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Golden Gate Cake Shop

A small self service Chinese bakery in Chinatown selling char siu buns, egg tarts and other Cantonese baked goods.

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Golden Gate Cake Shop, a small self service Chinese bakery in Chinatown
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Did you know

The shop has operated in Chinatown for more than 30 years and stocks over 80 kinds of Chinese pastries, with customers serving themselves from trays using tongs left by the door.

Local tip

Pick up a tray and tongs at the entrance and help yourself before paying at the till, both cash and card are accepted.

Famous dishes

  • Char siu (BBQ pork) buns
  • Egg tarts
  • Pineapple buns

Finding it

Address
金門餅家 Golden Gate Cake Shop, 13, Macclesfield Street, Chinatown, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, W1D 5BR
Nearest station
Leicester Square (Tube), 183 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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