About us
What we offer
Established in 1968 by Taishanese immigrants, Mei Lai Wah has grown from a humble bakery into a Chinatown institution, beloved by locals and visitors alike.
In recent years, we’ve expanded and upgraded — moving to a larger location on Mott Street to better serve you, while preserving that same warm, vibrant spirit.
What We Offer
Signature Menu Highlights
Char Siu (Roast Pork) Bun
Our crown jewel. Baked or steamed, golden outside, tender and juicy inside.
Dim Sum & Steamed Buns
elect offerings, crafted fresh daily.
Wonton Noodle & Pan-fried Noodles
Available at our Wonton Noodle branch, sustaining our tradition of authentic Cantonese flavors in a casual bowl.
More Hong Kong Café Classics
From sweet buns to savory snacks, we balance tastes and textures with harmony.
Testimonials
Customer reviews
Line going out the door for this popular Chinatown bakery … the bestselling pineapple pork buns … light sweet bun … perfect custard filling … pork buns were amazing … lives up to the hype.
Nick Simmons
Web developer, New York
It absolutely lived up to the hype. The pineapple crust was perfectly crispy and sweet, and they didn’t skimp on the pork inside! It was flavorful and filling.
Maria Livingston
Teacher, NYC
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