| Authentic bakery in the front, party in the back 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. read more

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Still the same address, pleasant staff, good food, and great prices. Different name -- but I'm a little 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! read more

Looking for a quick, good meal?! Harper's Bread House was that place! I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to check it out. Once I got there, it was busy!! Note: cash only! Don't worry about the long lines, they move so quickly. I wasn't sure what to get but went with the crab salad and spicy salmon. Both were great choices for me! The spicy salmon was my favorite! There are signs that say you can't be in the space fore greater than 30 minutes. It's standing room only so it's not comfortable to linger. I grab my snacks and enjoyed them outside. read more

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I havent tried the baked stuff but I walked in and got a bubble tea from the back and it had a great flavor and was made fast. read more

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They sell a variety of rice balls, they are pretty big and I get full from it just by eating one of them. I was going to buy the spam onigiri but they were already sold out unfortunately! I bought the pork floss cake, it is like the pork floss bun but instead of being a bun, it is a cake. It is lighter than the bun and less doughy. The cash register is quick to service you. This spot also sell drinks like fruit drinks and bubble tea. There are two entrances the front door brings you to the bakery and the side door brings you to the beverages station where they sell drinks. In the front, they have three tables for you to organize your food/ items and then towards the back there's about four tables and comfortable chairs for you to rest and eat your food. I don't remember seeing restrooms in this establishment. read more

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Rating: 7/10 Date Last Visited: 1/24/2026 I ordered the egg tart ($1.50) and hot dog bun ($1.50). The egg tart was great, with a soft custard filling and crispy and flaky crust. For the price, it is very worth it. The hot dog bun was very standard, one big hot dog wrapped by bread. I would order both again, especially for the price. Most other pastries are also under $2, so I would recommend trying multiple things. This place is cash only, so make sure you bring some extra cash with you. Overall, I would recommend if you're looking for a cheap bakery in Chinatown. read more

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Harper's Bread is one of those neighborhood bakeries that makes me think, "I really need to come here more often." They sell a wonderful array of classic Chinatown pastries and drinks, as well as notably a line-up of diverse onigiri. In a neighborhood where there is stiff competition for egg tarts, Harper's is certainly up there. Their crust is very good, whereas some bakeries' are way too papery, flaky, and flavorless. Interestingly, their regular egg tarts and Portuguese egg tarts are the same price. Both are good and truthfully I don't think there is a tremendous difference in taste between the two, even though the latter has a slightly more burnt custard. Their coconut tart is also very good, but my husband thinks it's still not as good as Ka Wah's. I love Harper's strawberry Swiss roll most of all. Their pumpkin pancake-like pastry good and not too sweet and makes for a nice snack. read more

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They don't have the same unique baked goods as the location in Brooklyn. Was a bit disappointed. Onigiris are also good here.

I come here mainly for their onigiris and also their watermelon slush in the summertime. They have so many different varieties and it's so worth it for the cheap price! read more

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This bakery in Chinatown is a local staple that offers a variety of baked Chinese goods from buns to pastries to other small bites. I got the egg tarts here and they were so delicious. Would love to come back and try other items! read more

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Came here on a Tuesday afternoon after a stressful morning of exams and was super pleased!! Friendly staff and delicious egg tarts; Portuguese was my favorite but the dan tat was also an excellent specimen. They have a bunch of seating which was another pleasant surprise, and the bubble tea looked yummy. Will definitely be back! read more

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Formerly known as "Harper's Bread House inc" recently renamed to "OHAYŌ Bread House". I believe they're now part of a bakery chain that's also in Brooklyn. This bakery has been around for a very long time and aside from the name change everything has stayed the same. The staff and the layout of the bakery is still the same. Half of it is a bakery. The other half is a bubble tea spot. I haven't tried the bubble tea spot, but the bakery is really good. This is a cash only establishment. Don't get intimidated by the long lines if you see a lot of people because they do work quick. There's a lot of options for baked goods, but personally, the star for me is the freshly made onigiri/rice balls. Everything is affordable and there's so many flavors to choose from. It's perfect if you're looking for something as a snack or light breakfast. Two or three rice balls will fill you up. If you're not feeling rice balls, you can look at their baked goods. Their egg tarts and buns are pretty good. The ladies at the counter do speak English. The rice balls are all individually wrapped in seaweed, and you can peel off the plastic and wrap it yourself. The rice is always fresh and they don't use leftover rice. There's too many flavors to review so notable mentions are: - Purple rice eel - Curry chicken - Teriyaki chicken - Bacon, egg and cheese (yes this is a thing, I was surprised too and it's actually good) - Butter chicken Super affordable, worth checking out for their bakery or rice balls read more

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Since Kam Boat Bakery closed down, I struggled to find a new go-to place for Portuguese egg tarts in Chinatown. Don't get me wrong: there's plenty of excellent Portuguese egg tarts to be found in Chinatown. But some bakeries charge $2.25 per tart, which is kind of expensive. Enter Harper's Bread House, an unassuming bakery that has been around for decades and that flies a bit under the radar due to its location on the East side of Chinatown across from Grand Street that is less busy and also less touristic than main Chinatown. The Portuguese egg tarts at Harper's Bread House may be the best bang for your buck in Chinatown, as both egg tarts and Portuguese egg tarts are the same price, $1.50. The Portuguese egg tarts have a firmer, flakier crust and a lightly burnt yellow custard that is tasty and pilllowy soft. They also sell a Brazilian version of the egg tart that uses coconut, although I still prefer the Portuguese version. They also sell an amazing variety of onigiri or Japanese rice balls: Buffalo wings, bacon & egg, octopus salad, dry pork, Korean spicy spam, purple rice crab salad, purple rice eel, shrimp tempura salad, crawfish salad, Teryaki fried chicken, curry chicken, seaweed, tuna, spicy salmon, spicy tuna. All priced $2.50-$3. I'm a fan. read more

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Authentic no frills Cantonese Hong Kong bakery. They have a great watermelon juice for $3.50, and if you get two, it's $6! You can also ask for no sugar or less sugar. I really would come here for the Portuguese and Hong Kong egg tarts, rice balls, and sponge cakes. Still affordable despite inflation, so I don't want to gate keep this place. Please continue to visit this bakery and ensure this mom and pop operation stays in business in Chinatown! read more

Cute, fairly standard Chinatown bake shop. Also sells drinks at a good price. Sells mostly sweets (pastries) and not much that could be a meal. I'd come back here for a haul of their wintermelon and red bean pastries. read more

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We initially came in to try the egg tarts. We got 1 of each and picked up a rice ball too. The coconut egg tart wasn't so great. It was dry to the mouth. You need a cup of tea or coffee to help wash it down. The Portuguese egg tarts and regular egg tart was great. Nice filling and the crust was nice and flaky. There's a large selection of the rice balls, we got the spicy salmon and it did not disappoint. Coming back to try the other flavors. read more

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Harper's Bread House is one of the cheap eats Chinese bakery cafés in Chinatown. They also have a juice and tea section called "Fruit Vanity," plus some seating. Decided to try some items that I haven't tried out in other similar places, i.e., their sizable Chicken Bun, sizable for $2.50, and my first ever Wife Melon Cookie. The chicken cutlet and other fillings in the bun were less interesting than they appeared and relatively dry, although the sandwich could be filling for the price. As for the Wife Melon Cookie, it may be cherished by people raised on it, but for me it was just a nondescript sweet flavor without any melon or other special taste. I'm also not especially wowed by egg tarts, which I understand is one of Harper's specialties, although I had them served often for desert when traveling in China. (Also, not a fan of red bean paste deserts.) Perhaps these items are more geared towards customers with either more muted bakery palettes and expectations or plain nostalgia for these specialties, so I admittedly may not be the best judge. Although writing both of my choices off my Harper's Bread House "bucket list," would stop by again to try out other items available. Please leave me a suggestion of what else might be worthwhile to try on my next visit. read more

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Love this place. Always great baked items and for a reasonable price. I wish they were open later! The spicy crab onigiri is my favorite. Then the kimchi chicken Then eel Also has the egg floss roll and love it. read more

Harper's is a solid bakery in the Chinatown area. Very good egg tarts, and the watermelon slushie is a bonus.

This is my go to place to get rice balls. They have such a wide variety ranging from egg, to various proteins for such a deal. There is usually a steady line but the service is quick. Currently no seating but they usually have a few tables and chairs. It is a bakery so you can buy buns, egg tarts and the like. The star of the show is definitely the rice balls. Good for a light lunch or to go snack with stellar prices. read more

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This was my last stop on my Chinatown food adventure, and it was definitely worth it. I came for the boba tea since it's only $5. The shop has a nice, cozy setup with seating and even a couch, making it a nice spot to sit for a while and relax. The first section had dessert. The back is where I order my boba. They offer a variety of boba options and you can customize your drink like if you want 25% sugar. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you in Chinatown. Can be your last stop to wash everything down after eating all those food. read more

This place is super affordable, especially being in Manhattan Chinatown. Come here with a mindset of affordable basics and you'll be happy. It recently expanded its space to hold bubble drinks so it looks bigger inside. Some seating available but it's mostly to go. Probably one of the only Chinese bakeries to sell onigiri rice balls, don't expect it to be Japanese taste. The onigiri comes with many flavors like teriyaki chicken, curry chicken, octopus salad, etc. Line up as you walk in and one of the workers will greet you. I think they speak enough English. Overall, I would come back for affordable goods. read more

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Women came after me, I asked her if she joined the line after me, she said yes, anyway started to order before me, I let the cashier know it's my turn to order-all of them just laughed on me saying sorry, and continued to take that women's order. I just didn't buy anything and left. That's the level of service here read more

The rice balls are such a steal! They pack it not only with rice but actually fill it with sufficient toppings to make it a meal! My go to a are the octopus salad and the curry chicken! Bring cash since it's cash only! read more

a staple for me in china town. best onigiri in the city for under $3. well stuffed and light. my go-to is the spicy eel. just tried the coconut slush for the first time, and i'll definitely be coming back for it all summer. read more

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I always end up coming here because Wah Fung's line is too long, and I need to make it to my next appointment. For how quick the service is, and how convenient it is to carry around the onigiri for later, I am forever grateful. My favorite Onigiri's by far is the spicy eel, the spicy salmon, and the spicy tuna. I just tried the pumpkin sticky rice and it was good too! The dry pork onigiri is interesting, but not something I would get again. With how cheap everything is, it's always fun to try something new for fun. Cash-only. Also everyone mentions the service being abrasive, but I think they're actually super sweet, to the point, and well-oiled! read more

Stopped in here at the end of an outing in Chinatown where my husband and I ate way too many dumplings and steamed buns. So the pastries were taken to go. I ordered several Portuguese egg tarts, a pineapple bun and a coconut tart. Eyes way bigger than stomach. When I got home and looked at my bag full of treats, I realized that's not what I got. But I was still far too full to eat anything, and considering I spent less than $10 on a pile of baked goods, I'm not mad. When I finally did eat an egg tart (not the Portuguese ones, sadly -- they didn't make it into my bag), it was quite good. Not too sweet. Nice flaky crust and the custard wasn't overly eggy. (I haven't eaten my other items yet. And even though all I really wanted was a Portugese egg tart and I didn't get that, I'm still giving this place 4 stars -- for price and taste and convenience of being the last place to hit up before hopping on the subway. I'll tackle that pineapple bun tomorrow.) read more

Visited for the first time since we parked the car nearby. Surprised to find a Chinese bakery store selling onigiri rice ball. We were not paying much attention until we saw many customers coming in to buy those rice balls. So we bought a few to try. We bought eel and spicy tuna, $2.75 each. Price is definitely reasonable. The rice was nice and moist. Still luke warm, packed with ingredients. I was told they made it on site. Because of the fast turnover, they are usually fresh. We also tried some other products: the iced milk tea is only $2.95, good tea flavor. Their infamous custard is $1.50. I find it nothing special. It's good, but I'm not sure about being the king of the egg custard tart. The hot coffee..... is in the trash right now. My kids enjoyed the paper wrapped cup shape cakes. They were moist and rich in egg flavor. Other pastry/ bakery items are very reasonably priced also. We will definitely return. read more

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Definitely worth a stop at, my husband and I usually go for the watermelon ice drinks and today we decided to give their onigiri (rice balls) a try since we saw how popular they were last time we stopped in. I got the shrimp tempura onigiri and the curry chicken onigiri and my hubby got the beef sukiyaki onigiri. They flavor their rice perfectly, we were both impressed and considering how affordable they are, we will definitely be stopping by more often to try their other flavors. Service is fast and efficient. read more

Cute bakery, great treats! The sweet bun on the chicken bun is delicious, and I enjoyed the egg roll. There's some Mayo in there too. Would return! read more

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Nestled in Chinatown, this bakery is my go to for their rice balls which is super affordable, convenient and also super yummy! I've been coming here since years ago and shockingly their prices are still really affordable. They have a lot of options to choose from and most are around $3 or under! When I came here I got 3 rice balls for $8 which is such a steal given how expensive things are nowadays. They also sell a variety of Chinese breads and pastries, and also hot and cold drinks. If you're looking to grab a quick bite - this is the spot. They are cash only so make sure you bring cash! The cashiers are usually in a rush to get you to order since it's a bit busy. The customer service isn't amazing but the food is yummy so I keep coming back anyways haha read more

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Wow...their egg tarts are trash. You barely taste any yolks or anything eggs in it. I think its very generic and modified The only good thing about it...is fresh out the oven. Don't waste your calories time money. GO TO Na Tart for quality and tsste. read more

Onigiri 4/5 Either still very hot or sometimes to cold but it get's a 4 because of all the variety and majority of the time, everything is perfect temperature Purple rice eel is my favorite along with crab salad purple rice Egg tart 4/5 Cold. If they could put a heat lamp over them, they will jump up to a 4.25. It cannot rival New Flushing bakery, which just closed it's doors last month, but it's a close second Service 1/5 See ambiance Ambiance 1/5 This shop attracts extra homeless people outside asking you to buy things for them inside the shop This shop does not have system of who was first in line, so it becomes crowded in the cashier area The juxtaposition is in the back, which has now been rented out to sell upscale boba to the right and fried snacks on the left. read more

Saw a lot of good reviews on the onigiri and decided to try it out. A bakery that sells onigiri? That's not common. Purchased the spicy eel and spicy tuna and both were very disappointing. The spicy eel I was expecting like a spicy mayo type of sauce but it was wasabi! Personally I am not a fan wasabi. For the spicy tuna, the tuna was not in chunks and it wasn't spicy. Both onigiri had more rice than filling. The price range for all the onigiri is $2.50-$2.75. Definitely affordable, but the flavoring and filling was not there for me. Maybe the other fillings are better? Also, there are only a few tables with limited seating. read more

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I came across Harpers after recommendation from a friend. It is a Chinese bakery that also sells onigiri. I ordered the tuna onigiri ($2.50), spicy eel onigiri ($2.75), and eel onigiri ($2.75). Out of all the places I have tried, this tasted the best and has the most rice and filling packed into their rice balls. There is a large variety. The spicy eel had wasabi in it, which paired nicely. I didn't get to try any breads, cakes, or tarts, but the prices were very affordable. I would gladly come back to try more items if I'm in the area. read more

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A hidden gem. I am obsessed with the tofu skin and seaweed salad onigiri. The salmon and tuna are also solid. I love stopping by to grab a few onigiris and then sitting down at the park to watch local basketball. The filling is always very generous and the seaweed always crispy. read more

OHAYO Bakery - Tofu skin and seaweed salad onigiri - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

After coming multiple times for their variety of onigiri (ranging from $2.50-$2.75), I decided to try the sausage bread ($1.50). I have had better elsewhere due to the bread being a little dense, but it's hard to beat the price! Will definitely continue to drop by every time I'm in Chinatown for their onigiri. My favorite is the eel and tuna. read more

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Onigiri! The best rice balls I've ever tasted. Never can leave a visit to Chinatown without making a pit stop for my onigiri fix. Some of my personal faves are the spicy tuna, spicy crab, curry chicken and eel onigiri. What makes their rice balls unique compared to other tea shops is how they mix the rice with the furikake flavorings to make the taste pop. As good as plain rice balls are, I love the extra work this shop puts into these items. And affordable too! For sweets, I recommend the coconut custard cup tarts and pumpkin flat cakes as you don't normally see this in other Chinese bakeries. Be sure to keep track of time as this place closes early in the evening. read more

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Great. Just great. Bring cash, get anything. My favorites are the dry pork roll, any of the rice onigiri, and the boba drinks in the back $5 for a steal. read more

Came here to try the onigiri and got crab salad and spicy eel. The spicy ones don't contain spicy mayo/hot sauce which I usually expect, instead it contained wasabi. It wasn't really spicy, but I didn't mind too much. Still tasted good. For $2.50-2.75 an onigiri, this is an affordable snack option and had a lot of rice and decent amount of filling. I definitely want to try some of their other onigiri options, like teriyaki fried chicken and purple rice crab salad. Didn't try any of their pastries since I got full but they looked good and will return to try those as well. read more