gai1 daan2 zai2雞蛋仔鸡蛋仔
Jyutpinggai1 daan2 zai2
Yalegāi dáan jái
Definition
Egg waffle; a popular Hong Kong street snack made from sweet egg batter cooked in a honeycomb-shaped mold.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Ordering this snack usually involves specifying the quantity by the base, using the measure word 底. It is a quintessential street food that has evolved from simple original flavours to modern varieties like chocolate or matcha, but the classic version remains the gold standard for many locals. The texture is defined by its contrast between the crispy shell and the airy, cake-like interior.
Measure word
dai2底dáiExamples
I want to buy an egg waffle for afternoon tea.
Is the egg waffle made by this shop tasty?
Related words
Common phrases
fresh and hot egg waffle
original flavour egg waffle
Common mistake
Learners often mistake the measure word for individual pieces, but you should always order by the whole tray using 底 instead of counting individual bubbles.
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