Restaurant in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hung Hom Pancake
210pts40 years, Michelin-noted, $1 decisions.
About Hung Hom Pancake
A Hung Hom institution for over 40 years, this $ street food counter earned a 2025 Michelin Plate for its made-to-order egg waffles, pancakes, and waffles. The tricolour egg waffles in plain, chocolate, and matcha are the headline order. No reservations needed, minimal spend, and a Google rating of 4.0 from 355 reviews. Go if you are in Kowloon.
Verdict
Hung Hom Pancake has been making egg waffles and pancakes to order from a small shop on Bulkeley Street for over 40 years, and a 2025 Michelin Plate confirms what the neighbourhood has known for decades: this is one of Hong Kong's most consistent street food stops. At the $ price tier, the decision is simple — if you are in Hung Hom or willing to make the trip, go. The tricolour egg waffles in plain, chocolate, and matcha are the headline order. There is no tasting menu, no reservations required, and no meaningful booking difficulty. The question is not whether to visit; it is whether you know what to order when you get there.
Portrait
More than four decades is a long time for any food business to survive in Hong Kong, where rents are punishing and competition for street food loyalty is intense. Hung Hom Pancake has outlasted countless competitors by doing something direct: making a short menu of pancakes, waffles, and egg waffles well, every day, to order. The 2025 Michelin Plate recognition — awarded to restaurants that offer good cooking, one step below Bib Gourmand , puts it in company with some of the city's most reliable neighbourhood kitchens. For a $ street food counter, that is a meaningful credential.
The product that earns the most attention is the tricolour egg waffles, available in plain, chocolate, and matcha. Egg waffles (雞蛋仔, gai dan jai) are a Hong Kong street food format with a specific texture expectation: crisp and golden at the exterior, yielding and slightly chewy inside, with hollow bubble pockets that trap heat and flavour. The matcha version adds a faintly bitter, grassy note that offsets the sweetness better than you might expect. The chocolate variant runs richer and darker. All three are made to order, which means you wait, but you also get them fresh , the only way to eat them properly. This is not a grab-and-go situation if you want them at their leading; it is a two-minute pause on the pavement, which is exactly how this kind of food is supposed to work.
The service model here is the format itself. There is no table service, no menu consultation, and no upselling. You order, you pay, you wait, you eat. For a food explorer looking for the kind of transactional clarity that Hong Kong street food does better than almost anywhere in Asia, this is the appeal. The 355 Google reviews averaging 4.0 reflect a customer base that understands what it is getting and rates it accordingly. This is not a venue where service can undermine the price point , at $ per head, the service IS the format, and the format delivers.
Hung Hom itself is worth noting as context. The neighbourhood sits across the harbour from Wan Chai and east of Tsim Sha Tsui, and it does not carry the tourist infrastructure of either. That is part of the reason Hung Hom Pancake has retained its neighbourhood character for so long: the foot traffic is local, the pricing reflects local demand, and the product has not been adjusted for an international audience. For a food or travel enthusiast who wants to eat where Hong Kong residents actually eat, rather than where they are directed to eat, Bulkeley Street is a more honest address than most.
For regional context, the Michelin organisation has a consistent record of recognising long-running Asian street food operations that combine technical consistency with cultural specificity. [Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hill-street-tai-hwa-pork-noodles-singapore-restaurant) in Singapore, [545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/545-whampoa-prawn-noodles-singapore-restaurant), and [A Noodle Story](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/a-noodle-story-singapore-restaurant) are all examples of Michelin-recognised street food that rewards the deliberate visit. Hung Hom Pancake belongs in that conversation. Similarly, [888 Hokkien Mee (Lebuh Presgrave)](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/888-hokkien-mee-lebuh-presgrave-george-town-restaurant) in George Town and [91 Fried Kway Teow Mee](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/91-fried-kway-teow-mee-singapore-restaurant) in Singapore represent the same principle: decades of single-format discipline producing something that formal restaurants rarely replicate. [A Pong Mae Sunee](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/a-pong-mae-sunee-phuket-restaurant) in Phuket is another reference point for this category of street food longevity earning Michelin attention.
Within Hong Kong's own street food and casual dining tier, Hung Hom Pancake pairs well with a broader day in Kowloon. [Cheung Hing Kee (Tsim Sha Tsui)](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/cheung-hing-kee-tsim-sha-tsui-hong-kong-restaurant) is a short distance away for congee and dim sum staples. [Fat Boy](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/fat-boy-hong-kong-restaurant) and [Banana Boy](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/banana-boy-hong-kong-restaurant) serve different parts of the casual end of the market. For something more cafe-forward, [Beanmountain](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/beanmountain-hong-kong-restaurant) and [Bánh Mì Nếm (Wan Chai)](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bnh-m-nm-wan-chai-hong-kong-restaurant) are worth flagging for a different register entirely. The [Former Jumbo Floating Restaurant in Aberdeen](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/former-jumbo-floating-restaurant-aberdeen-restaurant) and [Le Salon de Thé de Joël Robuchon Hong Kong (ifc mall) in Central](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-salon-de-the-de-joel-robuchon-hong-kong-ifc-mall-central-restaurant) represent the opposite end of the price and formality spectrum, useful if you are planning a full day across the city. Our [full Hong Kong restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hong-kong), [hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/hong-kong), [bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/hong-kong), [wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/hong-kong), and [experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/hong-kong) have more across every category.
Practical Details
Address: 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Hong Kong. Reservations: Not required , walk in. Budget: $ per head; one of the most accessible price points in any Michelin-recognised venue in the city. Booking difficulty: Easy. Hours: Not confirmed in our data , check before you go. Groups: Street food format; suited to pairs or small groups eating in passing rather than seated parties. Getting there: Hung Hom MTR station is the most practical access point; Bulkeley Street is within walking distance.
Ratings
Google: 4.0 from 355 reviews. Michelin Plate 2025.
How It Compares
FAQs
What should I order at Hung Hom Pancake?
Order the tricolour egg waffles , plain, chocolate, and matcha. These are the items cited in the Michelin recognition and the reason most people make the trip. All items are made to order, so expect a short wait. The matcha version is worth trying specifically for the contrast it provides against the sweeter plain and chocolate variants.
How far ahead should I book Hung Hom Pancake?
No booking needed. This is a walk-in street food counter. The Michelin Plate has raised its profile, so there may be a short queue during peak hours, but this is not a reservation-required venue. Just show up. If you are combining it with other stops in Kowloon, earlier in the day is generally less crowded than late afternoon.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hung Hom Pancake?
There is no tasting menu. This is a street food counter with a short format: pancakes, waffles, and egg waffles. The tricolour egg waffles are the signature. At $ per head, the value question answers itself , the Michelin Plate sits above this price point in recognition terms, making it one of the strongest value propositions in Hong Kong's Michelin universe.
Can Hung Hom Pancake accommodate groups?
In practical terms, yes , but in a street food context, not a seated dining one. There is no reservation system and no confirmed seating information in our data. Groups of two to four eating while walking or standing work well; large seated parties should look elsewhere. If you are organising a group food tour through Kowloon, this is a natural stop rather than a destination in its own right.
Is Hung Hom Pancake worth the price?
At $ per head with a 2025 Michelin Plate, yes , clearly. This is not a venue where price justification is a serious question. The more relevant question is whether it is worth the trip to Hung Hom specifically. If you are already in Kowloon, the answer is yes. If you are coming from Hong Kong Island purely for egg waffles, combine it with other stops in the area to make the journey worthwhile.
Compare Hung Hom Pancake
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hung Hom Pancake | $ | — |
| 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Hong Kong) | $$$$ | — |
| Ta Vie | $$$$ | — |
| The Chairman | $$ | — |
| Feuille | $$$ | — |
| Vea | $$$$ | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Hung Hom Pancake?
Go for the tricolour egg waffles — available in plain, chocolate and matcha, they are the item that earned this shop its 2025 Michelin Plate recognition. Everything is made to order, so expect a short wait. Pancakes and standard waffles are also on offer if egg waffles are not your format.
How far ahead should I book Hung Hom Pancake?
No booking needed — this is a walk-in street food shop at 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom. Show up, join any queue, and order at the counter. At a $ price point with 40-plus years of neighbourhood loyalty behind it, peak hours may mean a short wait, but there is no reservation system to deal with.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hung Hom Pancake?
There is no tasting menu here — this is a street food counter with a focused lineup of pancakes, waffles and egg waffles. The decision is simple: pick your egg waffle flavour and pay a few dollars. The Michelin Plate (2025) confirms the kitchen takes its craft seriously within that format.
Can Hung Hom Pancake accommodate groups?
As a small neighbourhood shop, it is better suited to pairs or solo visits than large groups. There is no reservations process and likely limited standing or seating space, so groups of four or more should plan to order in shifts or take food to go rather than expecting a sit-down experience.
Is Hung Hom Pancake worth the price?
At a $ price point, it is one of the most accessible food stops in Hong Kong, and the 2025 Michelin Plate means the quality has been independently validated. For egg waffles specifically, this shop has over 40 years of practice behind it. If you want a more elaborate street food sit-down, Temple Street Night Market stalls offer more variety — but for egg waffles done with consistency and craft, Hung Hom Pancake is hard to beat at this price.
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