WAH FUNG 1 FAST FOOD

"The commenter visited Wah Fung recently and found it to be a good, cheap takeout spot for a simple roast meat bowl, but not mind-blowing or worth a long wait, suggesting tourists skip it and let locals enjoy it as a quick, cheap bite."

"The commenter's parents dislike Wah Fung, finding the hype excessive for a place they consider low quality."

"The commenter believes locals stopped going to Wah Fung after influencers 'ruined' it, leading to long lines, higher prices, and decreased quality, which negatively impacted local elders who relied on it for quick, inexpensive meals."

"This commenter explains that 'authenticity' in food, like Irish-American corned beef and cabbage, is often a result of immigrants adapting to new environments. They argue Wah Fung is authentic to a 21st-century American-Chinese tradition, shaped by immigrant experiences and available ingredients."

"The commenter believes that when the current owner took over Wah Fung, they increased portions but decreased quality, making it better in the past."

"The commenter remembers going to Wah Fung to ask a teenager for rice noodles in the back, while others were getting char siu, indicating a shift in its offerings or customer base over time."

"Recalling Wah Fung around 2009-2010, the commenter remembers it being a place for locals to get breakfast and small plates, noting the start of its siu mei legacy but also that people went for rice noodles and fish balls."

"The commenter used to go to Wah Fung for cheap meals when working in Chinatown, but now finds it overrun by influencers."

"The commenter describes Wah Fung as typical Chinese neighborhood cuisine, similar to dim sum. They note that social media has impacted local preferences but are glad these small businesses can stay afloat due to it."

"The commenter recalls going to Wah Fung 30 years ago when it was a local cheap institution, noting that Chinese locals aren't usually in line because they can get char siu fan elsewhere in Chinatown for the same price without a long wait."

"This commenter disagrees that Wah Fung isn't about quality, stating they offer cheap and good quality food, solid roast meats, and are a legend though not the absolute best in Chinatown."

"This commenter calls Wah Fung 'legit af,' noting the owner's rise from a street cart legend. However, they also point out that locals no longer wait in the long lines, as it has become a tourist attraction, and real locals opt for similar food elsewhere for a slightly higher price."

"Mee Sum Cafe is recommended as an old, authentic Cantonese place, suggesting it's where people go for old-school good stuff, implying Wah Fung might not be that."

"Wah Fung is considered authentic but of lower quality compared to Hong Kong/Guangzhou, though acceptable for the price."

"During a recent visit, the commenter observed Wah Fung using smaller containers for takeout portions. They also noted that Tin Wong had a 50/50 mix of locals and non-locals, and wished both had lunch specials."