Mei Lai Wah

We had to try the famous baked pork bun here, we had just walked the Brooklyn bridge and Chinatown is close by on the Manhattan side. There was a ton of people inside the little store, we ordered on one of the tablets they had set up, it was easy to use. And then we were surprised at how fast the order was ready! The bun itself is delicious, filled with a sweet pork mixture. I would definitely recommend!

The legendary "pineapple" bbq pork bun lives up to its reputation👍Glad that we came early while there’s no line but it’s a treat that’s worth the wait. The bun has perfect crust, generous tasty juicy filling in a thin sweet bun roll. And the size is decently large. Also highly recommend the "Big" special bun. It’s basically a meal in large steam bun with tons of filling with pork, chicken, Veggies, Chinese sausage, even eggs. Very very tasty and a real low cost and quick power-up as a refill for touring NYC and Chinatown and nearby areas. We did not sit down and just inhaled the buns next to the shop and moved onto the next destination 🤣 Overall a great visit for the bun. Totally worth the trip 🥰

I came in just before the were closing, and they only had pork buns left, so I got two of them. I take it as a good sign when they run out of food. This place is just pickup and to-go, no inside seating. The staff was friendly and pleasant. The pork bun was alright, a bit too fatty for my preference, but the bread was sweet and fluffy. I'd love to come back and try other things on their menu.

Pineapple bun with roast pork, and baked roast pork bun is the recommended choice which is what we got. Both were fire! Be prepared to wait in line which is always a good sign. Five stars easily and two thumbs up. Ambiance is great by the way.

​I really enjoyed the Baked Roasted Pork Bun here. The bun had a delightfully flaky and slightly sweet crust, giving it a wonderful texture contrast, striking a perfect balance of flavor. ​However, if I had to choose, I still prefer the Traditional Steamed Roasted Pork Bun. While the baked one was excellent, the classic steamed version—with its pillowy soft texture and equally juicy and savory filling—remains my personal favorite. The service was super fast. I was impressed by how quickly the food was prepared and delivered. ​The restaurant has a very efficient system, especially for card users. They offer a kiosk order option specifically for credit card payments, which made the whole process incredibly smooth and quick.

I was here with my buddy today and we stopped in for a quick bite. This is one of the best roast pork buns and shumai I ever had. Interestingly the fusion Chinese food I had in Peru might still be my favorite but this was great. The roast pork was tender and sweet, and the bun was nice and soft. I would have easily devoured another one but we still had other places to try. The shumai was packed with flavor and I enjoyed those just as much. They’re very busy as they should be, but the line moved fast. Within 2 minutes my order was taken and I got the food very fast. The roast pork bun was $2.50 and shumai was $6.50. The menu online shows $3 and $7.50 so the prices must have recently gone down or the menu is just wrong. I would definitely come back here and try the pineapple pork bun.

Totally worth it! • My aunt has been buying from this store even before they went viral; quality has always been consistent. • Buttery buns with perfectly seasoned, meaty fillings. • It can get crowded, but the line moves fast. • A must-try when you’re in NYC!