Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Hong Kong: Kam Wah Cafe

Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews - Hong Kong: Kam Wah Cafe

Polo Bao (Pineapple Bun; literally) contains NO pineapple, but the resemblance comes from the sugar-crusted top with a significant crunch. My Hong Kong friend was asking what do I want to eat in Hong Kong, I told him I want to eat the BEST Polo Bun and here I am, at Kam Wah Cafe (金华冰厅). Located right on the busy Bute Street, Kam Wah Cafe can easily be spotted due to the crowds outside the restaurant taking away the delicious Polo Buns and other pastries. This unassuming-looking ‘char chan teng’ has been featured on countless media with their proudest being able to make it to CNN. You can have the Polo Bun plain or sandwiched with butter or egg at $7, with the former being the more popular choice. The salted butter is said to be home made and gives a good contrast of flavor since the Polo Bun’s crust tastes sweet. The Polo Bun here is very crispy, flaky and yet tantalizing ...

Full article: http://www.misstamchiak.com/2011/09/hong-kong-kam-wah-caf...