Last Updated: 14 days ago
Phone: (917) 470-8059
Address: 271 GRAND STREET 10002
Chinatown's go-to for amazing onigiri & Chinese baked goods; affordable eats that hit the spot.
Discover the hidden gem of Chinatown with Harper's Bread House, a bakery that has captured the hearts of many for its exceptional onigiri. This spot is a go-to for affordable and tasty Japanese rice balls, with customers often buying them in bulk. Beyond the popular onigiri, they also serve a variety of Chinese baked goods, including highly-praised custard tarts.
Harper's Bread House is noted for its delicious and affordable onigiri, with multiple recommendations for trying various types. They also offer Chinese baked goods, with custard tarts being specifically recommended. While some items like the Portuguese tart are decent, the onigiri and other bakery items are the clear highlights.
"Onigiri are highly recommended, with customers suggesting trying all the different varieties. Chinese custard tarts are also a specific recommendation."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Harper's Bread House, with many praising their onigiri and Chinese baked goods. Some found the Portuguese tart to be good, though not the best they've had.
Important Note
One customer noted that while their Portuguese tart was good, it wasn't the best they had ever tried.
"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."
Positive"Harpers on Grand St. used to offer watermelon slushie 2 for $5, though the price might have changed."
Neutral"Includes Harper's Bread House in a list of recommended onigiri places."
Positive"Recommends Harper's Bread House in Chinatown."
Positive"Recommended trying all the different kinds of onigiri available at Harper's Bakery."
Positive"Agreed with another commenter about Harper's onigiri being great. Called two onigiri (plus a cheap beer from a nearby market) the 'cheapest lunch around'."
Positive"Expressed love for Harper's Bread House specifically for their onigiri (Japanese rice balls). Mentioned they always load up on a bunch when they visit."
Positive"Stopped into Harper's Bread House for boba and also tried a Portuguese tart. Found the tart 'hit the spot' but acknowledged having had better ones elsewhere."
Neutral"Onigiri from Harper's Bread House in Chinatown is good for cheap eats."
Positive"The commenter recommends Harpers bread house for Chinese custard tarts. This is a specific suggestion for where to find this type of tart."
Positive"One of the listed chinese bakeries."
Neutral"Harper's Bread House is a good recommendation."
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