Yang Guang Supermarket

ZOMG. Came here in search of snack and on a rec from Eliza D. who told me about this place before I left San Francisco. For 1.70, I got an absolutely delicious pork bun that was hot and steamy! The bun to meat ratio was decent, but the pork filling in this is really what sold me. The buns themselves are warm and fluffy, but that pork filling is something I’d find in a dumpling, not in a bun! What a great and affordable find!

I’ve been away from Vancouver for far too long, and am finally digging into my first baozi after a year. This is across the way from Baozi Inn (which I will try another day when I have more people with me).
This place sells groceries, which I didn’t bother with because I was distracted by the bun cart outside! For 1.70 — you get a hot decent sized steamed meat bun, in pork, chicken or chive. I went for the pork. The bun was nice and fluffy, and the pork was deliciously juicy. You know its good when the juice sears the skin off the roof of your mouth. Literally. Maybe I was lucky to get a super fresh batch?!
Anyhow, I’ve been reluctant to try much Chinese food in London, but this has been one of the few positive experiences I’ve had. Yum!

I’ll admit that I haven’t shopped in the supermarket (my allegiances lie elsewhere in Chinatown), but the main draw for me is the bao xi stall outside a snip at a mere 1.70 each, or 8 grilled pork dumplings for 2 pounds. Not the widest selection, but certainly amongst the pick of the cheap eats in this part of town.

The ultimate snack food if you’re in the area, or even worth making the trip if you’re not. The bao sold here are absolutely delicious, and are a pretty fantastic bargain at only £1.70.
Grab one to go and nom it. Certified dank.

The pork buns sold outside this shop are definitely top five for delicious things I’ve eaten in London, and top two in terms of affordable! This place is absolutely worth finding, and I’d recommend buying extra pork bun to take home and reheat later. And don’t forget to add siracha!

Hats off to Glen M for finding out the name of this supermarket! I’ve thought about reviewing this corner supermarket in Chinatown for awhile but couldn’t work out what i was called
They carry a standard selection of Chinese goods — dry products, frozen foodstuffs and some fresh vegetables and fruit. I don’t usually buy from here unless the bigger places like Loon Moon or Loon fung are out of certain things that I want
However, it’s a good place to pick up a snack/​light meal. Outside, they sell steamed bao with a variety of fillings. Paired with a drink from the chiller cabinet in the supermarket and perhaps a cake from Sun Luen café opposite, you have the makings of a decent and cheap tummy filling meal

3.5 stars, this otherwise average Chinatown supermarket is equipped with a street store-​front that sells sweet and savory bao zhi (buns with fillings inside). Pretty tasty, and warm, perfect for a quick snack while roaming the area.

What’s this now? A grocery store?
I’ve never managed to have groceries from here. What they do have is £1.50 PORK BUNS. These are not the doughy things you get in dim sum restos that are a rip-​off– these are easily digestible hangover cures that are warm and salty and a little filling and about the only thing around here you’d want to put in your mouth. I want to, and I just did.