Soft cake is one of those basic Chinese bakery items that hits the spot when all you want is something simple, soft, and sweet—oh, and cheap. For only 85¢, you get a large, super moist and light spongy cake...
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My first sip of Ovaltine was at a bakery in Chinatown. I liked it enough to buy my own jar of the powdered drink mix, but I would still buy a cup from a Chinese bakery in those times...
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At our beloved Chinatown hangout spot, Hon Café (home of the Tiger Roll and Sponge Cake Bag), I often keep my order simple with a hot cup of nai cha (milk tea) and a pineapple bun. Sometimes I switch...
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Various Chinatown cakes. Photographs by Robyn Lee Chinese bakeries hold a special place in many hearts. But the garish cakes in the window, usually involving a Disney character or possessed animals, can we talk about those? Do people point...
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It's the strangest looking creation, right? One you'd only find at a Chinatown bakery, alongside egg white custard tarts and spongy taro rolls. For $1.50, the tiger roll is a smashing good deal—one of the more memorable treats at...
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