Fay Da Bakery

Good, but not great. Fay da has quite a bit to offer in variety but the quality is not quite what I remember in the past. I purchased a few taro buns and they were each very poorly filled, and I felt I was mostly just eating plain bread. They do have taro mochi which is good but also not particularly well filled. While prices are cheap, there's better value at other bakeries in the neighborhood. The inside of the bakery has a few tables where you can sit, which is really nice.

Fay Da Bakery was a great stop for bubble tea. The hot bubble tea was only $5, the cheapest we found in Chinatown, and the quality was excellent. The bakery had a lively and bustling atmosphere, with a self-serve setup where you grab what you want and pay at the counter. The staff were friendly despite how busy it was. One thing to note is that there’s a $10 minimum for card payments, so it’s best to bring cash if you’re just getting drinks. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely go back.

Mango mochi had decent mango flavor and was affordable. However, it was too soft and lacked the satisfying chew you expect from mochi. I also wasn’t a fan of the coconut flakes on the outside.

Fada Bakary on Mott Street is a beloved neighborhood café that has been serving the local community for years. It specializes in Hong Kong-style pastries and a daily variety of buns with different fillings. The bakery also offers traditional Hong Kong-style milk tea, staying true to authentic flavors. The space is clean, and the staff are patient and friendly. Although the bakery is usually busy, the staff work efficiently. When I visited, I had a hard time choosing because of the wide selection, but the cashier and staff were incredibly patient, answering all my questions with care.

We visited Chinatown in NYC and tried multiple places for food. This spot was a random walk-in, and wow—what a find! The bakery items we bought are now our breakfast, and they are absolutely spot on! So creamy and perfectly chewy! Love it!

Right in the heart of chinatown this bakery had everything i was looking for! I’ve been dying to try the viral fluffy cheesecake slices and had to try the chocolate cake pastry, pound cake and pork buns. Everything was reasonably priced. The cashier was friendly and most importantly the food was AMAZINGGG!!

Love their sweet topping custard buns and cream and coconut buns! Inexpensive , delicious treats! So much better than the chain bakery in my area that sells similar buns for double the price and they aren’t fresh.

I have been coming to FayDa for almost 30 years and it is a great place for a quick snack. The pineapple top custard buns are my daughter's favorite. My son’s favorite is the hot curry puff. Many of the buns & pastries are very tasty. Also, I enjoy very much the hot milk tea.

Fay Da was the first bakery in Chinatown that, years ago, I started going to. Prices at that time were more reasonable than they are now, but they are still relatively inexpensive. (I also frequented the W. Village location after it opened.) My focus has mostly been on Fay Da's savory baked goods, since the sweet desserts like the mousses are less to my personal taste. I really enjoy the Roast Pork Buns and Hot Dog Buns, but these days you can also find those elsewhere. My favorite item remains Fay Da's Tuna Buns, stacked high and filling for $2.75. Everything I've had there is always fresh. One plus at this Fay Da, it also has some pleasant tables to enjoy your order with a coffee or tea.

This is your typical Chinese bakery for all your favorite baked goods. Specifically, I came here for their mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival season. Their regular mooncakes are $8.50 for a single, but they also had mini versions with unique flavors for $6 each. I'm not a fan of the traditional mooncake flavors, so it is great that they offer unique flavors here. I got the Matcha Lava and Custard one to try. When I say they're mini, they're really tiny and bite-size at only about 2inches. The matcha one didn't have a strong flavor, but the custard one was good and did have a little lava flow when cutting into it. They come in an individual box, so great for gifts too.

We had a variety of treats from the bakery to share between our friend group. Here is how we would rate each of the treats we purchased (pictured): - Chocolate mouse: 4 - Mango mouse: 3.5 - Japanese cheesecake: 3 - Lemon apricot cake: 4 - Strawberry cake: 4.5 Overall: 4/5

We happened to stumble upon this place after lunch at Mamouns. Although there was a big selection of snacks and pastries, some of it look like it was sitting out for a while. I ordered the coffee milk tea with boba. This is the first place to ever ask if I want sugar added... Normally they just add it. The Boba itself was a little tough, as if it was sitting around for awhile or overcooked. Cash only!!

Mango mousse cake was 5**** but the service left a bad taste for me. Walked in around 1pm today and wanted a cake for a specific occasion. They couldn't accommodate and write what I wanted on the cake - completely fine but I wanted to try my luck at other bakeries before deciding. Came back to Fay Da to just grab a cake anyway and as i was checking out, it rubbed me the wrong way the cashiers there loudly said in Chinese "looks like she had no choice anyway and had to come back to us. Would you look at that." Excuse me but totally uncalled for. This is giving the nail salon gossipy vibes. So great cakes but rude service.

One of my favorite bakeries in Chinatown. Large selection of fresh bread & pastries. Coffee is also always hot & fresh. Accepts cards or cash, some seating if you are lucky but no restroom. The ladies at the counter are also nicer than most servers in the area. Recommend this spot!

Fay Da Bakery is to New York as a glove is to a hand. They just belong together. This Chinese staple has been around for quite a long time and I really do think that us New Yorkers can sometimes take institutions like this bakery for granted. I wanted to pop in here and talk about some of the pockets of joy that I've had the privilege of experiencing at this wonderful Asian bakery. The corn bun is my absolute favorite. It's the perfect balance between sweet and savory. You have a pillowy bun that has a buttery outer crust and then in the middle you have this concoction of sweet corn and a cream cheese like surrounding filling. As you bite into the bun, the softness and butter of the bun with the tartness of the cream cheese, and the sweet pop of corn is a bite perfectly carved in heaven. The filling to bun ratio is just perfect. Recently, I also tried some of their hot pastry items like the beef pocket and it was absolutely delicious. Flaky, buttery pastry with warm spiced beef inside. Just the perfect treat on a cold chilly day walking through Chinatown going about your business. Prices cannot be better. If you're in New York, you have to stop by here and sample their creations.

On our Chinatown food crawl we preferred this bakery to its busier, more well known neighbors. Seemed clean and all items had labels in English clearly posted. The taro puffs were some of the best things we ate all day and we ended up going back for more! I also liked their unique mochi flavor like peanut which I'd never tried before. So many sweet and savory options and everything is super affordable so you can try a little of everything. Would love to visit again and try more goodies!

I really loved the birthday chestnut cake that I ordered from Fay Da yesterday. For a beautifully decorated berry-topped cake that I bought directly from the display case (I didn't have my act together to pre-order), it tasted wonderfully fresh and moist. When I arrived at around 9:45AM, the associate told me that the cakes had just been delivered that morning, so that was a good sign. She also mentioned that the chestnut paste is made with real chestnuts. I could taste very, very small soft chunks of chestnut, so that appears to be so. For a chestnut paste lover like me, I loved that there was abundant chestnut piping on top of the cake, as well as a thick layer of chestnut inside the cake. Overall, the sponge, frosting, and chestnut paste were not too sweet, yet still indulgent. A 6" cake was $24, which I thought was very reasonable. More standard Chinese-styled fruit cakes were cheaper, while the mousse cakes were about $5 more. For another birthday, I'm inclined to try their strawberry or mango mouse cakes, which were stunning! Fay Da's chestnut cake was much better than chestnut cake that I got a year ago from Taipan right around the corner.

I've been coming here off and on forever. The bakery has fresh baked goods and the coffee is outstanding. I highly recommend if you want a great cup of coffee

One of the bakeries in Chinatown that I frequent whenever I'm in the area. I'm a fan of their pineapple buns along with the roll cakes. They also serve a variety of beverages such as coffee and bubble tea to go with the bakery items they have. The bakery can get a bit hectic when there's a crowd, but the service is pretty fast and you'll move through the lines quickly. They do have a credit card minimum (I believe it's $15), so be prepared if you're not buying too much.

Small Asian bakery with decent baked goods. We got some buns as well as mooncakes for mid autumn festival. The mooncakes were solid and they had some unique flavors. We got a lotus with egg yolk, as well as a matcha and lava ube. The ube was interesting to try, but the texture was a bit gummy and there wasn't a strong ube flavor. The matcha was very good! Good tea flavor. 3 stars because it seems like the organization is a bit lacking--be careful with the bun labels, as what was labeled as bun with fish inside was actually just a plain butter bun :(

(Overall: 77% | C) - The buns I tried are reasonably cheap, but also not particularly outstanding compared to the numerous other bakeries in the area. (Pineapple Bun: 72% | C) - The presentation of this bun is a bit flat. The custard was white which was unexpected from the bun, but it ultimately lacked the appeal from the pineapple topping and the fluffiness of a high quality bun. (Pork Floss Bun: 82% | B) - This bun is nicely flavored, but unfortunately is rather dry. IG: @amei.eats

Always a lovely bakery and quick coffee/tea service. Came here to get some mooncakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Came with my 2 friends for their Lava mooncake Collection. One of my friend (non-Asian) never had mooncakes before and we were eager for her to taste them. They have lovely packaging and paper bag. There is a mooncake menu available and some mooncakes on display (at the front) to view. But, they are in the boxes and unable to view the actual mooncake. Since lava mooncake is best eaten warm (to taste the custard lava inside), we took them home. We bought various flavors and divided them up. After warming up the lava mooncake in the microwave for 20seconds (too long?), it was oozing. I wasn't a big fan of the purple yam one. My husband had the regular custard lava cake (not warmed up) and enjoyed it.

Solid authentic Chinese bakery offering a nice variety of traditional items. I had the sweet topping bun (aka pineapple bun) with cream and really enjoyed the sweet crusty exterior that defines the typical pineapple bun aka pineapple bun. The custard inside is a bit on the sweeter side but had a great creamy texture. There are a few tables inside for seating. I went towards the end of the day so a bit bummed to see a number of items sold out.

Looove Fay Da! Prices are super reasonable - $1.95 for a warm roast pork bun, $2 for an egg tart, etc. My favorites here are the chocolate walnut bread ($2.25 I think), egg tart, custard bun, and pea and scallion braid. I always get some variation of these when I swing by! Their coffee+milk drink is also really good and hits the spot every time. The cashiers here move quickly so FYI, don't get intimidated. They mean well, they're very busy haha. I think it's 5 or 10 cents extra if you ask for a paper bag with a handle FYI. I swung by recently on a Saturday morning and all of their seats were filled with aunties and uncles hanging out so if you're looking for a casual cafe to catch up and chat at, this place is not it haha. This bakery is much more a utility spot than a cafe

Came here today and this time they were almost sold out of their pastries. They ran out of the yellow egg custards but got a lot of pineapple buns like always. Remember to always go there earlier in the day or before the evening starts to get as many pastries as possible! There will be a greater variety to choose from!

Good service , fast and cheap bakery. Good place to quickly come in buy your food and go.

They have a variety of breads, pastries, and cakes here, for a very reasonable $2-3 price. Self-service. Staff are prompt and helpful.

Went to this Chinatown staple bakery! I just ate lunch and wanted to get a drink pretty cheap and simple. Decided to come here for its reputation for cheap teas, desserts and buns. Got the Iced milk tea and it tasted not VERY sweet but just the right amount. It was very good and nostalgic tasting cause I've drank these types of milk teas from my childhood haha. The area can get pretty packed with Chinatown locals but the drink itself was only $3! Please come here for a cheap bite or little drink on the go :)

Quick service and relatively cheap for today's economy. All variations of cold and hot beverages with a large selection of Chinese pastry and buns. Everything is fresh due to high turnover.

There are Fay Da Bakeries all over NYC in Manhattan, Queens & Brooklyn. This one is super convenient at the corner of Mott & Canal Sts in the heart of Chinatown. The selection of pastries and buns is ample, both sweet & savory. They also have ready made cakes if you need a quick birthday cake, but you can also put in advance orders for special occasions. When you walk in, grab a plastic serving platter & tongs to make your selections. I like that all the baos, buns & sandwiches are under hinged self-serve display covers. Each item is tagged with both the English & Chinese descriptions as well as the born-on date & time, to guarantee you get the freshest. And they replenish the supply all day, but late in the afternoon, choices might get scarce. Make sure to check out the spinning carousel of golden brown baked goodies on the left. Choose the roast pork puff, chicken pie, curry beef puff or the apple turnover, all kept warm, crispy and flaky. And they are one of the few bakeries in Chinatown that take credit card for purchases of $10 or more. Hmm, I might go for an HK milk tea to go with my chicken pie...

I've enjoyed Fay Da snacks a few times before but never ordered a cake there until recently. Unexpectedly had the opportunity to get together with friends last minute. It also happened to be my husband's birthday, so decided to have an impromptu birthday celebration by getting him his favorite cake - Chinese sponge cake - light and not too sweet, and with fruit! Went to their website which was pretty straightforward, but my order was so last minute that I followed the instructions to email them directly. April responded to my email right away and was super-helpful. Placed the order, received a confirmation email - easy-peasy! Arrived to pick up the cake, even more beautiful than I expected. Hubby and friends were delighted, commenting on how fresh the fruit tasted. I loved the whipped cream frosting and light sponge cake. Success! Oh, and did I mention this also happened to be Lunar New Year? The Fay Da bakery team were champs - much appreciation and respect to y'all! Looking forward to ordering another cake soon - I'll plan to do it with more advanced notice next time though!

Very limited seating, maybe 4 tables. Massive selection- unfortunately what I wanted, a steamed chicken bun, was sold out (it was sold out of the two other places I attempted to go to before this one) so I opted for the vegetable bun- pretty good. could have used more filling. Loved the fluffiness of the bun. One of the employees helped me figure out which bun was which and packed it for me. Maybe would return, but probably not as this was my third choice of steamed bun spots 10 credit card minimum.

Opening at 7am was a major selling point for our need of Chinese baked goods early AM before our busy day. Roast pork bun was heavenly with good amount of meat inside. We enjoyed the sesame ball so much that it didn't get photographed cuz we ate it so fast. It was the biggest one we've ever had with probably red bean inside but it was INCREDIBLE! The lychee green tea was delightful, not too sweet. I lived in nyc 7 years ago and went to Fay Da frequently, so I'm happy to see them still thriving in Chinatown. Great classic spot.

I have been here a few times, and it was ok, decent buns and drinks. This time it was unfortunately very disappointing. The soy milk was sour and they convinced me it was freshly made (without having tried it) and the selection of buns was also quite limited and only a few savory options.

What can I say? This place is great. It's located at a convenient location (heart of Chinatown). The food is always tasty and inexpensive. And the service is fast. You really can't go wrong here. Their buns and pastries are also quite different from what you would find at a typical Asian bakery. They still have all the usual pork roast buns and egg tarts, but for curry puffs and tuna filled pastries, you would only find them here. It does get busy easily, so please know what you want to order before you get to the register and keep the line moving!

Definitely worth it for it's price point. A quick, cheap bakery with a large variety. I got the curry bun and pork floss roll. Didn't wow me, but were good nonetheless. If you want a variety of baked goods that expand beyond the typical asian bakery offerings, I'd check this place out.

Decided to stop at this famous Chinatown bakery while exploring the area. I was surprised with the prices - around 3 dollars for a hefty pork bun? 2 something for the coconut bun and half loaf of milk bread for also about 3 dollars?? I love the self service system as it makes it very easy to go in, pick your treats and check out. They also offer a variety of drinks, including boba. We got the roasted pork bun (super soft and slightly sweet bun and delicious pork filling, surprisingly very light), coconut bun (another amazing bun with just enough sweetness from the coconut filling. Reminds me a lot of pastry goods you would find at a Brazilian bakery somehow and transported me to my childhood. We also picked up a loaf of Pullman bread to go, just what you would expect and great for breakfast toast!

Came for some authentic HK style bakery goods. The HK milk tea also hit the spot. Reasonably priced, lots of options, quick service. Not a lot of seating indoors.

Delicious, fresh everything!!! I wish the warm steamed buns area was labeled better. I have often purchased the wrong item but ate them non the less and didn't regret it.

We are doing a food tour of little China We got to try an egg tart and a bbq pork bun The bbq pork was really very good, on par with what I've had in Hong Kong Wonderful!

Great selection of bread options for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack! - Tuna bread: first off, the outside of this bread is beautiful! The swirly crust is evident of the fluffy pull-apart milk bread texture. The filling on the other hand was disappointing, I thought there would be some tuna mayo action going on, but it just tuna and some onions. I recommend mixing in a bit of kewpie mayo if you're eating this at home so it's not as dry. - Wife cake: more on the dry side, very flaky pastry but not enough filling to balance it out. If you prefer smooth winter melon filling, note that there are a few sugared melon chunks in theirs. - Egg Tart: classic egg tart from Chinese bakeries, can't go wrong with this - Coconut Raisin Bread Loaf - this was my favorite. Don't expect to use this as sandwich bread though because it will fall apart on you. The loaf itself is constructed from braided twists to layer in all the sweet coconut flake toppings. This is the Asian alternative (and I dare say an even better one) to the cinnamon raisin loaves you'll find in American grocery stores.

Was looking for baked goods in Chinatown and stumbled upon this bakery. So many items to choose from, got the taro and sesame seed buns. Loved both, very fresh!

If I could give zero I would, not for the baked goods but the hassle and dishonesty at the counter. we gave a $20 bill and were shortchanged and when challenged it took 20 minutes for them to resolve it via their cameras. Resolution occurred but not without a lot of yelling and anger and reluctance to even begin checking their cameras for resolution. So watch out and be forewarned.

This Bakery has been my go to spot when I visit China Town. I would definitely recommend trying their soy milk with boba. It is very affordable at $3 for a small or $3.50 for a large. Just get the large!!! The soy milk is made fresh daily and the boba is made just right. They also have baked good which I tried as well. I had their Egg bun. It was airy, fluffy and the egg cream was so creamy and very light.

A trip to Chinatown would not be complete without a treat from this more well-established bakery in Chinatown! The popular beef curry puff was super flaky and packed with solid curry flavors. Appreciated the filling to pastry ratio! Just wanted to also give a shoutout to the Napolean Cheesecake (not the regular Napolean pastry). Loved the crunchy pastry layers as well as the thick cream cheese filling!! Will for sure be back to check out their other breads and pastries.

This place is my childhood. My grandma used to take me here in the city and bring back 10 egg tarts because I loved them so much! To this day, these egg tarts still succeed in their delicious flavor, melt in your mouth taste, and reminder of my childhood. Their dan tats/egg tarts are classic -- buttery puff pastry crust outside, milky egg tart within. The pastry can honestly melt in your mouth and it can be difficult to hold onto it since it melts so easily. The bakery is self-service trays right now similar to 85deg Bakery. They're also cash only like most asian bakeries so make sure to bring cash!

Top notch pastries served in this Mott Street establishment like I've never had before. Yes they have the standards egg custard tarts, hot dog buns like most Chinese bakery. Here they have Beef Curry Puffs, chicken buns which are outstanding. Along with their lemon drinks this place is a proven winner. Plus a dozen other shops mostly in Queens and even at Foxwoods Casino.

Warning: CASH ONLY. Cramped spacing but amazing price for your favorite asian pastries! Both them were good but the steamed buns were served warm. The baked bun contained more filling.

I always loved going this bakery every time we come to NYC for a visit. Their bakery foods are so delicious and so worth to go! Their bakery tastes much lighter and very fluffy. For every celebration, we always order fruit cakes because they're super delicious and healthy. It's perfect and not too sweet which I like the best!!! I'd recommend people who like not very sweet desserts then go this place! Be aware, this bakery store is very popular which is we will expect busy and long line to order these food.

Stopped by to pick up a birthday cake and got the mango mousse. Cake was packed up nicely and they included plates, knives, forks, and a happy birthday sign. It was delicious - no complaints! I originally stepped into another bakery right around the corner but that place is a literal madhouse, so I appreciate Fay da being a bit calmer. They accept credit card for purchase over $10.

I absolutely adore their mango mousse cake for celebrations! My fam loves it because it's the perfect sweetness (elders like their sweets on the lighter side) and it's a perfect mousse and cake hybrid. I also appreciate that they always give a pack of plates and forks with each cake purchase (Taipan doesn't) as well as candles. Can't forget about their famous curry beef pastries! I always get one if I'm in the area because they are really that good with their flaky pastry crust and delicious strong curry flavor. They definitely don't skimp on the curry seasoning that's for sure. The egg tarts are pretty good too. Winter melon lo po pastry...why have I not tried this before? I think I might've tried a mediocre lo po beng in the past which put me off them altogether but Fayda's version is much better. I'll definitely pick this up again at Fayda. It has winter melon filling and a thin buttery pastry shell. It's also much less sweet compared to the egg tart.

Delicious! My bf and I got some taro pastries with taro paste filling, egg tarts, and coconut flavored pineapple buns while waiting in line for a nearby dim sum restaurant. The egg tarts were pretty average but I think the taro pastries and pineapple buns were very good after heating them up in a toaster oven at home. They have so many other items too, including asian-style cheesecake and really fresh-looking steamed buns that I can't wait to try next time. Cash only btw!

Solid place with many options. I got the matcha cheesecake. I really enjoyed it. It was soft, fresh and not too sweet. The flavor of the matcha was high quality. Their cakes and cake slices looked really delicious. Next time I need to try those!! I wish I came earlier in the day to have a wider selection to choose from as they were all sold out. Staff is very helpful and kind and prices are good too. I highly recommend this place, and if you go, go earlier rather than later in the day as they sell out.

Fay Da is an old-school Hong Kong bakery with 10 locations (fayda.com) where you'll find all the classics -- e.g., char siu bao, cocktail and pineapple buns, and wife cake more accurately yet less descriptively labeled "roast pork," "milk cream," and "sweet topping" buns; and "melon cake" -- in addition to more cosmopolitan offerings such as croissants, ensaymadas, tiramisu, and jiggly Japanese cheesecake, as well as originals such as the tuna bun that so many folks have posted about here. (How's that for a long opening sentence?) The store is very compact. Upon entering, you'll encounter to your left a tiny two-table eat-in section next to a counter that holds a carousel of hot pies (such as the popular beef curry puffs) and a steamy case of steamed buns. Along the back left wall is a shelf of packaged cookies and cakes, which faces the main attraction. Here, to your right, is a self-serve case of buns, sandwiches, and cakes. Take a tray and a pair of tongs to make your selections, which the ladies at the counter will ring up for you. They will also add any of the fancier patisserie items (which self serve would destroy) you'd like from an adjacent case, as well as milk tea or coffee in tiny-looking pre-Starbucks portions. The decorated cake display faces the store's right window. And voilà: that's the whole store. Customers just replace the trays and tongs when they're done, and they felt dismayingly greasy to me. There's no pretense at all about cleaning them between customers. I visited on the day all COVID restrictions were lifted, but I'd be surprised to learn there'd been any change to this process since March 2020. Despite offering delivery via Door Dash and FreshGoGo, the store appears to be still cash only, which is fine since you won't be spending much of it. There was a steady stream of customers the whole time I was there, which wasn't long, because the process is efficient! My purchases, a custard tart and a garlic bun, held up well and still tasted fresh after a long day in my bag. The custard tart only appeared wet but tasted fine if not special. The garlic bun was sweet and fluffy, just as one expects of Cantonese breads.

Pretty typical of an old school bakery in Chinatown. The egg tarts and pineapple buns were good. Got a cup of Horlick too. Just wish the baked goods came wrapped already...

This place has always been a staple of Chinatown since I was a kid. Growing up, it's sometimes looked as the bakery "next to Tai Pan Bakery." But this place stands on its own and some of its buns rival those of Tai Pan Bakery. Fay Da has multiple locations too but this is the OG and its great I came back here for the curry beef puff which is surprisingly $2.25 now. When I was growing up it was closer to $1-$1.5. The bakery knows the hype and it even labels it on its displays that it was featured on Buzzfeed's videos. Curry puff was amazing. Pair it with a milk tea and its the breakfast of champions.

Pastries were okay, but that custard bun was delicious and warm on a cold day! I think it is a good establishment, but the pastries were not fresh.