If you’re in the area, this spot is a must. The buns are soft, fresh, and consistently delicious. The Pumpkin Bun is probably their most popular—sweet, smooth, and totally addictive. I also loved the Salted Egg Yolk Bun (sweet-salty perfection) and the Roast Pork Bun, which was packed with flavorful filling.
Prices are super reasonable, and everything is steamed fresh. Great for a quick snack or to grab a few for later, as they reheat well. Service is fast, no-frills, and efficient.
Christie Peng
The pumpkin buns are to die for - so good!!!
Wichayamas “Gift” Paekul
I love the big buns and custard buns from here. Always get myself a pack of each to heat up at home for breakfast/ snack. The service is quick. The buns are tasty and cheap. A box of big buns is only $7!
The buns and frozen dim sum are already packed in boxes on the shelves and in the fridge. If you want to buy an individual piece, just go up to the counter and let the worker know.
Emily M
Cash only, no frills - pumpkin bun is large and soft, with good filling ratio
Beatrice Evans
I know this place got kind of popular online so I was expecting to have to shell out a little more than you do at some of the “underground” places. I was pleasantly surprised; I bought 5 buns and the total was like 8-12$ (I forgot the number but remember my shock at the steal). Not only was the food super cheap, it was also really good! I’m a fan of lean cuts of meat and normally compromise when I get a roast pork bun, but there was only 1-2 big chunks of fat. I also got the chicken bun and that was great as well. The red bean bun I liked less—definitely not sweet enough for my western tastes 😅.
Amara Vo
Staff was super nice and explained what each bun was. There's no seating, but we stood to the side to try out the buns.
The buns were very soft and had the right amount of moisture, not soggy at all. The filling was flavorful.
We ended up getting three boxes for about $20!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Bean Bun, Salted Egg, Pork Buns
Fernanda Andrade
Cash only. Be careful not to order too much, the buns are really big and filling. There are no tables.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jonathan Muller
Great buns at a good price. I had the baked roast pork bun.
If you're a fan of fresh authentic steamed buns, this is the spot for you! It's a cozy little shop on Mott, the staff were very friendly, the buns were incredibly delicious. I wish I had a place like this near home !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia pomann
Great classic buns for 1.50. They also have packages of buns to take home and steam yourself
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phyllis Choi
Best authentic bun you can find in NYC!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bobwho1995
Got the pumpkin bun $1.75 and the da bao $2.25. pumpkin bun was light, fluffy, sweet with a soft filling inside. Da bao was also fluffy with a meat center of ground chicken, a quail egg, and a piece of sausage. The bun though is kinda thick. Pumpkin bun 7.5/10. Da bao 7.7/10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bodie Smith
Visited NYC for the weekend and had a bun every morning. If I could eat here everyday I would. The buns are the perfect consistency and always fresh. You also literally cannot beat the price.
Golden Steamer is a Chinatown gem!
If you’re in the area, this spot is a must. The buns are soft, fresh, and consistently delicious. The Pumpkin Bun is probably their most popular—sweet, smooth, and totally addictive. I also loved the Salted Egg Yolk Bun (sweet-salty perfection) and the Roast Pork Bun, which was packed with flavorful filling.
Prices are super reasonable, and everything is steamed fresh. Great for a quick snack or to grab a few for later, as they reheat well. Service is fast, no-frills, and efficient.
The pumpkin buns are to die for - so good!!!
I love the big buns and custard buns from here. Always get myself a pack of each to heat up at home for breakfast/ snack. The service is quick. The buns are tasty and cheap. A box of big buns is only $7!
The buns and frozen dim sum are already packed in boxes on the shelves and in the fridge. If you want to buy an individual piece, just go up to the counter and let the worker know.
Cash only, no frills - pumpkin bun is large and soft, with good filling ratio
I know this place got kind of popular online so I was expecting to have to shell out a little more than you do at some of the “underground” places. I was pleasantly surprised; I bought 5 buns and the total was like 8-12$ (I forgot the number but remember my shock at the steal). Not only was the food super cheap, it was also really good! I’m a fan of lean cuts of meat and normally compromise when I get a roast pork bun, but there was only 1-2 big chunks of fat. I also got the chicken bun and that was great as well. The red bean bun I liked less—definitely not sweet enough for my western tastes 😅.
Staff was super nice and explained what each bun was. There's no seating, but we stood to the side to try out the buns.
The buns were very soft and had the right amount of moisture, not soggy at all. The filling was flavorful.
We ended up getting three boxes for about $20!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Bean Bun, Salted Egg, Pork Buns
Cash only. Be careful not to order too much, the buns are really big and filling. There are no tables.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great buns at a good price. I had the baked roast pork bun.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Grab and go
Loved my steamed custard bun. Just decadent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you're a fan of fresh authentic steamed buns, this is the spot for you! It's a cozy little shop on Mott, the staff were very friendly, the buns were incredibly delicious. I wish I had a place like this near home !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great classic buns for 1.50. They also have packages of buns to take home and steam yourself
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best authentic bun you can find in NYC!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the pumpkin bun $1.75 and the da bao $2.25. pumpkin bun was light, fluffy, sweet with a soft filling inside. Da bao was also fluffy with a meat center of ground chicken, a quail egg, and a piece of sausage. The bun though is kinda thick. Pumpkin bun 7.5/10. Da bao 7.7/10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Visited NYC for the weekend and had a bun every morning. If I could eat here everyday I would. The buns are the perfect consistency and always fresh. You also literally cannot beat the price.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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