What does one look for in a steamed bun?
This steaming hot little handfuls of delicious goodness should have the perfect bun texture – fluffy with the right consistency of chewiness and softness. Just as important (if not more so) – the filling. Too much will break the delicate bun housing it, and too little is just plain annoying (don’t you think so?)

Let me introduce to you (if you don’t already know about it), 4 Seasons Cuisine steamed buns. Located at 84 Archer St, Chatswood, this little joint sells buns big on flavour. It’s been my favourite go-to whenever I crave for these little oriental gems. Very reasonable price, fresh and consistently delicious. Not to mention generous portion as well! Although, I always regretted not getting more of them at one go…

I bought my favourites, the pork bun and the mushroom & vegetables bun (should really try other flavours too!) while shopping around Chatswood. Got home a couple hours later so I reheated them by steaming on the gas stove, instead of microwaving as it may dry out and harden the buns.

Cutting into the chewy soft bun, a saliva-inducing fragrance of sesame oil, mushroom and caramelised onions will greet you gently, as your mind delves into what joy you will find when biting into the delicious juicy goodness.

Mushroom & Vegetable bun
The slightly crunchy baby bok choy pieces marinated in soy sauce, complementing the oiliness of the rich, meaty shiitake mushrooms. The perfect combo just makes my mouth dance!

Pork bun
Succulent, minced pork with shallots – Having a mouthful of the juicy pork bun feels like being embraced by a loving grandparent, simply lovely!

Makes me want to know whose hands are responsible for making these delicious goodness? For surely they are made with love and lots of care…..I imagine kindly aunties/uncles who toiled hard for living, or for the love of food!