Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop

Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop

45-47 Bute St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Open
Visit Website +852 2392 6830
Cuisines
Chinese

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Inga Lam

3/29/2025
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Kam Wah Cafe, located on Bute Street in Hong Kong, is a legendary cha chaan teng famous for its pineapple buns with butter. The bakery has been serving locals and tourists for decades, earning a reputation for its perfectly crusted buns and classic Hong Kong-style milk tea. Its signature pineapple bun is considered one of the best in the city.

The Visit

At Kam Wah Cafe, the reviewer dives into the iconic pineapple bun with butter, a must-try Hong Kong treat. The cafe is bustling and renowned for this specialty, and the reviewer highlights the contrast between the warm, fluffy bread and the cold, chewy butter. The crunchy crust and soft interior make for a memorable bite, and the experience is both indulgent and quintessentially Hong Kong.

What They Ate

Pineapple bun with butter (bo lo yau)

Quotes

"You know like choux pastry when you get that nice crunch on the outside. That's what you're getting here."
"The bread you can see is like super super fluffy. This is what a pineapple bun is supposed to be like"

Our Reflection

Kam Wah Cafe delivers a textbook example of Hong Kong’s beloved pineapple bun. The interplay between the hot, fluffy bread and the slab of cold, chewy butter is a sensory delight. The reviewer’s excitement is palpable, savoring the crunchy crust and pillowy interior. This is more than just a snack—it’s a ritual, a taste of local tradition, and a reminder of why Kam Wah’s reputation endures. Each bite is a celebration of texture, temperature, and nostalgia.

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