Good Mong Kok 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.
Filmed here
Productions the city recorded shooting at or beside Good Mong Kok Bakery.
- Stockton and Jackson44m awayGoliath- Season 4 2021
- Ross Alley85m awaySurface 2022/Golden Gate 1994
- Jackson Street between Stockton and Grant108m awaySurface 2022
- 740 Jackson St114m awayGoliath- Season 4 2021
From the San Francisco Film Commission permit record.
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What to get
Char siu bao (BBQ pork buns), egg tarts, cocktail buns, pineapple buns, curry beef puffs
