Hope this place never shuts down. Primarily b/c they're the only ones I know of that still make the 'full' sized piggy bun (I know how to say it in Cantonese, and this is the literal translation of that). There used to be a couple of other old school bakeries that sold it but they're long gone. This bakery doesn't exactly make/sell a lot, but they make enough each day for me to have a decent shot of getting one or two of them. They're great if you want a plain but slightly sweet bun large enough to feel satisfied (if you like bread, that is). I think they're still cash only.
Louise Hutchinson
Hard to find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ben T.
My family has been going to different Chinatown bakeries for decades, and I grew up going to those, not venturing to other ones. I just happened to see a poster in this bakery window, showing hoping munggo. As one of my favorite things in the world, and hoping to get some hopia munggo that was like Eng Bee Tin (IYKYK), I went in and was greeted quickly. Because of the time of day I entered, I did notice some things had already sold out. Unfortunately, munggo was one of the unavailable options. After looking at everything, I was kind of just in the mood for munggo. Looking back, I should have got some more but oh well. I did happen to see butsi, another of my favorites and I immediately ordered. I'm glad I did! The outside were big. It took me multiple bites to finish one. They weren't the tiny bite sized ones, and I'm glad they were a good bargain for the price I paid. Some places can be stingy, making the balls with as much rice flour as possible, lessening the filling. I'm so happy to say that there was a generous amount of filling. The red bean filling was tasty, and I'm happy with the serving. Butsi can be ruined when it's too oily, and that wasn't the case here. It can also be ruined if it's overfried/toasted, but the ones I got were great. If the rest of the items are as good as the butsi, then I'd be happy. I'll be back to see if that's the case next time I'm in the city.
D R.
Went to this bakery known for their mooncakes to get a couple of almond cookies, and this review is only for the almond cookies, but I will note that a Chinatown local rudely brushed past us to place his order first, and the girls behind the counter didn't seem to care who was there first. The almond cookies were not sweet enough, which is common in Chinese bakeries, but they also didn't have much flavor. In my mind the bakery has only one job when it comes to almond cookies, make them taste like almond, or make them taste like something!
Valentina D.
This is exactly what I was looking for - an old school bakery that has been around for decades. I was sad to find out my childhood NYC bakery went out of business during the COVID pandemic, and went to Yelp to find a replacement bakery. This one had the same look and feel - a bunch of Asian ladies behind the counter, with rows of Asian baked goods on lunchroom trays behind a glass counter. There were more moon cakes than my childhood bakery, and it seems like everything has gotten smaller and more expensive (probably a sign that I'm getting old!), but the taste of the items I ordered was the same. Thank goodness, because the taste is the important thing!
Coco L
My go-to place for Chinese cookies and cakes. I usually buy the white sugar cake, which is made daily (come after 11am for this one). It’s moist and the texture is very soft and delicate, like clouds. Despite its name, the cake is actually not that sweet. It’s traditionally made from rice, so perfect for gluten-intolerant (though double-check it with the owner just in case). If you buy one, try to finish it asap. This cake has to be fresh otherwise it would have a sour taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Leung
Good place for buying traditional Chinese cake .My favourite is lotus seed
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun
Rich Kiamco
hands down, BEST black bean hopia. good balance, moist flakey, hint of Rose, medium sweet. I always come and get a box or 2 for my family to bring back to remote Illinois on holidays, its old school, classic chinatown flavor. There was a lost place from my childhood in Chicago Chinatown that hit the same perfect flavor spots on my tastebuds and brain.The bakery is a very basic NYC chinatown bakery
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hopia Black Bean
Romeo Merjudio
The taste of their hopias remind me of the hopias sold at a Chinatown in Manila, Philippines! Will definitely come back at Golden Fung Wong! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
iara p
I came with big expectations but the mooncake was just okay. The service was fast and efficient though.
Amazing moon cakes! I like the date, black bean, and white lotus flavors.
Jasmine Lut
This is one of the oldest Chinese bakeries in Chinatown NYC. It's very good, with an authentic Cantonese taste. The prices are very reasonable too. Highly recommend!
EKCO
Golden Fung Wong Bakery has very tasty bakery goods. Whenever I'm in this area, I can't avoid picking up something.I appreciate their customer service and their will to deliver some of the best and tastiest sweets in China Town, NY. I recommend this bakery.
Daniel H.
Great choices. Staff friendly .Service was great. The bake goods taste fantastic. The bakery was clean. I would return here in the future.
Hungry Bear
I went to Golden Fung Wong Bakery Shop in Chinatown the other day and I was curious to try their cakes and cookies. They looked amazing, like little works of art. But I have to say, they were not my cup of tea. I guess you have to be a fan of this kind of traditional Chinese pastry to enjoy them. Maybe you'll like them more than I did, so don't let me stop you from giving them a shot. The lady at the counter was super friendly and helpful. She was the best part of my visit.
Hope this place never shuts down. Primarily b/c they're the only ones I know of that still make the 'full' sized piggy bun (I know how to say it in Cantonese, and this is the literal translation of that). There used to be a couple of other old school bakeries that sold it but they're long gone. This bakery doesn't exactly make/sell a lot, but they make enough each day for me to have a decent shot of getting one or two of them. They're great if you want a plain but slightly sweet bun large enough to feel satisfied (if you like bread, that is). I think they're still cash only.
Hard to find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
My family has been going to different Chinatown bakeries for decades, and I grew up going to those, not venturing to other ones. I just happened to see a poster in this bakery window, showing hoping munggo. As one of my favorite things in the world, and hoping to get some hopia munggo that was like Eng Bee Tin (IYKYK), I went in and was greeted quickly. Because of the time of day I entered, I did notice some things had already sold out. Unfortunately, munggo was one of the unavailable options. After looking at everything, I was kind of just in the mood for munggo. Looking back, I should have got some more but oh well. I did happen to see butsi, another of my favorites and I immediately ordered. I'm glad I did! The outside were big. It took me multiple bites to finish one. They weren't the tiny bite sized ones, and I'm glad they were a good bargain for the price I paid. Some places can be stingy, making the balls with as much rice flour as possible, lessening the filling. I'm so happy to say that there was a generous amount of filling. The red bean filling was tasty, and I'm happy with the serving. Butsi can be ruined when it's too oily, and that wasn't the case here. It can also be ruined if it's overfried/toasted, but the ones I got were great. If the rest of the items are as good as the butsi, then I'd be happy. I'll be back to see if that's the case next time I'm in the city.
Went to this bakery known for their mooncakes to get a couple of almond cookies, and this review is only for the almond cookies, but I will note that a Chinatown local rudely brushed past us to place his order first, and the girls behind the counter didn't seem to care who was there first. The almond cookies were not sweet enough, which is common in Chinese bakeries, but they also didn't have much flavor. In my mind the bakery has only one job when it comes to almond cookies, make them taste like almond, or make them taste like something!
This is exactly what I was looking for - an old school bakery that has been around for decades. I was sad to find out my childhood NYC bakery went out of business during the COVID pandemic, and went to Yelp to find a replacement bakery. This one had the same look and feel - a bunch of Asian ladies behind the counter, with rows of Asian baked goods on lunchroom trays behind a glass counter. There were more moon cakes than my childhood bakery, and it seems like everything has gotten smaller and more expensive (probably a sign that I'm getting old!), but the taste of the items I ordered was the same. Thank goodness, because the taste is the important thing!
My go-to place for Chinese cookies and cakes. I usually buy the white sugar cake, which is made daily (come after 11am for this one). It’s moist and the texture is very soft and delicate, like clouds. Despite its name, the cake is actually not that sweet. It’s traditionally made from rice, so perfect for gluten-intolerant (though double-check it with the owner just in case). If you buy one, try to finish it asap. This cake has to be fresh otherwise it would have a sour taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good place for buying traditional Chinese cake .My favourite is lotus seed
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun
hands down, BEST black bean hopia. good balance, moist flakey, hint of Rose, medium sweet. I always come and get a box or 2 for my family to bring back to remote Illinois on holidays, its old school, classic chinatown flavor. There was a lost place from my childhood in Chicago Chinatown that hit the same perfect flavor spots on my tastebuds and brain.The bakery is a very basic NYC chinatown bakery
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hopia Black Bean
The taste of their hopias remind me of the hopias sold at a Chinatown in Manila, Philippines! Will definitely come back at Golden Fung Wong! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came with big expectations but the mooncake was just okay. The service was fast and efficient though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing moon cakes! I like the date, black bean, and white lotus flavors.
This is one of the oldest Chinese bakeries in Chinatown NYC. It's very good, with an authentic Cantonese taste. The prices are very reasonable too. Highly recommend!
Golden Fung Wong Bakery has very tasty bakery goods. Whenever I'm in this area, I can't avoid picking up something.I appreciate their customer service and their will to deliver some of the best and tastiest sweets in China Town, NY. I recommend this bakery.
Great choices. Staff friendly .Service was great. The bake goods taste fantastic. The bakery was clean. I would return here in the future.
I went to Golden Fung Wong Bakery Shop in Chinatown the other day and I was curious to try their cakes and cookies. They looked amazing, like little works of art. But I have to say, they were not my cup of tea. I guess you have to be a fan of this kind of traditional Chinese pastry to enjoy them. Maybe you'll like them more than I did, so don't let me stop you from giving them a shot. The lady at the counter was super friendly and helpful. She was the best part of my visit.