This place has probably one of the best char siu manapuas on the island. Located in Chinatown, it's a must to place to take out some awesome dim sum. Street parking is limited and there could be a lineup outside the small but efficient shop. My favorites are the baked manapua, shrimp dumpling and pork hash. The manapua had a generous amount of filling and baked perfectly. Prices were affordable. I always stop by when I'm in the area. It wont disappoint. Service was fast and friendly. Thank you. read more

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Absolutely THE best baked manapua in the state and that's coming from a very critical manapua'er. If I could eat these every day, I no doubt would but the jeans will not be very happy about that. While the steamed ones are great too, there are still other contenders for that. The baked ones truly have no rival though! There other pastries are great too like the custard buns and the custard tarts, although I recently tried their layered rice cake and while huge, they were a but underwhelming. I think that's because I remember the ones my dad used to bring home that had the super thin layers that you could peel off layer by layer and enjoy them for what seemed to be an eternity. read more

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What can I say that hasn't already been said about this place. My go to's are the baked manapua, the huge pork hash, shrimp dumpling and rice cake. I tried the butter mochi this past visit and it was good. It always amazes me the ladies who take your order and don't write it down and somehow get it right. I can see one or two things but my wife likes to order 5-6 things. I've been lucky to go when no one was in line (a rainy day) and have waited in line for over 30 minutes. This past visit was only about 20 minutes. I guess it's a roll of the dice. After Char Hung Sut closed many years back this has been my go to for Manapua. read more

This is not your traditional bakery. They sell a lot of Chinese foods. They have dim sum, candied fruits and nuts, moon cakes, etc. My two favorite things to get are the pork jin dui and pork hash. My co-worker brought in some items the other day. People love their manapuas, but I've never tried one from here. I'm not a fan of local manapua with the thick breading. I like the traditional steamed Chinese manapua. I got a piece of pork hash, shrimp dumpling and a curry manapua. The pork hash is always good. I like it with the shoyu/hot mustard. The shrimp dumpling had a transparent wrap and filled with huge pieces of shrimp. The curry manapua was ok. The thick breading is not for me. read more

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NoMG. My FIL was fixated on getting Sing Cheong Yuan manapua specifically when he was there with my husband last year. No other Hawaiian manapua would do. Cut to our trip to Hawaii and the hubs took us to pick up steamed and baked manapua along with pork shiu mai (they call them pork hash here) and shrimp hargow dumplings. Took them to a luncheon and they were amazeballs. I personally prefer the steamed manapua over baked but honestly both are delicious. The soft pillowy steamed bread is bouncy, not dry, and a perfect accompaniment to the generous cha siu pork filling tucked inside. The pork hash and hargow were also excellent. Also tried the deep fried sesame balls stuffed with sweet red bean and holy smokes this was the best I'd ever had. Not greasy and super crisp exterior. Everything we tried at SCY was amazing. Truly. Bring cash as there is a svc charge to use a credit card. Service is friendly and the ladies are sweet. We went to SCY 3 times during our short stay on Oahu and it was worth it every time. I asked if they shipped frozen manapua but they said no. So sad that I'll have to wait until my next Hawaii trip to have their top notch buns. I guess the FIL really knows good manapua! read more

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How have I never been here before? Easily the best half moon, pork hash and manapua on the island!! I'd been settling for Chun Wah Kam because it was just my usual spot, even though I hated how the made the half moon in a shumai like shape. This place is legit and the only downside is the location! Pro tip: you can order ahead online, but don't be scared away by a line. It moves really quickly. Once you get to the front, you can view everything in the case and make your box. I got the pork hash, half moon, shrimp dumplings, baked and steamed manapua. I also picked up some rice cake, an egg tart and butter mochi. Pieces are huge and everything was absolutely delicious!! They charge .50 cents for the mustard shoyu or chili garlic. Even with the sauce charges, the items are very reasonably priced and delicious! Bring a friend to help with parking or circling the block while you get your food. Worth a trip to Chinatown for! read more

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My favorite at Sing Cheong Yuan: * Egg Tart * Black Sesame Mochi * Baked Char Siu Manapua * Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gau) * Baked Pineapple Char Siu Manapua (Special order with one dozen) * Half Moon Always long line but service was fast. They're going to move to the store right next to the original store, look forward to seeing it. read more

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We came here to buy some of their sesame macadamia nut candies. We didn't try their baked goods. There was a short line waiting outside. Most folks buying their various bakery items. So that speaks for itself! Small store display area but there were 6+ workers behind the counter helping customers so the line went fast. Hometown charm at its finest. By the way their peanut and or macadamia sesame nut candies are the bomb. read more

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We were gifted with goodies from Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery today. This is our first experience with the food from this business. The manapua had flavorful filling without too much bread. The pepeau was also flavorful and the pouch was light and delicious, not overly thick and chewy. There was a baked triangle filled with a pork filling. The pastry was light and delightful. The mochi rice pockets were especially enjoyable and a new favorite for me! Yum! And the custard tarts were fresh, not too much crust, and of the crust, it was light and flaky! Very well done! Will tell family and friends about this most tasty bakery and stop by again on our own! Woo hoo! read more

Its a must stop! Parking can get tricky,line can get long but goes by quick. We got to try a couple of things they are known for. Baked char sui bao and steamed char sui bao are so good and pork hash is my fave and serving size is huge. We took it back to the hotel since we have a fridge and snacked on it!! read more

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Tried this place for the first time and it was awesome! The manapua was soooo soft and tasty. I also got rice cake and pork hash and some other items. Everything was really good. There was quite a long line when arriving , not sure if it is always like this but it was worth the wait. Definitely return. read more

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Worth the Wait! Amazing Dim Sum. Even with a long line, this popular spot moves fast thanks to the efficient staff. I tried their famous oversized Shumai, BBQ Pork Buns, and sweet rice cakes--all were delicious! The buns stayed fluffy even after I got home, and the Shumai was incredibly satisfying and meaty. There are so many tempting options, so I recommend checking the menu online beforehand. They open at 7:30 AM, making it a perfect spot for breakfast or picking up gifts for friends! チャイナタウンを訪れるたび、いつも長蛇の列ができている人気店です。並ぶのが苦手な私ですが、その評判に惹かれてついに列に並んでみました。 旧正月の時期と重なり、普段以上の賑わいでしたが、スタッフの手際が良いので列はスムーズに進みます。大きなシュウマイやチャーシューまん、甘いお餅などを購入しましたが、どれも絶品。持ち帰っても生地はふわふわで、肉厚なシュウマイは1個で大満足のボリュームでした。 店頭には魅力的な商品が並んでいるので、事前にオンラインメニューで目星をつけておくのがおすすめです。朝7:30から営業しているので、朝食やお土産にもぴったりですよ。 read more

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No more Char Hung Sut (closed) so needed a new Dim Sum take out spot and this is it! Manapua is ono! And the other dim sum was good too! Their Ma tai su is different from Char Hung's in that it's not as dry and flaky. Theirs is more savory with a phyllo style dough, with a hint of a curry flavor. I did enjoy it and it was nice and filling. The service is fast and the ambiance matches the Honolulu Chinatown feel we've all grown up with. Don't forget to buy your sauce before you leave! Gotta have the shoyu and hot mustard! read more

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This bakery is amazing! I sincerely think this is the best Baked BBQ Pork Bun I have ever had and all of the items were outstanding. The prices are great and all of the options are fresh and tasty. You really need to get in here! read more

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Kung Hey Fat Choy! Came by today to get nin gau cakes for the new year, and was surprised at the long line up Maunakea. Enjoyed chatting with the woman in line next to me while we waited our turn. It took about 40 mins to make it to the front. Gau came in 3 sizes: mini $4.75, medium $7.50, and a large pan. They accept credit cards as well as cash. They are a bakery, so many other treats were on offer as well. The gau here is very tasty, one of the best we've found in town. There are also moon cakes regularly sold, and during Moon Festival time, they also make some extra fancy ones as well. read more

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Always a go to whenever I want Chinese dim sum and bakery goods! There are many options displayed to choose from between pork hash, ma tai su, dumplings, manapua, rice cakes, moon cakes, li hing mui and much more! They do get busy more typically in the morning lunch hours but they are open till 5PM everyday and I find it to be shorter lines during the afternoon. You could call to place an order but they do also deliver/pick up from DoorDash and UberEats. Chinese New Year is coming soon so they also had Gau and dried fruits. I'd recommend putting in an order ahead of time for a scheduled pick up especially if you'd want to place a big order. read more

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Tried the baked bao, char siu pastry, pork hash and pineapple bun. All were just ok and wouldn't get again, except maybe the pork hash which tasted like most pork hash in Hawaii. Pineapple was big but not good - mainly thick bread not much filling. read more

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Every time I'm out here, I have to make a stop. My parents wanted dim sum and I knew there was only one place to go to. There was a line when I got there but it moved pretty quick. I ordered two steamed manpua, one baked, seven pork hash and six egg custards. Here is where it was comical. There was a mother and daughter ahead of me, who were ordering, and the man that was behind me ordering too. We were on the right side of the shop. An older man came in behind us in his motorized wheel chair, and after speaking with the woman about what they had, ordered. However, we couldn't get around his wheel chair until he was done. Me: Well, we'll probably have to eat here now...so nice to met y'all! When he was done, we were released. It was very funny! read more

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This is hands down the best Chinese bakery. The char siu su is a must order. It is a puff pastry absolutely packed with char siu. Like an unreal amount. The filling is insanely generous, which is perfect if you are a meat lover. The pastry itself is buttery, flaky, and crisp, and the meat to pastry ratio is chef's kiss. My second favorites are the char siu manapua, both steamed and baked. The baked version is slightly sweeter and finished with a nice glaze, while the steamed one is soft and classic. Both have a great meat to bread ratio, which is not always easy to find. The egg tarts were just okay, but the pork hash was massive and really good. Also, I would skip on the chicken manapua as its no where as good as the char siu. It gets super busy here, but honestly for good reason. Totally worth the wait. read more

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I like this bakery and they've always treated me well until now. There's this new young girl and not sure what happened. I asked for 2 dozen chicken curry manapuas to bring back to the mainland, which they boxed in the back. Even confirmed before taking the boxes, which they taped, that it was chicken. Get to the mainland and it's pork!!! Brought it back for people who do not eat pork, super embarrassing! So I called the next day and I was refunded. read more

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some of the best and freshest dimsum I have ever had!!! there is a line but it moves very fast so be prepared and know your order. baked bbq pork bun: 9.1/10. So delicious!!! Fluffy airy bun with lots of sweet and salty pork filling. This is a must! pineapple bun: 9.4/10. Satisfied my sweet tooth. Crispy shell with soft bun with custard filling!!! perfect. the pork hash, black rice mochi, and pork hash mochi were all good as well, but those two were the highlights! read more

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You know it's good when the line for this place was 20+ ppl deep! We came here this morning at around 11am and there was a long line out the door. Thankfully, my parents preordered. This place is known for dim sum items and they did not disappoint! We ordered a little bit of everything: baked & steamed Charsui Manapua, pork hash, and egg tarts. Here's my family's review: 1. Baked Manapua: The bun was soft with a bit of sweetness. The filling is where it's at! It was filled with charsui and the bun wasn't too thin. The perfect ratio! 2. Baked Manapua: again, super soft bun again, filled with charsui. Honestly, it's preference for me when it comes to baked vs steamed. 3. Pork Hash: holy moly these are HUGE! The pork was so flavorful & had the perfect amount of seasoning. Sometimes it's too salty for me but this was perfect! Again, so much pork filling with a thin noodle but not too thin that it falls apart. I don't know how they do it! 4. Custard Tart: Omg, the best egg tart I've had! The crust was so buttery and flakey. It fell apart when I bit it, it was so delicate. The filling had a nice sweet, eggy flavor. Overall, I can see why there's a line out the door for this place. It's also been (unofficially) named best Manapua by locals. read more

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Called in my order since I'm not about to stand in that line. It was maybe only 8 people deep but people take long to figure out what they want, and they gotta ask questions which is okay but this is downtown and we gotta get back to work. For the office, I got 10 rice cake, 10 layered rice cake. Ho, buggah heavy! Good work out on the walk back. I don't eat rice cake, but the office likes it so that's all that matters. Threw in 1 Ma Tai Siu for myself - I really like theirs. Little bit on the sweet side for me, but choke insides. Char siu, Cabbage...I dunno what else. Outside flakey, doughy but not too heavy. Yum. Next time I'll try the mochi rice siu mai...i love mochi rice...i love siu mai...so it's gotta be good, right? Shrimp chips for ma and baby. Love the old school shrimp chips. Only can find at Chinese places. Better than the Vietnamese restaurant ones or the bag kine. read more

A friend asked me to pick-up some rice puffs for him when I was in Honolulu so during a previous trip. I located rice puffs sold by Diamond Bakery. I saw that they had a factory store so I headed out to the location and bought a tub. Unfortunately it wasn't the one that he liked. He figured out the one he liked is made and sold by Sing Cheong Bakery in Honolulu's Chinatown. On my trip to Honolulu last month I went on a quest to get the Rice Puffs he really wanted. It was quite an adventure, there was a bit of traffic during the middle of the day. Street parking is hard to find but if you circle long enough you can get lucky. The parking garages are a bit pricey. Some of the meters were broken but you can gamble and hike parking enforcement doesn't give you a ticket. Luckily I parked 3 spots away from the bakery so I could watch for Parking Enforcement. There was a short line so I didn't have to wait too long. I bought a tub of the Puff Rice and was on my way. I regret that I was in such a rush that I didn't order some of dim sum to try especially since parking is so difficult to find and I was there already. My friend said the Puff Rice is the best he has had. It was crunchy and fresh with a taste of peanuts and hint of ginger. He gives it 5 out of 5. I tasted it and it was as he described. Next trip, I plan to have someone go with me so I can drop them off to order food while I circle the block and come back to pick them up. They are popular and always have a line but if you are in Chinatown, make this one of your stops. read more

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Hubby and I wanted a snack, something not too heavy so we ended up stopping by because we were passing Chinatown area. Thankfully there was parking right in front, and there was no line. They usually have a long line whenever we go. We love their pork hash and baked Manapua. Definitely want to try other food on the menu. read more

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I knew I had to stop here during my visit to the beautiful island of Oahu! This place will be a must repeat on my next trip here! Food (5/5): First of all...THE SIZE OF EVERYTHING! Everything is huge and generously filled! We got red bean sesame balls and baked cha siu baos! Delicious! Both were fresh and perfect texture. Service (5/5): Super quick service! We had someone in our group go inside and order while we drove around the block to find parking but they called before we even got all the way around to say they got the goods! Ambiance (5/5): This place is homey and cozy. It's really quick service and reminds me of living in LA. The food is authentic, the people were friendly, and truly a gem. read more

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Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery is one of those Chinatown gems that never disappoints. The moment you walk up, there's usually a line--but it moves quickly and for good reason. Everything is made fresh, and you can taste the care in every bite. The baked char siu bao are a must: slightly sweet, fluffy, and generously filled with savory BBQ pork. Their pastries are consistently soft, not overly sweet, and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Even the simplest items feel comforting and nostalgic. You'll feel right at home as soon as you step inside. Service is fast and efficient despite how busy they get, and prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. If you're in Chinatown and craving classic Chinese bakery treats, Sing Cheong Yuan is absolutely worth the wait. read more

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I still maintain, one of the best take out dim sum places in Chinatown... My go to place for take out manapua and dim sum when I'm in Honolulu Chinatown. The shrimp dumpling is full of flavor with really large shrimp (they don't skimp). Also the half moon is really good here! All in all, what you see in the photo came out to be about $26 - more than enough for lunch for 2 people! Give this place a try! read more

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*They do take credit card!* Food is always fresh and delicious! Very quick and straightforward service! A lot to choose from and at an affordable price. Good luck with parking, there is some street parking and small parking lots nearby (we paid $5 for an hour). read more

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Parking can be challenging since it's a street-side spot in Chinatown. The menu isn't very extensive, but the food is consistently tasty. I usually stick with the basics--pork hash, char siu manapua, and rice cake--and they never disappoint. Cash is your best bet here. They prefer not to deal with a lot of change and are often generous if you're close on the total. read more

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Not like Char Hun Sut of yesteryear where the items were in covered baskets or in trays to the left inside the kitchen counter: rice cakes(3 kinds), taro cake and ma tai su. They even made gon lo mein and chow funn. Ladies sat around a table on the far left making the dim sum- intriguing to watch their fingers mold the uniformed edges of a half moon or pat the final touch to a pepeiau. But here you can still get your dim sum fix plus more. Same long lines. Many more employees behind the counter. Items for purchase in plain sight. Ahhh...out with the old, in with the new. Trick is to come with someone and jump out to get in line. The driver is lucky to find street parking a few steps away. Perfect for lunch or to take as pot luck somewhere indoors. I saw they have really nice red boxes and small tote bags that look elegant and fancy if you don't need a larger reusable disposable fabric bag. The man behind me was grumbling loudly to his wife that the line wasn't moving. He said the trouble is people don't know what they want. His wife remarked looks like they are filling big orders. Despite that customer, the rest of us patiently wait our turn. It's part of the adventure for this shop in Historic Chinatown(I snapped a photo of a sign on a utility pole.) Bon appetit. Wo hun hao syesye. read more

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Some of the best ManaPua I have ever had, very efficient and always friendly. Prices are reasonable, one piece of advice. You can order in advance, but be sure to check your order when you get there. The time before last, after we had left Sing Cheong and arrived at our event the order was incorrect. Still good, just not what we wanted. What I recommend is the baked and steamed ManaPua, the pork hash, the Har gow and the gindui (sesame balls on top the counter). Careful with the parking, you need to be sure to watch the time and day you are on. There is also no place to sit in the location, it is strictly to-go and I consider walking food. Sing Cheong is a family staple and we come back at least once every trip to Hawaii. Absolutely love it and will be back. read more

This bakery is a staple in Chinatown. It is very busy but tip is to order by phone since there's a separate line for it. The favorites are the pork hash, mochi rice siu mai and shrimp dumpling. The pork hash is quite big and juicy. I also ordered the moon cake and to be honest, it was a bit of a let down. The mochi skin was not as chewy but overall, okay. read more

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This was one of my bookmarks when visiting Hawaii and I'm so glad I made it. We came here in the morning and ordered a few items to share. My only regret is that I didn't go back before heading to the airport on our last day. Service was quick. You pick what you want, they box it up, pay, and you're out of there. It's pretty small inside but the line goes fast. We enjoyed our meal at Ala Moana Park down the street. This place should be on your list if you want some delicious half moons and pork hash along with manapuas. read more

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Best place for dim sum!! They are usually pretty busy and parking in chinatown can be rough. My suggestion is to go with two people. One person to drive and continue driving in circles (or be lucky and find parking!) while the other person orders and gets the food. My family loves to get the steamed manapua which has soo much filling inside. We also get the HUGE shu mai and half moon. Having one manapua, two shu mai, and two half moon is more than enough for one person. We also love their almond cookies, which is a must try if you stop by. read more

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Went there today for the first time because I was on the hunt for rice cake. And I am so glad this was the very first option on my yelp when I searched rice cake! Hands down the best rice cake and custard tarts I have ever tried! They were jam packed with customers, but still fully stocked. Will definitely be going back for more soon! Forgot to mention, even though they were jam packed with customers, it wasn't a long wait. And they have multiple workers all helping customers. So you get in and out very fast! read more

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It was so good we had to come back twice during our 5-day stay. These are the fluffiest buns I've ever had and the char siu is so flavorful without being heavy or greasy. It's huge and so affordable. We also loved the shrimp dumplings, great texture and the spicy chili sauce is worth paying a little extra read more

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Grab and go place for dim sum and Chinese baked goods in Chinatown. Small line outside for lunch. They take cash and card. I got the shrimp dumpling and half moon dumplings. Both of their skin was on the thicker side. Had a good amount of shrimp. The pork hash was big and tasted ok. Would recommend getting their sauce. The baked char siu was solid and hats lots of meat inside. Egg tart had good flavoring in middle and a tart crust. Rice cake was not too sweet and good texture. My favorite there was the sesame ball with black sugar. Crispy, airy, and perfectly sweet. read more

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Great selection of baked items, snacks and Chinese treats. Made fresh daily. Phone ordering also available. Family run business serving Hawaii the best Chinese goods. read more

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Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery our go to place for Chinese snacks and Dim Sum. At this time of the year (Lunar New Year) they sell the traditional Chinese Mochi (Gau). Steamed to perfection and delicious . We also get the box of assorted traditional Chinese snacks for the New Year to be served with tea. Our favorites are the Slivered Coconut, assorted dried and candied fruits and nuts, with some of the traditional items like Lotus root, Carrots, Squash, Pomelo, to name a few. Lines are long but they do a good job of keeping it flowing. Highly recommend you call in or order online to avoid the lines. read more

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