This place has cute cake designs. It's definitely better than wegmans or Paris Baguette. The second photo shows taro in the middle and bottoms has a hard texture like cereal with sugar on it so it adds more sugar if you need it while eating the taro. One of the best birthday cakes I have eaten. They have nice pastries also inside shop, a small section at the side to sit down.
Tracey A.
Love this place, great variety. Delicious birthday cakes. Nice people. Don't miss out!
Vernon D.
Extremely hectic and chaotic, but great desserts! I went here with a few friends and we got some of their raisin bread, definitely recommend it! The workers are also so nice, they noticed we were a little confused about the line, so they helped us. A must-go if you visit Canal Street!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connie G.
Tai Pan is a classic Chinese bakery with cheap, delicious breads, cakes, and other goodies! I'm personally obsessed with pineapple buns, and I've gotten them at multiple bakeries in Chinatown but Tai Pan's pineapple buns are my new favorite at $2. Their other bread options look good, and they also have a wide selection of cake slices as well. Like many places in Chinatown, this place is cash only!
Han Wang
I like their egg tarts and other bakery stuff but their services are so poor and even rude. I won’t be there anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Светлана Кондратьева
Pastry is very cheap and freshEgg tart was great, same flavour I had in Hong
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dove Y.
We brought some cake and bread from them, all pretty fresh and tasty. Especially the things they got are cheap. However, some staff there are not very nice. This place is a little small as well. You might bump into someone when turning around.
Nancy A.
I've been coming here ever since I can even remember because I grew up in Chinatown and my mom always loved bringing me here. Now that I'm in Brooklyn it's a long commute but since I'm working in City Hall, I can always pass by this bakery during lunch or after work. Such great convenience and lots of pastries to choose from. My favorite is the egg tarts! They have many types of egg tarts! While egg tart, white egg tart, matcha egg tart, and Portuguese egg tart! They also have a box of mini egg tarts to buy but lately when I go there, they either run out or stop making them. It's always very crowded no matter what time of the day I go in to get my egg tarts. Lots of tourists too which means this place is very hyped for their nice and to go pastries at an affordable price. With around $2 you can get yourself a nice pastry like the pineapple bread in case you're hungry and need a fast snack which is what I've been doing lately. So hungry and I need to run into Taipan to get a fast light snack. The good thing about their pastries is that they are not laden with sugar and cream to the point that you're just eating pure sugar. They are very careful about the sweetness level so you definitely know it is Chinese pastry you're tasting! Most American bakeries are very sugary so anyone who wants to try out Chinese pastries without too much sugar should come here. It's in the heart of Chinatown! Their cakes are very cute too! So many styles to choose from and they give you a book of themes and flavors to choose from. You can either go with canned fruit or fresh fruit inside your cake or chestnut stuffing. There are various sizes of cakes by the circumference. You just need to order in advance. Overall the ambience is a lot of people talking and going in and out. Interior is very stainless steel with stainless steel floors, tables and bench. Not much seating anymore as they used to have more on the 2nd level where they used to sell rice boxes of spare ribs and sausages. Now they don't have any more of that which sucks.
Quang P.
This place probably has hands down the best egg tart! I'm from SF and have tried a lot of egg tart bakeries around SF Chinatown, but this is the most memorable. Service is very rushed and can seem rude at times but that should be expected from authentic places like this. I don't mind it since I understand that's the norm. Plus this place can get really packed during the weekend noon rush. This is a cash only spot.
John H.
Tai pan is a must for anyone looking for authentic Chinese baked goods. The pineapple pork bun here is what dreams are made of. For less than $3 you get a massive bun that has the perfect sweet crust on the outside with the rich savoriness of the roasted pork inside. It's so good. I was also a huge fan of the Portuguese egg tart which has more of the burned on crisp than the regular egg tart. Flakey buttery crust and delightfully fluffy egg makes for a wonderful treat. Inside is going to be tight and crowded. Seating is limited to two small tables and a standing counter.
Got a little disoriented when I first got into the bakery because of many mirrors, and the food is so so! Carrot cake doesn’t taste like carrot cake at all!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Léo le camion bleu
The pork sandwich is very good, lots of choice in Asian pastries. There are lots of “buns”, Bao and drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pâtisserie
Andy Z
The pastries and buns are very solid but it is very chaotic buying them. Many Chinese aunties were shoving in front of people. Sometimes the price tags are wrong and the buns don't correspond with what's actually on display.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Natalia Zamparini
Quick service. Great pastries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin C.
Portuguese egg tart is so good, also tried the red bean bun which was good as well. Would like to try the other breads
This place has cute cake designs. It's definitely better than wegmans or Paris Baguette. The second photo shows taro in the middle and bottoms has a hard texture like cereal with sugar on it so it adds more sugar if you need it while eating the taro. One of the best birthday cakes I have eaten. They have nice pastries also inside shop, a small section at the side to sit down.
Love this place, great variety. Delicious birthday cakes. Nice people. Don't miss out!
Extremely hectic and chaotic, but great desserts! I went here with a few friends and we got some of their raisin bread, definitely recommend it! The workers are also so nice, they noticed we were a little confused about the line, so they helped us. A must-go if you visit Canal Street!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tai Pan is a classic Chinese bakery with cheap, delicious breads, cakes, and other goodies! I'm personally obsessed with pineapple buns, and I've gotten them at multiple bakeries in Chinatown but Tai Pan's pineapple buns are my new favorite at $2. Their other bread options look good, and they also have a wide selection of cake slices as well. Like many places in Chinatown, this place is cash only!
I like their egg tarts and other bakery stuff but their services are so poor and even rude. I won’t be there anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Pastry is very cheap and freshEgg tart was great, same flavour I had in Hong
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We brought some cake and bread from them, all pretty fresh and tasty. Especially the things they got are cheap. However, some staff there are not very nice. This place is a little small as well. You might bump into someone when turning around.
I've been coming here ever since I can even remember because I grew up in Chinatown and my mom always loved bringing me here. Now that I'm in Brooklyn it's a long commute but since I'm working in City Hall, I can always pass by this bakery during lunch or after work. Such great convenience and lots of pastries to choose from. My favorite is the egg tarts! They have many types of egg tarts! While egg tart, white egg tart, matcha egg tart, and Portuguese egg tart! They also have a box of mini egg tarts to buy but lately when I go there, they either run out or stop making them. It's always very crowded no matter what time of the day I go in to get my egg tarts. Lots of tourists too which means this place is very hyped for their nice and to go pastries at an affordable price. With around $2 you can get yourself a nice pastry like the pineapple bread in case you're hungry and need a fast snack which is what I've been doing lately. So hungry and I need to run into Taipan to get a fast light snack. The good thing about their pastries is that they are not laden with sugar and cream to the point that you're just eating pure sugar. They are very careful about the sweetness level so you definitely know it is Chinese pastry you're tasting! Most American bakeries are very sugary so anyone who wants to try out Chinese pastries without too much sugar should come here. It's in the heart of Chinatown! Their cakes are very cute too! So many styles to choose from and they give you a book of themes and flavors to choose from. You can either go with canned fruit or fresh fruit inside your cake or chestnut stuffing. There are various sizes of cakes by the circumference. You just need to order in advance. Overall the ambience is a lot of people talking and going in and out. Interior is very stainless steel with stainless steel floors, tables and bench. Not much seating anymore as they used to have more on the 2nd level where they used to sell rice boxes of spare ribs and sausages. Now they don't have any more of that which sucks.
This place probably has hands down the best egg tart! I'm from SF and have tried a lot of egg tart bakeries around SF Chinatown, but this is the most memorable. Service is very rushed and can seem rude at times but that should be expected from authentic places like this. I don't mind it since I understand that's the norm. Plus this place can get really packed during the weekend noon rush. This is a cash only spot.
Tai pan is a must for anyone looking for authentic Chinese baked goods. The pineapple pork bun here is what dreams are made of. For less than $3 you get a massive bun that has the perfect sweet crust on the outside with the rich savoriness of the roasted pork inside. It's so good. I was also a huge fan of the Portuguese egg tart which has more of the burned on crisp than the regular egg tart. Flakey buttery crust and delightfully fluffy egg makes for a wonderful treat. Inside is going to be tight and crowded. Seating is limited to two small tables and a standing counter.
Restaurantji Recommends
Got a little disoriented when I first got into the bakery because of many mirrors, and the food is so so! Carrot cake doesn’t taste like carrot cake at all!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bakery
The pork sandwich is very good, lots of choice in Asian pastries. There are lots of “buns”, Bao and drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pâtisserie
The pastries and buns are very solid but it is very chaotic buying them. Many Chinese aunties were shoving in front of people. Sometimes the price tags are wrong and the buns don't correspond with what's actually on display.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Quick service. Great pastries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Portuguese egg tart is so good, also tried the red bean bun which was good as well. Would like to try the other breads