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.

Really enjoyed my visit to Strange Tokyo! The sushi and…read morekimbap were fresh, beautifully presented, and delicious. You can definitely tell there's a lot of experience behind the food, with a Japanese chef who has 35 years of experience. I also love that the quality is great while the prices are still reasonable. A nice spot for premium sushi without breaking the bank!

My mom mentioned that a new sushi spot opened up in Chinatown so I came with her to try it out. It…read morewas a Friday around lunch time and we were the only ones in the restaurant. A ton of people stopped by to pick up the menu though, so maybe they'll get some more business soon. Their menu is mostly kimbap and some sushi rolls. It looks like most of their sushi rolls are cooked sushi items like eel and shrimp tempura. I had asked if the salmon on the rolls were smoked or raw and she said they were raw, but I really do not think that's the case. They definitely tasted like smoked salmon and not straight up raw salmon. Not sure how I feel about that - I thought I was getting raw salmon and now smoked salmon. Anyways, I had their signature kimbap and a special roll. Both were aggressively fine. I don't think I'll come back unless my mom really wants to. Service was really nice though - staff were all very nice.

| 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!

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!

Sushi tacos definitely sounded intriguing... I was skeptical at first but they are pretty filling…read moreand make for a hearty snack. The nori is super crispy and made into a taco shape! So fun! I got one of the lattes... I think the flavor could have been more prominent because it tasted like a non-flavored latte to me. Staff was helpful! You can order on the kiosk or at the register. There's a wide variety of seating available. It's on the second level of the building, so it gets a nice amount of sunlight!

I came to On Lab because I was interested in their sushi tacos. There was a combo where you can…read moreorder one eel taco and a Yuzu Cold Brew for ($15.99 or $18.02 - price with tax). They will call you up when your drink is ready, but they will deliver the taco to your table when ready. I'm not really a coffee person but the yuzu slush, jasmine tea, and coffee combo works pretty well. My friend order ed the soosoo latte, which is corn, corn milk foam, espresso, and coconut milk. This one has a strong coffee taste and subtle corn flavor. Interesting combination. The taco was good. Enough eel with every bite, good amount of sauce. I enjoyed the fried nori shell as it added texture and it did not get soggy quickly. There is a decent amount of seating and there is one unisex bathroom in the back.

Good comforting Vietnamese dishes. Wide enough selection to choose from and can accommodate for…read morefood allergies. Ordered the Bun Rieu, broth was rich and flavorful. Crab balls were light and spongy, really soaked in the broth. Had a variety of toppings -- fried tofu, shrimp, onion, the crab balls, sliced rice cakes (surprising addition). Service was quick and workers were all friendly.

Service: 4.6/5 Food: 4.1/5…read morePrice: $20-$30 Surprisingly busy for a Monday night. A full house + new diners immediately sat at cleared tables. Someone recently sent me an IG reel featuring this place, so maybe they're having a moment right now. It should be noted, their tables are meant for groups, so for solo + parties of 2, expect a communal table situation. We had an older lady as our server + I think she bonded with my grandma. She brought her a cup of hot tea, unsolicited, + was teasing her personal small fork that she brought out to use instead of asking for one from the restaurant. What I Ordered: - chả giò (pork): shorter variety, wrapper a little too crispy or going stale?, little expensive - bún riêu: full flavor, lots of toppings, little spicy - cơm sườn bì chả: bony pork, spicy + salty chả, not broken rice

First time here and will be back!…read more Burritos are huge and filled with goodies. Love that the ingredients were so fresh. Good for two people and we barely finished it. We got the steak to share, mild. Next time I have to get it spicy. Will be back to try the tacos for sure. Make sure you stop by if you're in the area!

This is an awesome new beverage and snack shop operating out of the same space as The Pickle Guys…read moreon Grand Street. The owner of both shops, Eddie, is a super friendly guy who truly cares about his local community. Chatting with him while waiting for our order to be made fresh was a wealth of history and knowledge of Chinatown. He shared stories with us about the changes to the neighborhood over time and the role he wants to play in this community to improve its future. This is the type of small business that deserves everyone's support. As for their offerings, I loved the Egg Salad Sando, which was extremely creamy and luxurious. It is somewhat similar to those famous ones you find in Japan's 7 Eleven. For the vehicle, he chose a soft fluffy hot dog bun, which worked way better than I expected. To put the sando over the top, I really enjoyed the pickled onions that they use. From my understanding, it comes from his shop next door. I'm excited to come back soon and try their variety of hot dogs and onigiri. On the day I came, they had actually just closed. Eddie's mom, who was cleaning up, saw the three of us looking into the window and was kind enough to reopened the store. Then she called Eddie to come back even though he had just left to "Take care of our guests." We felt really bad because all we wanted was an Egg Salad Sando and one drink. Instead, they even offered us free beverages to try that are not on the menu. Btw, we loved the fact that you can actually taste tea in all of their drinks unlike many bubble tea shops. Our favorites were the lychee and dragon fruit flavored teas. Not too sweet for those of you wondering, but adjustable to preference. In summary, delicious snacks and wonderfully refreshing beverages are the reasons why most people will eventually find this neighborhood gem. However, it's the people working here that earned my respect and appreciation. I will be back whenever nearby to show them some love. While I'm at it, might as well grab some stuff from Pickle Guys to go too. Doughnut Plant is only a few doors down too.

I came here with a group of at least 8 people - seating is very limited here but we were glad seats…read morewere opened that day we went. I think we took up most of the space. Please also note it's high top seating so it's not really intended for group seating. I don't eat raw fish but the group does. Thankfully the menu had cooked options so I ordered the roasted black cod. It was delicious! The fish tasted so fresh and sweet. The food also came out pretty quickly for an order of 8!

I do not like writing reviews when I only try 1 item from the menu and it is to go, but I got…read moresimilar feedback from others who ordered delivery with me. Since it was delivery, I cannot say anything about the restaurant itself (service, decoration, vibe etc), I can only comment on the food. I tried the goma shoyu tuna and others went with the negitoro don tartare and sichuan chili salmon. The feedback overall was it was too expensive for the portion size. The portion wasn't small, but it certainly wasn't big. We were all still a little hungry after eating our bowls. Regarding my order, the goma shoyu tuna, the fish was good, but not great and for my bowl at least, I felt it was lacking in flavor. I did not taste any chili oil and the only real flavor present in the dish came from the seaweed salad. Chikarashi does not allow you to make your own poke bowl, which I feel is unfortunate. I usually like to get both tuna and salmon and add a bunch of toppings/ingredients and that is not an option for any of their bowls.