Tong Heng Confectionery

Soft filling egg custard in crunchy yet not sticky with natural fragrance tart base. Most tradisional and delicious egg tart for egg tarts lover.
Have others pastries in the shop as well. «Siu bao» needed improvements. Love the tarts most over!

I can’t believe I completely forgot to write a review for Tong Heng! It’s been nearly a month since I’ve had these and… I’m still dreaming about them. I happened to be in the area and stopped by to pick up a couple tarts (I’m kicking myself for not getting more!) and char siew pastry puffs for the family and they were definitely pleasantly surprised. I didn’t get a chance to sit down at Tong Heng’s to have them fresh, but trust me, heat them up a little when you get home and I can bet they’re as good as they are fresh. If not, then I’m really missing out. The egg tarts are lightly sweet and just egg-​y enough and the pastry is a little different being crumbly rather than flaky. And I love it. The char siew pastry puffs are just as good, in my opinion, sweet and flaky, but with the right amount of savory to do the char siew justice. So it’s whatever you’re in the mood for. Or have them both!

Located near Maxwell Food Centre and in the vicinity of Chinatown, you find this shop opposite a Taoist Temple along South Bridge Road. I usually recommend this confectionary shop to my foreign friends as they sell decent egg tarts and other pastries. Good for our taste bug, but bad for our stomach!
Eat the egg tarts warm as you get the best out of this delicious snack, the others are average — nothing to shout about but it’s worth giving them a try. I would recommend buying a few and head elsewhere to enjoy it. Like Carolyn — the other reviewer had mentioned, the coffee is mediocre.
So if you are nearby Maxwell Food Centre or
Chinatown, remember to head down! Best is to leave some space for some egg tarts after a meal, you will probably feel very satisfied. Enjoy!

Just get the egg tarts. Forget about the rest.
The coffee is terrible but they do warn you it is from a sachet mix.
The egg tart is usually warm so it is best to eat it right there and then. The custard is wobbly soft and the crust is a bit crumbly when you bite into it. Have it cool and the shape holds better but it also means it is slightly firmer. It is sweet but not overly so it does make a good tea time (or any time) snack.
It is a nice treat to have once in a while.

Very fresh and good egg tarts. The custard is not so sweet and still hot as it just come out from the oven. This is one of the best egg tarts in Singapore

Based on what I ordered which was the lotus bread w salted egg. I wanted to try something other than what everyone was ordering. The bread had very little filling, after 2 bites all the fillings were gone but i still had the bread left. So i just tossed it.

The diamond shape is cute! But it kinda makes it harder to eat (or I’m just not used to it). It’s like wobbly and could quite easily just break apart if you don’t hold it right. The custard is good though! But I really wasn’t feeling the crust, so if I come again I’ll prob just not eat the crust.

Most of the times I’ve been here, every egg tart I’ve gotten has been warm from the oven. Having said that, eating it warm and cold has a marked difference. Eat it cold, you won’t like the crust because it becomes hard. Eat it warm and the crust is crispy.
Three stars because I don’t like a crispy crust, but the custard is light, eggy, and not too sweet. I still do buy it sometimes. Yum!

Went to this bakery since I read the review about the egg tart. It’s different than the other egg tart: boxy shape, thicker and non-​flaky crust, filling is less sweet and thicker compared to the regular egg tart. I still prefer the Portuguese style flaky egg tart, but this isn’t bad. I’ll be back to try the other pastries that looks good too.

Love the omelet kaya toast. The toast is super crispy, topped with egg and kaya spread on top. Delicious.
They sell three different types of kaya (coconut egg jam) by the jar, with the Nonya kaya being the most popular. They even let you sample before you buy. I am definitely taking some home. Will need to sample one of those egg tarts while I am at it.

The first bite into a piece of egg tart from Tong Heng and already an impression was created for us. Traditionally, Chinese egg tarts are made with shortcrust pastry and many true old school bakeries still make them this way. Over the years, many bakeries gradually started making egg tarts with puff pastry. The diamond-​shaped Chinese egg tarts at Tong Heng look like they are made with shortcrust pastry. Take a bite into the pastry and there’s an element of surprise there. The pastry is made up of thin, flaky and crisp layers that make up the shell of the tart. It’s a perfect balance between shortcrust and flaky puff pastry. The crust is what makes Tong Heng stand out. Truly, these egg tarts are one of the best we will probably have in a while. At only $ 1.60 for each egg tart, the more reason you should eat more than one.

The egg tarts are unique, not just in shape but also in the way they are made. The crust is not the traditional cookie or flaky crust. Instead it’s like a very thin pie crust. The custard itself is also lighter than the typical ones you get from HK or other parts of the world, kinda like soya beancurd. It’s a nice change. I wish they came piping hot from oven, though.
JONASAPPROVED!

Excellent quality custard tarts which come in two flavors: «unique tart» (custard with coconut) and the traditional custard tart. The custard perfect and light.
Also tried a couple other items: a sesame cookie with red bean paste and another with lotus bean filling.
All very delicious. I’m gonna have to run an extra two miles tomorrow morning cause I’m gaining weight!
The staff a very friendly and efficient.

I don’t profess to be an egg tart expert, but the diamond shaped tarts here are pretty damn good. Shuffle in amongst the crowd, speak up and have your money at the ready. Before long you’ll be stuffing a squidgy, warm-​centred, egg tart in your face out the front.

Super friendly service + some of the BEST egg tarts in Singapore!
Best part, the tarts are uniquely diamond shaped so they stand out from the others. Try to get the ones that are piping hot fresh out of the oven. One bite and you’ll be hooked! They are insanely delicious… warm, flaky crust with the right amount of custard to crust ratio. I still prefer their original tarts over the coconut, but I must point out that they’re made with some big pieces of shredded coconut, extra plus.
I did not get to try their other baked goods items but it looks like they specialize in wedding cookies too.

I am rather particular with my egg tarts. Call me an egg tart connoisseur, if you will.
Golden Gate Bakery in SF, mediocre at best. Never understood the long lines.
Tai Cheong in HK. The crème de la crème of egg tarts. Well worth the long lines.
Tong Heng in SG. Among the best. Try to get them when they are fresh from the oven. Egg tart orgasm guaranteed, from the crust to the creamy egg filling. And perfectly sweet.

Best egg tart in Singapore!

I stopped by quickly to try one of their famous egg tarts. The line moved quickly as two workers efficiently took orders. The price was low and the egg tart was huge. I would have liked the filling to be just a tad bit sweeter, but it was tasty. However, the crust was the best part for it had a superb crunch and baked-​in flavor. If you like a good crust and subtle sweetness from your egg tarts, this is a great value.

Tong Heng is the perfect treat after a tiring shopping day in Chinatown, around afternoon tea time.
Egg tart is a must! The best egg tarts in Singapore! If you still have some stomach space, try also the wife and husband biscuits (or any biscuits they have). For some reasons, though, I don’t prefer them for da bao. I just can’t help it. If I da bao it, the more likely I’ll get fined for eating in the MRT hahaha: D

Everybody LOVES the Egg tart at Tong Heng!
Why? Cos it’s simply AWESOME and in my humble opinion, NO other egg tarts in SG can ever be compared to this diamond-​shaped egg tart.
Many people have come and bought egg tarts here but to enjoy Tong Heng to the fullest, there are some things at Tong Heng you gotta know.
1. If you are buying Egg Tarts to-​go, kindly note that boxes will only be used to put your egg tarts if you purchase more than 5 egg tarts. Preferably buy in multiples of 5 so that you can ensure all your egg tarts will be safe in box with comfortable space to keep the egg tarts intact.
2. Cant finish the awesome tarts and dont know what to do with them? Store them in the refrigerator! You’ll be surprised that the Cold Egg tarts actually taste pretty good too. (I personally like it very much: P) If refrigerated egg tarts are not your thing, you can still keep them in the fridge but just heat the tarts up slightly and they’ll still taste marvelous.
3. A well kept secret in Tong Heng is a dish that only the INSIDERs will know. They dont have it on their menu perhaps cos it takes a lot of effort to make it but if you have the time for a good sinful afternoon tea snack, you gotta order the Tong Heng French Toast.
«What? French Toast?» you ask.
Yes, I kid you not. Their french toast is not the typical «ang moh» toast soaked and fried in egg only, it actually comes slabbed with a layer of delicious KAYA too!
The portion of the French Toast is pretty huge so do bring a friend or 2 to enjoy this delectable treat together. (Dont be selfish ya!) Be warned though, that it can be pretty oily and greasy. But for a once a blue moon indulgence, I’m willing to accept all the calories that its worth.
All this writing is making me salivate thinking about the egg tarts and the french toast… GOSH!!! Time to make a trip down Tong Heng again SOON!