May Wah Fast Food

If you're dining, go to the left side. Don't expect 5 star service, this isn't that type of place. The service isn't bad, it's just not that kind of place. The food is good overall. The pork chop over minced meat sauced rice with sour vegetables, it eats like Taiwanese style. It probably is, I didn't ask. It was pretty good. I would like the pork chop to to be breaded a little, but it is still tasty. For the price it can't be beat. The belle of the ball was actually the fried chicken leg. I really wasn't expecting it to be so tasty. The skin is so thin, and crispy while the meat tender. The right amount of salt and pepper. Don't let the decor fool you, May Wah is a hit, especially at it's prices

The restaurant has been around for at least 30 years as I've heard. I've been there many times the food is always consistent. And the service is quick and employees are nice. And the prices are reasonable. It's a rake out place but they took over the little store front next to it and created a little dine-in space.

This place is must-visit if you're in NYC, hidden hole in the wall. If you live here this is the kind of place you go out of your way to visit when you can. Pork chop over white rice for $7.50. Add an egg for a dollar. Can't beat that deal. Easy fast service, very clean and fresh food.

I remember this being one of my family's takeout place back in the days when we used to have to drive to Chinatown for grocery shopping. It's been a few decades and it's still here! The establishment still look dumpy. The menu is a lot bigger, but to be honest, we have never order anything other than pork chops here, maybe chicken leg once. We had an underwhelming and unfulfilling noodle soup lunch at Noodle Village and were in need of more calories. On our way to our car we passed by Mai Wah. We had to try that signature pork chop rice box again, if not for nostalgic reason! The $7.50 Pork Chop Over Rice was ready in no time. It's as standard as it gets for lunchbox as I remembered, growing up in Taiwan - pork chop over rice and stir-fried cabbage, with pickled mustard green of course. It was satisfying. Pork chop is definitely better than the Taiwan Pork Chop House on Doyers St. Texture of rice could be better though. This is a reliable place for a grab and go quick meal.

Fast and cheap, but they never lack in flavor. I go here frequently for the fried pork chop over rice. The portions are great and I always leave satisfied. A real gem in Manhattan

Pedimos #21 chicken leg pasta, #27 beef Noodle W. Soup and #3 chicken leg Over Rice

Mah Wah is a NYC local secret. This little dive restaurant may have changed hands a few times in my 40 years of coming here but the recipes taste the same. When I started coming in my teens it was only a take out but not sure how long ago there is now a little sit in area. The food is pretty great and tasty. My favorite is the pork chop and rice but they have others. LOL when I use to work in MetLife building above Grand Central we use to order and they would deliver like 20 orders to us. It was great. And lastly the price is still moderately low. I want everyone to try it but hope they don’t explode cause I want to be able to get my Pork chop rice when I have my craving. Thanks Mah Wah

Oldie but goodie. Still a good deal. Pork chop over rice with egg less than $10.

Still my favorite hole in the wall, no frills, simplistic NY food spot. So glad they're still around with the ever changing Chinatown dynamics. Service is still quick and friendly even with their lines out the door. Food is still bangingggggg! Pork chop over rice with the sauce & steamed cabbage for the win! Add the egg too! Big portion, good enough to share for two.

No frills, simple options, quick service. We walked right in and received food within probably 2 minutes. Grabbed the pork chop over rice and this was really nice. Particularly enjoyed the sauce with the rice. And the price is great for the amount of food. I'm not sure where the seating featured in the pictures is because this place really is just counter service. Pleasant service.

I remember this being one of my family's takeout place back in the days when we used to have to drive to Chinatown for grocery shopping. It's been a few decades and it's still here! The establishment still look dumpy. The menu is a lot bigger, but to be honest, we have never order anything other than pork chops here, maybe chicken leg once. We had an underwhelming and unfulfilling noodle soup lunch at Noodle Village and were in need of more calories. On our way to our car we passed by Mai Wah. We had to try that signature pork chop rice box again, if not for nostalgic reason! The $7.50 Pork Chop Over Rice was ready in no time. It's as standard as it gets for lunchbox as I remembered, growing up in Taiwan - pork chop over rice and stir-fried cabbage, with pickled mustard green of course. It was satisfying. Pork chop is definitely better than the Taiwan Pork Chop House on Doyers St. Texture of rice could be better though. This is a reliable place for a grab and go quick meal.

I'm not sure what else they have besides their famous fried pork chop and fried chicken. It really depends what protein is preferred. The cabbage and pickled mustard greens are tasty and matches so well with the rice (which is mushier), but goes well with the five spice sauce. Add a tea egg to get extra protein and texture. The service is super quick and more of an in and out place and can probably fit 2 people max at a time.

great spot for a cheap and delicious meal. it's 7.75 for a filling and yummy bowl of noodles. the pork chop was a little dry but super flavorful. the sauce has pickled mustard greens so it's slightly tangy - i really like it. half of the shop is dine in and half of it is grab & go so it's convenient for whatever mood you're in.

The new joints had too long of a queue, but luckily this local spot was both quick and had seating. There is a takeout area through one door and a dine-in through the other. The lady managing the place took our order and received our meals from next door. My Chicken Leg Over Rice w/ egg add-on came so fast. The leg was soft, tender, and lightly crisp to make for an addicting bite. The sauce slurry was unfortunately too salty, but at least the rice subsides that a bit. If you're looking for quick comforting food in the area, May Wah got you covered.

May Wah Fast Food is my go-to spot for a quick meal in Chinatown. My usual order is the chicken leg over rice with one tea egg and extra sauce, and it never disappoints. The chicken leg is always crispy on the outside and super tender inside. They give a good amount of rice, plus a side of vegetables, pickled cabbage, and their special sauce, which ties everything together. You can also add a tea egg for just 75 cents. Definitely worth it.

May Wah Fast Food is officially my *favorite* hidden gem hole-in-the-wall within NYC Chinatown. The food is wildly delicious, the macros you can get I assume are great, and all at a wallet friendly price point. I have eaten here a handful of times now and always have to get the Pork over rice. The delicious fried pork is served with a generous portion of well cooked sticky white rice, some type of unexplainable savory gravy, green veggies for fiber, and pickled veggies all at less than $8. This is definitely enough to be a full meal. For 3 quarters I also add a soft boiled egg for extra protein, and if I'm extra hungry that day, I'll add an extra fried chicken leg for a few bucks and change. Looking forward to trying more things here, and would like to try the shrimp sometime. However it is hard for me to navigate away from the delicious pork entry.

This place is an institution offering good cheap eats for ages. I've only had their chicken leg and pork chop over rice. They're both delicious. I do love the pork chop just a bit more so that's my go to. Absolutely love that gravy in there. I've never dined in, only gotten takeout. You really can't go wrong when you want something delicious and cheap. Highly recommend!

Very mediocre food. My fav was the boiled veggies with meat sauce on the top. Service was meh. One waitress for the whole dining area. Food portion was fair for the price. I do with ~$8 you can get some really good food in Chinatown

May Wah Fast Food is a no-frills comfort food spot in Chinatown where you can get a whole meal for $7.50, plus an extra $0.75 for an egg. When you visit, you must get their iconic chicken leg over rice. & If you like it extra saucy like me, ask for extra sauce so you can mix it in with the rice. Left side entrance is for dining in, right side entrance is for takeout. We were in and out in under two minutes. We got their chicken leg over rice, with egg, a whole lot of sauce, cabbage, and pickled vegetables. The chicken is juicy, savory, and it slides right off the bone. Like the name suggests, May Wah Fast Food is somewhere you can pick up a quick, filling meal. This is nostalgic comfort food with generous portions. The price cannot be beat!

I was a little underwhelmed it was still good just not imo as good as other places near here. My specific order was beef over rice and it was good just not great.

Affordable and good! Got the pork chop over rice, Shanghai fried rice cake, fish ball soup, and a side of fried chicken legs and a side of eggs. Definitely a spot to get some quick dinner take out for a comfy meal.

Good quick and cheap bite! Pork chop was very tender and flavorful. The vegetables were a little too salty for my taste but overall good.

May Wah is my FAVORITE spot to go to whenever I'm craving something delicious and affordable. It's super quick and they have one entrance for people who want to dine in. The entrance next door is for takeouts. I usually get the iconic fried chicken leg over rice however, I've been loving their noodle soup with the chicken leg as well. They give complimentary tea and it's a nice spot to relax and get in a quick meal. The noodle soup is warm and you can select which noodle type you want. It comes with bean sprouts, and preserved vegetables. The chicken leg is savory, juicy, and crispy! Definitely check it out!

4.5 half stars. Legit place. Sauce on the pork chop fried rice is a bit unusual but tasty. Never had sauce on such dish before. All this for $10!

This place was the perfect hole in the wall spot for a quick bite. My friend brought me here and told me this was his childhood restaurant and that he came here everyday after school just for this chicken and rice. Definitely did not disappoint, I can honestly say that this was the best thing I ate in new York during my stay. Even though it may look very simple but it was definitely packed with flavor. You have to add the egg. When I entered I was greeted immediately and seated right away. We ordered promptly and the food came right out. I swear I was in and out in less than 20 minutes.

May Wah is another Chinatown classic, offering affordable eats and speedy service. While their fried pork chop over rice is a fan favorite, my personal pick is the fried chicken leg over rice. Perfectly seasoned with irresistibly crispy skin, it's an absolute delight. I love it!

Food still slaps. Delicious. The sauce seems a bit different. Doesn't seem as dark or the flavor as intense. Still a great Chinatown value though !

tried 5 diff things on their menu to get a little overall feel of the place. the only item i didnt enjoy was the steamed vegetables in meat sauce, but it was all well made. the beef over rice was light on the beef, but expected for the price. next time ill ask for extra marinade/sauce from the beef to drench the rice a bit more to compensate. the fried chicken leg and pork chop were SO good. prices are low and the flavors are good.

The pork chop and fried rice here is delicious. Just be careful that the pork comes out flaming hot so if you don't leave it to cool for a hot second you'll probably burn yourself haha. Definitely a great place to stop by for a quick, cheap, and delicious lunch.

The food was very good! Similar to most places that have pork chop over rice but the difference is in the sauce! The other main difference is the size of the pork chop! They did not cheap on the protein for sure! Price was 7.50 pretty amazing for NYC pricing! Service was fast, I just pointed what I wanted and they had it out within 5 min or less. Ambiance can use a lot of work but if you're interested in cheap food that's is amazing and also a hidden ma and pa shop. I would recommend. Will probably come back to try other things on the menu and update on here!

We stopped in on a early Saturday morning and picked up a whole bunch of takeout. I haven't been there for at least a decade. My sister insisted that the food is still delicious so I went with her. The servers were friendly and efficient. We got seven orders within minutes. I opted for the pork chop over rice and it was really really good. That meat sauce is delicious, you can eat it out of the container with a spoon. But driving all the way down to Chinatown good? Probably not. However, I will be tacking onto her order the next time she goes.

Just tried their beef over rice-- tender juicy and tasty! Somehow I never thought to try something other than their two staples. This definitely hit the spot and at $8.25 it's filling. FYI egg is an additional 0.75.

Good for the price, MWFF fills you up, there are better options for sure, but not this affordable & quick - be aware it is CASH ONLY! Go for the #PorkChopOverRice it's a solid bet & does not disappoint

Like the other patrons, stick with the chicken over rice and pork chop over rice. Delicious and generous portions. Hot. Ready. Delicious. Quick on a cold 36 degree night. Very kind people. No frills and cash only. Some say they are not polite. Smile and say "Thank you" and it does wonders. I also tip because with a mom-and-pop store, I want to support their survival of the pandemic challenges.

Food (4/5): We got the #3 chicken leg over rice. It was pretty good but the chicken wasn't the most tender unfortunately. Also, the dish lacked some sauce and had too much rice. Service (3/5): Not the friendliest service but they got the food out fast. Ambiance (3/5): Basic shop that looks like an authentic place. It could be better maintained but gets the job done for pick up orders.

We ended up here after the craziness of the lunar new year parade forced us to look to less obvious locations for a place to eat. This place is tiny (maybe 10 tables), but they are super fast so people move through very quickly. The menu was small but everything we ordered was tasty. Our friend got the shrimp noodle soup, my kids and I got the shrimp noodles pan fried, and my husband got the pork on rice. The best part was when we got the bill and 4 orders totaled only $32! What a deal! I'll definitely remember this place when I'm looking for a cheap eat!

It hurts me to give May Wah 3 stars. I was a regular patron about 15-20 years ago. We ate here all the time or do late night take-out. It was fast, affordable and delicious. I heard the original Taiwanese owner sold the business. I got the Chicken Leg Over Rice with add-on egg. This is one of their most popular item, besides the Pork Chop Over Rice. The sauce is overly salty and has been thicken by too much cornstarch or something. The chicken leg tasted okay but on the salty side. Perhaps my taste bud changed and matured. It's just not the same :-(

Def cheap eats place. Can't ever go wrong with picking up a plate of chicken or pork chop over rice!

Enjoy the food! Will go again. The service was quick. The pork chop was tasty. The chicken are good.

BEST SPOT IN CHINATOWN & NYC!!!! Cash only!!This is a locals hot spot. Super cheap food. Super quick service and soooooo delicious. Pork chop with egg, veggies, & sauce over rice is $8.25!!! Hot and sour soup for $3!!! This place always hits the spot. Food is always hot, ready, and delicious. Workers are very sweet, and speak Cantonese & English. This a hole in the wall spot where you walk in & order to go. They also have a next door indoor seating area, or standing area with a bar outside if you want to eat outside. Don't forget your cash

I am not Taiwanese and know nothing about the cuisine outside of May Wah but let me assure you - It is absolutely Fire. Portions for Lunch is awesome, not heavy. Add the Soy braised Egg. Add another Chicken Leg or Pork Chop. Have a seat next door if there is room, and bring your niece or nephew with you. Like a hamburger from McD or a Hot Dog, May Wah is a comfort food resto. Post Pandemic, i'm just glad the Doors are still open. TY

Cheap, delicious, affordable Taiwanese food - mushrooms rice cakes - hot & sour soup the soup was ok more on the sour taste than spicy - fried chicken leg It all came out to be 14 bucks Nearby trains RQWJ6 to canal st Cash only Street parking Restrooms available for customers One side is for take out only and the other side for dine in.

Finally gave this place a try after my good friend that lives here highly recommended it. She said if you like the Taiwanese traditional pork chop over rice, this place is the go to! For $7 you can get either fried pork chop or fried chicken leg over rice, steamed cabbage, pickled veggies, and a whole egg ($.50 extra). She said TIP, always ask for EXTRA SAUCE. She wasn't kidding. Their sauce is so addicting. It's well seasoned. It's the perfect gravy over your rice. I can't believe this is only $7! I wish we had this back in Boston. Highly recommend this place for lunch if you work near by.

Mah Wah is a NYC local secret. This little dive restaurant may have changed hands a few times in my 40 years of coming here but the recipes taste the same. When I started coming in my teens it was only a take out but not sure how long ago there is now a little sit in area. The food is pretty great and tasty. My favorite is the pork chop and rice but they have others. LOL when I use to work in MetLife building above Grand Central we use to order and they would deliver like 20 orders to us. It was great. And lastly the price is still moderately low. I want everyone to try it but hope they don't explode cause I want to be able to get my Pork chop rice when I have my craving. Thanks Mah Wah

I ordered two (2) pork chops to go. Each chop was $3.50, and they were huge. The people working the pickup counter were friendly and fast with preparing my order to go.

The business has been running for a really long time. The flavor doesn't change, which is a good thing. It's a "once a while must to eat" place.

They're known for their chicken thigh / pork chop over rice, but have you had their beef over rice? It's absolutely delicious.

Yes. The answer is yes. Comfort food all day. I will always order their chicken thigh over rice any time I am in town. $7.50 for a bowl that hits every childhood memory in my body. 10/10

No frills take out and dine in restaurant with a limited menu of rice and noodles with various toppings. The restaurant is split into two parts, the left side is for dining in with a few tables and a waitress. There's a customer-only bathroom as well. The right side is the kitchen. I opted to dine in and got the pork chop over rice. The taste is decent but the price could not be beat. $7.50 for a meal with a sizeable portion of meat is great and I was full by the end. Overall my meal came to less than $10 with tip and tax.

This is a little hole in the wall with two storefronts next to each other. The latter is dine in but I've only done take out the two times I've been here and I think most people do take out. This is a hole in the wall so don't expect Michelin star service but she's friendly. They've been around for a while and the prices have apparently gone up but I can't complain about the prices currently and everywhere is going up. The first time I had one of their more popular options which is the Pork Chop Over Rice with an egg added and the second time I went with the Shredded Pork Rice Cakes. I preferred the former of the two but they were both tasty. The pork chop is on a bone as expected and it was tasty. There's some napa cabbage and some pickled vegetables below along with rice of course. The sauce on top is savory but perhaps a bit too salty but it's partially expected for this dish. It has a gloop to it but that's the dish as well. The egg was well an egg. The rice cakes were fine. A bit bland but partially expected for that dish and I prefer a bit more crisp to rice cakes from some Shanghainese spots but this spot isn't Shanghainese so I wouldn't expect that style. The pork was fine on there cut thin and enough of it for the price. Overall tasty with cheap prices. They've been around for a long time, look like they've been around for a long time, and will likely stay open for a long time even with all of the laowai like me going inside.

We came here randomly as my friend highly recommended their pork chop rice plate. WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED! Definitely come here for a fast, inexpensive, and filling meal. The pork chop was nicely seasoned over cabbage and a bed of rice. Slightly too much rice, but can't really complain about that. My fiancee got the beef over rice and OH WOW, I was shook at how delicious his dish was! The beef was soooo tender! Loved this place so much, I had to order to go for the plane ride home (: Will definitely be back! They do also have a bathroom for customers!

Been coming here for years. Their chicken leg over rice taste good and fulfilling. The price is cheap. Suitable for a small meal. Cost around $7, not include the egg.

this is a staple in chinatown. it's quick, easy, cheap, and very filling. it tastes exactly what it looks like: flavorful and crispy, and there are no surprises. the chicken was super juicy, crispy, and salted really well. the vegetables and the sauce added tons of flavor and the rice was not dry at all. the flavors balanced well and it's only $7 for a full meal

- baked chicken was really good - restaurant is very no nonsense You ask for your food, you get it, you eat it, you leave There's no reason to stick around for pleasantries

Growing up, May Wah would be the go-to place for fried chicken or pork chops over rice. The store has been around for quite a while now, but renovations here and there. I came back to see if it got better or worse. I ordered their beef over rice as well as their beef noodle soup just to try something new. The beef to rice ratio was good, great value. But I thought the sauce on the rice was a little too salty. The beef was tender and easy to chew. As for the noodle soup, I was disappointed because the noodles tasted bland. Next time, I should stick with the classic fried chicken leg over rice.

After some frustrating times in Nyc of paying high bills for standard foods, I've been on the hunt for good - but cheap - food around the city I realize my star rating for this is 3 but I would actually put this around 3.5 stars? The pros of this place was - yes everything around if not under $10, and I loved that the place had good AC. The lady in front was very nice too. As other reviewers pointed out, there's a takeout side and a dine in side. If you're passing by on a super hot day, the dine-in side was great. I happily enjoyed sitting where it's cool and the TV is on. Lady in the front also kept refilling my tea, she was really attentive So I went in a different direction (I was craving some veggies) and I went for the nian Gao with mushroom. It was actually pretty good, they even salt it a bit so it's not totally flavorless! I liked that they added an arrange of veggies too- at a decent price! It's really filling for vegetarians looking for a quick bite Where I screwed up was, there's some chili oil sitting on the table that didn't taste good AT ALL - and I made the mistake of adding some (at least I didn't cover my food in it and I had a good portion of it) Beware that chili oil! If anything, just take this home and add your own Lao Gan Ma - which I kept telling myself I should have as I left. So I kinda-wanna come back and give the chicken and rice dish a chance, a popular one that I didn't know about until after I left. But if you're looking for some cheap food that's decent - this is a good spot. Just don't touch that chili oil !

A staple in Chinatown!! My favorite order here is a chicken leg over rice ($6.50) to go - cheap and delicious! Each order comes with a heaping scoop of white rice, a freshly fried chicken thigh & drumstick, a giant scoop of gravy, and some pickled mustard greens. You can also add an egg! The ladies here are friendly, efficient, and will have you in and out within minutes.