Tai Pan Bakery

CASH ONLY!!! Crowded and loud but this is the norm in a Chinese bakery especially smack dab in middle of Flushing. Service is quick however overall not very hygienic when not a single person use the tongs provided to grab goods but use their hands, some I even see picking at the bread then putting them back. A lady right after me was basically rummaging through the bread selections both hands sorting out her desired ones. Though the baked goods were fresh and warm, I find it hard to return. There are countless bakeries in the area that is of the same quality yet simply more hygienic conscious.

Cash only. As others said - there is no system inside and relatively chaotic when it gets busy. The Pineapple bun was good but could be better (softer dough). Also the portuguese egg tart could be better (softer)

We bought 5 individual cakes, 4 of them have strawberry 🍓 fillings. Thir matcha has strawberry filling, their chocolate has strawberry filling, their mango mousse has strawberry even the napoleon has strawberry instead of walnuts. The only one doesn't have strawberry is the chestnut tart. Weird..

When you are craving something a little bit sweet after a meal this is the right place for you. The cakes are eerie, but extremely good.. and the bobo tea are someone else should try in their lifetime.

Popular local bakery on Main st for many years. Very busy shop. I like coming here cause the breads & pastries have consistent quality. My favorite is the fish sandwich for $3.50. Iced coffee goes for $4. Prices here are very reasonable 👍👍. Taipan is a good brand and has multiple locations. Definitely recommended.

I was in the neighborhood of Main Street in Flushing in Queens when I remembered a place where I could sit, have a delicious percolated coffee and a desert. Tai Pan is the Peter Pan of deserts in my opinion. There are a whole slu of other coffee shops in the area just not as many tables for patrons to have a seat. I did think about Starbucks just down the street but sometimes big name brands can be over rated and I just wanted something simple without all the hype. Perculator coffee ☕ will always taste better than coffee pot any day. Their coffee is smooth, tasty, and oh boy HOT which means it lasts longer to sip down without it getting cold. I had a Medium coffee and a lemon pastry filling all for $5.25. I really wasn't expecting the size of the pastry which was huge soft, gushing with lemon filling. PARKING: There are two parking lots in the area circled in yellow in one of my posted pictures. The red circle is Tai Pan Bakery. Both require a payment the larger one will cost more but have way more spaces, the smaller one is ALWAYS PACKED and tough to get a spot. I would highly recommend just parking your car on the outskirts of flushing in a residential area and take a nearby bus. Something I do often when I come out this way. BATHROOM(S): There is only "ONE" for both men and women but you have to ask for the key behind the counter. This is Queens remember?, people can just walk in off the street and think they are entitled to pee. 🤣 Side Note: *I wasn't handed a sales receipt, perhaps she forgot? *The establishment could use a few more tables and chairs in my opinion. They only had 7. If your out this way come check them out and tell them the Guru sent you🫵😉 *The Review Guru Long Island NY

found by accident and its one of the best bakeries i’ve been too. the buns were delicious!! unsure why so many reviews are low. yes its busy but its a great fast bite to eat. the worker even helped us get a hot fresh bun because we unknowingly grabbed a frozen bun. 10/10 GO HERE

Tai Pan Bakery has been a long standing bakery on Main street for many years. From bakery food varieties such as egg tarts, Sponge cakes, roast pork buns, neopolitan cakes, fruit cakes, drinks, and more. There's something for everyone. Portuguese egg tarts are what my husband loves to have when he stops by Tai Pan bakery. He has said before, this is the only bakery he's seen where the egg tarts are oval shaped, not circle. More egg is a great thing. Whether you stop by for a quick bite or buy a variety of different baked goods to bring home - check out Tai Pan bakery. Cash only. Parking along main street is tricky so becareful and read street signs. Walking is recommended, park your car in Skyview Mall (a bit of a walk, but worth it compared to the other overpriced lots).

Wow, what a great find! Excellent pork buns! Hopefully they are consistently good. Tried them a second time and unfortunately the buns are not consistent. Second time had much less meat. Though it's still good. Because I prefer my bun to not be filled with too much thick sweet sauce and less fat chunks. I've been in and out of here over the many years it's been open, but this is the first time I actually tried their roast pork bun. This place gives other top contenders a run for their money! You know who you all are with your line of customers waiting down the block for your buns, for an hour. I was rather blown away by Tai Pan's roast pork bun. It had just come out of the kitchen, still warm. The best time to eat it! Filled with a surprisingly good amount of pork, lightly slathered in sauce, and the most important part, barely any big chunks of fat. No fat and it still tastes great! Also it is not too sweet and overly sauced like some other places. Customer service can be rather brusk. Multiple cashiers occasionally randomly helping customers, so pay attention when it's your turn. There are several small tables in the front and back of the store. Usually all are taken. If you live in Queens, now there is no need to travel far and wait on line for 1+ hour just for a good roast pork bun. Just get yourself over to Tai Pan!

I have been coming to this bakery since I was a kid. My mom will only order her fresh chestnut-filling birthday cake here. I come for the Portuguese egg custard. Is delicious. The service is fast

Tai Pan Bakery has been in NY Chinatown and Flushing over 3 decades. They make the Asian pastries like roasted pork bun, red bean bun, egg custard tarts, fruit cakes. Most them are baked but a few buns come steamed. Of course, something like Sesame balls is deep fried. Then they expanded into various flavors of slushes in Taro, mango, strawberry, Kiwi, various versions of soy milk like almond walnut soy milk, barley soy milk, etc. Additionally, they do cater with hot and cold dishes! We love to go to Tai Pan Bakery because most items are light and puffy. They are less sweet than Western desserts. Yes, they have several small tables but they are typical no frills Chinese Bakery. You grab a tray and a tong to pick up what you want. Some items are in the display case, employee will retrieve for you. You just play at the cashier. Our Tai Pan favorites are roasted pork bun, lemon raisin twist and egg custard tarts.

This Tai Pan Bakery is not the place to expect good customer service or even ask questions lol & as bizarre as that sounds, if you go you will see the accuracy in my prior statement. I've been familiar with Tai Pan & particularly this location for years. I remember when everything was under $1, but just like every other place has gone up in prices, Tai Pan is no exception. The cashiers & other workers move very fast, so jump on the train or get left behind. I know what I want when I come in here, however since I've last been here (it's been a couple of years) there are some new things added like bubble tea & other variations which I'm a fan of. I came here for their lemon raisin twist which has a hint of lemon on this sweet soft baked bread that melts in your mouth. I also enjoy their pork bun. I've tried some other things too, but those two are my go to. I wanted to order a brown sugar bubble tea, but after paying the cashier walked away so fast, I just said forget it. This isn't something I would indulge in on a regular basis, but it's a tasty treat every now and then.

Tai Pan is a Flushing (or anywhere else it's also located at) staple and has been here for years. I remember this place ever since I moved permanently to New York and that was 10 years ago. The last time I visited was probably a few years back but hey, I still pass by there all the time. Their pastries are consistent - after all, they sort of have to be at this point. They have been doing this for years! Despite being bigger and providing seating, Tai Pan is your typical no-frills Chinese bakery with the classics - egg tarts (danh tat), roast bork buns (char siu bao), and more.

This is my family's go to place for the classic fruit cake that your Chinese parents like because it is "not too sweet." Their fruit cakes are spongey and my Chinese parents approved I've never tried their other pastries so I don't know if they are any good.

Excellent bakery with a long history. Been servicing the area since I was a little kid. Still the best Chinese bakery even with all the newcomers. Seating is impossible to get unless you hover over the tables for more than 10 minutes. Very crowded with locals and tourists even on weekdays. You would see people from far away ordering a ton of stuff for the long trip home on a regular basis.

My second time here in flushing, NY and I wanted to get some Chinese bakery to take home and I yelped and this bakery was recommended. Right when you walk in, you go and grab a tray and tongs to grab the pastries with. Pastries all look so fresh and delicious. Next, if you want to order something else like egg tarts, the employees will help and grab those for you. Service is really quick and easy. And you just pay at the end at the cashier station. Bakery is organized and clean. Highly recommend coming here if you are in the mood for pastries. I ordered hot dog bun, pineapple bun, coconut cream cake and egg tarts and they were all delicious.

This is a very popular bakery on Canal St, and on the weekends, there are lots of people. Figuring out how the line worked here was not straightforward. Even if you are just getting the foods displayed in the fridge, you still need to place an empty tray for them to take an order from you. I thought this was both kind of dumb and clever at the same time. The bakery items are quite cheap. I got the chestnut cake, which was pretty big and was only $4.25. The green tea egg tart was also quite delicious, and I definitely want to stop by again to get that.

Really like their Chinatown location and very used to the service and format of Tai Pan, but this location unfortunately has very poor service. No one acknowledged any of the guests waiting at the order window for over 5-10 mins. Kept speaking up and no one responded, the employees just kept walking back and forth not really doing anything, as it wasn't busy. It was very odd.

My new favorite Asian bakery. Cash only. This place had things I'd never seen before. All still warm and fresh on a early Saturday evening. Half of the items come pre-packaged that you can grab, and the other half are behind the counter. Very quick and friendly service! I ended up getting a ton of things to try and maybe spent $20, which lasted me for a couple of days. Most items are between $2.50 and $4. I ended up getting: Coconut Cream Puff Roast Pork Bun with Corn Dry Pork Egg Roll Bun Charcoal Cheese Cake Baked Cheese Dry Pork Bun Curry Beef Pastry I think the star of the show was baked cheese dry pork bun. They put some sort of seasoning on it that's just really good. The cheese cake is not NY cheesecake, but I knew that from prior experience, but it was also really soft and had the mild sweetness I desired. The coconut cream puff was also solid. Definitely will be back - so many other things to try.

This used to be my go to Chinese bakery every time I passed through Chinatown. For the Flushing location, I'd make the trek even if it wasn't on the way, just to stop in! It's been a while since I've come back but recently I made my way once again. They have all the same staples: classics like pineapple buns, hot dog buns, egg tarts, cakes, etc. Over time, I will say that not everything tastes the same as it used to. This used to be my favorite spot for egg tarts since their crusts were especially flaky but I haven't tried it recently so I can't speak to the current quality. When I came this time, I got the following: milk tea with sugar, coconut cream bun (my grandpa likes these), two curry beef triangles, and pineapple bun/bread. My grandpa has been trying the coconut cream buns from several places and his initial observation was that there wasn't as much cream in this one compared to Fay Da's. The curry beef triangles were still as flaky as I remembered and I like these slightly better than Fay Da's personally for that reason. Pineapple bread is a classic bakery bread and usually pretty good from most bakeries. However, this was a bit of a let down for me because while it tasted fine, the crumbly part on top felt a bit dry and hard (and I didn't wait too long to eat it so that usually isn't the case). This was a bit surprising to me so I wasn't sure if the quality had changed since I'd last gone or if it was just the batch that day. That definitely won't deter me from coming back to Taipan Bakery though I'd definitely need to retry the egg tart and other favorites to see if the quality has held up. The curry beef triangles (ga li jiao) are still my favorite so I'm happy about that! Definitely come by and try out their baked goods if you're in the area!

Nice bakery. Very creative pastries, and cakes. Very colorful. Kids would love i it's on Main Street alongside other bakeries, but this one seems to be the most busiest

I've been coming to this place since I was a kid, and it's still as good as ever! Don't expect much in terms of service or ambience, but get ready for the amazing breads and pastries. Some of my favorites are the sesame ball with red bean paste, barbecue pork bun, and lemon raisin twists. Be prepared with cash since they don't take credit card!

the service is very bad , when I ask more question, the old women will answer with bad attitude . so ley me feel uncomfortable... 第一次去订蛋糕的时候，服务员态度就很差，当多问几个问题，回答的时候口音就变那种很怪怪的口音，就是那种拉高音调的强调，态度很差，很不耐烦的样子，人就跑掉了，再和她确认，她就语速非常快的回答。第二天去拿蛋糕，服务员拿着蛋糕在倒茶的地方给我检查蛋糕是否可以，我站在柜台外面，完全看不到蛋糕上写的字对不对和蛋糕做的是否可以，看到侧面有个颜色涂在白色蛋糕上面，就问了一句是不是做花了，她不但没有道歉，还解释这不是做错，是这地方比较薄......，那给我检查什么，你都觉得没有问题，我完全没有说no的权利，然后问她给的蜡烛放哪里。她还说我太急，态度非常差，问一下就是太急了？那要你上班干嘛来了？这样给顾客一种很大的压力，下次不会再去了！！！

Bought a slice of cake here(chocolate) it has mold. They put the fresh one in the front and give customers the pieces that's at the back. Do check your food before leaving if you really love this place. Will never return anymore. Plenty of bakery in flushing anyway, why take the chance to get sick? What kind of business to sell mold food to customers anyway? GoodBye Tai Pan bakery! Not an honest business. ( The one in Manhattan China is better quality)

This morning around 10 ish, I stopped by Tai Pan Bakery for breakfast. I was following the social distancing circles...step by step! The trays were stacked on top of a garbage bin but they looked dirty so I didn't grab one. Some woman lined up right behind me and she wasn't social distancing so I told her to stand on that other circle so we are at least 6 feet apart! At this point, I was frustrated. Good thing, the bread items were packed individually. I grabbed the Roast Pork Bao because I am allergic to pretty much everything except MEAT...of course lol =) One of the employees was calling out for the next person which was me so I placed the Roast Pork Bao on her tray then she moved all the trays down in an assembly line to the cashier. Everyone in front of me and behind me was not social distancing at all! Ugh, I was just sandwiched between them. Tai Pan Bakery, you have all these social distancing signs up but no one was following the rules! I finally paid for the Roast Pork Bao ($1.80) and I jetted out of there. The Roast Pork Bao was tasty but definitely not worth my time because it was way too crowded. There should be an employee guarding the doors and allowing how many customers to enter the bakery like when I was at the bank!

I've been coming to Tai Pan since I was a kid, this place brings back some memories! Egg tarts, bread with pork floss, and hot dog bread are a must. A cup of their coffee matches perfectly with their breads! The place is still bustling and busy with people when I went. Still pretty clean too for a HK style bakery.

I don't know what happened but I'm loving this bakery after going to FD a few times for my mom. Tai Pan uses real ingredients, sure there's lard in those pastries but that's why it tastes so good. We tried the butter bread. Like what? There's actual butter in this bread? From a Chinese bakery? Why did I not eat this before? One piece is actually quite satisfying since it is so buttery and delicious. The beef curry is so flaky, again compared to the one from FD, this was amazing. The sandwiches are also huge. Everything was much better than the last time I was here which was years ago... I spent close to $40 on bread/pastries in 1 week alone at Tai Pan and I don't normally eat bread or sweets! Also the staff was very nice, we have never been treated badly or ignored by anyone. They even gave L, who is not Asian, a free calendar after he purchased $20? in pastries. I gave it to my parents, they like paper calendars even though I just gave them an IPhone 12.

A classic Chinese bakery and one of my favorites. They're always bustling, serving customers and bringing out fresh pastries. I love their buns (especially the pineapple ones which have the best flakey topping) and their egg tarts! The egg tarts are super smooth and the crust is always flakey. They also have yummy cakes that are light in both the cake and frosting. Their mango cake is one of my favs; it has fresh mango and a yummy cereal type of crust on the bottom! Although there may be a language barrier if you don't understand Chinese as well, you can just point to whatever you want and they'll understand. The staff also understands basic English. As for the buns, you get to pick out with ones you want on a tray and they package it to go for you.

Tai Pan Bakery always hit the spot. When I visit I always drop by Tai Pan to grab my Chinese baked goodies. They have lots of choices. My favorite are their chicken pie, beef pie, coconut cream bread, egg custard and many more. So I just named a few so you can pick any of your liking. They never run out and is opened 365 days a year! Get your baked goodies on!

This was my favorite bakery when I was younger. Tai Pan is a well known Chinese bakery with other locations, one being in Chinatown in Manhattan. They have packaged all bakery items, set up a plastic divider along the ordering line, and removed all chairs and tables so there is no longer any indoor seating. I came for the boat shaped egg tarts (my favorite!) but unfortunately, they only sold regular egg tarts, Portuguese egg tarts, and green tea egg tarts.

This is the most consistently good Chinese style bakery around in Flushing. They have a very wide selection so it's a one stop place where they have so much to choose and they rarely run out of you fav items unless you go late in the day. My wife always picks up a couple of bag full of stuff from here every time she is in Flushing. We grab stuff from their Chinatown location as well when we are there.

Stopped by monday evening to redeem a gift card. Store still looked fully stocked, but not with items I generally preferred. Staff was quick with service. Dining area was uninviting, & could certainly use a refresh. Ended up getting 3 chinese style club sandwiches (as shown in pic), & went on my way. Sandwich didn't have alot in between the slices of bread, but just enough to make it tasty. Bread was much denser then wonder bread (in comparison).

I've been coming to this place since I was 5! This bakery is hands down my favorite spot for Chinese style bread, sweets, and cake. My entire family gets our birthday cakes here and we don't get sick of it because there's a pretty good selection to choose from. Sure in Queens, there's plenty of Chinese bakeries to choose from but Tai Pan has remained my favorite over the years for their low prices, fresh and consistent food quality, and fast service. I also love to stop by for drinks. For non Chinese speakers- don't be off put by what may seem like brusque service (it's their way of being efficient and courteous, so don't take it personally)

Came here after a fellow yelper recommended this spot. They have your classic pineapple buns with filling, cakes by the slice or the whole things, and beverages. Their BBQ red pork are absolutely delicious (I always buy a couple for breakfast/lunch during the work week) and their egg tarts are so good. Some places make the egg tart with a cookie/shortbread crust -- but they make it with super flaky crust.

This place is cash only!! After years of not eating here I tried it again recently and think the quality has really gone downhill. Their fruit cakes, which were my favorites, were mediocre and a little dry. I got both the mango and mixed fruit. The mango slices were hard and not ripe. The mixed fruit didnt contain enough fruit pieces

Despite the name "pineapple pun", this item does not traditionally contain pineapple! It refers to the characteristic golden crusted look on the outside of the bread. I was taking bites of it expecting to take a bite of pineapple filling or cream but it wasn't there. So I went online and found out that it's not actually a pineapple flavored bun. Nonetheless it was light and airy and delicious. It was very similar to soboro, which is sold in Korean bakeries, but without the peanut taste. Also had the egg tarts which were just as delicious! Will return soon!

Have been here numerous time and Flushing is growing by leaps and bounds. It's a mob scene throughout the day. This is like Grand Central Station when it comes to bakery. Long lines form and can be confusing when you are a first timer. There are ladies in yellow shirts who can take your order. Several are behind the counter. There are two staff members one outside of the counter taking orders and placing on counter to be filled. Another employee walking the floor and taking fresh trays of baked items such as sponge cakes and egg tarts and placing them in the counter. Be prepared to play musical chairs and tables for there are just not enough seats nor tables for the demand. Be patient for the wait is not too long. Not like going to Dim Sum or waiting for a spot in a restaurant. The customers and patrons here are very accommodating for they will get up and give up their space when they are finished. The bathroom is located in the back. You will need a key to get in. Go towards the back- You will see guy decorating and making cake. Always enjoy watching how they stack the layers to the cake. Have had their hamburgers. This time it was a tad burnt. Other time it was really juicy. It's a hit or miss when it comes to burgers. Reasonable prices and tasty food. My favorite Tai Pan Bakery is the one located in Chinatown. There is a sense of order where patrons go and line up and get their baked goods. Here it is chaos. I see many people like deer caught in headlights figuring out the system. Staff does not pay attention and sometimes get the order wrong. You have to explain it again to them.

Word of "warning" - they sell cakes by the pound but I'm pretty sure they actually mean kg. I just picked up a 2 lb cake and it was probably about 12 inches and at least 5 pounds, definitely enough to feed over 20 people But love Tai Pan! They are my go to for birthday cakes and egg tarts

They have big selection of cakes and breads etc. Planty of seating. Cleaner. Very close to HK super market and not for from H mart so my break place from grocery shopping. Their egg tarts, they are good but New flushing bakery's egg tarts better than here. Egg part taste good but tart part is too thick and heavy from here. If you want to sit down and enjoy cute cake, this is the place for it. I saw many people buying their white toast so I want to try next time.

Ancestors must be rolling in their grave with SHAME. This was part of a $25 order. Terrible way to treat a customer that was been going for decades. Packer just snuck it in. Customer really needs to check this?.......need $2 so bad to ruin ur reputation and have the world see this pathetic egg tart. You don't deserve support. Even the dim sum places make a better product.

Freshly baked Chinese bakery in the heart of Flushing. Special cakes can be ordered at $30 per pound with all kinds of options for special occasions.

I have been visiting this bakery since I was a kid. I always get their Egg custards and pineapple buns. The quality is really good and things are generally well priced. It is packed every weekend and they only accept cash the last time I checked. The reason I am taking off one star is because of this venue lacks proper cleanliness and is usually not comfortable to be in. Other than that I will choose Tai Pan over other bakeries in Flushing

Was just passing through and decided to stop in for some Portuguese Egg Tarts. They were delicious, custardy and reminded me of a delicate Creme Brulee. Also tried a slice of Durian Mille Feuille cake which was good too. The whipped cream filling tasted very fresh/homemade.

visited for the first time since i was in the area and wanted a snack. i handed the cashier a 5 and two 1s to pay for the order. she grabbed it, i saw her hand throw something then she put the two 1s back down and pointed to the price. she had thrown my 5 off on purpose and acted like it was there - despite me insisting. i finally paid another 5 just to get out of there. pastries are decent at least lol

With so many bakeries to choose from. It might be difficult to pick which one to go to. I have been to a ton of bakeries in Downtown Flushing. This one has one of the best tasting options in my opinion. The other bread spots most of the time have their bread in plastic small baggies, which causes the bread to become dry and often losing flavor. This bakery , has a wonderful team of workers , so the bread is fresh and the wait time is little to none. Definitely recommend trying their ham egg bun, coconut cream bread, and egg tarts.

Delicious Japanese cheesecake (called "Taipan special cheesecake" but same thing) and a warm yummy egg custard. Oh and very fast service. The displays look beautiful too. I hope to try more desserts! Just know what you want before you come in! Not a beginner bakery for those who never had Chinese desserts before and want to browse and take their time to read every sign and read ingredients. It is because people block most of the counters because the line is directly in front of it and people have to press in against the displays as it's a crowded tight walking space. Some displays are available to stare at, and are located near the doors. I took pics of those. So just stand in line. Eventually a lady comes up and asks what you want long before you're near the cash-wrap and she puts your order in on paper. So she can tell you if something is available if you can't see it. Otherwise people are so busy and there won't be anyone standing around to answer your questions. There is only the order taker and tons of workers running around like crazy putting food together. But otherwise the food is delicious! OH AND CASH ONLY! I had to go home and come back because I didn't know. I didn't see signs in English saying cash only. Maybe I missed it

1st time trying anything from this bakery. I got the Mango Cake today which was kinda disappointing. I expected it to be more flavorful. The cream didn't taste good. Some of the mango pieces were tart but I didn't like it which is weird since I love sour or tart flavors. Doesn't compare to the Korean bakeries imo.

Terrible service, we went back twice to buy mooncakes and first time they said they didn't have in stock even though it advertised out in the front and second time the workers gave my fiance a hard time to pick them out. He bought 2 boxes and one of them had a broken mooncake!!! $42.50 per box and the nerve to give us a broken one. Not acceptable!!!

Stars: 2 Ordered: Pineapple Char Siu, Twisted Almond Roll (in the past: Egg Roll, Sponge Cake, Pineapple Bun, BBQ bun, Steamed Buns, Napoleon, Berry Napoleon) Service: Typical Asian Bakery Atmosphere: Small (not fancy); few tables inside (most likely will have to share), street parking (good luck finding a spot) CASH ONLY! When you come in, go towards the back and grab a tray (it sits on something that looks like a trashcan towards the back) and there are tongs hanging on top of it. Even if you just want to get a drink, get a tray and bring it to the lady that's managing the baked goods (she's usually standing or walking back and forth by the bread). This visit, I got the pineapple char siu and twisted almond roll with a large hot milk tea. The pineapple char siu was okay. The bottom was shaped like a muffin. The almond twist was dry. The tea was regular Lipton with only ONE teabag (it used to be Yellow Tail Lipton). You can ask for an extra teabag for a little extra (but you ordered a large and shouldn't have to pay for the tea to taste like water). Their 'egg roll' (a sponge roll filled with cream topped with an egg with chopped green onions and dried pork) would be my only recommendation. I'm not able to find it in any other Chinese bakeries. However, I haven't had it in awhile (I think I have a food intolerance to the cream used in it) so I'm not sure if the quality has changed (seems like it has with everything else). Food is not consistent. I've felt like Tai Pan has been a hit or miss but lately, it has been a miss for me. : ( My 5 Star rating system 1 Star - Service * 1 Star - Atmosphere 1 Star - Referral 2 Star - Food/Quality *

I used to love the Portuguese egg tarts here. However, having tried Portuguese egg tarts from Teixeria bakery in Newark, the egg tarts here pale in comparison. The egg tarts here arenot as flaky, cheap or flavorful as Teixeria's. It is $1.50 per piece and there is no discount for buying more. It is good, just not as good as Teixeria's (see my other review). I will still continue to get their dry pork floss egg rolls. It is a delicious combination of omelette, bread and pork floss with yummy sauce that holds it all together.

Decent spot for quick Chinese goods in Flushing. We came here on a busy weekend afternoon looking for a post-lunch treat. The space itself is large compared to most bakeries, with a wide seating area and ample space for ordering. There are trays and tongs to get sweet and savory buns, while egg tarts and cakes need to be ordered at the counter. They stock a good selection of classic goods like dry pork, egg and ham, taro, and pineapple buns. Coffee and flavored drinks are also available for purchase. My custard bun slightly stale and dry, but satisfied my Chinese bakery fix nonetheless. The interior of the custard bun was an unfortunate afterthought of sugar paste, while the outside was hard and grainy. The coconut pineapple bun, on the other hand, was moist and chewy, with a thin yet powerful coconut paste on the inside. Overall, the buns are reasonably priced for the quantity. As with most Chinese bakeries, I'd recommend looking out for the freshest buns before making your selection.

We came into this popular Chinese bakery on a chilly NYC morning. We got their green onion pastry and their Taiwanese pineapple bun. Both were super fresh and delicious. My only regret is we don't have anything close to this good of bakery near where I live...sad face. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area.... This bakery has two locations in NYC one here in Flushing and one on Canal Street. You can check out their website to explore more of their offerings http://www.taipanbakery.com/ There is actually a very famous bakery in Hong Kong also named Tai Pan which is famous for their moon cakes. I just read that due to the recent Hong Kong protest one of the Chinese importing companies that imports their moon cakes plans to destroy thousands of their moon cakes in protect...seriously? You can sent them to me instead... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3025883/chinese-importer-says-entire-stock-taipan-mooncakes-will-be

Food quality used to be great at this place years years (perhaps decade) ago. Now, food quality seems to be in decline and the food variation is getting old and repetitive. If Tai Pan wants to get better then I suggest it should come up with new food items or else its customer base will go downhill. In spite of its food quality, I still come here from time to time for its Portuguese egg tarts. For some reason, it seems I am unable to find Portuguese egg tarts anywhere else in Flushing. That's why I still come here occasionally...

One of the best Chinese bakery in NY. I highly recommend this bakery to all. Their baked roast bun is generously fill and so many pastry varieties to choose from.

Started going to this bakery about 15 years ago. This place has been popular for the longest time for locals and visitors. A while back I found their bread to be extra oily so I switched to another bakery a few blocks down. I went in on a whim this afternoon (mainly to hide from the rain). Selection: They have all the bread, cake, drinks, tea and coffee, and dessert varieties you can expect from a Chinese bakery. The kitchen comes out with new bread ever so often so you can definitely get something fresh right out of the oven. The Bread: I saw a few new flavors and decided to pick up "Green Tea Red Bean bun." This Green Tea Red Bean bun was so much better than I expected. It was fresh of out of the oven so it was still warm. The green tea flavor was not very strong but the bread is both soft and a little chewy at the same time. Kind of like mochi. But mochi hardens in my experience while this fresh bread was soft. They did not hold back with the red bean filling! The filling was perfectly cooked with some parts mushed and some red beans still holding their shape. Great bite and texture. Not overly sweet and I loved it. The outer most layer of the bread cracked like a pineapple bun. But it's very thin so it didn't crumble everywhere. This bread gets a thumbs up from me and I highly recommend it! Interior: Interior is the same as I remember from 15 years ago. Seats and tables on the left. Bread/cake/desserts/drinks counter on the right. You're supposed to get a tray from the hostess lady who stands in the middle and then you can go crazy selecting the bread you want. Make sure to line up when you're ready and you'll be able to let that lady know if you want to order anything from inside the counter. Ladies behind the counter help you get bread, pack up, and pay. The assembly line style can be a little confusing at first but I'm used to it so I didn't find it too bad. Price: Price is reasonable, ranging from 0.90 to 1.80 or higher for drinks, desserts, cakes, and larger items. Over all it's definitely a solid neighborhood bakery that has great choices for breakfast buns and afternoon snacks.

I ordered a matcha green tea ice cream cake for the holidays, and a 1 pound cake was $38. The matcha cake was good, and the cake was cutely decorated. It was definitely a hit at the holiday party. I come here all the time with my family for birthday cakes, and it is always nice supporting the local business!

Parents came to visit and discovered this bakery gem in Flushing! They only came for a short while but we must have visited this place 3 times. Best mango mochis I've ever tasted, highly recommend!