Kee Heong Cantonese Bakery

This place is so small and it seems like not a lot of people know where/​what it is but I try to tell as many people as I can how incredible this place is. The steamed dumplings are cheap (~$ 4 for 4 dumplings) and fresh. They come out in tiny bamboo steamers, which I love. Usually I’ll go in, have green tea with two or three dumpling orders (~9−12 dumplings) and eat my fill. You wouldn’t ever really see it unless you were looking for it as it is right across from Jet Sushi and down the street from MEC. They don’t have Wifi which is okay because it makes it the perfect little date spot without any distractions. They shrimp and leek dumplings are AMAZING**

Maybe it’s the brisk Atlantic wind coming over the Maritimes this afternoon, but I was in the mood for something steamed and Kee Heong did not disappoint! I enjoyed pork in cilantro dumplings, shrimp in chive dumplings and steamed buns filled with BBQ pork.
All the ingredients seemed very fresh and the preparation was very efficient. Zero complaints!

I love this small place.

Being born and bred in small town Nova Scotia, it will come as no surprise to anyone that I had no exposure to Chinese baking until I actually traveled to China several years ago, and although there are many reasons to go back there, the pastries there are no longer one of those, with Kee Heong here.
I’m no connoisseur, but the selection here is decent and the prices are great, with most items in the $ 2 range, give or take a bit on either side, depending on the item.
I sampled a few different things — the egg custard tart, sweet bread, pork turnover and red bean turnover, all pretty standard fare .
The egg custard tart had nice flaky layers and a smooth, slightly sweet custard filling that was pleasing without being in your face like many desserts these days.
The sweet bread, true to its name, was just a bit sweet, with a texture similar to your regular dinner rolls, with some additional sweetness from a thin layer of egg custard inside, and a little pop of flavour from the sesame seeds on top.
The pork turnover was a small, triangular pastry filled with tender pork, fried onions and a mild sauce. Crisp and flaky, it was a good one.
Rounding out my container ‘o’ carbs was the red bean turnover, another tri-​tipped pastry, but with a slightly tighter seal on it than the pork, which I can only posit was to contain the red bean paste inside. I’ve always been fairly neutral in my opinion of red bean paste; I’m not drawn to it, but I won’t turn my nose up at it. This entry with a slight tang and smooth texture, didn’t convert me, but nor did it sour me on it either. Steady as she goes, red bean paste, steady as she goes. Again, sesame seeds added a little more Asian-​esque flavour.
Kee Heong is a great addition to the food culture of Halifax, and with a solid line up of baked goods and dim sum I have yet to try, I hope they can make a go of it.

Kee Heongs Cantonese Bakery is a great place to go for lunch or dessert!
The restaurant features many different pastries such as red bean bun, chocolate egg rolls, egg tart, and lots more. The red bean bun was delicious. I’ve never had red bean before, but after trying this I really like it! The chocolate egg rolls weren’t available at the time I went, so I didn’t get to try them, but they sound extremely yummy! I wasn’t a fan of the egg tart, though. It just tasted kinda weird and had a milky type substance. Mostly it was the taste that bothered me though. Even though I didn’t try many of the baked goods, I’m sure I’ll be back again soon!
The dim sun was pretty good too. I wasn’t the one ordering, but we got steamed pork buns, a pork type patty, two plates of dim sum, and some type of meat in strips. The steam buns were really good. They had very good flavour and just tasted really good. The pork type patty (don’t know the name) was really good too. Some might be scared to try it, but it’s really good. It tastes like meat, pretty much, but also with a nice flavour. The dim sum was yummy too. I don’t really know which ones we got, but ill assume they all taste the same. They weren’t actually delicious, but they were pretty good. I’m pretty it was just my taste buds though. I didn’t try the meat strips, haha I was scared they were liver or something along the lines of that. Anyways, the food was good, with a clear, easy to understand menu.
The place wasn’t too great. I mean, that isn’t really the main point of a restaurant, as in you go there to eat. But, I still felt a bit uncomfortable there. The room in all yellow, yello walls, yellow floor, and yellow ceilings. The chairs and tables are kinda like wood, not the most comfortable, but I can deal with that. Lastly, it was really hot in the restaurant. I don’t know why, but it wasn’t even sunny out, and I’m pretty sure there was air conditioning on. Anyways, the main part of a restaurant is the food, and as long as its clean and pristine, I don’t really care.
I really liked Kee Heongs, but if you see me there again, I’ll probably be there for the bakery, not the dim sum. I will be back though, an plan on buying tons of baked goods!

From what I gather, the only Cantonese bakery in Halifax. It does not disappoint. I spent my youth eating this stuff. The selection of bakery items is pretty standard, with the exception of cocktail buns being absent (that might change). The prices are very reasonable and all the pastries are made in house, and taste spot on. The egg tarts and milk tarts are a must! The dim sum is made in house and very good, but can be a bit on the pricier side. Owners and staff are very friendly, but there are some language barriers. So don’t expect a long conversation with the owners and staff in english, but that can be a good reason for one to learn some Cantonese or Mandarin!

A very nice little place. The staff are friendly, the interior is spotless and well organized. The treats are delicious, and a lot more filling and hearty than I expected. The prices are more than reasonable. My only warning: anything labeled sausage is in fact only hot dog.

I love this place! Friendly staff, and great deals. The food is fresh and very tasty. It has all the usual suspects from Pork buns to tarts and some I had never tried before (coconut something or other). I have been to a few Chinese bakeries in San Francisco and Toronto, and while Kee Heong isn’t quite at that level it definitely has the potential and they are headed in the right direction.
Cost: A couple of bucks per piece, and they have deals for certain times of day like by 2 buns get one free, etc.
Location: Super convenient for those who park in the Metro Park, why not grab a few sweets on the way home!

This was my first visit to the bakery and the clerk was very friendly. I got six different pastries to try; my favorites where the bo lo bun and cocont tart. Although the pastries were all beautiful and not too sweet I found them bland.

You guys gotta try their dim sum. Its really good… And the good thing is, they serve it all weekdays and weekends.

I made the point of popping by here this afternoon. Blame my humungous case of winter hibernation for not checking it out sooner.
Nestled into the very end of Granville I sense Kee Heong is a hidden gem for many. Let me tell you that you should likely pop in and give er a taste. I asked the server what her favourite thing was and she said everything. So that didn’t really help me out but I have an inkling she’s right.
I finally settled on the bbq pork bun. I was sort of unsure about having meat all up in my bun but once you get past that part, you’ll relish the true tastiness of it. I’m talking messy flakes all over my face, pants and desk. I’m talking savoury and sweet at the same time. I’m talking unique and delish.
And cheap to boot!!! My bun was only $ 1.60 + tax.

the breads here are awesom. I have only had the curry beef bread and baked bbq pork bread but I’m definatly going to be back for more.

Two facts about me: I’m Asian. And I’m from Vancouver.
Ah yes, that makes me kind of an expert on Cantonese bakeries. A Cantonese bakery whiz if you will. (Haha, I’m just joking.) Seriously though, I’ve had my fair share of bbq pork buns and egg tarts.
I stopped by with a friend for a snack and coffee. The décor is very simple. And the Chinese pop music is bumpin’. We got a red bean bun and a bo lo bun. Both were heated up in the microwave for us, and very soft and fresh. Bo lo in Cantonese means pineapple. From what I gather, I don’t think the bun is actually supposed to be pineapple flavoured. But it’s probably named that because the top of the bun kind of looks like a pineapple (it’s hard to explain. Check out my pic for a more visual explanation).
I liked the bo lo bun all right. There was a custard inside, which I’ve never encountered in a bo lo bun before. But hey, it tasted all right.
Most of the buns/​tarts are $ 1.80, which is actually pretty steep. Most Cantonese bakeries I’ve been to charge 50 – 80 cents for buns. But then again, it’s the only Cantonese bakery to open up in the city, so it’s understandable.
Overall, it was a nice reminder of home. But I won’t be racing to go back.

Wandered in here after reading a review in the coast. It was clean and the staff were helpful at the counter. The selection was varied and prices seemed reasonable for a specialty bakery. About $ 1.80 for most buns, tarts and rolls. I have not tried my pork bun yet, but I’m sure it will be a tasty.