Kee Wah Bakery, Monterey Park

The bbq pork pastry is hands down the best in have eaten , and I have tried many char-siu pastries and buns in several countries over 5decades. The delightful mouthwatering salty and sweet flavors just pop out , the flakiness of the pastry was heavenly. If you plan to eat any of the eggtarts which are almost as great, have the eggtarts first, then Work your way to the bbq pork pastry. Service was pleasant and professional.

Kee Wah Bakery in Monterey Park is known for its delicious pastries and traditional Chinese baked goods. I recently visited and was thrilled to discover that it was featured in the show "Brothers Sun." The variety of treats, from mooncakes to pineapple buns, is impressive, and everything is fresh. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is inviting. If you're in the area, go and visit them!

This isn't a sit down, there is literally nowhere to sit. It's just a bakery where you pick up your items and leave. Kee Wah is a traditional Hong Kong style bakery with baked goods you'll probably find all over Kong Kong. Baked BBQ pork buns, curry puffs, egg tarts, as well as different types of buns filled with custard, or topped with pork floss, or the quintessential HK pineapple bun. Kee Wah also serves drinks like milk tea and lemon tea. They are also famous for their moon cakes during Mid-Autumn festival.

The friendly staff helped me select the perfect cake to celebrate Father's Day. All of their baked goods looked freshly made and were neatly organized.

Best bolo bun outside of Hong Kong. Especially if you order one to eat right away. They will heat it up for you, and slide in a glorious thick slice of cold butter. The temperature and texture contrast makes the bolo bun with butter irresistible.

November 22 update: Shelves almost empty near closing time. Go early. September 22 update: Now normal operation just like pre-covid. Prices gone up a little. Still recommended Line up outside door to place order, pay and pick up. So almost in store shopping but technically not. Taste and quality remained good to excellent. Recommended

I went to the Monterey Park branch of Kee Wah Bakery based in Hong Kong to get some egg tarts. I sampled 3 kinds - Kee Wah Original Egg Tart ($1.50); Portuguese Egg Tart ($1.70) and Signature Crispy Egg Tart ($1.50) They were all delicious, but my favorite was the original one. The Portuguese version was good, but I think Nata’s Bakery’s version is a little richer in taste. Still, this bakery is a solid option for egg tarts and probably other Chinese baked goods. Store was organized and clean.

The bolo yao is a must order. It is a toasted pineapple bun with a thick slab of butter in it. The butter melts slightly from the bun’s warmth and it is the perfect snack. There are three types of egg tarts. I got the Portuguese tart and it was a bit on the sweet side but really tasty