Mei Li Wah Bakery

Pork buns are AMAZING!!! The steam roast pork bun was probably the best one tbh and the pineapple pork bun was also very good. You’ll order on a kiosk outside and there’s also kiosks inside too. They’ll text you when it’s finished then squeeze in line and grab tell them your name. PS. Do not buy the “big bun” that comes with chicken and pork. It’s kinda weird, fatty, and gross. Some might like it but it’s not for me personally. Also, i’d recommend to take your food down to Columbus Park and enjoy the music and culture while eating. There’s also restrooms in Columbus park too.

My bf’s fav roasted pork bun in NY. It tastes really great, bun is soft and meat inside smells great. For food picky like me can accept it. My fav is stuffed fish paste fritter roll. It’s superb. It’s a long queue every time we go, but the food is worth the wait. But noodle soup dumplings is a lit bit need of salt.

Mei Lai Wah's pineapple pork bun is a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, served warm for a comforting treat. Inside the bun, you'll find fatty pork chunks in a savory soy sauce-based sauce, while the outer layer is covered with a sweet and crunchy cookie dough. Although there's often a long line outside the store, you can bypass it by having cash ready and simply ask the cashier for the buns you want. I also recommend trying their custard buns. Mei Lai Wah is an affordable choice if you're looking for delicious snacks.

I’m not a New York resident but after tons of research on where to eat on my NYC food crawl, this place kept popping up! So I decided to give it a shot and let me tell you it was so worth it ! I had the pineapple pork but and the meat to bun ration was perfection ! The crispy top and the chewy and slightly sweet bun with the savoury roast pork filling and an absolute flavour of explosion.The buns were hot and fresh and recommend you eat them on the spot. I paid approx $3 for the huge bun and it was deff a filling snack! The line moves fast and it’s much quicker if you have cash. Deff give this place a shot if you are in NYC Chinatown!

Best baked pork buns I’ve had in my entire life. The filling is already on the sweeter side for marinades but if you want something slightly sweeter the pineapple pork bun is a must try. They are very affordable, massive, and not many people realize that if you pay in cash you can skip the line and pay at the counter inside! Absolute must go in Chinatown.

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!

I saw a video about cheap eats in Chinatown and I came to Mei Lai Wah and I was not disappointed. I ordered 2 pork buns and 4 shrimp dumplings the food is very cheap and tasty. Definitely more authentic than you would find at your local takeout jawn. The lady working there was friendly and I have nothing bad to say.