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Egg Waffle
雞蛋仔 (Gai Daan Zai)

Egg Waffle

"A honeycomb-shaped waffle with bubble-like pieces that are crispy on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside."

Logistics

Affordable

Vibe

Fun and nostalgic

Duration

10 mins

Best For

Kids

The Backstory

Legend says it was invented by a grocer who used broken eggs to make a batter so they wouldn't go to waste. Now a global street food icon.

Local Secret

"Eat them plain first to appreciate the malted egg flavor before trying trendy versions with chocolate or matcha."

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