My friend was hyping up King Bakery so I'm glad we finally gave this low-key spot a try. This humble bakery had a great selection of different pastries like egg tarts, dessert buns, and moon cakes. The parking in this plaza is oftentimes crazy, but the pastries here are worth trying! It's clean inside. Staff was fine. I'm not sure if they take card since we paid cash. (After reading other reviews, I think it's cash only.) We ordered a pineapple bun and a couple of egg tarts. The pineapple bun had a flaky crust and good flavor. The egg tarts were yum too. Everything we got was the perfect sweetness level. Not too sweet, of course! read more

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Cash only Kinda dumpy Empty shelves you stand in line to give order Not much to order Staff not the most friendly and welcoming read more

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It may be a hole-in-the-wall, but the people are so nice and they have the best cha-shew baos in town! The sesame balls are chewy, mochi-filled and not-too-sweet - though I like mine fried a tad longer. read more

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King Bakery is a staple asian bakery in Chinatown. It evokes a very nostalgic feeling for me since I grew up eating their bread. In fact, nothing much has changed about the taste of the bread and the ambiance. Make sure to bring cash so you can buy the bread. Luckily, amidst all the changing food trends and increased prices, King Bakery has maintained its low pricing with items around $1.5 1) Pineapple Bun - The bolo bun is a classic! Top crust of buttery sweet crumble and a fluffy light bun 2) BBQ Pork Bun - My personal favorite. It is a bun with a great chew factor and it has sweet bbq pork filling. Great flavors 3) Pork Sung Bun - A pork floss mayo mixture on the top, so it's slightly sweet and salty. 4) Egg Tart - A lot of people's favorite! To me it is pretty good (I still prefer Eck's, but it is solid) 5) Curry Bun - My dad's favorite. Good filling 6) Raisin Bread - The flavor and texture of the bread is simple and good with a sprinkling of sweet raisins. I think King Bakery is one of the best mom-and-pop shops that serves traditional cantonese style baked goods. It's a no-frills type of place that deserves a try! read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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On Good Friday at 10 AM, the business was pretty packed with people eating and picking up bulk orders. I rarely see a fried sesame ball that seems like a fried ball with a soft red bean-filled rice cake inside. It's like a big deep-fried tangyuan. The taro roll (typical bun covered with sesame seeds) had a thin but very creamy layer of soft taro inside. The pineapple bun's crust was fresh and crispy. I think this was the most content I've seen the back and front crew. read more

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Love this place! It's always a staple place to come visit whenever I'm in Chinatown. They serve some awesome foods such as bolo bao (pineapple buns), char siu baos (the classic) and other pastries/bakery goodies as well! This place serves some of the best and some of the freshest around. The family that works behind the scenes are very nice and friendly! Bring that cash with you as well, you're going to need it to pay! read more

Stop going to the typical 85degrees, Tous Les Jours or Paris baguette. Only well known amongst the Asian community of Houston - this place is everything you look for in an authentic Chinese bakery: tasty and cheap with consistent quality. When I say Mom and Pops Hole in the wall bakery, I mean it LITERALLY. If you look at my photos - this shop is incredibly easy to miss if you're not truly looking for it. You would never walk in and think they're open based on the empty shelves but that's honestly part of the charm. There's always a line of people but 10+ breads at a time. Don't waste your time on the steamed buns but their baked BBQ pork bun has sooooo much filling compared to other bakeries. Their pineapple milk custard bun is another favorite if you want something sweet Note: this place is cash only and runs out of bread by the end of the day so make sure you come prepared and early read more

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I came here to try their pineapple bun, curry bun, and egg tarts. There is a simple paper menu at the cash register. Make sure you know your total approximately, because they calculate it really fast on their end and will just tell you the total. The pineapple bun was delicious! The top crumb layer was fragrant and buttery. My favorite was the pineapple bun with curry inside. They are pretty generous with the fillings! It's a very flaky, almost crumbly crust. The prices are reasonable. I will be coming back again! There are limited seating options inside. It seems like most people just take their bakery items to go. read more

I personally don't bring cash on me, so usually, this would cost a star, but man oh man.. the pastries from this place are so fire that I can't resist awarding full mark! This is the place you go if you're craving for some food Asian bakery items. They make every item fresh, and they have both savory and sweet options. Their pork buns are delicious, and their egg tarts are worthy of Asian praise of any dessert (that is not too sweet). Everything else I ordered was delicious (pork floss bread, pineapple bun etc). Service was fast, but they do run out, so get there early, or if you can get their number, you can order for pick up. Price is fairly cheap, and this offset the fact that it's cash only. The shop itself isn't that comfortable tho. There are some chairs and tables and that's about it. I'm totally okay with this as long as they continue slinging delicious bakery items for cheap! PS I did come with a few older folks from China, and they definitely gave their seal of approval, saying that the bread tastes exactly the same as old style bakery in China! read more

In the words of my uncle, "Walk straight to the register. Don't look at the walls, don't look at anything. Order the bbq bun and walk right back out. Best bbq bun you'll ever have." LOL okay so he was right. I agree. It can be pretty packed depending on the time of day but I think they prefer cash over card. $2.00 for a bbq bun and the portion size is about the size of my hand spread out. Delicious. Sometimes there can be a wait and some things run out quickly but when I was told the wait time was 30 minutes, I got my buns in 15 minutes and they were so fresh!!! read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - BBQ buns - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Cheap delicious hole in the wall. I think most of the reviews nail the overall vibe. - men chatting in the corner - empty shelves because they make everything fresh - bring cash - brisk service - very very affordable Food wise - The bbq port bun was may favorite although a tad sweeter than I like. The pineapple bun was missing pineapple flavor. The taro bun is intensely taro so if that is a flavor you like, go for it. Beef curry bun was good. All buns were stuffed appropriately. I would just be aware that they seem to just do buns here. If you want more baked goods like cakes, you should go some where else. This isn't a place where they are going guide you so either go thru the reviews or experiment a bit. read more

Fresh egg tarts and buns literally straight out of the oven. They don't keep any in the display cases Cash only though! read more

The BBQ buns are outstanding! I usually have to pre-order by phone, because there is never any left if I just show up! Buy 30 buns and share with your friends and family! read more

Cantonese style bakeries are not much of a thing in Houston anymore, but I'm so glad King Bakery is still holding down the fort at Dunhuang Plaza. Their Chinese name ("好日子餅家") is more akin to "Good Day Bakery" and their pastries have been a hit in the Chinatown area for close to two decades. The seating is super minimal, usually occupied by a number of Chinese uncles sitting around and sipping the tea. It's a takeout joint, and depending on how early one might be, sometimes the pastries haven't made it past the counter to be on the display. They might just be sitting on a rack waiting to be eaten and the "menu" is usually written on a notebook sheet with ever evolving prices. Their pineapple crusted buns are dense, flakey, and even a bit fluffy. The fillings could range from custard to bbq pork, but is probably the best version I've seen in the city. I think their coconut buttermilk buns are also stellar as are the taro / red bean paste buns. Egg tarts are on the larger side and have an adequate amount of sweetness. It still doesn't beat their rival ECK, but it's a suitable alternative. The hot dog buns / in a blanket might feel kolache-like since we're in Texas, but it's probably the least exciting pastry. It's cash only and the prices are now in the $1.60-2.00 range. The "combo" bao (banh bao) is now $2.75. The staff is mostly Cantonese speaking, but I believe English is no problem. Parking can be a challenge on the weekends and they are open till around 4pm each day, while closed on Mondays. The most ideal time to come is before noon while the buns are still available. read more

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If I could give 10 stars I would. Bc LET ME TELL YA, it's the best kept secret of Bellaire. We come here to get the pineapple buns and the pork buns specifically. But get there early or they'll sell out. This is literally the only spot we have found that we truly love the pineapple buns from. We literally have family who drive down from Dallas just to get goodies from here. read more

found the best baked bbq pork buns in houston, and for $2.15 they're a deal!! came here on a saturday around 11:30 am and the line was out the door for a good reason. everyone and their moms come here for the bbq buns and pineapple buns. they sell out so quickly it seems like they don't even have time to stock the shelves. the bbq buns were so hot and fresh and not too bready, making the ratio of bbq pork to bread almost perfect. if only they could combine the pineapple buns with bbq pork like the famous nyc bakery. if you're looking for a snack or a quick bite on the go, i'd recommend trying this place! their whole menu of pastries is sub $3, so i'll definitely be back to try other pastries. only catch is to bring cash as it is a cash only establishment. read more

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If you ever watch the TV show, diners, drive-ins, and dives this is definitely the category of a dive it probably at one point had people that would sit there and eat the bakery goods however, now it's basically people that grab it to go note you need to bring cash. This place does not accept any kind of plastic. It is cash only. The prices are an appropriate price point. The flavors are fresh and delicious even at the option today that they had some leftover steamed barbecue buns that I could take home and steam myself there they were cold but totally worth it. The atmosphere is rundown although you're gonna grab this to go. the staff are nice and friendly, but definitely in a hurry even on a Friday at 11:30 there was a line about 6 to 8 people deep so you Be patient in parking in this retail strip mall can get very busy although there is a two or three story parking garages next-door. I highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back . read more

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This place is a GEM. Located in the heart of chinatown! I would definitely recommend coming early because the bread does get sold out. Came here on a Saturday at 9AM and there was already a line! I wouldn't sit in the shop to enjoy my pastries as there isn't much seating and when there's a line, it's pretty crowded. The Pineapple Milk bread & their BBQ Bread.... the best i've ever had! $2 for the BBQ bread and $1.60 for all their other breads. * BRING CASH!!! This is the OG asian bakery ~ I think they can understand English - cantonese mainly but they also understand chinese! read more

King Bakery is a small shop located in the bustling red plaza in Chinatown, Houston. The inside is very small and dim, and I thought it was closed for the day with the empty shelves and low lighting. However, when you walk in, there is a couple of older people ordering tons of buns! The person in front of me ordered 24 pork buns. No wonder the shelves were empty, and I can definitely see why. The buns are super delicious! I got three pork buns and two pineapple buns. The pineapple buns were still being baked, so we waited for 20 minutes. When we came back, we tried getting more, but the older people in front of us ordered the rest ;-; Their buns are so popular that the moment it comes out the oven, it is sold! The pineapple buns were warm. The inside was fluffy, and it was crispy on the top. I think it has to be one of the BEST pineapple buns I have ever had, especially when it is fresh out the oven. Please please try their pineapple buns!! The pork buns was also delicious, and the inside is perfect! The outside of the pork bun reminds me of a Texas Roadhouse roll, so think of their pork bun as a butter roll with char siu pork filling inside. Everything is also super cheap and less than $2. Overall, this place is definitely a hole in the wall with great prices and great buns! read more

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This is an old bakery that hasn't been renovated. Though there are display cases at the front and at the sides of the store, there isn't any bread displayed. The menu is simply a piece of paper right at the front where the cash register is. The options offered aren't a lot but what they have, is sufficient for me. I bought pineapple milk pastry bun, taro bun, BBQ bun, red bean bun, pineapple bun, pork sung bun, and pineapple egg custard bun. The buns were huge but for the buns with fillings (red bean bun, taro bun, and pineapple egg custard bun), they were in need of for more fillings. The BBQ bun was the only one that had the right amount of filling. The fillings were delicious though. The taro filling was real taro which was super good. My favorite bun was the pineapple milk pastry bun. The crust at the top of the bun was delicious. Warning: for all the pineapple buns, the crusts fall off the top easily. It is best to eat these buns in a bowl so as not to waste any of the goodness. I came here at 8.30am but their egg tarts weren't ready yet. The steam BBQ bun wasn't ready for sale too. I was told the egg tarts will be ready at 9.30am. I would assume that would be the case every time. Note to self. read more

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I came here on Christmas on a whim!! Happy since everything at around noon is fresh! Unfortunately yes this is one of the few places that is open today! I didn't get any egg tarts but looked pretty good today. The cashier lady was quick to check everyone out and pulled breads off the cooling rack. Reminds me of the Krispe Kreme when the donuts were really hot but Asian breads. I love the bun part but the char siu meat is lesser than before don't blame them because of inflation. Why can't we just pay more...for better stuff!! Stop being so cheap. read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - Char siu bao fresh - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This bakery will sell out in several hours, every day, rain or shine, like clockwork. They take cash only so come prepared. The parking here is terrible as it's in a plaza where there are tons of stores. We were recommended the pineapple custard bun which had a flaky outside texture and creamy custard (not too sweet) inside. The best thing though was definitely the pork bun which was generously stuffed with sweet char siu pork. My baby loved the breads! Definitely worth the visit! read more

From the empty storefront, it might be hard for a visiting tourist to tell how popular the place is, but a local would know that this place is a must if you're looking for the freshest buns out of the oven. They carry a variety of baked goods from egg tarts to cookies to the classic buns (BBQ, custard, pineapple, hot dog, etc.). Please note that the buns are made fresh and sometimes the supply cannot meet the demand, so you may find that a wait is necessary for another fresh batch to come out the oven. However, the buns are well worth the wait. If you do find yourself in luck for some of the BBQ and pineapple buns, don't hesitate to buy more than you can eat in the moment. Pro tip: if you have an air fryer at home, you can buy a week's supply of breakfast and heat up using the air fryer for a fresh out of the oven taste. read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - Extra BBQ buns reheated/air fried at home the next day for a crunchier outer layer and just as tasty inner. - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The pineapple BBQ pork bun is the best. You have to order it in advance if you want to get a dozen or more. That's the best way to go and cannot get any fresher than that. read more

I think this the o my place with char siu bao in Houston. When I search for it on yelp or the internet this is the only place I can find. Service is quick. We went at the end of the day and they were pretty much sold out of everything g so they're definitely a Chinatown staple. We tried a few items: char siu bao, pineapple custard bun, a bread roll with pork floss (I forgot what it's called), egg tart, and the taro bun. I would solely come back for the taro bun. I will say they had a lot more on the menu I wanted to try, but they were out. So I would like to come again to try more! I would recommend this place for their taro buns! read more

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King Bakery is the definition of a hole in the wall spot that you don't know unless you know. It's a family owned bakery that specializes in bbq pork buns and pineapple buns. The people are super friendly and very down to earth. If you get here near closing time (4 pm), good luck getting any more pineapple buns. They sell out pretty quickly and the kitchen won't make anymore once it gets near closing time. Every time I go, there's also people who order at least a dozen of these (or the bbq pork buns). If that's not a sign that this bakery is good, I don't know what is. Onto the pineapple bun taste, the crispy flakes on top are amazing. The inside is so soft and fluffy creating the perfect balance between hard and soft. They've nailed this pastry perfectly. The pineapple bun itself is also a good size for one person. Only downside is that I'm a messy eater and there are crumbs all over my face each time. Will be adding it to my frequents. read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - Pineapple bun - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best Pineapple Custard Bun Cake ever! fresh and hot portuguese egg tarts! the wait is ridiculous but worth it! get with xa xiu (bbq pork loin) yummy!!!! also the coconut cream bun and bbq pork buns are amazing! go early and wait! bring cash! this is old school bake shop! prices are super low compared to other places around! family owned and run. two to three tables to site at but you aren't there for the tables! buy to go and enjoy in your car! read more

2nd time here!!! This bakery is amazing!!! Like a mom and pop bakery. Price is right and very delicious. Hope the prices won't go up again anytime soon. It's cash only, so bring cash. Pastries go fast, so get it when you are there. read more

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I knew I entered a quality Chinese bakery when I saw a group of older gentlemen inside, sitting around a table and drinking their respective cups of tea. It was only 10 minutes after the bakery opened on a Saturday, and while the shelves were not stocked yet, the buns were lined up in carts behind the counter. King Bakery offers 14 menu items, with most of them being buns. The menu is simple and taped to the glass by the ordering counter. I got 2 each of the: BBQ Bun, Pineapple Bun, Taro Bun, and Curry Beef Bun. The bakery is cash-only, with the 8 buns I chose totaling $10.70. My favorite bun out of the 4 varieties was the BBQ [pork] Bun. The BBQ pork filling was very flavorful and was actually braised meat rather than chopped char siu. The bun encasing the filling was also fluffy, light, and buttery. The combination tasted great together. I personally liked the Pineapple Bun from here better than the one sold at Eck Bakery. I thought the bun itself just had a much better texture and didn't have a doughy taste. I do wish I purchased a couple of egg tarts from King Bakery to see how they stack against the ones sold at Eck Bakery. However, King Bakery clearly emerges victorious in the bun battle. read more

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If you can't recall the name, it's the Thing Bakery If you prefer fried chicken, go to Wing Bakery If you just joined the police, go to Sting Bakery But when you're in Chinatown, go to King Bakery If a videotape kills you it's The Ring Bakery If you like to partner swap, go to Swing Bakery If you're interested, we can go to Fling Bakery But for baked goods, come and try King Bakery! What King Bakery. One of the best bakeries in all of Houston with delicious amazing Asian treats of all sorts, especially their custard tarts. They really do make some of the best bakery items in the region, and that's why I'm pretty dismayed and shocked that it says they're closed, and I can only hope that it's a big lie. Not to be confused with Klingon Bakery, which is probably a Star Trek thing. read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - No mask no calories - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

What more can I say but cheap cheap cheap lol we come here for their $1 fresh breads. And you gotta come early. They will run out. Mostly by 5pm or so but sometimes sooner. They are really good when fresh. The breads are soft and smells so good. They tend to skimp on the fillings especially the taro compared to 85 degrees or other bakeries but hey for a buck can't ask for more. We tried an assortment this time around. Taro, coconut, milk, custard, pineapple and even their savory charsiu bao. That was pretty good. Enjoyed them once again. Looking for a cheap bread place,? This is it smack in Chinatown Bellaire with all the yummies and boba :) friendly owners too! read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - Red bean buns - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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They make the best BBQ pork buns I've had. The bread is delicious and has a nice chew to it, and the filling is also more plentiful than what I get at other places. Price is good too: $1.80 per BBQ bun (just raised from $1.75, but still an excellent price). They also have good egg tarts, taro bun, beef curry bun, and pineapple bun. I come here often and pick up some buns for my office meetings and church parties when I get tired of donuts and kolaches. Must try! Please note: pineapple buns don't actually have pineapple in them! They are named by the way they look. Still very tasty! read more

Best bolo bao and char siu bao I've had. Don't know how they do it but they are the best read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - Close for vacation March 25 through April 11, 2024 - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place has amazing Chinese baked goods. The cha Siu boas are amongst the top 3 I've had in my life. Don't look for filled display cases...they sell right off the speed racks because everything sells out quick. The kitchen tries to keep up with the demands. The pineapple buns, the sesame balls, the egg tarts, the pork floss boas and every single item I've ever gotten there are epic!! Every time I travel near Houston, I go out of my way to get to this place. You won't be disappointed! read more

Every chance my family gets we visit King Bakery, after many visits I finally am getting around to reviewing. Deservedly so the bakery certainly earns the title of "King" with their consistent high quality in their baked goods. Freshly made every day, King Bakery truly embodies a small family owned business that still is able to deliver at great prices and really satisfy their customers. To note, all things are paid CASH ONLY, adds a bit to the charm of the whole process to me. My top favorites are the coconut cream and the classic pork buns. Always served right out of the batch. The only other thing I'd note is to come early if you want a full variety of items, once things run out they are out for the day. Bow before the Bao king! read more

This no-frills Chinatown staple bakery is known for their pineapple buns (looks like one but doesn't taste like a pineapple!) that are delicious plain or filled with bbq pork (char siu). They have other breads and pastries but their aiite, and their pineapple buns knock everything else out of the park! They do theirs Hong Kong style, with a crumbly sugar crust on top, and they probably have the best pineapple bun in Chinatown when eaten fresh... and that's saying a lot coming from a carb addict like me! What makes them special? Their bites of heaven that you can get literally right out of the oven. They're really popular, so they constantly have fresh batches! The crumbly sugar crust is a nice contrast with the soft fluffy bread, and it's sweet but not overly so. And they're $1 a piece or $1.50 for the BBQ one. ONE DOLLAHHHH! My favorite is the "Pineapple Bun Pastry"-- sweet creamy eggy custard makes the textures just meld together in carby happiness ^o^ the "Pineapple Bun Custard" is more of that coconut and milk powder custard, still super yummy, but they're different. I'm not a fan of meat in my bread and haven't tried the BBQ pineapple bun in years, but my friends rave about all the time. You can make large orders for groups and just stop by for pickup :) With the pandemic, no breads are out for display, so you order up at the counter, and they'll gather them for you in a bag/box for you to grab. Come early and cash only! (But you only need a few bucks for an entire bag of pineapple bun happiness!) :D read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - Menu as of 6/14/2020 (order at the counter, no breads for display!) - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great buns and great service, the only bakery we will go if we in town. Bbq bun, pineapple bun & curry buns are the best I believe.

Make sure you have $cash$! Was making a Bao dash before heading back to Dallas and we had to put back some Bao because my daughter was the only one with cash and she only had a $10! Bao here is fresh and delicious. A must get was the char siu bao or the sweet pork bbq bun. We also got red bean, curry bun, mochi red bean... The buns are just the right sweetness, soft and STUFFED. Reminded me of the buns we used to get when we lived in NYC. read more

We've been here so many times m. It's probably the cheapest bakery in town They made it fresh daily and they sold out fast on certain items on the weekends. Quality is not bad. read more

The boluo bao here are their super power. It is the best boluo I have had on this side of the Pacific - particularly because the topping to bun ratio is so good. While I grew up and love the Flushing, Queens bakeries, this ratio cannot be beat. The topping isn't overly sweet, nor is the bread, and the bread is soft. I'm a die hard Tai Cheong Bakery cake crust fan, so while their egg tarts weren't for me, they are still solid flaky crust egg tarts. We coincidentally got them as they came out of the oven! With no defined opening hours, I imagine it can be difficult to get the goods. I was near depressed upon finding Google and Yelp saying King was closed on Mondays, as I don't live in Houston and Monday was my last day here. I went anyway and they were open!! Note that was on July 4, a holiday. Make sure you go early!!! read more

King Bakery 好日子餅家 - Classic boluo bao/pineapple bun - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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