Affordable Chinatown bakery w/ Japanese & Western treats. Must-try: onigiri, watermelon slush, sesame balls [1, 5, 7].
Harper's Bread House, also known as Fruit Vanity, is a bakery celebrated for its diverse offerings, including Japanese onigiri and Western baked goods [1, 2]. It's noted for being an affordable option in Chinatown, with specific praise for its onigiri described as a 'fantastic bang for your buck' [1]. Customers also recommend their watermelon slush, potentially made from blended frozen watermelon, and consistently reliable sesame balls [5, 7].
This bakery is praised for its onigiri, with mentions of a Japanese soft egg filling and a bacon, egg, and cheese variation [1, 7]. It also offers baked goods and a popular watermelon slush [5]. Customers find it to be an affordable option, particularly for onigiri under $5 [1].
"Highly recommended dishes include their onigiri, particularly the Japanese soft egg and bacon, egg, and cheese variations, as well as their watermelon slush and sesame balls [1, 5, 6, 7]."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, with many recommending the bakery for its onigiri, watermelon slush, and sesame balls [1, 5, 7].
"The commenter suggested Harper's Bread House for picking up onigiri to take home."
Positive"Harper's Bread House reportedly offers an onigiri with Japanese soft egg filling, and also a bacon, egg, and cheese variation."
Positive"Harper's Bread House is mentioned as a reliable place for sesame balls, with the commenter having never had a bad experience there."
Positive"This user highly recommended the watermelon slush at Harper's Bread House, describing it as really good and possibly just blended frozen watermelon."
Positive"The commenter listed Harper's Bread House as a recommended place for onigiri."
Positive"This bakery was recommended as a place similar to the one the original poster described in Chinatown, NYC."
Neutral"Harper's Bread House is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The original poster recommends Harper's House of Bread for its onigiri, noting it as a great, affordable option under $5 in Chinatown."
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