⭐ Bestseller · Signature
Baked Char Siu Bun
烤叉烧包
Our crown jewel. Golden, glossy bun with a caramelized top encasing juicy, sweet-savory roast pork. Baked to order every morning — the reason people line up at the door.
$2.50
1968
Est. NYC
Our Heritage
A Chinatown Icon
A Chinatown Icon
Since 1968
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Chan — immigrants from Taishan, China — Mei Lai Wah (美麗華) began as a humble bakery on Bayard Street and grew into one of New York City's most beloved culinary landmarks.
Mr. Chan trained at the legendary Gum Moon Bakery before channeling that expertise into his own vision: a place where the Cantonese community could taste home, and where every New Yorker could discover the magic of a perfectly baked char siu bun.
- 🥐 Char siu & pineapple buns baked fresh every morning
- 🥟 Steamed dim sum made daily from traditional recipes
- 🏡 Taishanese family tradition preserved for over 55 years
- 📍 Now at 41 Mott St — larger space, same legendary quality
- 💵 Affordable prices — most buns under $3.00
