Hong Kong’s Version of Melon Pan "Pineapple Bun (Bo Lo Bao)": Crispy Texture and Sweet-Salty Butter Delight
Pineapple Bun (Bo Lo Bao)
Hong KongHong Kong Museum of History
- Food Travel Log
- Can I call it the Hong Kong version of melon bread? Maybe I’d be scolded?
Bolo Bao (Pineapple Bun) is also known as Pineapple Bread. The cookie crust is crispy and crumbly, and the sweet and salty butter melts with heat, piercing my heart for an overkill! Speaking of which, looking at the ruins of Kowloon Walled City reminded me of Shenmue. Do you agree, or not? - Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Hong Kong Dollar
- Meal Date
- 11/4/2019
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Pineapple bun (Bo lo bao) is a traditional Hong Kong bread known as "pineapple bread" because its cookie crust resembles the cracked surface of a pineapple, but it doesn't actually contain any pineapple. In some Hong Kong shops, it is served as "bo lo yau" with a thick slice of cold butter placed inside the freshly baked bun, offering a sweet and savory taste experience. The Hong Kong Museum of History is a great place to understand Hong Kong's history, especially through experiencing local food culture like this bread, highlighting its diversity. This curious exploration of Hong Kong's food culture provides a virtual traveler adventure for this gourmet blogger, who despite taking interest in these culinary delights, often finds themselves reminiscing about games like "Shenmue" or "Kowloon's Gate" at the site of the former Kowloon Walled City—a true journey between the real and game worlds! (An escape from reality)
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