Chinatown's go-to for classic Chinese baked goods & pastries. Reliable quality & price.
A beloved Chinatown institution, this bakery offers a wide array of classic Chinese baked goods. From flaky pastries to sweet buns, customers rave about the authentic flavors and reasonable prices. It's a go-to spot for staples like egg tarts and pork buns, and a great alternative when other popular spots have long lines.
This Chinese bakery is a popular spot for a variety of baked goods, including recommended items like red bean buns and pineapple buns. Customers also mention specific items like baked pork buns and mooncakes, with one user expressing a strong fondness for their taro puff. It's considered a reliable source for traditional Chinese bakery fare.
"The bakery is frequently recommended for its pineapple buns, red bean buns, and mooncakes. Other popular items include baked pork buns and Hong Kong coconut tarts, with a special mention for their unique taro puff."
Customers generally have a positive view of the bakery, praising its authentic Chinese baked goods and good value, often recommending it as a reliable option.
Important Note
One commenter noted that the price of certain items, like the hot dog bun, has increased.
"The commenter suggested that Fay Da Bakery might offer oven-baked sweet potato buns, as they are a Hong Kong style bakery."
Neutral"The user plans to visit traditional Cantonese bakeries in Chinatown and lists Fayda as one of them."
Neutral"The user recommends Fay Da as a good place to find Hong Kong coconut tarts, stating that many Chinese bakeries offer them."
Positive"Fay Da Bakery is suggested as a place that likely has plain pineapple buns readily available."
Positive"The commenter felt that the price-to-performance ratio at the new Raising Cane's was not good when compared to bakeries like Fay Da."
Neutral"This user mentions that Golden Gate Cake Shop used to have a similar item called 'purple yam pastry' and confirms that the pastry is common in Taiwanese bakeries, also providing the Chinese name for it."
Neutral"The commenter suggests looking for Taiwanese/Teochew mooncakes, often available during the Mid-Autumn festival at Taiwanese bakeries in London, as they might be similar to the Taro Puff."
Neutral"This commenter states that the Taro Puff is not unique to Fayda Bakery and can be found at other Chinese bakeries in NYC. They also provide links to recipes for similar pastries."
Neutral"The user expresses a strong craving for the Taro Puff from Fayda Bakery, which they haven't had since living in NYC in 2019 and cannot find elsewhere. They are seeking recipes or anyone flying to London who could help satisfy this craving."
Positive"Fey Da is mentioned for its chicken pot pie pastries and an outstanding beef curry pastry, noted as excellent bakery options."
Positive"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."
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