Chinese bakeries in NYC: egg tarts, buns and sponge cakes
Pick a custard tart, a filled bun or a light sponge cake. Compare the actual pastry, price per piece and bakery address before planning a snack stop or buying a box to share.
A single tart and a party box are different orders. These cards keep the portion and purchase channel with the price.
Named pastries and unit prices
Egg tarts, buns and sponge cakes
Bakery maps and user-review notes
Choose a pastry before choosing a box
Compare regular egg tarts with the menu’s Portuguese-style option when both are offered. Filled pork buns and sponge cakes give different choices for a savoury snack or a sweet stop.
Read whether the listing is for one piece, several pieces or a whole cake. Delivery prices can differ from the counter; each card keeps the channel with the quoted order.
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One baked roast pork bun and one pineapple roast pork bun total $6.05. The pineapple version adds a crackly sweet topping and costs 55 cents more. For a soft white bun, choose the steamed version. The bakery is now at 41 Mott Street.
Baked Roast Pork Bun1 bun
$2.75
Pineapple Bun with Roast Pork1 bun
$3.30
Steamed Roast Pork Bun1 bun
$2.75
Egg Yolk Buns3 pieces · $1.83 per piece
$5.50
Official bakery menu. Checked October 25, 2026. Prices before tax, tips and delivery fees. Check this menu ↗
What visitors mention
Customers praise warm pork buns and consistent filling; one August 2026 customer reports careful delivery handling.
Keep in mind
A customer ordering six pieces wanted a box instead of a plastic bag. Ask for protective packing when carrying several buns.
A tart and a roast pork bun total $5.25 at the official online prices. That pairs a sweet pastry with a savoury filling without a whole box. Counter availability and in-store-only items can differ from the online shop.
Egg Custard Tart1 tart; egg custard in flaky shortcrust.
$2.50
Roast Pork Bun1 bun; Cantonese barbecued pork and sweet onions.
$2.75
Sweet Topping Custard Bun1 bun
$2.25
Official online shop, not a branch counter quote. Checked October 25, 2026. Prices before tax, tips and delivery fees. Check this menu ↗ · Delivery menu ↗
What visitors mention
A September 2026 visitor praises fresh pastries and the self-serve tray system.
Keep in mind
Visitors describe a small shop; a March 2025 review reports a $10 card minimum, so carry cash for a small order.
The photographed Portuguese-style tart has a browned top and layered pastry. An August 2026 customer reported paying $2 per tart at this 5617 8th Avenue shop. Check today’s counter price before ordering several.
Portuguese-style egg tart1 tart; customer-reported price, August 2026.
$2.00
Customer-reported counter price, August 2026; current counter price unconfirmed. Checked October 25, 2026. Prices before tax, tips and delivery fees. Check this menu ↗
What visitors mention
Recent customers single out the custard filling and size of the egg tarts; a taste :) reviewer praises the Portuguese-style tarts.
Keep in mind
An August 2026 customer warns that the line can involve a wait at busy times.
Compare an egg tart with mango mochi or sponge cake at this Chrystie Street bakery. The prices below were reported by a customer on February 13, 2025; ask for the current counter price. Visitors also mention warm pork buns and limited space inside.
Egg tart1 tart; reported February 13, 2025.
$1.75
Mango mochi1 mochi; reported February 13, 2025.
$1.50
Sponge cake1 cake; reviewer describes a large piece; reported February 13, 2025.
$2.50
Customer-reported counter price dated February 13, 2025; current counter price unconfirmed. Checked October 25, 2026. Prices before tax, tips and delivery fees. Check this menu ↗
What visitors mention
Customers praise flaky egg tarts and warm pork buns; an August 2026 customer describes repeated visits for fresh, inexpensive pastries.
Keep in mind
A February 2025 customer found pineapple roast pork buns sold out around 2:15pm. Other visitors describe very limited space and cash payment.
The catering menu prices original sponge cakes at $1.50 and flavoured cakes at $1.75 each, individually packed. Twelve originals total $18 in food cost. Delivery requires a $50 minimum plus a fee from $30; a small snack order calls for a counter visit.
Original Sponge Cake1 individually packaged cake
$1.50
Pandan Sponge Cake1 individually packaged cake
$1.75
Ube, Green Tea, Chocolate Chip or Coconut Sponge Cake1 individually packaged cake
$1.75
Current ezCater catering menu; not a verified walk-in counter price. Checked October 25, 2026. Prices before tax, tips and delivery fees. Check this menu ↗
What visitors mention
Recent customers praise sponge cakes, tea and patient service for visitors.
Keep in mind
One recent customer reports an incorrect flavor and a poor response to a replacement request. Check the bag contents before leaving; this is an individual reported experience.
The Flushing ordering page lists Egg Custard and Portuguese Egg Custard separately. One of each totals $7.38 before fees; the Portuguese version costs 28 cents more. The same menu also offers pineapple buns for a different pastry texture.
Egg Custard1 piece
$3.55
Portuguese Egg Custard1 piece
$3.83
Pineapple Bun1 piece
$3.00
Fantuan Flushing menu listed price before temporary coupons, tax and delivery fees. Checked October 25, 2026. Prices before tax, tips and delivery fees. Check this menu ↗
What visitors mention
A Fantuan reviewer singles out pineapple buns and Napoleon pastry; September 2026 Restaurantji customers praise Portuguese tarts, mooncakes and black-sesame buns.
Keep in mind
One September 2026 customer reports cash-only counter payment. Another August customer prefers the Manhattan branch, illustrating branch differences.
Item prices in USD. The menu channel is identified in each restaurant card. Tax, tips and delivery charges are separate unless the menu states otherwise.
Fantuan Flushing menu listed price before temporary coupons, tax and delivery fees
Fantuan score 4.7/5
Plan a useful bakery stop
One snack: choose a single pastry rather than a box listing, and check whether the menu sets a minimum quantity.
A shared box: compare the number of pieces and the fillings. A tray photograph can show more than the individual order being priced.
A savoury order: look at the filling, not only the bun name. Pork, chicken and vegetable choices are separate menu items.
The branch: keep the exact street number. A chain’s menu and a rating from another location may describe a different visit.
Bakery questions
Are egg tarts and Portuguese-style tarts the same order?
They can be separate menu items with different prices. Compare the bakery’s own names, pictured pastry and portion instead of treating every custard tart as one identical product.
Can I use the rating for another branch?
The score in each card is linked to the named listing and address. Use that branch’s menu too, especially when planning a longer trip.
Does a bun name tell me all the ingredients?
No. Ask about the dough, filling and glaze when you need an ingredient avoided. A vegetable filling alone does not describe the whole pastry.
