Chinatown's go-to for succulent roast duck & flavorful char siu. Great value & combos make it a must-try.
This Chinatown gem is a go-to for authentic Cantonese roast meats, with many praising their tender and flavorful roasted duck and delicious char siu. While some find the crispy pork to be a bit lean, the overall consensus is that the food is incredibly satisfying and offers great value. Don't miss out on their highly recommended char siu scrambled eggs or the satisfying combo plates.
This establishment specializes in Cantonese-style roast meats, with a strong emphasis on roasted duck and char siu (BBQ pork). Many reviews rave about the tender, fatty roasted duck and the flavorful char siu, with some considering it the best in Manhattan Chinatown. The crispy pork belly also receives mentions, though one review noted it as lean. The char siu scrambled egg is a standout dish, and combo plates offering multiple meats over rice are a popular and well-regarded choice. While most feedback is positive, one user noted underseasoned bok choy. There's also mention of a unique scallion pancake sandwich potentially filled with duck.
"Highly recommended are the tender and fatty Cantonese roasted duck and the flavorful char siu (BBQ pork). The char siu scrambled egg is also a standout, and combo plates offer great value and variety."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its delicious and authentic Cantonese roast meats, particularly the duck and char siu, highlighting the great value.
Important Note
One user noted that the crispy pork was lean, and the bok choy was underseasoned. Another commenter suggested that quality can depend on freshness, advising to visit during peak hours. There's also a mention that the restaurant may be cash-only in person.
"This user expressed a less favorable opinion of Hay Hay, finding their roast duck to be a bit dry unless dipped in drippings."
Negative"This user found Hay Hay Roasted to be a great option for roast duck."
Positive"This commenter does not understand the hype around Hay Hay Roasted and personally prefers Wah Fung."
Negative"Hay Hay Roasted is listed as one of the recommended places for char siu."
Positive"In a comparison of crispy pork belly, this user states that Kings Kitchen has better char siu than Hayhay."
Negative"This user states that Wah Fung is better than Hay Hay Roasted."
Negative"Hay Hay Roasted is considered to have the best char siu in Manhattan Chinatown. However, quality depends on freshness, so it's best to go during peak busy hours."
Positive"Hayhay is rated as 'okay', and they offer choices for lean, half/half, or fatty cuts. Sometimes, they may mistakenly provide only lean meat, but it's still considered good."
Positive"This commenter suggests Hayhay Roasted as a good option for char siu."
Positive"Hay Hay Roasted accepts cards for online orders but is cash only in person. This comment is a response to a query about payment methods."
Neutral"This user suggests Wu's Wonton King might be a better option for the group since it's an actual restaurant, in response to the user's query about Hay Hay Roast's payment policies."
Neutral"The user is inquiring about the cash-only sign at Hay Hay Roast, questioning if it's a deterrent or if there's a minimum purchase for card usage."
Neutral"This user paid with a card for over $100 of roast meat at Hay Hay Roast on Mott St over a year ago. They later acknowledge that a cash-only sign might indicate a new policy or minimum purchase requirement."
Neutral"Responding to a recommendation for HayHay Roasted, this commenter pointed out the distinction between Peking duck and roasted duck."
Neutral"The user's go-to for roast duck and Chinese BBQ is HayHay Roasted, located on Mott Street."
Neutral"The user recommended Hay Hay Roasted for Cantonese roasted duck."
Positive"The user recommended Hay Hay Roasted for Cantonese roasted duck."
Positive"The user stated that Hay Hay Roasted is a good option for Cantonese roasted duck."
Positive"Hay Hay Roasted is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"Hay Wah Roasted is mentioned as a good and affordable option in Chinatown."
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