Awesome place! Cash only! Ran into this bakery to grab some sweets before getting on the Amtrak train (walking distance to south station) and it was delicious! I got three melon pastries! Yum! read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Exterior (april2026) - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is one of the few old school chinese bakeries left in Boston's Chinatown. If you haven't tried this place yet, be sure you hit them up and support them before they disappear (hope not). Unlike the newer style bakeries, you'll find older generation workers here and baked goods prepared just like they did 20 years ago. You won't see flashy ordering kiosks or specialty drinks or anything like that. It's just good 'ole baked pastries the way it was when you were a child. Pricing is good, taste is good and service is mom and pop style. Good selection. Place does not look fancy at all, so don't expect to add any decor shots in your instagram from here. read more

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The only OG bakery left in Boston Chinatown. One of the cheaper options still. Been coming here for over 30 years. All the pastries are very traditional. Things to get - ham & egg bun, hot dog bun, pineapple bun, roast pork bun, Cash Only read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Box takeout - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great bakery in Chinatown where you can find delicious and authentic Chinese treats. Place is super busy as it is a very popular spot. read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The pineapple buns here are PERFECT. Great texture, with such a satisfying crust. Note: they are cash only. This place is super busy, but I can see why!! No frills, and absolutely delicious. I have no photos as I could not stop eating the bun (soooo good). Will be back the next time we're in Boston's Chinatown! read more

A really good Chinese bakery option, with separately packed buns and pastries (egg tarts, black bean buns, coconut buns, hot dog buns etc), mooncakes in different flavors, crispy shrimp chips, cookies, cakes and sticky rice ($4.75). They have some items that you can pick yourself and others behind a glass counter. They were packed on a Saturday afternoon but the line moved rather quickly. $10 credit card minimum and .05 for a bag. There's no seating so just grab and go. read more

I had many memories, from my childhood, going to Ho Yuen Bakery with my grandmother. It was our go-to place in Chinatown to get Chinese pastries. They have many different pastries, including: mochi, moon cake, egg tarts, pineapple buns, hot dog buns, cakes, + more! My personal favorites are their egg tarts & white sugar sponge cake. It doesn't get more authentic than this. ***Remember to bring cash if you plan on visiting*** read more

Amazing egg tart, given its price, but remember to bring cash, they don't accept credit card or Apple Pay.

The black bean pie was very good. The Chinese took it to Guyana. My family is not Chinese, but we make it nearly identical. I loved the crust, very flaky but not too dry. The filling was not too sugary. Very nicely done. It's nice to see how food can connect people, even in small ways. read more

Was visiting Boston and had a craving for Chinese egg tarts, but the ones with the flaky shell...not the cookie shell type. And while we were at it, their sesame balls (with black bean paste filling) looked good....and big too! So, we went ahead and ordered one of each to take away.....since they are take out only. Mmm mmm mmmmmmm, the egg tarts were a bit sweet, but that silky smooth egg custard filling in that wonderful flaky shell was heaven. The sesame ball was very good too.....with that perfect light crunch on the outside, nice chewy outside with that lovely, and not too sweet, black bean filling......really made my day....especially after our dim sum lunch around the corner. The only thing I wished was that they were hot and fresh out of the oven or fryer, and that would have made this the most perfect day :) Unfortunately, the egg tarts and sesame balls had been out a while and had cooled. Not a problem.....still enjoyed them anyway. In fact, we were so fast to scoff them all down that I forgot to take pictures....oh well, too late :( read more

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They have an extensive variety of baked goods! I got a coconut raisin treat, and a pork + pineapple bun. Both were good and reasonably priced. Everything is ready and they move as quickly as they can at the register, bring cash! read more

Very flakey, buttery egg tart. They do sell out so definitely recommend going earlier in the day. Cash only! Will be back to try more baked goods! read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was in dire need of an egg tart after getting a hair cut in the neighborhood and after checking out Mei Sum, which only sold 6 or so egg tarts in a box, I found Ho Yuen a few steps down. Bonus points for the menu with both English and Chinese taped to the counter, as well as for the prices - $1.50 per egg tart! The egg tart was plenty tasty, not too sweet, wonderful flaky crust, but very, very greasy on the bottom. One was enough for me. I'd come back to try the other pastries and bao and moon cakes. The service was ... distracted. Two of the three women mixed up the change for two separate customers' orders and started squabbling loudly, ignoring me and one other customer standing there. Finally, the third woman, a lovely older lady who reminded me of my grandma, chuckled at them arguing and finally asked me what I wanted. read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Stunning - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my favorite bakeries in Chinatown! It's a small shop with counter service, and the people behind the counter are quick (although not the most warm and fuzzy, but what do you expect). They understand my broken mix of Mandarin, Toisan, and English which is really all I can ask for. My favorites are the egg tarts, hot dog buns, and ham sui gok, but availability really depends on the time of day. If you're planning on a big order for one of the holidays, I highly recommend you call ahead to make sure you get what you want! This place has been a staple in my family since I was a kid, and I hope they keep the shop going! read more

Given it's been over a year since my last review of Ho Yuen Bakery, I figured I'd provide an update. This place has become one of my go-to spots in Chinatown. They have a nice selection of baked goods, both sweet and savory. Everything is very reasonably priced. Generally, I go for a steamed bun, but everything I've tried here has been delicious. The sweets are always very tempting, as everything in the display case looks amazing! This is really a grab and go spot, so make sure to know what you want and order quickly, especially if there is a line. The service isn't always the best, but that's fine by me, given it's not a sit down restaurant. It's also pretty bare bones in terms of decor. Overall, a great place to grab a quick snack if you're walking around Chinatown. read more

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cute spot in boston chinatown, quick service, and yummy pastries. in our little tour of chinatown, we wanted to stop into multiple places and try as many little things as possible. we split a small green tea moon cake and an egg tart. so delectable and cheap. bring your cash! read more

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Spent the day in Boston with family. I was told this is the bakery for all things savory and sweet. We bought a little bit of everything including a couple dozens of BBQ pork buns (which happened to be just freshly baked before we walked in) to take back to our friends and family in Lowell. The ladies running the front of the house weren't exactly the friendliest but I think it's because they want to get everyone in and out. Judging from the foot traffic we witnessed during our short 10 minutes in the shop on a weekday, I have a feeling this bakery gets really packed on weekends and Asian holidays. One last thing to note, this joint is located in the center of Chinatown with many other competing Asian bakeries on the same corridor. I would suggest researching a bit to better help select the right spot for your fix. read more

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I've been sitting in my car aggressively saying "wow" and "omg" for the past 5 minutes since taking my first bite of this custard bun. It's soft and creamy and chewy and the top is perfectly crisp. This is unbelievable. I almost didn't get to try this place because it IS cash only but I'm also like a million weeks pregnant and was CRAVING buns I was not about to walk away without them. I'm so glad I did cuz it was exactly what I wanted. My family has no idea I have these in my possession so I might have to hide the pastry box in my garage and pray that my husband doesn't have to snowblow any time soon. I need these. read more

Tried the coconut bun and the ham bun. Both are tasty. Reasonable prices. I'd go back!

This is a must stop when visiting Chinatown for authentic Chinese treats! The pineapple buns are amazing!

I was having lunch at Dynasty and needed a desert after. Stopped in and ordered a custard pastry like a donut but much better. Very good and only 2 bucks ... nice woman serving I will buy 1/2 dozen next time... read more

BEST curry beef bread ever!! The curry filling is amazing and the bread is soft and sweet. $1.80 for the curry bread as of July 2022. The pineapple coconut buns are also the softest breads ever! I love the pineapple cookie crust on top of the soft bread read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

grabbed 6 buns here for less than 12 bucks. favorite was their bbq pork buns and curry beef bun

Ho Yuen is staple bun shop in chinatown that sells an assortment of chinese buns and pastries. Their crown jewel is their baked pork bun. It is filled with plenty of pork and the bread is the perfect level of soft without falling apart. They are cash only and there isn't much parking around in the area. I would highly recommend coming via public transit or walking. They have no seating area and you'll spend about 3 minutes tops inside. They are efficient at packing your order and speak a good amount of English. Note that they don't call out all the items that include meat, for example, their scallion buns include bits of bacon. Overall, would advise visiting and ensuring that you have cash on hand as they are a cash only business. read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Scallion Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

There are so many Chinese bakeries just foot steps away from Ho Yuen; however, this is THE bakery to stumble upon. You can't go wrong with anything here. Want something sweet? Savory? You got it! Stop by and grab a box of assorted bakeries to keep your tummy happy! I recommend: the pineapple buns, the hot dog buns and (my fav) the bbq pork buns (fresh, soft, springy, milky, just the right amount of sweet earthiness until you hit the jackpot bbq pork in the middle, which is phenomenal, savory and mouth watering.) read more

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Review for lao po bing /old wife cake（老婆餅） only: Bit oily, not as light and flakey as those from Taiwan. $2 each. Also coconuty with sesame seeds. Not what I expected. They also sell typical baked buns, mooncake, etc but surprisingly pricier (as compared to Oakland or even SF Chinatown). Would not recommend getting this. read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Truly a gem in the heart of Boston! I visited here everyday of my visit. The smell of fresh baked goodies will slap you silly once you open the door. So many options! The lineup is so fire! The price points are the cherries on top. Everything is basically under $2 and feel like each piece was created by grandma's secret daily recipe. I would recommend the following: the curry beef bun, pineapple bun, sticky rice cake, and the egg tart. Everything was out of this world! I'm a huge anti-dry food enthusiast and I can say that everything was moist, fluffy, and fresh! No matter what time of the day I came, everything seemed to taste fresh. Located in Chinatown, about 8 minutes from the subway stop. No indoor seating. Masks highly preferred. read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

No-frills cantonese speaking bakeries. I knew it was gonna be legit from the moment I saw the aesthetic and tried the pineapple bun for $1.30....from all my years of growing up eating this in New York City and trying different places in Boston, this is by far the best I've had. The bread was fluffy like no other (the stringy type of fluffy) and paired perfectly with the crispy exterior. The flavor was milky and fragrant. Had to give this 5 stars. read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Best bolobao I've had - #1.30 - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The traditional pineapple bun was spot on. The breading was soft, the insides were nice and sweet, and the balance between insides and breading were just right. read more

My family has been going to Ho Yuen bakery for over 40years! It is a Boston historical landmark! Consistently great traditional Chinese baked goods! It is the best! And their gift certificates do not expire like other bakeries in the area. I highly recommend their bakery for Chinese weddings!! read more

Went in around 9:30a on a weekday and the woman at the front and older man (who seemed to be one of the chefs) were so sweet. Egg tarts were tasty, warm and fresh. The best I've had. Stayed warm all the way to work. I tried the melon cake too, which was a bit sticky, so if you're not a fan of sticky/dense desserts, I would opt for the coconut cake instead. They have sweet and savory stuff, like hot dog stuffed buns. The winner was definitely the curry beef bun....I saw curry beef pie on the menu, and if it's a bigger version of the bun, I'm definitely getting that next time!!! So good. Cash only. read more

Super cute shop with delicious treats for every sweet tooth from just wanting a simple plain sponge cake to a sweet and savory pastry. We were able to get a little bit of everything between red bean pastry to bread to take home for the next few days. They have everything properly labeled and prices vary but well worth the quality! They also offer milk teas and other drinks. The shop is kind of small so I'd recommend taking to go especially if you're a larger party. read more

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Best thing I had was the lo po bing (wife cake/ melon cake). You don't need to splurge on the melon cake with egg yolk. The original is what you want. It might be the best wife cake I've ever had. It's a smaller circumference but it's thicker than others. It is flakey on the outside with soft, sweet, and slightly crunchy filling. MUST GET. Other wife cakes I've had don't prioritize the filling. This place does. Sugar, shredded coconut, candied melon, sesame seeds, butter all in a flakey shell. The baked beef bun was good too. The filling is tasty and savory. Also, as a tip, know what you want to order before you go. If not, you'll be met with rude remarks in Chinese and lots of impatience from the staff. I speak Chinese, so I understood everything they were saying aloud or muttering under their breath. FIVE STARS FOR THE WIFE CAKE/MELON CAKE. Outstanding. Best you'll find anywhere. I cannot stress this enough. read more

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We always make it a point to stop in every time we are in Boston Food is great, cash only, good variety.

So it's time to ask yourself, what kinda Ho Yuen? If she's loyal, exciting, and perfect for you, then it's time to wife that thot! Oh sorry I'm sounding awfully stereotypical and stereotypically awful. And oh wait I just said that that. What's next... The La Trattoria? It's a dirt cheap Bakery in Boston which has some pretty delicious wife cakes. There are lots of good bakeries here in Chinatown Boston - probably a dozen or more. You should try all of them and figure out which ones you like better. This one is somewhere in the middle of my list but when it comes to funny names it's right at the top of the list. I would probably have given 4 stars for good products, but the ridic great prices for most goods here tips the scales and I'm giving it 5. read more

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Got the pork bun and egg tarts! Both are delicious but the pork solidified into fat a little bit from sitting out too long. read more

Ho Yuen Bakery - Egg tart, pork bun - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The best service ladies and the most authentic traditional Cantonese bakery in Boston Chinatown! It's a dying art so shop at this bakery while you can! read more

Bought egg tart and it had mold spots. Also bought some fortune cookies and they were stale.

I came here with my husband while walking around Chinatown. We only ordered two things from here, but we enjoyed our food a lot. We ordered the scallion bun and the curry bun. Both tasted very good and I would highly suggest the curry bun. It had a green type curry inside that was very flavorful. For both items, it was about $3, so very cheap and good snack items. read more

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I tried a red bean Mooncake, a lotus and egg Mooncake, and a "cup" cake. The lotus Mooncake had very little flavor and almost a meaty flavor to the dough which was ok but not amazing. The red bean one was tastier for sure and probably the best item I bought. The cup cake was dry and not soft compared to others I've had which are usually like a light soft eggy Angel food cake. Its flavor was good, but it wasn't super edible due to the dryness. read more