Chinatown's go-to for classic Chinese baked goods & pastries; reliable, great selection & prices.
This Chinese bakery in Manhattan's Chinatown is a go-to spot for a wide variety of baked goods and pastries. Customers praise the extensive selection, reasonable prices, and consistent quality, making it a reliable choice for both locals and visitors. Whether you're looking for classic buns or unique treats, this bakery offers a taste of authentic Chinese baking.
This bakery offers a broad range of Chinese baked goods and pastries, including buns, tarts, and various sweet and savory items. Popular items include red bean buns, pineapple buns, and mooncakes, with specific mentions of chicken pot pie pastries and beef curry pastries. While many items are well-regarded, one standout mention is the Taro Puff, which evokes strong cravings and is considered a unique item by some, though others note similar pastries exist in other bakeries.
"The bakery is recommended for red bean buns, pineapple buns, mooncakes, chicken pot pie pastries, and beef curry pastries. The Taro Puff is also a notable item that generates significant customer interest."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, appreciating the wide selection, good value, and consistent quality of the baked goods.
Important Note
The price of some items, like the hot dog bun, has reportedly increased.
"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."
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."
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