The signature Instagram-famous item. A fluffy Cantonese-style bun filled with rich, runny salted egg yolk custard that bursts when bitten into. Reviewers consistently call out the texture of the filling and the fluffy bun wrapper. Bun House marks each bun with Chinese characters so you can identify the filling. The golden, oozing centre is what makes this stand out and worth ordering.
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The custard filling is intentionally runny and oozes out when you bite into it. That's the point. It's Instagram-famous for a reason.
The classic Cantonese filling using tender char siu pork. The combination of fluffy, pillowy bun and slow-cooked, sweet-savory pork is a traditional pairing that reviewers praise. Often described as light but satisfying.
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The pig bun (char siu pork) is a best seller. Reviewers call it a superlative version of the classic with sweet, rich pork in fluffy dough.
A modern take on the traditional bun format, filling soft buns with tender chicken in a fragrant curry sauce. This is one of Bun House's creative variations that shows the kitchen's skill beyond the classics.
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The curry chicken features lemongrass and coconut milk for a fragrant, modern take on traditional steamed buns.
Reviewers specifically praise these as a standout side. Crispy fried wings coated in a distinctive Hong Kong-style curry sauce that's fragrant and slightly spiced. Pairs well with tea or as a shared side.
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The curry sauce is what sets these apart. It's not spicy, just fragrant and distinctly Hong Kong in flavour.
A side dish showing Bun House's versatility beyond steamed buns. Golden, crispy fried squid coated in salt and pepper seasoning, served as a snack or accompaniment to buns.
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Salt & pepper squid is available as a snack to share alongside buns. Good for adding variety to a bun-heavy order.
Originally launched on Soho's Greek Street in 2017, Bun House relocated to a larger two-floor Chinatown space on Lisle Street in 2019. The menu centers on fluffy Cantonese-style steamed buns filled with slow-cooked meats, runny custard, and creative vegetables. The signature salted egg custard buns with their Instagram-famous oozing filling are marked with Chinese characters so you know what you're getting. Fast service, Hong Kong tea house atmosphere, mostly walk-in and takeaway.
Mostly walk-in and takeaway. You order at the counter and eat standing up or take it with you. There's limited seating upstairs.
The steamed buns are marked with Chinese characters to indicate the filling. Don't worry if you can't read them—ask the staff or point at what you want.
This is perfect for solo brunch or small groups. One bun is a single portion, but equally good to share. Arrive early on weekends—it gets hectic.
The salted egg custard bun is famous on Instagram for its oozing filling. Go for the photo, stay for the taste—it's genuinely delicious.
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