The Bun House — Review by Strictly Dumpling
London, United Kingdom — Chinese
The Bun House in London's Chinatown offers exceptional dim sum and buns with perfectly pillowy texture. The reviewer tried pork, beef, lamb, and custard buns, each filled with high-quality meat and delicate flavors. This is a worthwhile destination for meals or quick snacks in Chinatown.
What was great: Pillowy soft buns, flavorful lamb bun with tender meat and crunchy cartilage, creamy salted egg custard bun, tender beef bun, pork belly bun
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The Bun House specializes in dim sum and buns with standout items including pork, beef, lamb, and salted egg custard varieties. The lamb bun features tender, flavorful meat with crunchy cartilage that adds delightful texture contrast. The beef bun showcases shredded beef that melts in the mouth with all the intense flavor of beef noodle soup, accompanied by scallions. The pork bun highlights pork belly with generous fat content and a subtle sweetness, plus visible chilies for a hint of heat. The salted egg custard bun emerges as a creamy masterpiece, described as one of the best salted egg buns the reviewer has ever experienced, offering a flood of yolky sweet deliciousness when bitten into.
The Experience
The atmosphere at The Bun House captures authentic Chinatown dining with tons of dim sum and bun options available. The establishment works well for both full meals and quick snacks, making it versatile for different dining occasions.
Value & Pricing
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Notable Moments
If your pillow was as soft as this bun, you would just have a lifetime of amazing dreams.
One of the best salted egg buns I ever had. That thing is just so creamy. That's one of those bites that's going to remain on your mind for a long, long time.
The Verdict
The Bun House is highly recommended for anyone visiting London's Chinatown. The perfectly crafted buns showcase premium quality meats and fillings, making this an essential stop for experiencing authentic dim sum and buns.