Food & drink · Chinatown
Mei Lai Wah
on Chinatown, with 6 shops within a short walk
Chinatown bakery-diner open for over 50 years, known for baked barbecued pork buns and the pineapple roast pork bun, now in a larger location on Mott Street.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
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Good to know
- Parking
- Take the subway to Canal St (J, N, Q, R, W, Z and 6) or East Broadway (F); the Chinatown Partnership also lists the Grand St station. The streets are narrow and busy, so leave the car behind.
- Chinatown shops
- Bakeries open early (Fay Da from 7am) and restaurants run to 9pm–11pm, while some specialty shops keep short hours, such as Wing On Wo & Co. at 12pm–5pm Wednesday to Sunday.
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What are Mei Lai Wah's hours?
Mei Lai Wah is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the restaurant's site before a special trip.
Where is Mei Lai Wah?
Mei Lai Wah is at 41 Mott St in Chinatown, New York.
Where can I park near Mei Lai Wah?
The closest option for Chinatown is Take the subway to Canal St (J, N, Q, R, W, Z and 6) or East Broadway (F); the Chinatown Partnership also lists the Grand St station. The streets are narrow and busy, so leave the car behind.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the subway.
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