CHINATOWN BAKERY
Follow the scent of freshly baked pastries to Chinatown Bakery. Discover soft pineapple buns, fluffy pandan sponge cakes and sweet pastries filled with red bean or custard.
BEST OF CHINATOWN'S SWEET TREATS
From freshly baked pineapple buns to delicate egg tarts, fluffy Japanese pancakes, colour mochi and bubble waffles piled high with toppings, Chinatown is THE destination of sweet treats with a difference.
Forget saving room for dessert. In Chinatown, the sweet stuff deserves its own itinerary.
A neighbourhood where traditional Asian desserts meet contemporary creations, there's always something new to discover. Explore independent bakeries, cult-favourite dessert spots and hidden gems serving everything from Hong Kong-style sweet treats to Taiwanese shaved ice and matcha-inspired indulgences. Whether you're after a post-dinner dessert, an afternoon pick-me-up or something sweet to take home, consider this your guide to the sweeter side of Chinatown.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE BAKERIES
MRS BAKERY
Bringing a contemporary twist to Chinatown's bakery scene, Mrs Bakery has made a name for itself with inventive pastries and playful flavour combinations.
GOLDEN GATE CAKE SHOP
A Chinatown institution, Golden Gate Cake Shop is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. With more than 80 varieties of cakes and pastries, its counters are filled with everything from soft custard buns to beautifully decorated celebration cakes.
ICE CREAM WITH A TWIST
Bringing Filipino flavours to Chinatown, Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream is famous for its vibrant purple ube creations. The signature Bilog is a must-try: a warm, lightly toasted Filipino milk bun filled with cold ice cream, delivering the ultimate hot-and-cold dessert experience. For something more traditional, discover halo-halo, a colourful Filipino dessert combining shaved ice, milk, jelly and an assortment of sweet toppings. Bold flavours, unexpected textures and plenty of purple make this a standout on Chinatown's dessert trail.
HONG KING-STYLE WAFFLES & STREET FOOD SWEETS
BUBBLEWRAP DESSERT SHOP
Taking inspiration from Hong Kong's beloved egg waffles, Bubblewrap has turned a traditional street snack into an indulgent dessert. Its signature bubble waffles are freshly prepared, rolled into cones and loaded with ice cream, fruit, sauces and sweet toppings. Crispy on the outside and soft in the centre, they're made for eating on the move. Whether you're keeping it classic or going all out with toppings, this is Chinatown street food at its sweetest.
BUN HOUSE
Bringing a contemporary edge to traditional Cantonese baking, Bun House is known for its signature steamed buns, playful flavours and distinctive take on Hong Kong-inspired comfort food. While its savoury buns might steal the spotlight, the sweeter creations are equally worth discovering. Think soft, pillowy buns filled with rich egg custard, including its signature molten salted egg yolk custard bun, where a warm, golden filling delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Combining traditional techniques with a modern approach, Bun House is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore Chinatown's sweeter side beyond the usual bakery favourites.
MATCHA, MILLE CREPES & JAPANESE-INSPIRED INDULGENCES
TSUJIRI
For matcha lovers, Tsujiri is an essential stop. Drawing on a Japanese tea heritage stretching back more than 150 years. Expect rich green tea flavours balanced with creamy sweetness.
KOVA PATISSERIE
Where French patisserie meets Japanese precision, Kova brings a more delicate approach to dessert. Best known for its beautifully layered mille crepe cakes.
TAIYAKIYA
Almost too cute to eat, taiyaki is one of Japan's most recognisable street food desserts. At Taiyakiya, discover the iconic fish-shaped cakes.
ARÔME – FRENCH PATISSERIE MEETS ASIAN INFLUENCES
Where French baking techniques meet the flavours of Asia, Arôme Bakery brings a refined approach to the neighbourhood's sweet treat scene. Known for its beautifully crafted pastries and creative flavour combinations, this contemporary bakery has developed a loyal following for its signature Honey Butter Toast, featuring thick-cut shokupan milk bread caramelised to golden perfection. Alongside its cult-favourite toast, discover delicate pastries inspired by Asian ingredients, from miso and sesame to matcha and tropical fruits. Combining French craftsmanship with Asian culinary influences, Arôme offers something a little different for those looking to indulge.
FEATURED BUBBLE TEA SPOTS
NEWPORT COURT
CUPPACHA
Cuppacha was the first bubble tea shop to open in Chinatown London. Visitor favourites include the signature Pearl Milk Tea, brewed on-site using the finest Taiwanese tea leaves, and the neon glowing ‘Ombre’ tea series, which comes in 10 rainbow-coloured variations.
MACCLESFIELD STREET
CANDY CAFE
Just as its name indicates, Candy Café is a sweet spot hidden on Macclesfield Street. Once through a narrow red door, & upstairs to the first floor you’ll be transported to a sugar-worshipping emporium which presents cheery, summer-ready Asian desserts & bubble tea in over 30 varieties.
NEWPORT COURT
HAPPY LEMON
Quirky teas are Happy Lemon’s thing, from a healthy Red Bean with Matcha Latte Smoothie to a zingy Fresh Lemon Honey Green Tea
WARDOUR STREET
BUBBLEWRAP
Pair a viral waffle with lashings of toppings with a boba milkshakes layered with generous helpings of tapioca & creamy treats
NEWPORT COURT
KOVA
Expect to find fresh fruit teas, including their famous ‘cheezo tea’ (a layer of salted cream cheese foam on top of a fruit tea), as well as mille crepes, roll cake, and other sweet treats.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE
MEET FRESH
Choose from a selection of milk teas including Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Jin Xuan Tea or fruit teas made with sweet mango & passionfruit
NEWPORT COURT
TAIYAKIYA
A Japanese dessert spot with insta-worthy treats, plus a variety of teas. Pick classic boba or switch it up with red bean, fruit jelly or taro balls
NEWPORT COURT
TSUJIRI
Mad about matcha? Tsujiri is a tea house with a pedigree but thoroughly modern outlook. Sip on delicious matcha and Houjicha bubble teas, served with sweet & chewy boba
