The Best Bun Delicious In Hong Kong - You know that pineapple buns have made it as an iconic Hong Kong food item when the city’s Financial Secretary John Tsang was quoted as saying, “even a pineapple bun can help the economy,” as he was encouraging Hong Kongers to go out and consume more.
The boh loh baau -- literally meaning "pineapple bun" for the crust's resemblance to the fruit -- is one of Hong Kong’s most ubiquitous buns. The flaky, crusty, sugar and egg yolk coated soft bun is typically spotted in bakeries and cha chaan tengs. The boh loh yaau, a pineapple bun with a thick slice of butter sandwiched in the middle, is a celebrated comfort food.