Iconic Chinatown spot for Cantonese roast meats. Must-try char siu, tender duck, and crispy pork belly. Great value, esp. for takeout.
This Chinatown gem is a must-visit for authentic Cantonese roast meats, drawing crowds with its flavorful char siu, tender roasted duck, and crispy pork belly. While most reviews rave about the quality and value, some suggest opting for it during peak hours to ensure freshness. Don't miss their unique offerings like the scallion pancake sandwich or the highly recommended char siu scrambled egg.
Specializing in Cantonese roast meats, this restaurant is highly recommended for its flavorful char siu, tender roasted duck, and crispy pork belly. While the char siu scrambled egg and scallion pancake sandwich are standout unique dishes, some reviews suggest the crispy pork can sometimes be lean. It's often recommended to visit during peak hours to ensure the freshest meats.
"Customers highly recommend the char siu, roasted duck, and crispy pork belly. Unique dishes like the char siu scrambled egg and scallion pancake sandwich are also frequently mentioned as must-tries."
Customers largely praise the authentic Cantonese roast meats and good value, with particular highlights being the tender duck and flavorful char siu. Some minor notes mention inconsistencies with crispy pork and suggest visiting during busier times for optimal freshness.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the crispy pork can be lean, and it might be best to visit during peak hours to ensure the freshest selection of meats. There is also discussion about their payment methods, with some indicating it may be cash-only in person.
"While the cabbage was delicious and the crispy skin well-seasoned, the pork was served cold, leading to a feeling of needing better execution."
Neutral"This user suggested Hay Hay Roasted for their liangban mushrooms."
Positive"The user is looking for lunch recommendations in the SoHo area, mentioning Hay Hay as one of their favorites for Chinese BBQ pork."
Neutral"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."
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