They are the same size, same flavour and what appears to be the same ingredients list – from the 17% duck breast down to intricacies such as the orange peel – despite a different branding and more decorative microwave bags in the case of the Cafe Asia buns. Our winning two entries are very close indeed. The Cafe Asia buns from Costco (pictured), the same design, size and filling as the Itsu duck buns (Image: Alec Evans) Itsu spicy veg buns (Asda, £2.75 for 6 – 46p per bun) In brief, there's no doubting M&S's creativity, but these buns aren't going to go down in supermarket folklore like M&S's Percy the Pig or Colin the Caterpillar products. It's also not the only creative bao bun I've seen from M&S recently – in October, they were selling Halloween 'boo-bao buns' – sweet and sour-filled bao buns with an almost Jack Skellington-like skeleton face on each one. They're also the worst value for money at £2.75 for 2, although prices may admittedly be drawn up by these being the only non-frozen bun tasted today, as well as being larger than others.Ī case for the defence, though – I couldn't find own-brand bao buns in any other supermarket (although I understand Morrisons have been known to sell them as well), so M&S are at least committed to the bao bun cause. Their base is a bit too thick and stodgy, while they are also not particularly strongly flavoured or deeply filled inside. Unfortunately, if we're going on what is best to eat rather than Insta-friendliness, these don't score quite as highly. Filled with mushroom and hoisin sauce, and vegan-friendly, they are decorated with black panda eyes, nose and ears. If we were going by appearance, this limited edition M&S entry would be the hands down winner. For more information, visit slightly flawed, the M&S buns were the most attractive looking (Image: Alec Evans) Those looking for a more classic (and less animal-inspired) dish can also indulge in the spot’s sesame dessert balls. While the menu is chock-full of can’t-miss dishes like the spicy ramen and bulgogi fries, no visit to Steamy Piggy is complete without an order of the Kawaii buns dessert, which are steamed buns filled with custard that totally resemble your favorite piggy friends. Steamy Piggy is one of San Diego’s finest Chinese restaurants-plus, it just so happens to serve some of the cutest custard buns too. These devilishly adorable dishes are available in a number of character themes-including pandas, cows, pigs, bunnies and even koalas-and can either be ordered as sweet or savory (because you can have the best of both worlds). The restaurant boasts five different locations throughout the Golden State, with its San Diego spot being the go-to for the concept’s famous character buns. HarumamaĬharacter dumplings and buns certainly aren’t a new concept-but if there’s a spot that truly started the trend in California, it’s Harumama. For more information, visit Photo courtesy Harumama. While you might not have as much fun playing with your food, Creek House’s menu also features steamed chicken buns and steamed custard lava buns. The next time you find yourself wandering through California’s Walnut Creek, be sure to pop by the Creek House Dim Sum Restaurant for some extra decadent character buns-including the Piggy Egg Custard Buns, which come in servings of three. These steamed, creamy and salty custard buns are totally delicious and adorable-just look at their little golden faces. But even among so many flavorful food offerings, the Pokebuns reign supreme-at least according to some of the restaurant’s most loyal customers. is home to a lot of unforgettable dumplings and bun dishes-including everything from shrimp dumplings and steamed BBQ pork buns to fried crescent dumplings and taro puffs. Here’s where you can find the cutest dumplings and buns in California. Thanks to animal-themed dumplings and Pixar-inspired dishes, playing with your food can take on a whole new meaning. Not only are dumplings and buns incredibly delicious, but at least according to a handful of chefs scattered across the West Coast, they can also be totally adorable too.Ĭharacter buns are all the rage right now. These days, dim sum restaurants and bars are *thankfully* pretty abundant-and it’s easy to understand why.
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