Chinatown bakery gem w/ vast selection of classic Chinese baked goods & reasonable prices. A go-to for buns, pastries, & seasonal treats.
A beloved Chinatown institution, this bakery is a go-to spot for classic Chinese baked goods. Known for its wide selection and reasonable prices, it's a reliable choice for everything from everyday buns to seasonal treats. Whether you're craving a hot dog bun or a traditional mooncake, this bakery offers a taste of authentic Chinatown.
This Chinese bakery is a popular spot for a wide array of baked goods, including buns, pastries, and seasonal items like mooncakes. Customers frequently recommend their buns, with specific mentions of red bean buns and hot dog buns. It's noted as a good alternative to more hyped bakeries and a reliable source for portable treats.
"Customers frequently recommend the red bean buns and hot dog buns. The bakery is also a reliable choice for mooncakes and general Chinese bakery buns."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards this bakery, praising its consistent quality, wide variety of classic Chinese baked goods, and good value.
Important Note
The price of some items, such as the hot dog bun, has increased.
"The user has been consistently happy with Fay Da for mooncakes over the past 2-3 years, appreciating their smaller size."
Positive"This user found Fay Da to be good in terms of both quality and selection for mooncakes."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Fayda as one of their favorites for pineapple buns."
Positive"This commenter suggested looking at Chinese bakeries like Fayda for steamed pork buns, rather than typical Chinese restaurants."
Positive"In response to a comment about English descriptions, this user stated that Fay Da Bakery does have English labels for its baked goods."
Positive"This commenter confirmed that Fay Da had hot dog buns, but noted the price had increased."
Negative"This commenter clarified that they needed basic English descriptions for the items, not a full ingredient list, and confirmed Fay Da Bakery seems to provide this."
Positive"This bakery was recommended as a place similar to the one the original poster described in Chinatown, NYC."
Neutral"The commenter mentioned that Fay Da usually provided seating."
Neutral"The commenter agreed with the recommendation of Fay Da Bakery."
Positive"This local chain is a reliable option for selection and price, and is a good bet for visitors. The commenter noted they had a hot dog bun recently."
Positive"For those who prefer baked pork buns over steamed, Fay Da on the corner of Canal and Mott is suggested as an option near Mei Lai Wah."
Neutral"A commenter listed Fay Da Bakery as a source for Chinese bakery buns suitable for road trips. This was part of a larger set of recommendations for portable foods."
Positive"Expresses a preference for Fay Da Bakery as an alternative to waiting in a long line at a hyped spot like Radio Bakery."
Positive"Listed as a recommended bakery in Chinatown."
Positive"Fay Da is a good recommendation."
Positive"Fay Da has an online order request form so maybe they can do big orders with enough notice"
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