Inexpensive Cantonese roast meats & rice boxes. Huge portions, viral popularity, and a must-try value.
This Chinatown gem is a go-to for budget-friendly, delicious Cantonese-style roast meats. Known for its generous portions of char siu, roast pork, and roast duck over rice, it offers incredible value for money. While often accompanied by long lines due to its viral popularity, many find the wait worthwhile for a satisfying and affordable meal.
This establishment is celebrated for its Cantonese-style roast meats, particularly char siu, roast pork, and roast duck, typically served over rice. It's lauded for its affordability and large portion sizes, making it a top choice for cheap eats. Some diners find the quality to be excellent for the price, while a few suggest that while good, it might not be the absolute best and that long lines can detract from the experience.
"Customers frequently recommend the roast pork and roast duck over rice, often described as a 'meat over rice' platter. The char siu is also a popular choice."
Customers rave about the exceptional value and generous portions of Cantonese roast meats. While some find the food quality to be 'good enough' for the price, others note long lines due to its popularity, with a few suggesting nearby alternatives might offer a similar experience without the wait.
Important Note
The restaurant is take-out only and does not have seating. It has become very popular, especially after TikTok and YouTube features, leading to consistently long lines, which some find detracts from the value and experience.
"This user comments that the duck over rice is amazing."
Positive"This user suggests that for the price of two portions of dumplings, one might as well get roast pork or duck over rice at Wah Fung no. 1."
Neutral"Wah Fung No.1 Fast Food is listed as a stop for pork ribs during a Chinatown food crawl."
Neutral"This user agrees that the animal fat and oil are key to the delicious flavor of the sauces at Wah Fung, stating they could eat bowls of rice with just the sauce."
Positive"The sauces at Wah Fung are described as coming from the char siu, including its juices, hoisin sauce, five-spice, honey, and water."
Neutral"The sauces at Wah Fung are likely the drippings from the meat, consisting of fat, meat juices, and marinade. Recreating this in bulk would require cooking a large quantity of meat."
Neutral"The user enjoyed their meals at Wah Fung and is trying to recreate their mystery sauces at home. They are asking for help identifying the sauces that are ladled over the rice, cabbage, and pork."
Positive"This user mentioned that Fung Wong used to sell the sought-after cookie but has been closed for two years."
Negative"This user felt that while Wah Fung offers good prices, the food quality was subpar."
Negative"Wah Fung is listed as a great option in Chinatown for value meals."
Positive"Tin Fong is listed as a great option for value meals."
Positive"Wah Fung is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"Wah Fung Duck over rice offered crispy duck skin and good value for $7, though the author preferred the pork over rice and rated it 7/10."
Neutral"This commenter expressed surprise that people still wait in line for Wah Fung, calling it 'mid' and stating that its quality has declined since childhood, with the roast pork being dry and not good value."
Negative"Wah Fung No. 1 Fast Food is listed among several other recommended restaurants in Chinatown."
Positive"Recommends checking out dim sum spots like Asian Jewels in Flushing."
Neutral"Suggests taking the 7 train to Flushing for food options."
Neutral"Wah Fung isn't worth the wait in line, as there are many other Chinese BBQ meat places nearby."
Negative"Wah Fung is extremely consistent and cheap for its quality and quantity, but expect a long line unless arriving before 10:30 am. There is no seating, requiring patrons to eat in a nearby park."
Positive"The commenter expressed surprise that Chicago doesn't have soup dumplings or char sui, implying Wah Fung offers these."
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