daan6 haam2 hung3 beng2蛋餡烘餅蛋馅烘饼
Jyutpingdaan6 haam2 hung3 beng2
Yaledaahn háam hung béng
Definition
Egg custard tart
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How it's used
While this term is descriptive, most locals simply use the word 蛋撻 to refer to this snack. Using the full name is rare and sounds slightly formal or like a menu description rather than natural daily speech. It is essentially a literal translation of the Western style custard tart rather than the iconic Hong Kong style pastry.
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The egg custard tarts at this shop are very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
fresh egg custard tart
piping hot egg custard tart
Common mistake
Learners should be aware that 蛋撻 is the standard, ubiquitous term for this item in Hong Kong. Using 蛋餡烘餅 may confuse locals who are accustomed to the shorter, more common name.
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