"I paid approx $3 for the huge bun and it was deff a filling snack!"
"Plus the food is really cheap. Each bun costs between $1.5 and $1.8."
"Not only were the prices very fair, but the flavors were incredible."
"They are so affordable too at around $2 a pop."
"The prices here are wallet-friendly. the buns are like $1.50."
"They were pretty cheap at about $2.5 per bun."
Cons:
"They say paying with cash would give you a discount, but from what I see, the items are priced higher in store (compared to on the kiosk), so I don't think you really save."
"$20 for awful breads & 1 lousy sticky rice wrap in leaf is outrageous. Definitely a tourist trap."
"Worth every penny. With a couple of them down you will get full at a very cheap way."
"Prices well below 3$ per lovely bun."
"It’s to die for and only costs $2.50."
"Pretty cheap for each bun too!"
"Yeah the roasted pork buns are excellent and a steal at $1.50"
Service
Pros:
"Service is super quick."
"Highly recommend visiting Mei Lai Wah the next time you're in Chinatown.. or go to Chinatown because of this spot."
"Service was quick even though there's a line."
"The line moves fast and it’s much quicker if you have cash."
"It's always crowded but the staff is very efficient."
"Service was quick and polite."
"Don't worry about the long line outside, it moves fast and the staff is friendly and efficient."
Cons:
"The line setup and service left much to be desired."
"Super rude staff."
"Quality control very poor. I’ve had OK buns here but sometimes they are inedible."
"I had the worst service experience ever."
"The staff appeared rude, unenthusiastic, and disorganized."
"Workers here at purposefully insult customers right into their face."
"Someone ended up taking my order and they blamed me for not hearing them calling my order."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The subtly sweet, crunchy cookie pineapple crust pairs perfectly with the tender, juicy, hot pork filling inside."
"Pineapple Bun with pork is amazing."
"Came here for the roasted pork buns - we heard they were the best and we were not disappointed."
"The buns are sweet and crispy on the outside while the inside is stuffed with roasted bbq pork."
"WRITE HOME ABOUT IT! These freshly baked roast pork buns are to write home about, over and over again."
"The pork bun here is really a masterpiece in savory baking."
"The pineapple pork bun 菠萝叉烧包 has a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors."
Cons:
"I didn't take any photos of it as it was too disappointing."
"I'm not happy about receiving burnt buns."
"It's a pity that they don't sell plain pineapple bun, otherwise I will definitely come back for the bun."
"I am so disappointed in their BBQ pork buns."
"Quality control very poor. I’ve had OK buns here but sometimes they are inedible."
"The baked bun was surprisingly disappointing. There wasn’t much filling, and it was really dry despite being a fresh batch."
"The taste of the sauce does not taste like Cha Siu either."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"This is a great place to get a quick breakfast if you have jury duty, or if you are visiting and exploring downtown."
"The atmosphere is exactly what I want from a high-volume counter restaurant: packed with people moving efficiently & automated order kiosks."
"Don't judge this gem by its exterior – the flavors inside are a true representation of Chinatown's delicious food scene."
"Hands down one of the best bakeries in Chinatown (even in NYC) to get baked roast pork buns or pineapple roast pork buns."
"Absolute must go in Chinatown."
"A yummy traditional pork bun that was fast and efficient."
"Was lucky enough to visit on the night they had a Lion dance right out front."
Cons:
"Inside was tiny and chaotic..people literally walking all over each other."
"It’s a super tiny place... no seats … you ask and you leave and eat it somewhere."
"Also not sure how this place blew up so much with the long lines… it’s unorganized."
"The decor was humble, outmoded and narrow-spaced."
"It can fit around 6 people at a time so the line could be long all the way outside."
"Extremely crowded."
"It's always so crowded so it loses points for service."