Turn on notifications to catch follows, likes, and new check-ins the moment they happen.
Ranked by verified ratings, mentions, and signature picks
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Embarcadero · $$
Silky, subtly sweet custard in a crisp, buttery shell—an elegant dessert that lingers on the palate.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Little Russia · $$
Coffee & Tea · The Castro · $
Flaky, caramelized pastry shell filled with silky egg custard — the house specialty and the reason for the name.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · SoMa · $$
Flaky pastry shells cradling a wobbling, barely-set custard with caramelized edges. Classic dim sum dessert done right.
Bakery · Chinatown · $
Buttery, flaky crust over silky custard — the canonical Chinatown egg tart.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Fort Mason · $$
Flaky pastry shells cradling a quivering, caramelized custard — the perfect sweet finish to dim sum
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Financial District · $$$
Classic flaky pastry with creamy, sweet custard—an ideal finish to the meal
A classic Cantonese pastry featuring a crisp, layered crust filled with smooth, lightly sweetened egg custard.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Mission Dolores · $$
Flaky pastry with a caramelized custard top — the Portuguese-Macanese dessert that ends every dim sum meal right
Buttery, flaky crust filled with a warm, creamy egg custard center.
Coffee & Tea · Union Street · $
Described as light and creamy, these tarts are a frequently mentioned pastry.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$
Flaky pastry shell with silky egg custard
Bakery · Inner Richmond · $
Custard-filled tart in pastry shell
Warm, nostalgic pastry featuring a signature flaky crust and a smooth custard center.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $
Flaky buttery crust with silky‑smooth, lightly sweet custard, best eaten warm
A classic pastry featuring a creamy, light custard set in a delicate, flaky crust.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Inner Richmond · $
Flaky pastry shell with gooey custard center
A sweet treat with a flaky pastry crust and a creamy, rich egg custard filling.
Bakery · Outer Sunset · $
A rich, buttery egg custard encased in a multi-layered, flaky croissant-style crust.
Bakery · North Beach · $
A classic Chinese bakery treat featuring a delicate, flaky pastry encasing a smooth, sweet custard.
Miniature versions are recommended due to inconsistent crusts on the standard size.
