Fay Da Bakery is STILL my go-to bakery when I need my Chinese bun fix. My go-tos now are the plain pineapple bun and the pineapple bun with coconut filling. I've never dined in - I just grab and go (the service is quick and efficient). The space is not big, but it's very straightforward - you enter, you head to the back, pick up a tray, and select your buns (there's also a lady there to help you out). Enjoy! read more

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I was excited to try Fay Da Bakery, one of the biggest bakery of NY's Chinatown. I read lots of good things in articles for foodies. We found it and checked it out to get breakfast and a few items for lunch later on. Grabbed everything, prices just OK, fast service, the ladies here mean business. You put pastries on a tray, pay, they pack them at the counter. Before you blink, it's done. Just a couple of tables inside! The pastries, not so impressed with what we tried. The highlight was the coconut bun (better than LA's Chinatowns ones), the pork bun was decent. Not that impressed with the hot dog bun, just OK, the apple turnover was very supermarket like quality. A huge let down were the taro buns, heavy and didn't enjoy the flavor. A tad disappointed, I was hoping for better baked goods here! read more

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TARO MOCHI! Texture, flavor blew me away. A must order here!! So fluffy and the perfect sweet treat. Multiple bakery items to choose from. Inside seating!! Bring cash! read more

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In town for a check in for my mom. She loves the little matcha cupcakes and they're soft and not too sweet. I like the assortment of little cakes and to go sandwiches. read more

Fay Da Bakery is such a gem! People usually go for their buns but their mochis are outstanding! First, they are humongous - double the size of regular mochi. They are also very elastic and soft compared to the mochi I have had previously. We got the mango, peanut and taro flavors and all were generously filled and topped with shredded coconut. Our favorite was the Taro! We also got their Taro Puff which has an extremely thin outer layer which isn't crispy but rather soft. The inside is packed to the brim with taro filling which is on the sweeter side like a mix of date/red bean paste.  This is definitely one place I'll keep going back to for my mochi fix. read more

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Terrific Asian Bakery with treats for everyone Extremely reasonable costs Great service A handful of tables available to eat in house The cakes are delicious Large selection of full cakes, slices, pastries, breads. read more

Overall: C // 3 stars Your standard cash-only Cantonese bakery with classic items from Pineapple Buns and Pork Floss Buns to Mango Cake and Mochi. I found their mango mochi to be incredibly soft and delicious, though I wished for more fresh mango. I was also excited since during this time of year, they have individual mooncakes. The lava mooncakes were a disappointment since the filling was not runny; the salted egg yolk seem off colored; however, the ones where there is only paste from wintermelon to lotus tastes great. Food: E Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: E Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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This seems to be where a lot of people go nowadays but I'll never understand why... it's always busy, disorganized, and nowhere as good as other old school places in the neighborhood read more

Service is like any Chinatown bakery, they ignore you until you're ready to pay. The mango and taro mochi are fantastic, soft with generous filling. Nothing special to look at. A small neighborhood bakery. read more

Whenever we visit Chinatown, we always take home some pastries. This is one of the two places we'll stop by. Prices are reasonable, although choices are limited but they are still fresh. Limited seating options, it's more of a quick takeout place. Service is quick and not as hectic during the busy hours compared to the other bakery we go to and not as touristy. read more

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Great visit to this bakery which seems to be packed all the time! The pork buns were delicious and full of meat. This is a cash only business so be prepared. They have a wide collection of baked goods. It is definitely worth the trip. read more

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Fay Da was the first bakery in Chinatown that, years ago, I started going to. Prices at that time were more reasonable than they are now, but they are still relatively inexpensive. (I also frequented the W. Village location after it opened.) My focus has mostly been on Fay Da's savory baked goods, since the sweet desserts like the mousses are less to my personal taste. I really enjoy the Roast Pork Buns and Hot Dog Buns, but these days you can also find those elsewhere. My favorite item remains Fay Da's Tuna Buns, stacked high and filling for $2.75. Everything I've had there is always fresh. One plus at this Fay Da, it also has some pleasant tables to enjoy your order with a coffee or tea. read more

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Not my favorite Chinese bakery, the selection was limited but we went on a Saturday afternoon. The prices were good ($2-$3)depending on the item, however I wasn't amazed by anything I got and would try somewhere else next time I'm in the area. Note: $10 minimum for credit card transactions read more

Fay da bakery is in Chinatown, wet village and Forest hills etc..... this location is pretty crowded. Great taste and price :) I took 1star off. This location doesn't have a restroom. Dinning space is available. (about 15 seats) read more

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Lots of yummy baked goods from cakes, buns, smoothies, coffees and teas. Great stat to the morning read more

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This is your typical Chinese bakery for all your favorite baked goods. Specifically, I came here for their mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival season. Their regular mooncakes are $8.50 for a single, but they also had mini versions with unique flavors for $6 each. I'm not a fan of the traditional mooncake flavors, so it is great that they offer unique flavors here. I got the Matcha Lava and Custard one to try. When I say they're mini, they're really tiny and bite-size at only about 2inches. The matcha one didn't have a strong flavor, but the custard one was good and did have a little lava flow when cutting into it. They come in an individual box, so great for gifts too. read more

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We happened to stumble upon this place after lunch at Mamouns. Although there was a big selection of snacks and pastries, some of it look like it was sitting out for a while. I ordered the coffee milk tea with boba. This is the first place to ever ask if I want sugar added... Normally they just add it. The Boba itself was a little tough, as if it was sitting around for awhile or overcooked. Cash only!! read more

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Standard no frills Chinese bakery/ coffee shop. Delicious, affordable, and quick! Easy to pop in and grab something in the mornings

We had a variety of treats from the bakery to share between our friend group. Here is how we would rate each of the treats we purchased (pictured): - Chocolate mouse: 4 - Mango mouse: 3.5 - Japanese cheesecake: 3 - Lemon apricot cake: 4 - Strawberry cake: 4.5 Overall: 4/5 read more

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Mango mousse cake was 5**** but the service left a bad taste for me. Walked in around 1pm today and wanted a cake for a specific occasion. They couldn't accommodate and write what I wanted on the cake - completely fine but I wanted to try my luck at other bakeries before deciding. Came back to Fay Da to just grab a cake anyway and as i was checking out, it rubbed me the wrong way the cashiers there loudly said in Chinese "looks like she had no choice anyway and had to come back to us. Would you look at that." Excuse me but totally uncalled for. This is giving the nail salon gossipy vibes. So great cakes but rude service. read more

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One of my favorite bakeries in Chinatown. Large selection of fresh bread & pastries. Coffee is also always hot & fresh. Accepts cards or cash, some seating if you are lucky but no restroom. The ladies at the counter are also nicer than most servers in the area. Recommend this spot! read more

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Fay Da Bakery is to New York as a glove is to a hand. They just belong together. This Chinese staple has been around for quite a long time and I really do think that us New Yorkers can sometimes take institutions like this bakery for granted. I wanted to pop in here and talk about some of the pockets of joy that I've had the privilege of experiencing at this wonderful Asian bakery. The corn bun is my absolute favorite. It's the perfect balance between sweet and savory. You have a pillowy bun that has a buttery outer crust and then in the middle you have this concoction of sweet corn and a cream cheese like surrounding filling. As you bite into the bun, the softness and butter of the bun with the tartness of the cream cheese, and the sweet pop of corn is a bite perfectly carved in heaven. The filling to bun ratio is just perfect. Recently, I also tried some of their hot pastry items like the beef pocket and it was absolutely delicious. Flaky, buttery pastry with warm spiced beef inside. Just the perfect treat on a cold chilly day walking through Chinatown going about your business. Prices cannot be better. If you're in New York, you have to stop by here and sample their creations. read more

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I really loved the birthday chestnut cake that I ordered from Fay Da yesterday. For a beautifully decorated berry-topped cake that I bought directly from the display case (I didn't have my act together to pre-order), it tasted wonderfully fresh and moist. When I arrived at around 9:45AM, the associate told me that the cakes had just been delivered that morning, so that was a good sign. She also mentioned that the chestnut paste is made with real chestnuts. I could taste very, very small soft chunks of chestnut, so that appears to be so. For a chestnut paste lover like me, I loved that there was abundant chestnut piping on top of the cake, as well as a thick layer of chestnut inside the cake. Overall, the sponge, frosting, and chestnut paste were not too sweet, yet still indulgent. A 6" cake was $24, which I thought was very reasonable. More standard Chinese-styled fruit cakes were cheaper, while the mousse cakes were about $5 more. For another birthday, I'm inclined to try their strawberry or mango mouse cakes, which were stunning! Fay Da's chestnut cake was much better than chestnut cake that I got a year ago from Taipan right around the corner. read more

We came here in mid-July for a quick bite. There was a good selections of pastries. We got a mango mochi, lotus seed puff and coconut bun. They all tasted delicious and fresh. We sat at the front by the window . There are a few tables to sit and eat. We paid cash. Staff were friendly and eager to help with your selections. read more

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On our Chinatown food crawl we preferred this bakery to its busier, more well known neighbors. Seemed clean and all items had labels in English clearly posted. The taro puffs were some of the best things we ate all day and we ended up going back for more! I also liked their unique mochi flavor like peanut which I'd never tried before. So many sweet and savory options and everything is super affordable so you can try a little of everything. Would love to visit again and try more goodies! read more

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Small Asian bakery with decent baked goods. We got some buns as well as mooncakes for mid autumn festival. The mooncakes were solid and they had some unique flavors. We got a lotus with egg yolk, as well as a matcha and lava ube. The ube was interesting to try, but the texture was a bit gummy and there wasn't a strong ube flavor. The matcha was very good! Good tea flavor. 3 stars because it seems like the organization is a bit lacking--be careful with the bun labels, as what was labeled as bun with fish inside was actually just a plain butter bun :( read more

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Always a lovely bakery and quick coffee/tea service. Came here to get some mooncakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Came with my 2 friends for their Lava mooncake Collection. One of my friend (non-Asian) never had mooncakes before and we were eager for her to taste them. They have lovely packaging and paper bag. There is a mooncake menu available and some mooncakes on display (at the front) to view. But, they are in the boxes and unable to view the actual mooncake. Since lava mooncake is best eaten warm (to taste the custard lava inside), we took them home. We bought various flavors and divided them up. After warming up the lava mooncake in the microwave for 20seconds (too long?), it was oozing. I wasn't a big fan of the purple yam one. My husband had the regular custard lava cake (not warmed up) and enjoyed it. read more

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Went to this Chinatown staple bakery! I just ate lunch and wanted to get a drink pretty cheap and simple. Decided to come here for its reputation for cheap teas, desserts and buns. Got the Iced milk tea and it tasted not VERY sweet but just the right amount. It was very good and nostalgic tasting cause I've drank these types of milk teas from my childhood haha. The area can get pretty packed with Chinatown locals but the drink itself was only $3! Please come here for a cheap bite or little drink on the go :) read more

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Quick service and relatively cheap for today's economy. All variations of cold and hot beverages with a large selection of Chinese pastry and buns. Everything is fresh due to high turnover. read more

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There are Fay Da Bakeries all over NYC in Manhattan, Queens & Brooklyn. This one is super convenient at the corner of Mott & Canal Sts in the heart of Chinatown. The selection of pastries and buns is ample, both sweet & savory. They also have ready made cakes if you need a quick birthday cake, but you can also put in advance orders for special occasions. When you walk in, grab a plastic serving platter & tongs to make your selections. I like that all the baos, buns & sandwiches are under hinged self-serve display covers. Each item is tagged with both the English & Chinese descriptions as well as the born-on date & time, to guarantee you get the freshest. And they replenish the supply all day, but late in the afternoon, choices might get scarce. Make sure to check out the spinning carousel of golden brown baked goodies on the left. Choose the roast pork puff, chicken pie, curry beef puff or the apple turnover, all kept warm, crispy and flaky. And they are one of the few bakeries in Chinatown that take credit card for purchases of $10 or more. Hmm, I might go for an HK milk tea to go with my chicken pie... read more

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Very limited seating, maybe 4 tables. Massive selection- unfortunately what I wanted, a steamed chicken bun, was sold out (it was sold out of the two other places I attempted to go to before this one) so I opted for the vegetable bun- pretty good. could have used more filling. Loved the fluffiness of the bun. One of the employees helped me figure out which bun was which and packed it for me. Maybe would return, but probably not as this was my third choice of steamed bun spots 10 credit card minimum. read more

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Looove Fay Da! Prices are super reasonable - $1.95 for a warm roast pork bun, $2 for an egg tart, etc. My favorites here are the chocolate walnut bread ($2.25 I think), egg tart, custard bun, and pea and scallion braid. I always get some variation of these when I swing by! Their coffee+milk drink is also really good and hits the spot every time. The cashiers here move quickly so FYI, don't get intimidated. They mean well, they're very busy haha. I think it's 5 or 10 cents extra if you ask for a paper bag with a handle FYI. I swung by recently on a Saturday morning and all of their seats were filled with aunties and uncles hanging out so if you're looking for a casual cafe to catch up and chat at, this place is not it haha. This bakery is much more a utility spot than a cafe read more

Awesome bakery, quick service, just what you would expect. Prices were good and workers were very nice. Much better than the Fay Da bakery in the Flushing/Bayside area read more

Solid authentic Chinese bakery offering a nice variety of traditional items. I had the sweet topping bun (aka pineapple bun) with cream and really enjoyed the sweet crusty exterior that defines the typical pineapple bun aka pineapple bun. The custard inside is a bit on the sweeter side but had a great creamy texture. There are a few tables inside for seating. I went towards the end of the day so a bit bummed to see a number of items sold out. read more

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Came here today and this time they were almost sold out of their pastries. They ran out of the yellow egg custards but got a lot of pineapple buns like always. Remember to always go there earlier in the day or before the evening starts to get as many pastries as possible! There will be a greater variety to choose from! read more

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this bakery is a favorite. I love their wonderful treats not all super sweet although if you're looking for that, they have it too I always tend for the nut so super sweet fantastic read more

One of the bakeries in Chinatown that I frequent whenever I'm in the area. I'm a fan of their pineapple buns along with the roll cakes. They also serve a variety of beverages such as coffee and bubble tea to go with the bakery items they have. The bakery can get a bit hectic when there's a crowd, but the service is pretty fast and you'll move through the lines quickly. They do have a credit card minimum (I believe it's $15), so be prepared if you're not buying too much. read more

Opening at 7am was a major selling point for our need of Chinese baked goods early AM before our busy day. Roast pork bun was heavenly with good amount of meat inside. We enjoyed the sesame ball so much that it didn't get photographed cuz we ate it so fast. It was the biggest one we've ever had with probably red bean inside but it was INCREDIBLE! The lychee green tea was delightful, not too sweet. I lived in nyc 7 years ago and went to Fay Da frequently, so I'm happy to see them still thriving in Chinatown. Great classic spot. read more

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What can I say? This place is great. It's located at a convenient location (heart of Chinatown). The food is always tasty and inexpensive. And the service is fast. You really can't go wrong here. Their buns and pastries are also quite different from what you would find at a typical Asian bakery. They still have all the usual pork roast buns and egg tarts, but for curry puffs and tuna filled pastries, you would only find them here. It does get busy easily, so please know what you want to order before you get to the register and keep the line moving! read more

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I've enjoyed Fay Da snacks a few times before but never ordered a cake there until recently. Unexpectedly had the opportunity to get together with friends last minute. It also happened to be my husband's birthday, so decided to have an impromptu birthday celebration by getting him his favorite cake - Chinese sponge cake - light and not too sweet, and with fruit! Went to their website which was pretty straightforward, but my order was so last minute that I followed the instructions to email them directly. April responded to my email right away and was super-helpful. Placed the order, received a confirmation email - easy-peasy! Arrived to pick up the cake, even more beautiful than I expected. Hubby and friends were delighted, commenting on how fresh the fruit tasted. I loved the whipped cream frosting and light sponge cake. Success! Oh, and did I mention this also happened to be Lunar New Year? The Fay Da bakery team were champs - much appreciation and respect to y'all! Looking forward to ordering another cake soon - I'll plan to do it with more advanced notice next time though! read more

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