Okay, so I’ve been craving egg tarts lately, the Hong Kong style ones, you know? The ones with the flaky crust and the smooth, sweet custard. And I had this idea: could I find them at a fast food place? Seemed unlikely, but hey, worth a shot.
So, I started with the obvious. I hit up Google. Typed in “fast food egg tarts Hong Kong”. Lots of articles about famous bakeries and dim sum places popped up, but that wasn’t what I was after. I wanted something quick, something I could grab on the go.
Then, I remembered a friend mentioning something about KFC having decent egg tarts. KFC? Really? I was skeptical. I always associate KFC with, well, fried chicken. But I decided to dig a little deeper.
I went straight to KFC Hong Kong’s website. Usually in the menu * Boom! There they were, listed under “Snacks & Sides” or something like that. “Portuguese Egg Tarts”. I almost screamed. Okay, not really, but I was pretty excited.
Next step: find a KFC nearby. This was easy. Used their store locator, and there were like five within a few miles. I picked the closest one and headed over.
I walked in, and the smell of fried chicken was, of course, overwhelming. But I stayed focused. I went to the counter, and there they were, in the display case, looking all golden and delicious. I ordered two (because, why not?), and they were surprisingly cheap!
My experiment’s Result:
- Taste: Pretty darn good! The crust was flaky, although maybe not quite as flaky as a dedicated bakery. The custard was smooth, sweet, and had that nice eggy flavor.
- Convenience: 10/10. It’s KFC. They’re everywhere.
- Price: Super affordable.
So, to wrap it up, yes, you can find decent egg tarts at a fast food chain in Hong Kong. KFC’s Portuguese Egg Tarts are a solid option when you’re craving that sweet treat and don’t have time for a bakery visit. I never thought I’d say this, but… good job, KFC!
