| Authentic bakery in the front, party in the back…read more Okay, let's get into one of my FAVORITE little spots down by my job--Ohayo Bakery. And what I love about this place is that it is literally authentic Chinese bakery in the front and PARTY in the back. Let me explain. In the front, you have your traditional Chinese bakery with all the goodies. Pork buns. Sweet buns. Coconut bread. Rice balls. Sesame balls. All of that. And everything is made fresh. When I go in there, baby, I be grabbing EVERYTHING. Their yam bun? CHEF'S KISS. The coconut sweet bread is everything--and y'all know I love me some coconut. The pork bun is really good. Grab you a coffee and one of those fresh buns and go live your life. And one of the things I really appreciate is that when something is gone... IT'S GONE. That's it. They're not pulling another one from somewhere in the back that's been sitting around. They make everything fresh, and once they sell out, they sell out. I LOVE THAT. Because you know you're getting something fresh. You know you're getting something traditional. You know it's being done right. Like I keep saying in these reviews, we want authenticity, okay?! I want the recipes and the traditional hands that have been doing this for YEARS. The kind of hands that could probably make these buns with their eyes closed. That's what I want. HEADS UP: The bakery in the front is cash only, so come prepared! But then... You go to the back. And that's where the party starts. In the back is Ohayo Boba, and I LOVE their drinks. Bubble teas, smoothies, green teas, traditional milk teas--they have so many different flavors and combinations. I've definitely had my brown sugar milk tea, and the last drink I got was some kind of mango-passion fruit situation with lychee boba, and baby... Delicious. I don't even need to remember exactly what I ordered. I remember it was GOOD. And unlike the bakery, you can use your card in the back. They also have a cute little seating area, so you can grab your goodies from the bakery, get yourself a boba, sit down for a minute, and enjoy. So if you're around Grand Street and want a cute little something--whether you want a fresh bun, something sweet, coffee, boba, whatever--pop into Ohayo Bakery. Just remember: Cash in the front. Party in the back. You will not be disappointed.

Still the same address, pleasant staff, good food, and great prices. Different name -- but I'm a…read morelittle unclear on what it is! The Yelp listing says Harper's Bakery has been renamed Ohayo Bakery... but Bakery Onigiri is what the large sign over the door proclaims. Hmm.... Of course we had to do a quality control check and tried our usual onigiri / omusubi + some egg custard tarts / dan tat. All was in order -- and in fact, the egg custard tarts were still warm when we brought them home. The pastry crust was awesomely flakey, the filling reasonably rich with yolk and not too sweet. There are better egg custard tarts in Manhattan's Chinatown, but Bakery Onigiri / Ohayo bakery's versions aren't bad at all, especially considering that incessant Trumpflation still hasn't impacted pricing. Amazing!

Very tasty Asian baked goods 90 cents per bun!. There Are the typical favorites, roasted pork bun,…read moredried pork sponge cake, cheese danishes, croissants, hot dog buns, etc. And 2 for the price of 1 after 6:30pm! I'm happy that this place is so nice and clean, let's see how long that lasts. So far they have an A grade rating which I find refreshing in Chinatown. I went in the afternoon so the buns were no longer warm which I prefer. My favorite bakery down the street closed down (new territory bakery) the street this is second best!

Large melon cake for $1. Usual Chinese bakery items with a few unique buns like:…read moreHam & Cheese Fish fillet French toast Although this spot is typical of the larger bakeries in the main part of ctown, they deserve an extra star for being clean. There were no crumbs in their cases and no trash in the public area. The kitchen appears to be mostly metal paneling and the baker was scrubbing the floor. They also pre wrap many of their products in plastic. I'll come earlier to try their pork buns and I'll update my review. Ps. English is rarely spoken here so have some idea of what you want to try beforehand.

I had jury duty and this place was right by the courthouse. It's cash only and a hole in the wall…read moreplace. I got the shrimp wonton noodles. They were very generous with the shrimp pieces and noodles. But it wasn't that flavorful.

This hidden gem of a bakery serves some of the best wontons around. Today, though, I decided to…read moreswitch things up and ordered the scrambled egg with shrimp on rice. Service was fast, and while the bakery is small, it does have a few tables and chairs for dining in. The dish was flavorful and made for a very satisfying lunch.

Really cool place to grab some essential Chinese treats! Came specifically for their douhuhua or…read moretofu pudding and was not disappointed! It was very authentic, nicely sweet, and just what I needed to end a Chinatown food crawl. Bonus points, the people who work in here are SO sweet and helpful, and there was a short and fast line to get through the counter. They make a variety of chinese cookies and snacks as well for you to bring home/try immediately, and you can just tell there is so much love that is put into this place! Definitely check this Chinatown staple spot out, as it's one of the most authentic and long-lasting spots in this community, to get a taste of what Chinatown really is! It's a small, mom and pop vibe store, and extra points if you bring cash!

solid fresh sweet soy milk and papaya sweet soup was perfect for summer (would even be better if…read morethey put it in the fridge) their drinks never disappoint!

When craving dumplings and I'm too lazy to wrap my own, this is my go to spot to purchase…read more It comes with 50 pieces and pork+chive ones are my favorite!. So affordable for the price and delicious as well. There are a few other flavors as well worth the try. Ordering is pretty quick over the counter to go, interior is nice and pretty busy everytime I go, not too loud.

This is a little hole in the wall place that sells dim sum, buns and dumplings. I've tried a…read morevariety of items from here and the buns and dumplings in the fridge/freezer section are probably the best. The buns are fluffy with a nice amount of filling. The dumplings are meaty and nicely seasoned. The fresh rice rolls are made to order but theyre a little thicker and chewier than I like. Can't wait to go back and try some other items.

I first saw this spot pop up on my FYP for their mango mochis and knew I had to try. While they…read morehave pastries here, they also offer bao buns and bigger food dishes if you're hungry. They also have some seating in here if you want to enjoy your pastries in-store. Their mango mochi was really good--sweet but not too sugary. Would definitely swing by again to try some of their other pastries!

Had the best egg tart here - flaky crust with smooth custard that wasn't too sweet. It was the…read moreclassic Cantonese style egg tart, not the Portuguese kind. Service was quick and friendly.

I'm back at Kuih Cafe, a tiny, no-frills cafe serving small-batch Malaysian treats. Their hours are…read moresuper limited as they're only open Fri through Sun, and the menu changes up weekly! Some of their fan favorites are the mochi waffles in flavors like pandan, black sesame, and durian, plus their beautiful kuih set (so good!). They just launched these new chiffon cake sandwiches, and imo they deserve way more hype! Everything is made fresh to order by the owner Veronica, so lines can get long and things sell out FAST. ＊Black Sesame Kaya Chiffon $9 The black sesame chiffon cake is super soft, light, airy, and moist, sandwiched with a nutty black sesame kaya. Each one is assembled fresh to order, so the line moves slowly. The homemade black sesame paste is roasty and creamy with a slightly grainy texture, and not too sweet. They also have pandan chiffon with kaya jam and ube chiffon with taro kaya. ＊Pandan Kaya Jam $12/8oz Million times better than the store-bought kaya jam! It's very vanilla-y, more jammy in texture instead of custard-y. Perfect with milk toast and a slab of butter. You can choose from traditional hainanese (caramel gula melaka) or pandan flavor. Check out their weekly menu to catch the limited drop!

First, the owner Victoria is so sweet and kind! She owns, manages and makes everything on her own…read morewhich is amazing - especially in a city like NYC!! For those who don't follow her on Instagram, they specialize in classic Malaysian and Malaysian/Western fusion desserts. Their menu for the Pancakes and Waffles remains pretty much constant but other items like the Kuih Sets, ice creams, and special desserts change weekly. They are also only open on weekends Friday-Sunday so make sure to time your visit accordingly. I had enquired about their Ube Mochi Kuih via Instagram before they released their menu for the week of my NYC visit, and she informed me that they did not have any plans for the Ube Mochi that week. Despite being a busy business owner, she was quick to respond which I thanked her for and told her that I will keep an eye out on her Instagram for the Ube mochi so I can plan another trip from Philly to NYC. To my pleasant surprise, the next day she messaged me again informing that they were keeping the Ube mochi on the menu that week! I was ecstatic because not only did she put it on the menu but also made sure to let me know about it! As promised, we got there around 1 PM that Friday and there were already a few people in the shop. We got the Pandan Mochi Waffle with Black Sesame Kaya, Pandan Kaya Toast Ice cream and the Kuih Set which had the Talam Pandan, Sago-Ubi Kayu and the Ube mochi! We got the outside tables under the big umbrella, and fortunately for us, the weather wasn't bad at all despite it being the middle of summer. I am not even kidding when I say everything we had was absolutely phenomenal! The Pandan Mochi Waffle was freshly prepared, warm, with the perfect chew and stretch while the Black sesame Kaya added just the perfect amount of nuttiness to the waffle. The Pandan Kaya Toast ice cream was bursting with Pandan flavor and came with a nice little Kaya toast on it. This was the best Pandan flavored ice cream I have ever had, period. The Kuih set alone was worth traveling from Philly - each of the kuihs in the Kuih set was amazing, mildly sweetened and incredibly delicious! I am extremely grateful to her for keeping the Ube mochi on the menu when I visited. She is such a kind soul, and I wish her the best and her business a lot of the success! I will make sure to visit them whenever I am in NYC, and I request anyone reading this review to please visit her if you haven't already! Their menu is perfect to sit down or take out. And don't forget to follow her on Instagram @kuihcafe for weekly drops!

It's a small local bakery store so I only ever come here to restock on mantou, the white plain…read morebuns. I love mantou and their mantou is very good. I usually buy at least 2 bag of it, each bag is $4.

This is a great little bakery, I have gone here several times. I went yesterday. I got a cream…read morebun and also peanut cake. both were very good. I have gotten green tea cake roll, before and dried pork bun. Those are both very yummy. They do have good strong ice coffee, and a variety of other drinks. They are open around the clock. I have gone there at 2 am before. They are not too crowded, but have a steady customer base. You can sit inside to enjoy but there is limited seating. Go and enjoy if you are in the area.