Chinatown's fav for roast duck & char siu. Tender, fatty meats w/ great value. A must-try for authentic Cantonese BBQ.
This Chinatown gem is a go-to for authentic Cantonese roast meats, drawing in crowds with its flavorful and tender duck, crispy pork belly, and succulent char siu. While praised for its value and generous portions, some find the crispy pork a bit lean. The establishment offers a no-frills dining experience perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Specializing in Cantonese roast meats, this eatery is highly recommended for its tender and flavorful roast duck and char siu (BBQ pork). While the crispy pork belly is generally good, some find it to be lean. The HK Green Beans are also noted as a flavorful side dish. Prices are considered affordable, offering good value for the quality and quantity of food.
"Highly recommended are the tender and fatty Cantonese roast duck and the flavorful char siu (BBQ pork). The HK Green Beans are also a noteworthy side dish."
Customers overwhelmingly recommend this spot for its delicious and affordably priced Cantonese roast meats, particularly the duck and char siu. While most feedback is positive, a few note that the crispy pork can sometimes be lean.
Important Note
One user noted that the crispy pork can be lean, and another mentioned the roast duck can be a bit dry unless dipped in drippings. There's also a mention of it potentially being cash-only for in-person purchases.
"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."
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."
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