This place was especially busy for a weekday - but we're here for the marathon so it makes sense. The line moved quickly. The pork bolo bun tasted fresh, wish there was a little more filling read more

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Wanting a sweet after dinner, I picked up a sesame ball and a cha siu filled bolo bau for breakfast the next day. After dinner, the bakery is crowded because ice cream and Taiyaki with ice cream is also served. However, the line moves fast. When choosing items, it's like most Chinese bakeries, you grab a tray and place your items on it. Take the items to the cashier and pay. Even after dinner the bakery was well stocked with items being re-stocked when I was there. Alas, this bakery is take-away with no seating inside. As for prices, they appear to be consistent with other bakeries in the area. For example, another bakery selling sesame balls was 50 pence less. Quality-wise, I thought the products were comparable to other places I value. read more

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The snowball is absolutely incredible! So delicious. And the Jiandui is also light and crispy with delicious red bean filling. read more

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One of my favorite bakeries in London. Went twice while visiting. I also opt for the pandas cake and some other pastries. It's always crowded but usually the lines move quick. Ladies are nice in there as well and keep the busy flowing. It's a must visit when in Chinatown and near other attractions and popular stops as well. read more

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food: great place for some Asian bakery goods Service: line moves fast so be ready to grab and move Ambiance: kinda hectic for first time read more

Motivated by rave reviews, I visited Chinatown Bakery to sample their taiyaki. To my surprise, there was no line when I arrived in the evening, a portentous sign that I should have heeded. Taiyaki (£ 2.50 for 4 pieces = $3.12 ) - The pricing is extremely reasonable. The taiyaki were being made automatically by a machine, which added some batter and then custard. Since they were freshly made, they were extremely hot, but weren't anywhere as good as the ones I have had in Japan nor the ones I have had in Southern California at Somi Somi. Although the price was reasonable, I would pass on this treat and get something else from one of the other shops. Like all other places I visited in London they take contactless payment. read more

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Quality/Quantity - Grabbed some assorted baked goods here. See picture. Freshly baked Taiyaki, see pictures. Sorry, we ate too fast so we only have a picture of the last one. Also, be careful because they are right off the grill and you can easily burn your mouth. Atmosphere - Small local chinese bakery. Thank you for the reminder about pickpockets, see picture. It is nice to be reminded every now and then to be alert, you would NOT want a bad experience to ruin your vacation. See SF Japantown review. Service - Mostly self service. Grab the pastries you want and bring it up to the register to get rung up. Price - Affordable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success, from the looks of your place, I can tell you have been here a long time. read more

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Freshly made breads, plenty of shoppers so everything is fresh. Many options from cakes to breads. Breads are ok, I wish they don't skim on stuffing/custards in the bread, barely has anything in it They have a warning of pickpocketing so be careful read more

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If you make a stop for dessert anywhere in London, I can't recommend this place enough. Sure, you have the opportunity to splurge like you've never splurged before, go big, go fancy, go extreme. In London, it's totally possible and probably around the corner. But, the simplicity of this lovely treat is what makes it such a win. Just a couple £ coins and you get a ticket which you take to collect your warm, cream-filled fish cakes literally just taken out of the cooker... so perfect in temperature... it's part of what makes the experience so exceptional. Have a sweet fix, make your way to Chinatown now! done! read more

Every item, and there were four, was delicious. Place was packed and service was fast!

I had seen this all over YouTube, particularly for the taiyaki, so I had to give it a try. It was busy when I went (a Saturday evening), so I just went in to grab the taiyaki and go. The price was definitely reasonable, so if you want to try it, you should. It wasn't bad, just a bit overhyped in my opinion. It was essentially a fish-shaped waffle filled with custard. They are cute as well as you get 4 and they are small. There is a lot of other stuff that looks good that they sell that I have seen at similar bakeries, but I didn't have anywhere to store it, so I'll have to try those another time. That could change my rating since mine is mostly based on taiyaki. read more

Day Visited: Sunday, 10:30 am Price Range: £2-8 Parking: Limited parking, have to walk to get to bakery Ordered: BBQ pork buns, Pandan bun, Pandan mooncake This place was absolutely amazing. It opened at 10:30, and when we got there at 10:45, it was already pretty crowded in the area you get the pastries. Everything looked so good, but we got three items and it was the perfect breakfast for us. The BBQ pork buns had a depth of richness that were unlike anything we'd had before. Savory and filling, they were the perfect treat to start the morning. Followed by the Pandan bun, it was a great way to end the morning snack fest. The Pandan bun was sweet, light, fluffy, and balanced. Normally, flavored buns have a sugary, grainy texture in the filling. These buns did not suffer that same fate, as they were absolutely delicious! We saved the moon cake until we settled down and hands down was the best mooncake we've had! The dough itself was perfectly made, the filling wasn't too sweet, and finished the experience on an absolute high! read more

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We came here twice to get the pandan bun and the sesame seed bun. I really enjoyed the buns a lot and they were still soft and fresh for breakfast the next morning. We also got the pandan sponge cake and it delicious as well. I also like that this bakery accepts credit card payments. I would come here once a week if I lived in London! read more

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Get ready to wait in line for one of the best Chinese bakeries that I've tasted. The cakes and pastries are very affordable and incredibly fresh. The staff is a little abrupt, but it is understandable with the number of people flowing through there ...every cake we tasted was incredible.!!! It's a must stop if you're in that area of London. read more

Lines are long but move very quickly. Taikyaki is fish shaped pastry and best eaten when made and still warm. These tasted okay. This isn't something I would get again. read more

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This place was packed the two times we walked by it: once in the morning and once in the afternoon. We decided to chance it and try the line for the small taiyaki. You get 4 for 2.50, and can pay with card. The line went pretty fast. Treat is served right off the pan so beware, the custard is extra hot (little lava goodness). I then decided to chance it in the bakery line. I was amazed at how quickly and how organized the cashier's were. They make sure you're paying attention of you're next on line so that the people behind you are not waiting. Great, quick dessert to enjoy after a hearty meal in Chinatown. read more

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Swirls are my thing. Price: £4.00 mixed. Tina's Tip: - You can get mini taiyaki's filled with red beans, custard, or Nutella 4 pieces for £2.00. - Go inside to see more and to pay. Get receipt and present to person in front to get your read more

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I wandered into this bakery when I was in Chinatown and picked up a red bean mochi bun and Hong Kong milk tea. I drank the Hong Kong milk tea right away and it was the perfect blend of strong tea without being too sweet. I didn't try the red bean mochi bun until the next morning but it was good. I would recommend coming to this bakery for baked goods and delicious milk tea. read more

Chinatown Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

I've come here many times now, was cautious at first since it's in a touristy part of town, but surprisingly, bread is actually good. Over time, I've tried their pineapple bun, pineapple bun with red bean, pandan bread, red bean bread, pandan sponge cake, green onion bread. Bread is extremely soft and fresh, and pandan flavor is awesome. Small shop, lots of bread options though - come earlier in the day for more options. Credit card accepted. read more

Service: 8/10 Food:10/10 Portion size: large Wait time: no wait I came upon this place by the good smell when I walked by! I'm also a sucker for matcha and ice cream! I got the melonpan bun with vanilla and match ice cream inside! I wished the bun was warm but when I took my first bite it exceeded my expectations! Therefore giving it 5 stars since it was good without the bun being warm! I also ate this in November and did not care how cold it was outside! That's how good it was! Service I gave an 8 because they weren't overly friendly like other places. I think it's just because they didnt speak English well. read more

Chinatown Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

This pandan cake was one of the most delectable things that I have ever put in my mouth. It is so fluffy and moist, as you can see in the picture. It is a coconut flavor and not too sweet!! However the bakery is always super crowded and they sell out of many things because it's so popular. So def swing by early if you can. Luckily checkout is efficient and quick and everyone basically loops around so you just follow the line. I wouldn't recommend the small takoyaki though, they don't have enough filling. Perhaps the bigger ones are better. read more

Chinatown Bakery - Pandan cake - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Stopped by around 11am on a Saturday to get some snacks for Lunar New Year. Long line outside as usual but not as bad before noon; after that the line gets super long. Note there are two lines: one to buy pastries inside and the other to get freshly made taiyaki outside. I stood in bakery line and got a few things, but only tried a couple: - Pandan bread. Didn't like how these weren't wrapped at all, so the bread touched my tray which seemed a bit unhygienic. However it was definitely fresh and warm from the oven, with a light sweetness that was quite nice. Would order again. 4/5 - Passionfruit cake. Small slices available in various flavors. The passion fruit actually had a nice strong flavor (unlike the nearby Donutalier which had barely any passionfruit taste in their donut). The cake was a typical Asian white cake, still solid. 4/5 Also got some Pandan buns but didn't try it. Will come back to sample more of their menu, but either go there early on weekends, or go on weekday daytimes. Chinatown is surprisingly empty weekday during work hours and a much better experience then. read more

If you are in Chinatown, then you have to get some pick-me-ups at the local bakery. As we passed by this bakery, I quickly went in and grabbed 3 items - Taro Bun, Green Tea Red Bean Bun, and Simple Bolo Bun. There are many sweet and savory options. Cheap. Fresh. No complaints. It's rather small, so it can be quite populated inside. Grab what you want but do mind there is a formed line in the middle. The line goes by quick, as there are 2 cashiers. read more

red bean buns and bbq pork buns both with and without pineapple top. also sesame ball red bean and mooncake. everything large size pillowy bread and nice if you arrive in the morning when it first comes out. easy takeaway stop read more

Not impressed. They got some standard Chinese bakery, but not the good ones. The price was pretty good but the pancake was a little cold. Decent store in general. read more

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Small and always very crowded but plenty of selection and fresh breads. The best bakery in London for authentic Chinese bread read more

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Small bakery boutique near the edge of Chinatown packed with delicious and fresh baked goods! The fish cone filled over the brim with the green tea matcha ice cream is satisfying on any occasion. The cone is crisp and light, accentuating the matcha flavor in every bite. For a snack, try the red bean filled fish. It's gooey and proffers an excellent balance of sweetness and doughiness! read more

Chinatown Bakery - Green tea match ice cream in a freshly baked fish cone! (NB: not fish flavored) - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

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A pretty small shop. Pretty standard and a bit pricier than if I were to buy Chinese bread in Chicago. Wasn't 4-star impressed and it seems like there were a few other places that sold Chinese bread too that may have been equally as good. Still decent as any Chinese bakery always hits the spot. On a side note, the paper on the bottom of the bread adhered to the bread, so it was almost impossible to eat the bread without eating paper too. Otherwise, if I tried to peel it completely off, I'd lose half of the bread. read more

Fresh cream filled teriyaki from the Bakery window is simply divine. Fresh and hot... really hot! 2 pounds for 3 pieces. They do take cards, but not American Express. Yummy treat! read more

Chinatown Bakery - Fresh and hot cream filled taiyaki - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

First, the good part: The food is absolutely fantastic, it's also very affordable. So far, my favourite is the Pandan cake. Just delicious. Now, the bad part: The staff should definitely take an intensive customer service course. The staff, especially the ones at the counter, look to be in a rush, annoyed, very rude, and they don't even handle the food nicely. I wasn't even said a word, they kept talking to each other, ignoring me. They're the only reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars. read more

Great pastries and value. Visited 3 times during our stay and great experience every single time. And they were so good to our kids. Highly recommend. read more

Good selection of basics and a selection of some less common baked goods both sweet and savory for breakfast or for a snack. We tried the Taro Bun - good soft bread and good Taro filling. You walk in, grab a pair of tongs and a tray. You place your selections on the tray. The storekeeper then tally up your total and packages the baked goods in bags or boxes. If you're really hungry, the sidewalk just outside seem less bustling than the rest of Chinatown, London - seems OK to sneak a bite or two or three. We'll be back to try their other selections. read more

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all we tried was the fish shaped custard taiyaki. we walked by chinatown bakery on our way back to our hotel and wondered what the wonderful smell was. these are SO YUMMY. only downside is 4 is not enough! (they come 4 for £2.50) the service was quick as it is served street food style, take away only. read more

So, the bakery wars are hotting up in Chinatown. This new bakery has taken over the site of one of the few Chinese bookshops in Chinatown, which also proved a good place to buy things like Chinese calligraphy pens. Guess the demand for egg tarts must outweigh the demand for calligraphy brushes these days I came across Chinatown Bakery in all its shiny new glory on Saturday, complete with an impressive array of good luck baskets lined up outside the shop. Fulfilling my Yelp duty, I popped in for a look Most of the goods are available for customers to select themselves - pick up a pair of tongs and tray by the door and help yourself. There are some cakes and egg tarts behind the counter which you have to get one of the servers to get for you As I was due to eat a large buffet dinner in the evening, I restricted myself to having one egg tart, purely in the interest of Yelp quality control - it had lovely flaky pastry with a ight custardy filling. At 90p, it's cheaper than some of the other bakeries Nice to have more variety in Chinatown. Welcome, Chinatown Bakery! read more

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What caught my attention is the smell of the taiyaki. It smelled so sweet. The mini taiyaki is super cute and delicious. After walking into the store, I saw all the other nice looking pastries. Will definitely stop by again before leaving london! read more

Chinatown Bakery - Mini taiyaki - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Grabbed pastries for snacking later Food: taiyaki: crispy. yummy filling! one of the time ive had these since japan. tastes great hot. char siu bao (roast pork bun): good filling but needs more of it curry chicken bun: skip it. had curry leaves still in (never happened before) and mostly potato filled coconut bun: just ok. wouldn't again service: cashiers were friendly. taiyaki guy was a bit unresponsive to my order. maybe tired. Bottom Line: not fantastic, but would stop to try more pastries (except curry-filled ones). read more

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We could not get enough of this place. We were in London for 3 days (2 nights) and came here 3 times. Everything is made fresh each morning and several of the items are sold out before the day ends. We really enjoyed the egg tarts and the garlic buns! Also, there is a 5 pound minimum to use a credit card. read more

Chinatown Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Going back to my roots. Or maybe just cheap food? More like searching for the quality in Chinese bakeries across the world. I love the chinatown in London. This bakery was packed with customers of all sorts and there were so many options! I went with the green tea red bean bun and the pumpkin bun! Both were fabulous. I felt like I came home from school and my dad is yelling at my mom for requesting 10 bakery breads for me. Daddio clearly doesn't understand how much of a pig I am with food I like. read more

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3.5 While a long way from home I was missing a little bit of home. I was so pleased to find this Cantonese style bakery. This review is for the standard bakery items, as I did not have the chance to try the taiyaki, although they made the bakery sell fantastic. I stopped by after dinner to pick up something for breakfast the next morning. I wanted something quick, satisfying and with good value for my money (i.e. CHEAP!). After a quick review of the small space I selected a chicken curry bun and a pineapple bun (love that topping which has nothing to do with the fruit). The chicken curry bun was slightly spicy and filled with chicken. The slightly sweet bun provided a nice balance. I wasn't able to eat the pineapple but until two days later and it was still good - light bun with a sweet, flaky topping. The place was packed, but don't let the crowd intimidate you. Grab a tray and a pair of tongs and look around to see what tempts you tastebuds. If you don't know what something is, ask someone. Or just see what everyone is picking up and purchase one as well. This is a good spot for a snack, dessert or in my case, breakfast. The price is right, the service was fine, and the baked goods are fresh. read more

During my time in Europe, I haven't been able to find many good asian bakeries. I was happy when I arrived at the Chinatown in London and discovered that there were about 5 asian bakeries on one street. Out of all of them, this one seemed to be the most popular. There is a lady making mini fish shaped waffles in the window, which draws in many people. I got a simple bolo bun, and it hit the spot. It was soft and fluffy with a sweet crust on top, just how a bolo bun should be. It was also very big and a good price! Best asian bakery in London! read more

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