Innovative Taiwanese-American bakery known for its unique scallion pancake BEC and mochi donuts, though service can be a mixed bag.
Morgan Carter of Time Out reviews Win Son Bakery, a Taiwanese spot in Williamsburg, praising its innovative scallion pancake BEC and must-try donuts.
This Taiwanese-American bakery is a popular spot, drawing significant attention for its innovative dishes, particularly the highly acclaimed Scallion Pancake BEC and unique mochi donuts. While many rave about these creative fusion items, some diners have reported negative experiences with the service, describing staff as rude and the overall vibe as unwelcoming. Despite mixed reviews on service and food quality, the bakery remains a notable destination for those seeking distinctive Taiwanese flavors with a New York twist.
The bakery offers Taiwanese-American fusion cuisine, with many customers highly recommending the Scallion Pancake BEC (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese) and mochi donuts, often describing them as 'insane' or 'life-changing.' Other praised items include the Lu Rou Bao and twice-baked almond bolo bao. Conversely, some diners found the food unimpressive, greasy, or overpriced, with specific criticisms directed at the scallion pancake BEC being too oily and the scallion flavor lacking in some dishes.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Scallion Pancake BEC (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese), mochi donuts, Lu Rou Bao, and the twice-baked almond bolo bao."
Customers have mixed feelings, with some praising the unique Taiwanese-American fusion and specific dishes like the scallion pancake BEC and mochi donuts. However, a significant portion of feedback points to rude service and a perception that the food is overrated, greasy, or not authentic enough.
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Some customers have reported experiencing rude service and found the food to be overrated or not authentic enough.
"Win Son can be skipped."
Negative"Win Son is recommended for its insane BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese) with scallion pancakes."
Positive"This commenter found the scallion pancake, bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich from Winson to be incredibly good, especially after a night out. They were unprepared for how great it would be."
Positive"Win Son Bakery was recommended for Taiwanese American fusion cuisine."
Positive"The black sesame kouign amann at Win Son Bakery is considered fun and vegan."
Positive"Includes Win Son Bakery on a categorized list of restaurants."
Positive"Win Son Bakery is suggested as a brunch option in the LES."
Neutral"Win Son Bakery is recommended as a brunch spot in the Lower East Side (LES)."
Neutral"The user included Win Son Bakery as one of the stops on their planned bakery tour route."
Neutral"The user recommended getting a scallion BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese) at Win Son Bakery."
Neutral"Win Son is praised for its unique egg and cheese scallion pancake with pastrami beef tongue, which satisfies two different cravings."
Positive"Win Son Bakery is simply listed as a breakfast spot."
Neutral"In response to a query about finding authentic Fantuan (rice balls) in NYC, this user recommended Win Son Bakery as a place to get them, noting that their version might be less traditional."
Positive"Recommends Win Son Bakery as a bakery option, alongside Librae."
Positive"The author assures that the BEC Scallion Pancake at Win Son Bakery won't disappoint, though they personally prefer the meatless or shrimp scallion pancakes, finding others good but overkill."
Positive"The author expresses a negative opinion, stating they always thought Win Son (Bakery implied from context) was "cringe.""
Negative"The author highly recommends the pan-griddled pork buns and fried chicken sandwich from Win Son (sometimes at the bakery, usually at the main restaurant). They also praised a recent banana pastry tart from the bakery as outstanding."
Positive"The author reflects on taking Win Son for granted and sometimes being deterred by lines, though acknowledging the line might not be too bad. They also mention feeling overwhelmed by choices."
Neutral"The original poster, an out-of-towner, found Win Son (Bakery) to be very good and would definitely return."
Positive"The author adds that the shrimp patty scallion pancake sandwich at Win Son Bakery is also very delicious."
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