Crispy, fluffy, and with just the right whisper of sweetness, the egg waffle has turned from a humble street food into a staple of local cuisine and a must-try for visitors. Made with an egg and sugar base, the iconic Hong Kong snack is typically served warm all on its own. Bubble waffles are almost always made to order as their flavour and texture quickly deteriorate within 10 minutes of being made — which, for us, is just an excuse to chow down faster. Let’s take you on a mouthwatering journey through the top egg waffles in Hong Kong.
What are egg waffles?
Hong Kong egg waffles, also known as “gai daan jai” (雞蛋仔), are a popular street snack that became popular in the 1950s. The waffles — also called egg puffs, bubble waffles or eggettes — are cooked using a special frying pan with small round cells. They’re popular for their unique shape and come in a variety of flavours — from matcha and chocolate, to bamboo charcoal and molten cheese. What’s more, they’re among the cheapest eats in Hong Kong, with most priced at under HK$50. However, they’re usually sold at stalls that specialise in Hong Kong-style waffles and not at the city’s numerous cha chaan tengs and dai pai dongs.
Master Low-key Food Shop — Shau Kei Wan, Causeway Bay
Tucked away in Shau Kei Wan, Master Low-key Food Shop has a reputation for crafting some of the finest egg waffles, also known as bubble waffles, in Hong Kong. Their perfectly golden waffles, priced from HK$26 to HK$40, have an irresistible crunch and lightness. Visitors rave about the egg puffs’ distinctively aromatic egg flavour, which keeps people coming back for the classic local snack. For more of an assault on your tastebuds if you’re all too familiar with the original flavour, try the Golden HK Egg Waffle (HK$38) with bites of salted egg yolk and condensed milk.
Signature Dish To Try: Golden HK Egg WaffleG/F, Shop B3, Guangxin Building, Shau Kei Wan Main St E | +852 6986 8500
Location: G/F, Shop B3, Guangxin Building, Shau Kei Wan Main Street E | Shop A, G/F, Mayland Court, 1-7 Shelter Street, Causeway Bay
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 6986 8500 (Shau Kei Wan), +852 5722 5200 (Causeway Bay)
Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles — North Point, Tsim Sha Tsui
Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles has two bustling locations, in North Point and Tsim Sha Tsui, where you can find some of the best egg waffles in Hong Kong. Despite the shop’s name, they also serve up other famous street food items like siu mai and intestines. They’re known for their generously sized Hong Kong-style waffles with a delightful crispiness, which patrons are more than willing to brave the queues for. Their take on Hong Kong egglets has more hollow bubbles, which those who prefer a more crisp rather than cakey bite will love.
Signature Dish To Try: Classic Egg Waffle
Location: G/F, 492 King’s Road, North Point | Shop E, G/F, 178 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Facebook | +852 2590 9726 (North Point), +852 2590 9726 (Tsim Sha Tsui)
629 Egg Waffle — San Po Kong
629 Egg Waffle, a cosy stall in San Po Kong, serves up fragrant, golden-brown egg waffles that are hard to resist. For just HK$22, you can try their traditional waffles or indulge in the popular Green Tea Egg Puff (HK$28) if you want a savoury note. They also serve up regular waffles with butter, peanut butter, sweet milk and yellow sugar options for a sweet, gooey surprise. With just one shopkeeper pumping out waffles, expect to wait in line on weekends, but with 24 flavours to try, this is a nice one to visit again and again.
Signature Dish To Try: Green Tea Egg Puff
Location: Shop 28J, G/F, Hong King Mall, 28 Hong Keung Street, San Po Kong
Contact: Instagram
Mammy Pancake — Multiple locations
Mammy Pancake is a beloved chain with over 20 branches in Hong Kong (plus a couple in Taiwan!) that has gained a loyal following for its range of unique flavours of Hong Kong egg waffle. Their crackly crisp exterior conceals a soft, warm centre that just melts in your mouth. Mammy Pancake offers nearly 20 flavours including their signature matcha and chocolate chip egglets; you can even add HK$20 for two scoops of ice cream to turn it into an Instagrammable egg waffle cone. One of the few bubble waffle shop chains in Hong Kong, the prices are slightly higher than others starting at around HK$27 for special flavours — which includes a standalone White Sesame version and one with pork floss and seaweed — making these treats an indulgence.
Signature Dishes To Try: Matcha, White Sesame Pork Floss with Seaweed
Location: Across Hong Kong. See locations here.
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Hung Hom Pancake — Hung Hom
Located in the bustling neighbourhood of Hung Hom just five minutes from Whampoa MTR station, Hung Hom Pancake offers a scrumptious range of egg waffles at wallet-friendly prices starting at around HK$16. Having been around for more than four decades, the shop’s unpretentious exterior belies the delicious treats within. Don’t miss their signature tricolour egg waffles, which let you try three flavours at once: original, chocolate, and matcha. Hung Hom Pancake’s bubble waffles have denser fillings than other egg waffle spots, giving way to a chewier and fluffier interior. This Michelin-recommended eatery is also part of the Kowloon City Themed Walking Trail, and features on the Temple and Church Walk (Route5).
Signature Dishes To Try: Tricolour Egg Waffles
Location: 53 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom
Contact: Website
More Eggettes — Mong Kok
More Eggettes, situated in vibrant Mong Kok — the most famous place for street food in Hong Kong — is famous for their extensive menu of experimental flavours. These Hong Kong egg waffles, starting at HK$23, are not your typical eggette fare. From the indulgent Matcha Red Bean to the savoury Starry Eggettes, each creation is a culinary adventure. They also sell popular Hong Kong snacks like dumplings, siu mai, and milk tea if you need a bit more sustenance to power your trip around Kowloon.
Signature Dishes To Try: Starry Eggettes
Location: Shop B2, G/F, 17 Yu Chau Street, Prince Edward
Contact: Facebook | Instagram
BB Egg Waffle (BB雞蛋仔) — Chai Wan
BB Egg Waffle in Chai Wan is a hidden gem that attracts egg waffle enthusiasts from all around to the eastern corner of Hong Kong Island. With prices starting at HK$22, these waffles boast an ideal balance of fluffiness and crunch. The shop’s standout offerings are the Belgium Chocolate Puffs (HK$28) with its gooey centre that makes every bite a delightful experience and egg-waffle-and-ice cream combos. (Tip: BB Egg Waffle also well-liked for their waffle ice cream sandwiches priced from HK$28, and we recommend the Green Tea or Gold Durian!).
Signature Dishes To Try: Belgium Chocolate Puffs
Location: Shop 413, G/F, Lok Hin Terrace, 350 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan
Contact: Instagram | Facebook
Ice Puff — Mong Kok
If you’ve got a hankering for airy egg waffles instead of their cakes counterparts, head to this Mong Kok spot. Try the Ovaltine Crunchy (HK$31), the Earl Grey (HK$28), or maybe go left-of-centre with flavours like Organic Chestnut (HK$31) and savoury ones like Corned Beef with Onion (HK$34). You can add gelato with your egg waffle order if you really want to treat yourself.
Signature Dishes To Try: Ovaltine Crunchy
Location: Shop F51, 1/F, Argyle Centre Phase I, 688 Nathan Road, Mong Kok
Contact: Instagram | 66255348
Nam Shan Estate Egg Waffles (南山雞蛋仔) — Ship Kei Mei
Do you like your waffles simple? Then head to this family-run joint in Nam Shan Shopping Centre that’s popular among residents of the area, especially students, for their cheap waffles. Each order of their regular waffles and bubble versions is priced at HK$10, which means there’s invariably a queue outside the store even before they open. And when you place your order, you can ask for peanut butter, condensed milk, butter and sugar along with your waffle.
Signature Dish To Try: Traditional Egg Waffle
Location: Shop CC11, Podium, Nam Shan Shopping Centre, Nam Shan Estate, Shek Kip Mei
Contact: Website
McQ — Kwai Chung
This snack shop, which moved from Jordan to Kwai Chung, puts a spin on your garden variety egg puff to come up with some innovative offerings. People head all the way to this New Territories neighbourhood for their popular Matcha Red Bean and Bamboo Charcoal Cheese eggettes. But if you want your waffle to have a bit of theatre, order the Molten Cheese, which has cheese cubes in each bubble that ooze out when you bite into them. If you want something wholly savoury, their menu also has fish balls, siu mai, and cheung fun.
Signature Dish To Try: Molten Cheese Egg Waffle
Location: Shop A107B, 1/F, Shek Lei Shopping Centre Phase I, 6 Wai Kek Street, Kwai Chung
Contact: Facebook | + 852 9168 8893
Hung Kee Top Quality Egg Waffles — Sai Wan Ho
Tai On building in Sai Wan Ho is a residential and commercial building that’s famous for its food stalls that sell Hong Kong snacks, so it’s hardly surprising that you’d find a “top quality” joint that sells egg waffles here. The kind you get here doesn’t have that pocket of air between the filling and crust. Instead, the bubbles are full of cakey, spongey yumminess that may have purists complaining, but get more adventurous foodies raving. We recommend the original recipe that’s been passed down through the family, but they also serve waffles with cute heart-shaped bubbles if you want something a little different for your social media feed.
Signature Dish To Try: Heart-Shaped Egg Waffle
Location: Shop A34C, Second Street, G/F, Tai On House, 57-87 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho
Contact: Website
Modos — Mong Kok
If you’ve had your fill of all things traditional, then head to Modos for some experimental egg waffle flavours. We’re talking pandan, orange chocolate, and Taiwanese pineapple. The freshly made waffles have crusts that are crunchy on the outside with bubbles that are gooey on the inside — a perfect snack if you’re walking around busy Mong Kok.
Signature Dish To Try: Pandan Egg Waffle
Location: Shop SA27A, 2/F, Phase I, Argyle Centre, 688 Nathan Road, Mong Kok
Contact: Instagram
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FAQ about Hong Kong egg waffles
What makes Hong Kong-style egg waffles unique?
Hong Kong-style egg waffles are known for their light, airy texture and distinctive bubble-like shape. They’re usually made to order, with a crisp outer layer and a soft, chewy interior. They come in various flours such as matcha, chocolate, or custard fillings.
Where can I find egg waffles in Hong Kong?
Shops selling egg waffles can be found across Hong Kong. Mammy Pancake has franchises in different parts of the city, while Nam Shan Estate Egg Waffles is a neighbourhood joint in Ship Kei Mei. There are several in Mong Kok, like More Eggettes, Ice Puff, and Modos.
Are Hong Kong egg waffles called other names?
Hong Kong egg waffles are also called bubble waffles, egg puffs or eggettes. Their Chinese name — “gai daan jai” (雞蛋仔) — literally means “little chicken eggs”.
Header image credits: Modos, BB Eff Waffle, Ice Puff
