Good Mong Kok Bakery

Name: Good Mong Kok Bakery
Address: 1039 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, San Francisco, CA, US
Telephone: (415) 397-2688
Price range: $

📍 Chinatown 💰 $ 🍽️ Chinese Bakery

The Verdict

"$2 Steamed char siu bao (barbecue pork buns). Line out the door everyday."

What you need to know

Good Mong Kok Bakery has been on Stockton Street in Chinatown since 1977. The line often stretches out the door.

What to Order

Char Siu Bao: Steamed barbecue pork buns. Fluffy, slightly sweet dough with savory roasted pork inside. About two dollars each.
Egg Tarts: Flaky crust, silky custard.
Cocktail Buns: Sweet coconut filling in soft bread.
Pineapple Buns: Named for the crackled tops, not the filling. A Cantonese classic.
Curry Beef Puffs: A savory pastry option.

How to Order

The bakery gets crowded and the staff moves fast. Know what you want before reaching the counter, point clearly, have cash ready.

Mornings have the freshest selection. Buns come out of the steamers in batches through the day. Weekends are busier than weekdays.

Practical Info

Price: Buns $1.50 to $3 each
Payment: Cash
Hours: Daily 7am to 6pm
Nearby: Portsmouth Square is two blocks away with benches and chess tables.