The story
Tucked away at 7-9 Newport Place, Chinatown Bakery is a beloved institution in London’s Chinatown, earning a solid 4.4-star rating from the community. It’s the kind of no-frills spot where locals and visitors alike queue for classic baked goods that have been perfected over time. The Frama Twins, in their street food tour of the area, highlighted this bakery as a must-stop for anyone exploring the neighborhood’s authentic offerings.
According to their review, the vanilla cake is the standout—a must-try for its cloud-like texture that practically melts on the tongue. On the other end of the spectrum, the red bean fish pastry is described as an acquired taste, its savory-sweet filling and fish-shaped shell a playful but polarizing bite. Doobydobap also praised it as a classic Hong Kong–style bakery, recommending the iconic pineapple bun, sausage bun, and peanut cream bun for a quick snack.
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Chinatown Bakery’s vanilla cake is the undisputed star, earning rapturous praise for its tender crumb and delicate sweetness. The overall vibe is one of humble, comforting excellence, a hidden gem where simple baking shines.
“This vanilla cake is incredibly light and fluffy — like a cloud. It has a vanilla cream inside. It reminds me of a little cake I ate as a kid, maybe Kinder Paradiso. It's very spongy and airy, you eat it all without noticing. You can taste the egg, like your aunt Maria's homemade cake.”
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2 creators have covered Chinatown Bakery. Most active: Frama Twins, Doobydobap
A famous Chinese bakery in Chinatown — the vanilla cake is a must-try for its cloud-like texture, while the red bean fish pastry is an acquired taste.
Dishes mentioned
Pesciolino con Confettura di Fagioli Rossi
This fish-shaped pastry is filled with red bean paste. The filling is like a jam — sweet and very pasty, you really have to chew it. The dough is particular. It's good but you have to like these flavours. It cost £4.
Vanilla Cake
This vanilla cake is incredibly light and fluffy — like a cloud. It has a vanilla cream inside. It reminds me of a little cake I ate as a kid, maybe Kinder Paradiso. It's very spongy and airy, you eat it all without noticing. You can taste the egg, like your aunt Maria's homemade cake.
Chinatown Bakery is a classic Hong Kong-style bakery with iconic pineapple buns and other baked goods that are perfect for a quick snack.
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Pineapple Bun
The pineapple bun is the most iconic item here. It has a cookie crust that looks like a pineapple, but there's no pineapple in it. It's a yeasted dough with a crackly topping made from butter, sugar, and a tiny bit of flour. It's not too sweet. I'd rate it 7.5 out of 10, but Lily is a harsh critic.
Sausage Bun
The sausage bun is so good. The bread is nice and soft, and the sausage itself is perfect — not too salty, so you want to eat all of it.
Peanut Cream Bun
The peanut cream bun is so good. You would go crazy for this one.
