Where does Hong Kong’s pineapple bun come from? Japan, Mexico or a creative baker’s mind?
Pineapple buns are named for the pattern of their golden-brown crust. Do we owe them to Japanese occupation or Chinese expelled from Mexico? The pineapple bun - bo lo bao, or bo lo yau when sliced open and stuffed with a slab of butter - is a popular Hong Kong pastry found in many bakeries and convenience stores in the city,
Hong Kong customs’ seizures of Ice rise by nearly 5 times in first 2 months of year
Amount of substance confiscated rose to 837kg this year, up from 145kg over the same period in 2024, customs says.