pastries here over Napolean next door, so we will be coming back. read more

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Ruby King Bakery is our favorite bakery for egg tarts in the Bay Area! Flakey crust with soft egg custard inside. It's not too sweet and the price is very affordable! Other buns are good as well! Service is good! Highly recommend this bakery! read more

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4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Okay. If you are following, I met with my friends from the past at Hashi Gawa the other night and they encouraged me to get my egg tarts from here rather than from Napoleon, where I am a regular customer; see all my other reviews. Quality/Quantity - 6 egg tarts, see pictures. Good size and quality. Wife really liked it, daughter prefers their competitor. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Plenty of indoor seating. Actually fairly busy. Many people (of the older generation) was hanging out, drinking coffee, & eating pastries. Street parking only, or nearby garages. Open 6 days a week from 7am to 5pm, closed Tuesdays. They used to be open 7 days a week, glad they are now taking a day off. Such hard workers. Service - Good, two employees at the front of the house. Very efficient, welcoming, and nice. Price - $1.50 each; $9 total. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since like forever. We might be regular customers now. read more

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THE BEST EGG TARTS HANDS DOWN! Very affordable pastries, and the owners give you the egg tarts fresh so that they are warm, silky, and flaky.! read more

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Brought an "Asian Cake" to work, and all the HCW loved it. "Not to sweet, just perfect". Everyone was asking where it was from. Be adventurous, try different things. You will not be disappointed. read more

Authentic Hong Kong style bakery. Curry pastry buns are on point. Pei- Tan pastry (lotus seed and century egg) are delicious. read more

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I heard that the egg tarts were really good, so I made a note to stop by while in Oakland Chinatown. There was no line when I went, and they had plenty of baked goods available. Cash only! Egg tart ($1.50) +Warm, flaky crust: I heard an audible crunch as a took my first bite, and that definitely wasn't my last! +Custard was creamy, eggy, and not sweet. *Verdict: 4.5 stars rounded down to 4. Service left a lot to be desired as the cashier rudely commented "That's it?" when I just ordered an egg tart. However, that won't stop me from returning for a fresh egg tart if I'm ever in Oakland Chinatown again! read more

Ruby King Bakery - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Thank you Ruby King Bakery staff and baker. My cake made it from Oakland to Clayton in perfect condition. It was very well received by all. Very delicious mixed fruit cake and very beautiful! Thank you all again. read more

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Soooooooooo gooodddd! Grew up with this bread since a little kid. Egg tarts, pineapple buns and sponge cakes read more

Ruby King Bakery - Sooooooooooo gooood can eat this whole box all in one sitting. - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Located in the heart of Chinatown. Ambiance: Step into Ruby King Bakery, and you're greeted with the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked goods. The cozy atmosphere is reminiscent of traditional Chinese bakeries, complete with a friendly staff who make you feel right at home. Pastries and Breads: The star of the show is undoubtedly their egg tarts. With a flaky crust and a perfectly balanced custard filling, these tarts are a hit among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned egg tart connoisseur, Ruby King's version is bound to impress. And let's not forget their Hong Kong-style cakes--light, airy sponge cakes filled with fresh fruit and cream that are just the right amount of sweet. I was not a huge fan of the curry buns though, because I personally like them crispier and flakier. Please try the taro buns though, I always get the taro bunnnnns yum. Cakes: Ordered the Ube fruit cream cake, called ahead of time to reserve it for pick-up on the birth date. The ube cream flavor was strong and the cake came with plenty of fruits and some pieces of chocolate on top. Ube fruit cream cake was definitely a pleasure to try, but I prefer the classic fruit cream cake much more! read more

Classic Chinese pastries, and the aunties are super nice. They've been open forever and they're honestly our favorite place to get egg tarts and sausage buns (蛋挞和肠仔包) since the start. Yes it's a little run down but the food here totally makes up for it. Come here for the authentic flaky crust egg tarts! Best thing in all of Oakland. Edit : make sure to come early or mid opening hours because they sell out of the sausage buns fast! And make sure to get multiple egg tarts at a time because one is not enough. read more

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I'm from Reno, Nevada and every time when I travel to California, this is my favorite and best place to buy cake cakes 100% recommended

My go-to spot for Chinese baked goods in Oakland Chinatown. Great birthday cakes - you can custom order, just place your order at least a day ahead. Their egg tarts and pork buns are delicious, and my favorites include the lemon-flavored bird's nest pastry and swiss rolls. PS: the homeless dude out front is generally harmless, and don't be surprised by the group of OG Chinese men monopolizing all the tables inside the bakery -- do plan on taking your goods to-go. read more

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Nice classical old school Chinatown bakery. Got cha siu bao and melon pan breads both were really tasty. Place only takes cash though.

according to my bay area-based foodie friends, ruby king has the best egg tarts and i agree - so flaky, fresh, and delicious! love the authentic definitely cantonese chinatown not-sure-if-they-speak-english vibe. prices are great, everything I've tried is amazing, especially adore the fresh mooncakes, which are filled with super smooth bean paste, gorgeous to look at - if i lived here I'd pop by on the daily! read more

Date:11/27/2023 Time: 3:40 PM 64° Sunny I'm in Oakland Chinatown. I stop at Tao Yuen to purchase some dim sum pastries, but they are closed. Okay, the back up plan is Ruby King Bakery, 1/2 block away, before I hop on the 51A bus to Alameda. It has been a long, long, LONG time since I bought anything from this bakery, as all the way back in the 90's before Yelp was around. Eats to go: apple turnover, cream horn and a slice of chocolate cake. Cost: $5.85. Not bad for those prices. The chocolate cake was perfect, moist and not overly sweet. The other two items are in the fridge for later consumption. The cream horn was okay. It was lacking in the whipped cream...not enough. Good place for us older Chinese people to hang out, enjoy the baked goods in the morning. Because I was there in the late afternoon, the selection of baked goods was limited to what they had. I didn't see any egg tarts and taro pastries. Service was quick and the employee and was helpful. Return visit? Might, then might not. read more

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You know it's good when it's always packed with Chinese grandpas and grandmas. My go to's are the cocktail buns and egg tarts. The flakiness of the egg tarts are *chef's kiss* and the buns have the right amount of filling inside without being overly greasy. They got one of our orders wrong once (extra bbq pork bun instead of the cocktail bun, sad) but that won't keep us from coming back. There was a bit of a line on a Monday around 10 am, but that's because some people order a LOT. They usually have two ladies taking orders so that helps. Bring cash cuz ya know, it's Chinatown. read more

We had the beef, curry, puff, and egg tarts, I am so happy this place is far from my home because I would literally be here every week! Absolutely addicting everything tastes so fresh! Their service was super fast and friendly. These ladies know what they're doing. And the ambience is seriously like a little hole in the wall! Not much going on, but it's definitely not needed because this place is a true gem! read more

Ruby King Bakery - Their famous egg tarts! So good! My 1st time and I'm hooked! - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

I tried their fresh egg tarts, which was so flaky and perfectly custardy at an affordable price. The curry beef and bbq pork puff pastries were also nice and flaky, but would be better heated up. Got 7 items for roughly $8! Quick service with some seating, but is mostly a takeout bakery. Parking may be a bit hard too. read more

Ruby King Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

When in Oakland, Ruby King is always on my go-to list. My favorite is the egg tarts and pineapple buns and my fiance's favorite is their curry puffs. You noticed that everything I listed is plural? It's cause one is never enough. Ruby King is the epitome of delicious baked goods that makes you want more. The egg tart is flakey, and light to balance out with the sweetened baked eggs. The pineapple buns are buttery and the savory curry puffs are so flavorful. I typically order a variety of items whenever I am in town, but those are my top three. Whenever I head back to my hometown, I would order 2-4 boxes and my family loves everything, especially the cocktail bun (HK sweet bun with coconut bits). I have never tried their sponge cakes before, but I heard a lot of good things so that'll be on my list. Sometimes I would see the owner hand-beating the sweet cream. The owners are the sweetest and I am so glad that they stayed in business after the pandemic and with all the on-going violence. I hope their business continues to thrive because they deserve everything and Ruby King is the only reason for me to be out and about in the streets of Oakland. read more

Ruby King Bakery - This photo does not do justice to how delicious these freshly baked Dan tats (egg tart) are! - Bakeries Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent Chinese pastries, authentic and friendly service, recommended a hundred percent.