Kam Fung Cafe -- Hong Kong

Kam Fung Cafe is one of those little urban gems, a pleasant surprise in the heart of Hong Kong's gritty Wan Chai district. It's a typical Hong Kong-style "cafe", serving breakfast items and doubling as a small bakery as well. Like everything else in the SAR, Kam Fung is located in a cramped claustrophobic space, seemingly always bustling with people and noise.

Interior

This place is well-known throughout Hong Kong Island for many things, such as their egg tarts and chicken pies, but my friend and I came here seeking out one of our favorite Cantonese treats....the bo lo yau (pineapple bun with salted butter). For any of you who have never tried this celestial creation, do place it at the top of your priorities list! A traditional bo lo baau is a sweet bun that, when prepared correctly, will have a sweet soft doughy goodness topped with a sugary crust. A rather unhealthy but intensely delicious variation is to place a piece of salted butter inside while the bun is still warm, creating an amazingly well-balanced melt-in-your-mouth sweet and salty pastry that will surely be unforgettable. Although found throughout Hong Kong, Kam Fung's version is so fresh and aromatic that it will leave you craving more! 

We also sampled their signature Hong Kong milk tea...to those unfamiliar with this, it is definitely less sweeter than the Taiwanese version, and incorporates condensed or evaporated milk. Kam Fung's version was served chilled, without ice. Although this didn't blow me away as much as the pineapple buns did, it was still a good and authentic beverage with which to wash down our breakfast. 

Bo lo yau ($6 HKD or ~$0.75) and Hong Kong milk tea ($15 HKD or ~$2)

Fresh out of the oven....heaven!

Other baked goods on display

We were lucky to not have to wait, but long lines (especially in the morning hours) are definitely a common sight. Kam Fung is located in a busy commercial area, within walking distance of the Wan Chai MTR Station. Although it's a tiny hole-in-the-wall joint, the aroma alone will make it hard to miss.

Kam Fung Cafe 

41 Spring Garden Lane

Wan Chai, Hong Kong 

Map

2572 0526 

Mon-Sun 7:00AM-7:00PM