The best cheap eats in Kwai Chung Plaza

Living up to its namesake, this shop sells only one type of food, 10 cents bread. We hate to break it to you, but these pancakes aren’t named that because they cost that little. Instead, they get their name because they’re cooked in a mould that replicates a 10-cent coin. Each pancake also has a generous slab of cheese in the middle that gets molten during the cooking process, producing a satisfying cheese pull as you eat.

This retro-looking vendor in Kwai Chung Plaza churns out artisanal gelato and handmade churros at affordable prices. They pride themselves on their signature bunny churros, which are fried to order. They also come with a dipping sauce of your choice with options like dark chocolate, sea salt caramel, and even spicy cheddar cheese. Don’t forget to try the store’s creamy gelato, which comes in flavours like Italian pistachio, tofu, and Japanese hojicha. If you can’t choose between the two desserts, Bunny Churros allows customers to order both sweet treats as a set, along with pre-selected combos if you need recommendations on what to pick. 

As one of Kwai Chung Plaza’s hottest vendors, Wai Sik Mau is known for their made-to-order Taiwanese pancakes that come generously stuffed with delightful savoury ingredients. We recommend you try the assorted pancake that comes with crab sticks, bacon, sausage, and more. But, be prepared to wait if you want to try one of these loaded pancakes, as the store is only manned by one owner. Nonetheless, you’re bound to see customers who are happy to queue and wait for Wai Sik Mau’s flaky pancakes.

If there’s one street food you need to try, it’s got to be the classic cold mixed noodles at Pak Mei Foods. The ordering process here is simple: you choose a noodle option, then pick out as many bags of ingredients as you want. The options here range from sausage or corn to chicken kidney or quail eggs, so you’re bound to find something you like. All that’s left to do is to select if you want everything tossed in chilli, garlic, or Pak Mei’s special sauce. Each ingredient only costs between $4 to $5 – what a steal! Just make sure you pop a mint in your mouth when you’re done eating to avoid reeking of garlic for the rest of the day.

Mocktail bar Athena shakes up all sorts of thirst-quenching beverages. While you can order classic iced coffees like cappuccinos and lattes from their menu, this drink vendor also creates fruit and yoghurt-based frozen smoothies, sweet and sour mixed drinks, and signature mocktails made with various fresh fruits, soda, and tea. Try options like Grapefruit Fizz made with fresh grapefruit and ginger ale for something refreshing, or sip on the Triple S with jalapeño for a kick of spice with every sip.