Egg Tart | Almost Always Ravenous

Tao Tao House – yum cha

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on March 5, 2011 · 24 Comments

815 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn 03 9818 0968 After a fairly soft opening just short of two months ago, this recent addition to the quiet end of Hawthorn has been touted as a rising suburban gem. I was gleefully delighted when I found out that ex-Flower Drum dim sum chef Jason Au would be bringing his … Continue reading →

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Best Egg Tarts in Hong Kong

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on October 14, 2010 · 27 Comments

“The egg tart … is a pastry commonly found in Hong Kong and other Asian countries”. (1) The origins are murky, but “seems likely that they are yet another example of British tea time snacks… adapted to local Chinese tastes” (2) Currently there are two version, shortbread version more akin to the British version and … Continue reading →

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