Energetic Taiwanese-American bakery w/ bold flavors & unique breakfast sandwiches on scallion pancakes. Great for lunch & treats!
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 take on Taiwanese-American cuisine, serving up energetic and bold flavors. From innovative breakfast sandwiches on scallion pancakes to unique lunch sets and creative baked goods, it's a spot that aims to impress with its distinctive menu. While most reviews are positive, some find certain dishes too rich or not up to par.
The bakery offers a Taiwanese-American menu with standout items like scallion pancake breakfast sandwiches (BEC and mortadella versions), shrimp patties, imperial glaze chicken, and various baked goods including mochi donuts and fan tuan. While many dishes are highly recommended for their unique flavors and execution, some customers found certain items, like the scallion pancake BEC or salads, to be too greasy, rich, or not worth the price.
"Highly recommended dishes include the scallion pancake BEC (especially the mortadella version), fan tuan, jiucai pancakes, and the Imperial Glaze Chicken. The shrimp milk bun and mochi donuts also receive positive mentions."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the bakery, praising its unique Taiwanese-American offerings and bold flavors, although a few found some dishes too rich or not to their taste.
Important Note
Some customers have found delivery items to be cold and soggy. A few have also described certain dishes, like the scallion pancake BEC, as excessively greasy or not worth the price.
"The user is listing NYC restaurants that have matchbooks, and Win Son is one of them."
Neutral"Despite some criticism for gentrifying Taiwanese food, the reviewer found the fan tuan delicious, appealing to their love of pork floss. The millet mochi donut was also enjoyed for its texture and flavor, though it could have been slightly sweeter."
Positive"The commenter noted that Win Son offers mochi donuts as part of their menu selection."
Neutral"The author mentioned trying the Pine Nut Sun Cookie at Win Son Bakery."
Neutral"Win Son Bakery is recommended along with the restaurant."
Positive"Win Son Bakery is recommended along with the restaurant."
Positive"Win Son in the East Village is recommended for lunch or treats."
Positive"A commenter criticized Win Son's scallion pancake BEC, calling it 'greasy and tasteless'. They contrasted this with food options in Queens, which they consider superior."
Negative"A commenter noted that Win Son offers a scallion pancake with a BEC (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese) topping, describing it as 'amazing'. However, another user disagreed, calling it 'greasy and tasteless'."
Neutral"A commenter suggested Win Son as a place to find a scallion pancake similar to the one in the post."
Neutral"A commenter suggested Win Son as a place to find the type of scallion pancake described in the post."
Neutral"This commenter is in the minority for not being a fan of Win Son Bakery, finding that none of the items they tried particularly impressed them, and one was excessively greasy."
Negative"This commenter is in the minority for not being a fan of Win Son Bakery, finding that none of the items they tried particularly impressed them, and one was excessively greasy."
Negative"Following up on a previous comment, this user reiterates their disappointment with the scallion pancake BEC from Win Son Bakery, describing it as a heavy, unpleasant dish."
Negative"This user enjoyed the scallion pancake BEC from Win Son Bakery, finding it filling and not overly long to wait for, despite acknowledging it can be expensive."
Positive"This user found the scallion pancake BEC from Win Son Bakery, recommended by influencers, to be 'gross'."
Negative"The commenter listed Win Son as one of the good restaurants on the user's list."
Positive"The commenter recommends Win Son Bakery's red date cake."
Positive"Win Son Bakery has a good scotch flavored cake occasionally."
Positive"Win Son Bakery is mentioned as a collaborator for an upcoming pop-up event in NYC."
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