Endless queues await: Taiwan’s top six ice-fire pineapple buns

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Hong Kong-style dim sum has always been popular in Taiwan, and among them, the ice-fire pineapple bun is an iconic dish. Paired with a cup of silk stocking milk tea, it becomes the go-to choice for an authentic Hong Kong-style afternoon tea. A slice of chilled butter sandwiched between golden, crispy pineapple bread creates a burst of hot-and-cold sensation upon the first bite — an unforgettable treat for food lovers.

1. Maple Tea
With branches in Taoyuan and Kaohsiung, Maple Tea is a specialty shop that serves authentic Hong Kong-style pineapple buns and milk tea crafted using techniques passed down from Hong Kong tea masters. The founding couple, passionate about cha chaan teng culture, traveled to Hong Kong multiple times to learn the craft and bring genuine Hong Kong tea drinks and pineapple buns to Taiwan. Their signature cheese pineapple bun features impressively long...cheese pulls,earning high praise from netizens.

Taoyuan Zhongli Store: No. 166, Section 2, Zhongshan East Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Minzu Dalei Store: No. 463, Section 1, Minzu Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Bo’ai Zhisheng Store: No. 291, Zhisheng Lane, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Business hours: 10:00 – 22:00

2. So tasty
Haohaowei’s Hong Kong-style pineapple buns are founded by authentic Hongkongers who aim to introduce classic, everyday Hong Kong food to Taiwan. After learning from well-known local shops, they brought the most genuine Hong Kong pineapple buns and silk stocking milk tea to Taiwan. Their ice-fire pineapple buns are handmade and freshly baked daily to deliver the richest, most authentic flavors. 

Shida Store: No. 19-1, Longquan Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Zhongxiao Store: No. 19, Lane 107, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City

3. Ice-Fire Food Workshop
Ice-Fire Food Workshop is a Hong Kong-style roast meat and rice noodle shop offering a wide variety of Hong Kong cuisine. Their ice-fire pineapple buns are a must-try dim sum, featuring warm, crispy outer layers paired with chilled butter. As the butter melts in your mouth, even the staff highly recommend it. 

Micro Wind Plaza Store: No. 39, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Songshan District, Taipei City