Vibrant Taiwanese-American bakery w/ bold flavors. Must-try: scallion pancake BEC & mortadella sandwich. Energetic vibe, great lunch sets.
Bryan Kim reviews Win Son Bakery's East Village outpost, praising its energetic Taiwanese-American fare, including standout scallion pancake sandwiches and crispy fried chicken. The review notes the counter-service spot's bold flavors and substantial lunch options.
This East Village bakery offers a vibrant and energetic Taiwanese-American counter-service experience, reminiscent of its original Williamsburg location. The menu boasts bold flavors with standout dishes like the classic breakfast sandwich on a scallion pancake, the electric mortadella scallion pancake, and a juicy shrimp patty in a milk bun. Lunch sets, such as the Pork Biàn Dāng and Rice Noodles, provide substantial and well-rounded meals, while the Imperial Glaze Chicken is a recommended choice.
This Taiwanese-American bakery is celebrated for its innovative take on classic dishes. Highly recommended are the breakfast sandwiches featuring a scallion pancake as the base, the mortadella scallion pancake, and the imperial glaze chicken. Some diners have found certain items, like the scallion pancake BEC, to be too rich or greasy, and one reviewer noted a decline in quality over time, though the bakery section is frequently praised.
"Highly recommended items include the scallion pancake BEC and mortadella scallion pancake, the fan tuan, shrimp rice noodles, and the imperial glaze chicken. The mochi donut is also frequently praised for its texture."
Customers generally praise the bakery's unique Taiwanese-American offerings, with particular highlights being the scallion pancake sandwiches and flavorful chicken dishes. However, some negative feedback exists regarding delivery quality and certain dishes being overly rich or greasy.
Important Note
Some customers have experienced issues with delivery, finding the food cold and soggy. There are also mixed reviews regarding the richness and balance of certain dishes, with some finding them overly greasy or heavy.
"win son bakery is mentioned as a modern NYC classic."
Positive"This user simply stated that 'WenWen slaps', referring to another establishment."
Positive"This user noted that while Win Son used to have good breakfast options, the quality has been rapidly declining."
Negative"This user described the situation at Win Son as an example of 'enshittification,' a term for the degradation of online platforms or services over time."
Neutral"This user praised the mochi donuts from the bakery, describing them as the lightest and fluffiest they've had."
Positive"This user reported a significant change in taste for the chicken wonton dish at Win Son within a six-month period, attributing it to frequent recipe changes by the staff."
Negative"This user has had positive breakfast experiences at the East Village location of Win Son."
Positive"This user identified the Fantuan as the best item on the breakfast menu at Win Son."
Positive"This user expressed disappointment with both Win Son and Bonnie's, another restaurant where the main chef previously worked at Win Son. They felt the quality at Bonnie's was not commensurate with the price."
Negative"The user agrees that the bakery's breakfast items, specifically the scallion pancakes, are unbalanced and excessively rich, leading to a feeling of being unable to eat for an extended period."
Negative"This user was disappointed by the poor flavor execution during brunch at Win Son, finding the dishes unoriginal and not particularly interesting for someone of Chinese/Taiwanese background."
Negative"This user commented that only the bakery at Win Son is good."
Negative"This user critiqued the original poster for expecting a restaurant to remain unchanged after a decade, implying that the poster's own lack of recent patronage contributed to their surprise at changes."
Neutral"This user stated that Win Son 'has never been good'."
Negative"This user reported an extremely long wait time of an hour and a half for their food at Win Son, which was served cold and was only 'fine,' leading them to decide not to return."
Negative"This user believes that Win Son's popularity is good for Taiwanese cuisine exposure and hopes it leads to more competition, potentially lowering prices for items like fantuan."
Positive"This user had an 'incredible' brunch experience at Win Son a few weeks prior, suggesting that the original poster might have had their meal on an off night."
Positive"As a Taiwanese American, this user feels uncomfortable at Win Son, noting a loss of charm after it became popular, despite enjoying the food. They see the popularity as potentially beneficial for broader exposure to Taiwanese cuisine."
Neutral"This user described Win Son as 'whitewashed' and stated that it has 'always been mediocre'."
Negative"This user suggested that the restaurant has always been underwhelming, implying that the recent decline in quality isn't a new phenomenon."
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