Burrata & Buffalo Cheese in Hong Kong
The complete guide to storing, serving and buying fresh burrata and buffalo mozzarella in Hong Kong — delivered chilled to your door.
What is burrata?
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese from Puglia: a pouch of stretched mozzarella filled with stracciatella — soft shreds of mozzarella soaked in cream. Cut it open and the creamy centre spills out. Buffalo mozzarella (水牛芝士) is its famous cousin, made from water buffalo milk in Campania, with a tangier, more elastic bite. Both are best eaten within days of making, which is why freshness and a proper cold chain matter more than anything.
How to store it
Keep it cold, never frozen
Store burrata in the fridge at 0–4°C, in its original liquid. Never freeze it — freezing destroys the creamy texture inside.
Eat it fresh
Burrata is at its best within 48 hours of opening, and ideally within a few days of production. Always check the use-by date and plan to eat it soon after delivery.
Serve at room temperature
Take it out of the fridge 30–60 minutes before serving. Cold mutes the flavour; at room temperature the centre turns luxuriously soft.
How to serve it
- The classic: ripe tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt.
- On toasted sourdough with prosciutto-style Italian ham and a drizzle of balsamic.
- Over pizza or fresh pasta, added at the very end so it just begins to melt.
- With grilled peaches or figs and a few drops of aged balsamic for a starter that looks restaurant-made.
Where to buy burrata in Hong Kong
Fresh burrata needs an unbroken cold chain from the dairy to your fridge. We import ours directly from artisan caseifici in Puglia and deliver across Hong Kong by SF Express cold chain or Lalamove same-day — order before 2pm (SF) or 3pm (Lalamove) Hong Kong time for the fastest dispatch. Sunday and public-holiday delivery is available when you order before the cut-off on the last working day.
Chilled delivery across Hong Kong — SF Express cold chain & Lalamove same-day.
Common questions
Is burrata the same as buffalo mozzarella?
No. Burrata is a mozzarella pouch filled with cream and stracciatella; buffalo mozzarella is a solid ball of cheese made from water buffalo milk. Burrata is richer and creamier; buffalo mozzarella is firmer and tangier.
How long does burrata last?
Unopened, follow the use-by date on the pack. Once opened, eat within 48 hours and keep it submerged in its liquid in the fridge.
Can I freeze burrata?
We don't recommend it. Freezing breaks the delicate structure of the cream centre and the cheese turns grainy when thawed.