The bun: The texture feels fake, while the interior is scarily white. Way too floury and it has an odd smell.

The stuffing: That smell. We don’t know what it is, and we don’t like it. 

Verdict: Chokdee with that.

 

The bun: Very different from the other contenders, as it has a kind of baked crust that carries a bizarre burnt aroma. Too rubbery.

The stuffing: Salty rather than sweet like the others. 

Verdict: Burnout.

 

The bun: The buns are moist, soft and firm. The filling tastes very fresh.

The stuffing: A bit like sangkhaya (egg cream custard).

Verdict: The bun outshines the stuffing.

 

The bun: Way too sweet. 

The stuffing: Prepare to slurp it up—it’s an explosion. It’s also much too sugary compared to the best here.

Verdict: A sad eruption.

 

The bun: Slightly too sweet and a bit floury, but not too bad—chewy and fluffy.

The stuffing: Yummy! It’s salty, has a good consistency with little bits of khai kem, and it’s highly aromatic. 

Verdict: Very impressive, especially for the price.

 

The bun: Dry, flavorless and industrial tasting.

The stuffing: Oddly, there’s a separation between the oil and the eggs. Take an undiscerning bite, though, and it’s surprisingly balanced in flavor. 

Verdict: Not as bad as it looks.

The buns: Satisfying—airy but moist, fluffy, chewy and soft. 

The stuffing: Less runny than others with well-rounded flavors and nice bits of khai kem (salted egg). Could do with a tad more excitement, though.

Verdict: The Man really lives up to its name. Totally explains the long queues at the restaurant.