Chinese, Korean, Japanese and other Asian bakeries sell soft buns, milk bread, egg tarts and light cakes. Every bakery here has an Asian cuisine or a bakery brand of that style in its name or category, or names these pastries on its own website.
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85C Bakery Cafe
1302 E Plaza Blvd Ste 103, National City, CA 91950
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Valerio's Bake Shop
2720 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
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Valerio's Finest Bake Shop
2220 E Plaza Blvd Ste J, National City, CA 91950-5162
Look for the bake times. Soft buns and egg tarts are best fresh, and many shops bake in batches through the day. Light sponge cakes are usually sold by the box or slice.
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Good to know
What is a pineapple bun?
A pineapple bun, common in Chinese bakeries, is a sweet bun with a crumbly sugar crust; despite the name, it usually contains no pineapple.
What is milk bread?
A soft, slightly sweet loaf or bun made with a cooked flour paste, which makes the crumb fluffy and moist.