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yummy egg tarts; the puff pastry isn't crunchy but super soft and lots of egg flavor. Bakery is conveniently located in busy parts of Brooklyn. I'd go early before sell out
It was a hot day and I was looking for something cold to drink. Stumbled upon this store and the store caught my attention. I went to take a look at the stores and noticed that they also have a Lilly Bloom section that sells the lily bloom egg tart. The store is clean organized, and the cakes and breads are displayed neatly and there are signs and prices on the tags so you know what you're paying for and how much. The cashier lady is pretty quick with calculation so the line to pay for the food moves pretty fast. They have a special drink promotion, and I order the dragon fruit drink. The drink taste really therapy to me. Seems like it has a lot of artificial sugar in it. There is a couple of pieces of dragon fruit in the drink, but I don't think I would repurchase the drink again. It was refreshing though.
You can't come to Xinfa and not get their egg custard! Their egg custard is one of the closest I've had to the KFC egg custards in Asia. If you've been to Asia and have had them, you know what I'm talking about. Xinfa's egg custard is moist, and the crust is nice and crispy. I'd say this might be one of the best egg custards of this style in NYC. There's usually a line but it moves pretty quickly. Just make sure you know what you want before it's your turn so you can keep the line moving and save yourself time.
This is literally my favorite bakery to get Portuguese egg tarts from and they have quite a few varieties of interesting Asian breads. The only complaint I have about this place is that it is sooo deep in Brooklyn but that just makes me want to make sure trips over whenever I can. This bakery is okay sized however it is always busy, at least whenever I go, so it will get a little squishy. The service is super quick and although I am not a big fan of crowds, I really think the items here are worth the hassle. This time around I got a 1/2 dozen Portuguese egg tarts, they are always made fresh but I would recommend to eat at least one once they are purchased because the quality is definitely the best when first purchased, and I tried the durian crepe cake. The egg tarts of course are always great and the durian crepe cake was super moist and very duriany and not too sweet. Definitely will be back for these two items as soon as I can as well as pick up a couple more!
$2 Portuguese egg tarts - they only sell these but they are just like regular egg tarts! Really great value. I would come back again. The custard is eggy and there is a great amount of it in the tart. The pastry crust is thin. They make it pretty often so I got mine warm!!! This was so yummy and better than Flushing egg tarts for price, value, and taste!!
A few of my work friends had recommended Xin Fa Bakery for their egg tarts ($2), so I decided to buy some for a gathering. There is a good amount of custard and the crust is on the thinner side. I am not a fan of the crust because it feels more crumbly. There is a worker in the front who will get the baked items for you to maintain order and cleanliness.
The shop's signature item is definitely their egg tarts. In my personal view,the other pastries and breads are just so-so and a bit overpriced. When it's crowded, you may have to wait quite a while for tart. If you don't want to wait in-store, the staff will take your payment, note down your phone number, and call you back when the next batch is ready for pickup. One box contains six egg tarts. If you can't finish them all, storing them in the fridge will give them a completely different taste.
Was taking a walk on 8th ave in Brooklyn and decided to check out this lovely bakery. I think I got a corn dog and a red bean bun. They were super fresh. Right out of the oven. Coffee was ok. I think it is located right now at 5816 8th ave. Will be back to try the egg tarts. Very good customer service.
Yum yum delicious egg tart for such cheap price! I always stop by when I'm near Brooklyn Chinatown! also try the hongkong hot milk tea
The best egg tarts in Brooklyn! If you're lucky, you might not have a long wait but even on a rainy day, I had to wait 30 minutes! At least I know they were made fresh and packed just for me. Their egg tarts are great cause it's thick! The crust is nice and flakey and still manages to hold onto the thick custard. It's also not too sweet, making it the perfect little snack. I've gotten breads and other pastries from here as well but the egg tarts are the move to go. They also have the name Lily Bloom inside too so I'm not sure if this bakery is still called Xin Fa but I know there are other Lily Bloom bakeries around the block that aren't as busy as this one. So if you want to skip the wait, go to one of the other locations!
100% one of the best egg tarts I've had, definitely top 3. Their Portuguese egg tart is the real star, and pretty affordable at $1.75 each! It gets pretty busy and crowded inside the bakery, so we ate outside at a nearby park.
I'm a huge fan of egg tarts and this place have the best one I've ever had! It lives up to the hype. The custard to shell ratio is perfect! It seems like 85% custard and 15% shell. It came out SUPER hot I burned the roof of my mouth 3 times but I just couldn't wait. I've never finish any shell of an egg tart before, but I did here! Part of the shell have a cheesy taste to it. The custard was not too sweet and it wasn't heavy with the vanilla either, just the right amount. It was so fluffy!
5 years ago
Ordered: Portuguese Egg Tart ($1.50), Castella ($12), Golden Sponge Cake ($1.75), Triangle Cake ($1.50), Carrot Toffee Cake ($2.50) I've been on the hunt for the best egg tart and I've finally found it! Of all the egg tarts I've tried, these are by far #1. Truly lives up to the hype! The egg tarts are best enjoyed fresh, but be careful since they're piping hot! Each bite is like a warm hug. First you get the crunch of the puff pastry and then, the egg custard just melts in your mouth. If you haven't tried one, you're missing out! This is one of the few bakeries I've been to that keeps their egg tarts hot. Most bakeries just keep them in the display case, so unless they're fresh out of the oven, they're room temperature. Other than the egg tarts, my favorite pastry was the Golden Sponge Cake. So soft and fluffy, like biting into a cloud! Love that it wasn't too sweet. I wasn't a fan of the Triangle Cake. Although the texture was similar to the Golden Sponge Cake, the taste was slightly sweeter and the flavor was a little off. There was also a very thin layer of cream in between the two slices of cake. The Castella was also pretty good, similar to the Golden Sponge Cake, but with a more prominent egg flavor. The Carrot Toffee Cake was the only item I did not enjoy since it tasted stale. Overall, highly recommend this bakery for their delicious egg tarts, as well as their wide variety of other Asian pastries! read more
These Chinese egg tarts are delicious, but they taste eggier (is this even a word?) than the pastéis de nata (a Portuguese egg tart). Don't get me wrong, I love them both! The bakery is long, narrow, and always packed. They sell fresh bread, cakes, traditional pastries, cookies, drinks, and their famous egg tarts! Your best bet is to call in to reserve them, but I've always just walked in and was able to buy a few. It could get pretty hectic inside with people skipping lines and ordering before you, so stand your ground. The ladies that work here are not friendly at all, but they too are probably annoyed with everyone. Aside from the service and experience, the Chinese egg tarts are definitely worth all the trouble. A crunchy exterior, a smooth creamy custard, and a sweet sugar layer on top could cure any bad day. Now go grab yourself a few or a dozen and enjoy! read more
3 years ago
Easily one of the best dan tat (egg tart) I've had in New York. These egg tarts are super creamy, extra flaky, and large in size. Every time I make the trip to Sunset Park I make sure to pick up a box. Make sure to call early to put in your order and bring cash. This place gets hectic and busy so be prepared but it is worth the trouble. read more
If Xin Fa Bakery's Portuguese egg tarts (po tat) are even close to the ones in Macau, I'll be eating those and nothing else when I eventually visit. These egg tarts will be yummy no matter when you eat them, but if you can, have one that's freshly baked. The crust is still slightly crispy and the warm custard filling tastes especially creamy and comforting then. The top is slightly bruleed so you get that hint of caramelized sugar. This place is really popular, especially on weekends. Like other reviewers have stated, it's best to call ahead of time and reserve a box. They take requests for every half an hour. read more
5 years ago
Uh, hell yasss. 5-star danta. Ultra creamy, flaky, served to you piping hot. Get more than you think you'd want. Worth a special trip from anywhere. The ladies working here remind me of the ones at Peter Pan Doughnuts--they've got the system down to a science. read more
4 years ago
Do not recommend this bakery, they sell the over night cake ! I bought a triangle sponge cake, and you can really know that it was a overnight cake ! Surface of the cake is dry and hard ! They just really fool the customers! We can taste it fresh or not! read more
A truly amazing Portuguese egg tart experience. Not many places sell these types of egg tarts, but luckily Xin Fa/Lily Bloom's does! And boy do they make these well. We came here on a Sunday afternoon around 3 after dim sum at East Harbor. The lady said they would be ready in 20 mins, so we got boba first and came back. Apparently you can call and order ahead, which is what almost everyone else suggests. There were fresh egg tarts waiting, and a line already formed. BUT HOW DID EVERYONE KNOW?? It was empty when we first got there.. where did they all come from?? We managed to snatch 2 egg tarts and sat at the metal stools to enjoy them. WARM, FLAKY, RICH AND SMOOTH. The custard is not really silky like a normal egg tart, but much more eggy and soft. I also like that it's not too sweet. We were debating taking some to go but I don't think it would be as good now that we've tried it FRESHHHH. Nothing can compare. All the other bread choices looked delicious, but we didn't buy any. Maybe next time! There will DEFINITELY be a next time. even though this is SO far from UWS... read more
If you can get here at 10am- be sure to get a box of Portuguese egg tarts- arguably the very best in Brooklyn. But if not for that, don't come at all because there's always a line where everyone seems to forget social etiquette; you basically have to wade and fight your way through to the front where ud better know exactly wtf you want Bc no one has any time for anyone. So I'm not sure why you'd come here to fight the masses and be treated subparly. Other than the tarts- totally avoid this spot. *i did have a good hot coffee tea here and returned for that in hopes they'd have some tarts left. They didn't. And stupid me ordered their "brown sugar milk tea w bubbles". Don't.ever.order.that. Unless you happen to like bubbles in sugar and a cup of cold milk poured over it. read more
4 years ago
Amazing amazing eggy tart. If you like it a bit less sweet and super custardy this is your jam. Busy when we got there but only took about 2 min to get are stuff. read more
Tried the version of Portuguese egg tart that people are talking about. So, make sure you call before heading over because it sells out fast. 1 pc is a bigger to the usual egg tarts that you can get from chinese bakery. The custard part of the xin fa's tart was very creamy personally its a bit too much for me but good. A little bit pricey but maybe a bit better version of egg tart.. read more
Best egg tarts in the world. Terrible service, cash only, weird ordering system, but in the end it was all worth it! You will need to call the store early. Just tell them how many you want, and what time. No need to prepay. I recommend the Portuguese egg tarts. The crust is flaky and light, but the filling is what seals the deal. The first thing you notice is how thick it is. It's not too sweet but still flavorful. You can really taste the flavors of the egg. Finally, they come out nice and hot, ready to eat. They'll last a week or so in the fridge, but they taste much better if you eat them right away. read more
7 years ago
A rare gem in the middle of Chinatown in 8th ave. There's usually a stigma that Chinese bakeries sell terrible imitations of western pastry, but not this place! As soon as you step in, you witness a very modern decor, something you usually in American bakeries. I came here on a Sunday morning at 11am and it was already packed. This place has an whole array of beautiful pastries and cakes. They have many things from tarts to macaroons to even cakes. The cakes are not like the traditional sponge cakes you'd find in regular Chinese bakeries. No, these range from regular chocolate ganache cakes to custom designed, and they all look extremely appetizing. The main thing here to get though is the Portuguese egg tarts. These are so popular that each batch coming straight of the oven gets sold within minutes. I had to put my number down, pay for it in advance and wait 25 minutes for the next batch. The egg tarts are so different from what you'd expect. It's huge, the center is so creamy and bouncy, and the whole thing has just the right amount of sweetness. I ordered half a dozen and immediately downed 2 on my own. read more
9 years ago
***this review is based solely on the egg tarts*** The egg tarts here are different from any egg tart I've had before, but they are definitely the best I've ever had, or at least my favorite. The custard is a lot richer than I'm used to, and the pastry crust isn't as crumbly, but they are so delicious, especially when they're fresh. Try to call in an order before you head over to Xin Fa, so that you can get them fresh! (And just make sure they have them, because they're so popular.) On a side note, when I called I left my phone number and they called multiple times to make sure that I was going to pick up my egg tarts! I assume they usually verify your number when you pick them up, but there was a slight confusion because they didn't at the register. Unfortunately I can't say anything about their other pastries besides how delicious they look, but those egg tarts, man. They're honestly some of the best. read more
It's a very run of the mill looking Chinese bakery, I only heard of this place since a few friends mentioned their egg tarts. It is located on the strip of 8th avenue that is Brooklyn Chinatown, it's kinda far and a little bit of a pain to go to even with a car. The food: Po Tot or Portuguese Egg Tart- I enjoyed the flavor of the egg tart but I was not a fan of how unflaky the crust was. For me, the egg filling is as equally important as the crust. My ideal egg tart has to have a nice, creamy and not too sweet egg filling with a nice buttery, crunchy and not too oily crust. This missed that mark, the crust really lacked any kind of texture. I do really like how you can't just go in and pick them up, you must call in advanced to place an order for pickup. The pickup time is about 45 minutes to ensure freshness. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BN-O_YHJSbGy5WgnTL-dyQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA read more
Freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts. That is all you need to know or care about. How fresh? You actually need to place an order with them and wait for the time it will be made. We ordered and were told to come back in an hour. After an hour of wondering around 8th Ave. I was back. The baker walk out of the kitchen with a very large tray of freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts. They were still oven hot and made the hour wait worth it. We also tried other bakery goodies and they were average to good. Our trip from Queens was worth it! Tip: parking in the area is a nightmare; expect to park several blocks away. BTW- Xin Fa is aka Lilly Bloom Bakery read more
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Never buying from this place again. A relatively long piece of hair found in their best selling product. read more
I order half a dozen about an hour or so ahead of time before i got there and they were nice and warm when I went to pick them up. The center was custard and eggy, not too sweet, and the tart pastry was more bread-like instead of flaky, but overall delicious. read more
wowowow, ive always wanted to try this place after seeing Mike Chen's youbtube video about this. like how have ive been a nyc native, always in sunset park since i was a kid to come food shopping here with my parents as a kid and never try it? lol i was walking around 8th ave running some errands and i realized it was open and saw a short line, so i decided to check it out and see if there were any portugese egg tarts left, but it was like 4pm so i wasnt expecting there to be but THERE WAS. i was shocked! its usually sold out. got a box of 6 and they were HOT. like fresh out of the oven hot! i was shocked. and lawwwwwd it was so good!! best part is that its not overly sweet its the perfect amount. so flaky and bouncy and just delicious. now i will forever crave these and try and get them when im near by. now my only question is, it was in a lily bloom box did they buy out xin fa? read more
I finally got lucky and got to try their famous Portuguese egg tarts. It was very hot and it probably came out of the oven pretty recently. The filling jiggled and was very light and tasted eggy. The crust was marvelously buttery and flaky. I ate another when it cooled down a bit but was still warm and the filling was firmer. I actually prefer it that way, and it's probably the sweet spot for me. I don't think it'd be that good the next day like most pastries. read more
8 years ago
9 years ago
Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I called a day in advanced to reserve 12 Portuguese egg tarts and picked them up the following morning. I came in at around 11am and they assumed I didn't reserve and the egg tarts were already sold out!! I told them I called ahead of time and they then gave me my order (phewph). If you ever had the chance to try the egg tarts at Golden Gate bakery in San Fran, the level of tastebud-gasm is pretty equivalent. Although the ones sold here are a different type of egg tart, it will blow your mind! They serve it very fresh and when you pick it up, it's warm, meaty, and juicy *drool*. I stupidly decided to get a dozen for myself ($15) ... later realizing that two of them made me full. The box the food is placed in has instructions on how to keep your food fresh/tasty. This place is very busy. I came in two days after the blizzard and it's still poppin'. If you're trying to get their egg tarts, I'd highly suggest calling a day before to reserve them. Also, I'm pretty sure it's cash only here. read more
The most popular item here is the Portuguese egg tart. I heard we get it very hot. When I went and asked for two they initially said I need to book ahead of time. Later they asked me to wait for twenty minutes. But I got it sooner. I don't understand why they don't keep a stock of egg tart for smaller orders like mine. Egg tart was slightly warm and nice. I also took Japanese milk bread. It was very silky and smooth. This is the first time I am trying it. Now I am a big fan of milk bread. Indian mango cup was ok. There were several other types of breads, cakes and pastries. I regret I didn't try more stuff. read more
Like many others, I came here for the egg tarts (dan ta) and it was everything I was hoping it would be. There was along line at the bakery and, when I finally got to the front, I was told there was an hour wait for egg tarts. You pay, they give you a receipt, and you come back at the designated time to pick up your egg tarts fresh out of the oven. You can also call in your order and they'll have it ready for you instead of having to drop by twice. The egg tarts were warm and perfect. Each one was a generous size and the egg custard part was creamy and silky smooth. It had a great subtly sweet eggy flavor without the cloying vanilla that some other egg tarts have. The pastry crust was great as well. It was soft and flaky, with a little bit of sugar around the rim that added a little burst of sweetness with each bite. The egg tarts take on a whole different texture and taste profile as they cool. I'm not sure which I prefer. Like a fantastic cookie that needs to cool a bit to come to its full potential, I think I prefer the egg tarts to cool a bit so the "springiness" of the custard comes to life and the crust crisps up a bit more. It takes me an hour to drive to Brooklyn. I would drive here just to pick up a dozen egg tarts. read more
This place has the best Portuguese egg tarts ever. They make the tarts fresh to order and they give it to you hot right out of the oven. Eating these super hot burn your tongue big Portuguese tarts is an experience in itself.Though I must say that the process of getting these tarts is not the easiest. First you have to call them before hand and order your tarts. Second the people who take your order don't speak alot of English so the second time we went here they wrote our number wrong which created a lot of confusion. Third like most of the Chinese stores they only take cash.forth if you are not Chinese you are gonna stand out. Fifth Getting a parking is difficult, we didn't find any parking so my husband dropped me and drove around while a went in to get the tarts. But is it worth all the efforts and hassle? I would say for sure. read more
3 years ago
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5617 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Borough Park
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When you order the egg tarts over the phone, do you prepay as well?
You do not prepay
Do you they speak English if I want to be order egg tarts over the phone?
If you go to Lily Bloom on 86th street off Bay Parkway, you don't have to wait. Less crowded and same offerings. The place is run by the same people. They have a third location in Bay Ridge Brooklyn.
Do they have egg tarts and all of pastries ready when they open in the morning? If I go around that time, do I still need to call ahead to place an order?
Like any bakery around the area, depends how early you go they will have a smaller selection. The best time to go for a wider selection is after 9am. If you're looking for specifically Portuguese egg tart, they won't be available until after…
