Mei Lai Wah
8.6 • Chinese restaurant
Small, crowded takeout spot with self-order kiosks inside and outside speeds up ordering. Atmosphere feels chaotic and packed, with no seating available and a tight, compact space. Known for best pineapple BBQ pork buns, it draws a steady, eager crowd despite the busy environment.
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"The food here is amazing and cheap."
147
"The pineapple pork bun is famously sweet, but the steamed pork bun is excellent."
88
"These char siu bao buns are among the best I've had."
36
Good to know
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They don’t have any seating, so you have to take away your order.
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The bakery only accepts cash, so customers should bring cash.
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To avoid long lines, come between 8:30-10am on a weekday.
41 Mott St, New York, New York, United States
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