Mei Lai Wah

"They seemed super busy and it took a while just to get a few pork buns that I preordered for pickup. The fat in every pork bun was gross but the sauce they used with it was tasty. It would be so much better if they used lean meats but the texture of the fat is disgusting. The pineapple pork bun was the best.. but I had to remove the filling because there was way too much fat. The big bun was the worst.. it says the filling contains chicken, pork, and egg but there’s this random dark chunk of mystery meat.. My cat won’t even eat the filling inside these buns. Good bread though."

"Great takeout place. There was a long line when we arrived, but it moved quickly and we got our food shortly after ordering. The prices are reasonable and everything we ordered was very tasty. We got the congee with pork and preserved egg, the egg yolk steamed buns, and the sticky rice in lotus leaf. Absolutely would recommend all of it."

"Mei Lai Wah in NYC's Chinatown offers a diverse menu, and my first experience with their roast pork bun and pineapple bun was delightful. I recently discovered this store after walking past it for nearly 15 years. Surprising find, and now I wonder what other hidden gems I might have missed!. Don't judge this gem by its exterior – the flavors inside are a true representation of Chinatown's delicious food scene."

"After hearing the buzz about Mei Lai Wah, we decided to give it a try, and I must say, it lived up to the hype. Let me be clear, their pork buns are fantastic. Everything we ordered was tasty, but I have to highlight the pineapple pork bun – it's a real winner. Plus the food is really cheap. Each bun costs between $1.5 and $1.8. Just be ready for a bit of a crowd; this place is pretty popular. Luckily, our wait was short, around 20 minutes, which was well worth it. One thing to note is they don't seem to have indoor seating, but you can grab your food and enjoy it over at Columbus Park nearby. That's what we did!"

"Had to stop by and try the baked buns. I tried the pineapple bun with roast pork and the baked pork bun. Both were good in their own way of course the pineapple bread was sweeter. The meat can be very fatty which I am not a huge fan of but these had great flavor! It’s difficult finding an affordable snack but these are a great price and tasty. I got there and believe it or not there was no a line but one quickly formed. You can also pay at a kiosk, they have one outside and one inside! Even with the line that formed the wait was not long. Definitely worth trying at least once."