Egg tart shop in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon: two styles at Planet Egg Tart

Where is Planet Egg Tart in Dunsan-dong and when does it open?

Planet Egg Tart is an egg tart shop in a residential area next to Dunsan Girls' High School, about a 10-minute walk from Galleria in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon. It is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM and closed every Monday and Tuesday.

If you are looking for a Daejeon food spot that always comes up on bakery pilgrimage routes, Planet Egg Tart is worth a visit. It is famous for its egg tarts and is already well known among dessert lovers in Daejeon. I finally went myself and really understood why so many people come.

Since it sits in a residential area, the atmosphere is fairly quiet. Planet Egg Tart often closes early when it sells out, so timing your visit matters. Knowing that in advance makes things much easier.

How to skip the wait at Planet Egg Tart: Naver booking

Planet Egg Tart takes reservations through Naver, so if there is a flavor you want, I recommend booking first. I reserved and arrived right at opening, and could pick up my order with no wait at all, which was so much easier.

Daejeon has plenty of famous bakeries, but Planet Egg Tart has a real presence for its egg tarts and is always mentioned for bread tours and bakery pilgrimages. I didn't want to miss the flavors I wanted, so I did an "open run" and showed up right at opening time.

The moment I walked in, the toasty smell of baking egg tarts hit me. It was really memorable.

Looking at the different egg tarts in the display case was half the fun. The shop is neatly organized, which made buying desserts pleasant, and the layout is easy to move through, so I was done quickly.

What's on the Planet Egg Tart menu? Hong Kong and Portuguese styles

The egg tarts at Planet Egg Tart fall into two main styles: Hong Kong and Portuguese. I ordered four in total: one Hong Kong-style, and one each of Portuguese vanilla, cinnamon and cream cheese.

I'm told Planet Egg Tart follows a rule of making and selling everything the same day, so freshness is a selling point. Being able to try several flavors at once made choosing fun, and in the end I was very satisfied.

What does the Hong Kong-style egg tart taste like?

The Hong Kong-style egg tart at Planet Egg Tart was soft overall. It melted in my mouth from the first bite, and it was not too sweet, with a gently spreading nutty richness that made it easy to enjoy.

Portuguese-style egg tarts: vanilla, cinnamon and cream cheese

The Portuguese-style egg tart, on the other hand, has a crisp pastry shell, crunchy outside and moist inside, so the texture contrast really comes through. The vanilla was true to the basics, the cinnamon had a subtle aroma and a different kind of charm, and the cream cheese was smooth with a slightly richer flavor, great as a dessert.

Planet Egg Tart takeout boxes and how to store egg tarts

Planet Egg Tart offers individual packaging, and if you buy four or more you can get a box of 4 or 6. The packaging fee is included, so it was an easy choice for gifts too.

For storage, it's best to keep them at room temperature on the same day and eat them then. After that you can refrigerate or freeze them, which is convenient depending on your situation.

A drink to go with egg tarts: lemonade

The lemonade I ordered with it at Planet Egg Tart was fresh and clean-tasting, and went well with the egg tarts. When you're eating sweet desserts you need a drink to reset your palate partway through, and this did that job well, so I was glad I ordered it.

Is Planet Egg Tart worth a stop on a Daejeon bakery tour?

Overall, Planet Egg Tart is not just a dessert shop you drop into once. It has real reasons to keep drawing you back on a Daejeon bakery pilgrimage.

The big plus is the variety of egg tarts, each with a distinct personality, so you can choose to suit your taste. I found myself wanting to try the other flavors next time, so a return visit comes naturally.

If you want to really enjoy dessert in Daejeon, a visit to Planet Egg Tart should leave you plenty satisfied.