# Mei Lai Wah > 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. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MeiLaiWah - Address: 41 Mott St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM Friday: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM Saturday: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM Sunday: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM Monday: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM - Phone: +12129667866 - Website: http://meilaiwah.com/ - Google rating: 4.4 (3655 reviews) ## What it is good for - Affordable — 9.8/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.5/10 - Pastry — 9.3/10 - Cheap — 8.8/10 - Sandwich — 8.3/10 - Breakfast — 8.3/10 - Bao Buns — 8.3/10 - Chinese Food — 8.2/10 - Bakery — 8.1/10 - Local Spot — 8.1/10 - Authentic — 8/10 - Bread — 8/10 - Food — 7.9/10 - Fast Food — 7.9/10 - Tea — 7.8/10 ## What people say - "The food here is amazing and cheap." - "The pineapple pork bun is famously sweet, but the steamed pork bun is excellent." - "These char siu bao buns are among the best I've had." ## Good to know - They don’t have any seating, so you have to take away your order. - The bakery only accepts cash, so customers should bring cash. - To avoid long lines, come between 8:30-10am on a weekday. - You don't need to wait in the line outside for the kiosk if you pay with cash. - Prepare to wait in line; it's long but worth it. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.