This is a very classic kind of sweet pastry in Hong Kong. In Cantonese, it pronunced as “Por-Lo-Yau”. Por-Lo means “pineapple”, “Yau” means “Butter”, Chinese writer is 菠蘿油. However, the name pineapple only refers to the appearance instead of using the fruit as real ingredient.

There’re several variations of the bun. The traditional way is to serve hot with a thick slice of butter in between the bun.  For health concerns, you can order “Por-Lo-Bau” (菠蘿包) which is pineapple bun without butter.

Where to get? You can buy Por-Lo-Yau in most Chinese bakeries and local eating house (Char-Chan-Tang).