Cult favourite bakery hailed a ‘real gem’ confirms 20 new locations opening across UK

A CULT bakery hailed as a “real gem” has confirmed it is to open 20 new locations across the UK. Queues are often seen outside the stores, which has been serving customers for 14 years. The bakery has undergone major growth in the past 14 years Credit: GOOGLE Chinatown Bakery makes Hong Kong-style breads and cakes Credit: Alexander Spatari Founded in 2012, Chinatown Bakery makes Hong Kong-style cakes and breads, which have proved highly popular. One customer described them on social media as “the perfect fluffy cakes” while another called the store “a real gem”. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Another added on TripAdvisor: “ There was a queue that went reasonably quickly. “Worth the wait. Wish we could have tried more as everything looked great.” The bakery itself has undergone major growth in the past 14 years. This includes recently opening a sixth location in the capital in Westfield White City, with updated signage and a fresh new look. Exactly where the 20 new bakeries will be located in the UK has yet to be confirmed. Simon Tang, co-owner of the bakery, has, however, previously said the business is looking to launch “a little bit further out into London and maybe beyond as well.” Most read in Money ‘We started with one small shop in Chinatown 12 years ago, staying true to the flavours and techniques of the Hong Kong bakeries that inspired us,” he told The British Baker. “To now share that with the millions of visitors who come through Westfield each year – while keeping every bake as authentic as the first – is exactly the kind of growth we set out to achieve.” Comment now