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Entry No. 999 · Pineapple Bun · 菠蘿包 (Bo Lo Bao)

Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop

Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop is a 1969 cha chaan teng taken over and renovated in 2022 with the original mosaic-tile interior preserved. Tai On's pineapple bun shells are stuffed to order with combinations like smoked duck breast with hoisin and cucumber, or matcha white chocolate with red bean and whipped butter.

Budget$$$
WaitLimited confidenceDaily 09:00–19:00 (last order 18:30); signature stuffed buns typically sell out by 14:00–15:00.
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Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop is a 1969 cha chaan teng taken over and renovated in 2022 with the original mosaic-tile interior preserved. Tai On's pineapple bun shells are stuffed to order with combinations like smoked duck breast with hoisin and cucumber, or matcha white chocolate with red bean and whipped butter.

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No. 999 for Pineapple Bun in Hong Kong

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