In Oakland Chinatown (which is close to my work)... there are tons of Chinese Bakeries. Once you are there, you have no idea what to get cuz most of the folks don't speak English, and everyone seems to be in a hurry.
However, it's cheap, it's good, and worth the hassle.
First... you should take the chinese bakerey photo quiz. Although many of the items may not be offered at the Chinese Bakery you go to, you get the idea.
Here is a Chinese Pastry Guide from Chinatownology.com
And a cool blog about chinese bakeries in NYC...
My favorite items?
Cha Siu Baau... aka BBQ Pork Bun. (Steamed!) In Japan, this is call Niku Man (Meat Bun), not to be confused with Kin Niku Man (Muscle Man).
Jin Deui... aka Sesame rice balls
And my favorite bakeries:
Ruby King
Tao Yuen
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