I came to this place because my brother recommended it to me. Once you come in, you see a giant steamer so it's reassuring to know that it's all made in house The highlight here is the shumai. They are BIG and JUICY. Might even be the best shumai I've had in NY. I like how there are options of pork or shrimp. I got the pork because sometimes I can't handle the fishy flavor. The shumai was well seasoned, great chew, nice texture in the outside and moist on the inside. It's basically a complete bite The chive dumplings were solid as well. Air fry them when you get home for the premium experience Spare ribs were average. Nothing too special. Same goes for the chicken feet Tofu skin roll was pretty big compared to other places but the flavor and texture were on point I also like that they sell dimsum items over rice as well. Maybe I'll try that next time read more

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Real excellent Big Bun. This is my choice of food whenever I come here. I usually buy a bunch to bring home. Too bad it's far from where I live, otherwise, I would pick up steamed buns here regularly for breakfast. read more

Golden Bun Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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I am really all about the mantou here and sometimes their coffee-milk tea. My mom and my daughter love the mantou too, but the service is atrocious. I do not end up ordering half the time because there is no one taking my order. I am not the type to fight for my order to be heard first. It should not ever even be that way. So I just get fed up and leave after a couple of minutes. Its not like they need my money anyway, right? I do not recommend the noodles. I've had it a couple of times with my mother-in-law, and each and every time had sand in them. I guess the vegetables were not cleaned. read more

I come here for the noodles and occasionally a bakery bun. In the front section of the bakery has steamed rice rolls, congee, dumplings, noodles and typical steamed dim sum options. In the back is the actual bakery with buns. I always love their freshly cooked noodles. My husband usually get the pan fried noodles. This time we got a variety to try them out. Pan fried noodles, mei fun, lo mein and singapore mei fun. The noodles are between $3-3.50 for a serving and always made fresh. Tip: cash only Limited English spoken. But you can point as well. read more

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This bakery is amazing! I love their quick service and wide range of food selections.

Decent spot for some quick cheap bites. They have buns obviously, the steamed white ones, the usual golden variety, dim sum, noodles, congee, rice, tea/coffee etc. I recommend the Shu Mai & Pan Fried Dumplings. Both flavorful and tasty. The shrimp roll was too peppery for my taste, I couldn't finish it. Chicken Lo Mein needed another flavor other than oil, hah. The chicken with shiitake mushroom rice was disappointing, very sad looking and tasting dish. I was imagining a hearty, warm, chicken rice dish. Service was difficult, hard to communicate, they can't hear you well and it's hard to ask questions and see what you want. Best if you are familiar with items and just shout it out as a staff member stares at you, it's hard to tell if lines exist in here. read more

Golden Bun Bakery - sad dish, dont get. Chicken Mushroom Rice $3.50 - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The bakery goods aren't bad, but the staff are atrocious. The line isn't really a line; it's a free for all and the people behind the counter blame you if you're annoyed they completely ignored you for other customers. I've been to a ton of Chinese bakeries and this one isn't even that good to have such terrible service. At least tai pan has great products to offset service. read more

Don't be fooled by the low-maintenance store front and the lack of curb appeal upon entering this bakery. It is steps from the subway and just off a really busy corner so it is easily missed if you don't pay attention to the awning/signage. Growing up in Chinatown, these hole in the wall places were staples for a quick bite and for satisfying cheap eats on the go. They are becoming more and more extinct no matter which borough you venture to - so I am always happy to find these little gems when exploring new neighborhoods. Once inside, you will likely smell all kinds of baked goods in progress or the fresh out of the oven hot food that serves as meal options, which are perfect for express lunches. Unfortunately for me, my timing was bad on this visit as they were already out of the hot food. (It was late, past 6PM). Instead, I was able to pick up some lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice dumplings - very delicious and a bargain priced meal ($2.25). Inside had beans, pork, egg, and Chinese Sausage. It was a complete meal. I also grabbed a variety of buns (roast pork, coconut, and a hot dog bun) and a few egg tarts to go. The buns were the mini's, as were the egg tarts, about half the size of the regulars...but at a bargain price of 3 for $2. Again, totally a good deal. I figured I'd buy them to save for breakfast the next day. Will return, next time earlier! So I can buy the congee, dim sum and sample the rice plates. read more

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I love love steamed buns and dumplings here. I ordered both quite a few times and only had it happened 1 time when the dumplings had the meat not cooked completely right(still it wasn't terrible), other times they are delicious. Buns are always phenomenal. Sometimes I get the pre-packaged mini buns from the back and they are also tasty. Can't beat these prices. I'm not sure if there is only 1 lady who speaks a little bit of English but she tends to always be the one that helps me. They get her when I come in and she is very sweet! I love the fact that it's located right off subway station. The only downside is they only take cash. Sometime I want it, but don't have cash on me which sucks, but otherwise a great place for cheap dim sum. read more

I'm surprised that I've never wrote a review about this place. It's my go to when I need a quick breakfast on the run. It's located near the D train at Bay Parkway. They open the door at 7am. Prior to hopping on the train, I pick up my usual spring rolls and fried dumplings. It's cheap and fast. The ladies behind the counter are helpful and quick. There are pictures above the hot food display, hence, if you don't speak the language, you just point. I have the tendency to do just that on a Monday morning at 7:15 am. I put up one finger and point to the sign. They ask me what else, and then in my rusty Cantonese, I ask for one serving of spring rolls. I'm usually out of there under 5 minutes. I recommend you go here when you forget to eat breakfast. I've been known to snack on my spring rolls while waiting for my train on the platform. Don't judge me, you do what you got to do when hangry strike. read more

Golden Bun Bakery - Fried dumplings - $1.75 - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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The staff person who attended to my dad, is rude. Does not deserve even one star. My dad never gets mad but this girl got him so angry and he complained to the owner. Unfortunately, that rude person is still there and she will ruin this business. read more

My mom told me about this place after she remembered that my new (non-Asian) in-laws loved the shrimp variations of dim sum. I don't really know what they have other than these, but the shrimp wrapped in the rice rolls are great for them! You can watch them make it fresh from the window and they pack them and sell them as they're coming off the grill. They typically come in an order of 3 rolls and cost around $3, but this place has them in orders of 4, the shrimp are of a nice size and they are like $2.50! The in-laws were over the moon and made me wish I had gotten them more. My mom also enjoys them and brings them home on the weekends when she goes to that area. I wouldn't mind going back to try some other treats! read more

Another local Chinese bakery with average coffee and pretty good dai bau (a large steamed bun with egg, sausage, chicken and ??? inside of it). This bakery is small and has limited seating and the staff has limited English but is friendly. I was here last winter and had asked for a takeout menu or business card. I was told at the time that they were too new and would have some soon. When I asked again today about 6 months later, they used the same excuse. Pretty lame but okay to stop here if you are passing through and want something more local than DD or BK! read more

Lots of buns at this place hence the name Golden Bun bakery. I come here 2-3 times a week to grab some snack to go before that long train commute to the city. Their hot foods are pretty decent, can't complain about the cheap $2 rice noodles, ho fun, and dumplings. They have dim sum foods as well. I can't say much about their bakery stuff although they look pretty good. read more

Golden Bun Bakery - All this for $2? Yes please! (Ho fun) - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Nice spot to grab a quick bite if you're in a rush or lazy to walk elsewhere right off the subway station. They're quick and efficient to serve tho that might mean skimping in other areas like friendliness. The noodles from the front ready food area looked fresh and upon eating can tell it was made that day. Tender noodles (not fresh out of pot) but also not too soggy nor too greasy. Flavor was lacking a bit but the he fun noodles have a tendency to dilute flavors so it is understandable. Low sodium is healthier as well so not a bad thing. Ice tea came out great! Fresh lemon juice and slices with a hint of sweetness to the tea. Not too bitter/sweet/sour. Not a southern ice tea but a solid asian style ice tea and still delicious to sip during a heatwave. Staff is quick to ask if you need assistance. Most speak Chinese only with some broken English. Pointing to items works. read more

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I have been their loyal fans since they started since i grew up in the area. I have been spending money there weekly and i have seen their ups and downs. There are good and poor but the main issue i have with them is not sticking to the recipe when making steamed buns. I understand that this is an individually owned bakery so every bakery may be different under the chain name. But that doesn't allow you to skim on ingredients especially on steamed buns. I have gotten their steamed buns from all over their locations (8th ave, Chinatown, and 86th st x2), this location on Bay Parkway is by far the worst when it comes to steamed buns. Just so you know i do get all their other stuff such as noodles, dim sums, congees, drinks, and baked buns. My issue is really their steamed buns. They have been doing this for years. They charge these buns (chicken, chicken veg, lotus seed paste, red beans, etc) the same price as all other locations, but their buns have MUCH LESS ingredients inside. They even have the audacity to raise the price after covid while continuing skimming on the ingredients? That is just rude. As you can see in the picture, i got the same chicken bun, but one is heavier than the other by over 1oz. 1 oz of meat can be up to 7g of protein. That is what they are skimming on folks. I have been buying their buns at all locations weekly and consistently for years and the evident is sound. I have only uploaded these two pictures but if you don't believe me, buy their individual steamed buns from all locations and compare. The best price for ingredients is 8th Ave location, then Chinatown, then 86th st. I have them 2 stars because they do have some nice noodles and rice containers but skimming and cheating aren't just! I even comforted them a few times and the ladies denied my claim. It's just ridiculous. I would only recommend you going for anything else but their steamed selections. read more

Golden Bun Bakery - Same chicken bun, but from 86th st. Much less meat for the same (now slightly higher price because they raised it after covid). - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

My mom frequently buys buns from Golden Bun Bakery to make at home for breakfast. My sister tried their fried pork dumplings before and told me good things about them so I knew I had to try them. The bakery is situated on a high pedestrian and traffic corner. In addition, it is right off of the Bay Parkway Train Station on the D Line. Small bakery and limited seating. Staff is nice and helpful. They have an assortment of buns, baked goods, dim sum, and quick fixes for lunch/snacks which makes it very convenient to pick up. The dumplings were 5 for $1.75 which were darn cheap! It seems they only have one type of dumpling which is the fried pork dumpling. The dumplings were scrumptious! They weren't crispy or crunchy, but somehow they still tasted great. The dumpling skin wasn't too thick which I liked. The filling inside consisted of ground pork, jicama, and chives. Very tasty and flavored well. The jicama gave the dumpling a slight crunch to it. I really liked the fact this bakery is close to my house and the train station. There's many bakeries along 86th street, but this one really stands out from the ones I've tried because of these delectable dumplings. read more

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There's nothing like a authentic milk tea from a Chinese bakery, and a egg tart. I remember coming here as a kid and grabbing breakfast before heading to Chinese school Now, I make this my daily stop before going to school/work. While I've noticed the prices steadily increasing, its still cheaper and more affordable than other places. There's warm buns, hot dishes such as noodles/tea eggs/rice, and congee. The tables could use some cleaning though but for the most part the space is clean. On a busy morning there's 3-4 workers but that decreases to around 2 during the afternoon. Service is quick and efficient, no frills and you're out the door in less than 5 minutes with breakfast/lunch/maybe dinner, for under $20. read more

One of the few bakeries that remained opened during the pandemic. I only discovered this on a walk and tried it out. Since then I've been back to get more sticky rice rolls, meat and vegetable buns, and their joongs. Their prices are fair, the staff are nice and they don't mind explaining what some things are. Cash only. Try it out! read more

Small bakery. Limited seating. Not a lot of selections. BUT cute miniature pastries. Like the mini egg white tarts. Like the mini buns. Perfect size for someone like me who like to eat small portions. This way allows me to try a little bit of everything. Nice! read more

The buns in this place is a disaster. The bread is frail so it has no texture and everything just collapses as you bite into it. But this time I bought a bag of sticky rice roll for breakfast and the sticky rice tastes like CIGARETTES! Someone must be smoking when they were making it. Stay away if you don't want to eat ashes. read more

Dim sum is okay but pretty oily. Service is poor. A dim sum lady had a very bad attitude and rude. I mean if she doesn't like the job then she should go home. read more

They have tons of selections. Including mini buns, steam buns, dim sum items and steam rice dishes. The food is decent. But sometimes you'll end up with stomaches. Their service is horrendous. 5 times I've purchased their shrimp rice rolls and spare rib over rice and they forget the most important ingredient: the soy sauce. Once I can understand. But 5 times is just ridiculous. Fed up to the point I actually called them to complain. They came up with so many excuses, got loud and disrespectful then hung up on me. I'll be spending my money elsewhere. read more

I haven't be here too many times to write a review, but since I am the duchess of Golden Bun Bakery, I have to write something. I came here for their "bao" twice. Well, it's golden "bun" so I gotta order some bao. Their bao were good to enjoy but sometimes it's not that warm to enjoy even though they told me that they steamed it again. First time I had the lotus paste and 2nd time I ordered the pork bun. Pork bun was.. "meh".. but the lotus bun was pretty good. I like the lady that works there. They are all really friendly and patient since I took a long time to decide what I want and I only purchase 1 bun at a time. read more

When I first walked into this Chinese bakery, I get hit immediately with a wide array of Chinese breakfast to my right. The aroma of different congee, noodles, buns, dim sum wrapped around me like a warm, fuzzy blanket. Along the wall to your right, you also have a panel of photos of the different dishes with English translation and listed prices. They take care of us Americans good. Walking a few more steps forward, their famous egg cakes "Dahn Go" will hit you like a storm as they come freshly baked out of the oven. Oh they are so soft, fluffy and warm when you immediately try them. Let them sit for a few hours and they are still good! To the back they have their usual breakfast buns. Inexpensive Chinese breakfast with a wide selection. Not a bad way to start your mornings! Of course, their food isn't the healthiest..but it's nice to indulge here every now and then. read more

I'm sorry I would give a great review.. I would leave more of a better review.. if only I understood Chinese. I asked a few questions and I couldn't get an answer. I wanted sweet cookies.. And they didn't know.. I asked can I taste that was rudely applied no a direct no. I ended up getting just a few cookies and left. But when I opened to eat them.. They were good and tasted great! I wouldn't say my next experience would be the same.. Not knowing what to expect when I buy them. And that will keep me from coming back. read more

Good standard Chinese bakery with odd metallic seating. I have come here many times for their dim sum items and have found them consistently decent, if somewhat cold. What I find surprising is that for a place that specializes in buns, any bun I've gotten from them has been mediocre at best. Whatever. Still a decent place to grab some quick breakfast if you don't feel like going to a sit down dim sum place. read more

The bake and steam buns are OK but if you want dimsum it's better to walk a block down to the actual dimsum restaurant and pay an extra buck. The pan fry dumplings are filled with pork fat and too oily. The ladies that work here are nice but the guy that works the rice roll station is extremely verbally abusive. Asking him a simple question about the rice rolls will get you yelled at. Even the ladies that work there will warn you not to talk to him. read more