Wah Fung No.1 Fast Food

The notable Wah Fung for value eats...definitely was on my to-eat list!

Shared a two item: roast pork and duck with my friend. We were going to eat another meal right after, so we were just maximizing on all the variety we could eat. Lots of flavor and quick service for grab and go. You do need to wait in line since everybody knows this is the spot for value!

When I visited, a small plate was about $5-6. Wish they had a combo for roasted pig and roast pork, but they didn't have it as an option. Next time!

Gets busy! But line moves fast.

Street parking only.

So tasty I almost didn't want to write about it lol. Got the char siu pork and roast duck combo and it was so tasty! And the fat from the meat and sauce they pour over the rice and cabbage flavors the whole platter really well.

Cash only, no seating, but they're right next to a park you can sit at.

Wah Fung in Manhattan Chinatown is a solid Chinese takeout spot that offers generous portions at reasonable prices. While the food was generally tasty, I found the pork to be a bit too fatty for my liking. However, the other dishes I tried, such as the chicken and vegetables, were well-seasoned and satisfying. The value for money is excellent, and the portions are certainly ample enough to feed a hungry crowd. Overall, while it may not be the best Chinese takeout I've ever had, Wah Fung is a solid choice for a quick and affordable meal in the heart of Chinatown.

Brought my friends from out of town (I am from out of town too) and it was a HUGE hit. Wah Fung is a staple in NYC Chinatown and I come here every time. The taste, the value - can't be beat. The BBQ pork is amazing and has the most amazing sweet glazed taste and texture. The special now is a small BBQ Pork or Chicken on rice for $5.50, which is an amazing deal. It's put in a small tin tray that is packed to the brim with rice, veggies, and meat. We ordered 10 and everyone devoured theirs.

Two of my friends did get the chicken option but after trying the BBQ pork, understood why I told them that the BBQ was a classic for Chinese BBQ. I'd definitely recommend the BBQ pork unless you have a dietary restriction - in that case, I'd probably recommend the BBQ Duck! It's not part of the special but I believe a small is still only $7. If you're more hungry, they also do multiple meat platters and I'd recommend the crispy pork and BBQ pork combo.

There was a line when we arrived around 3PM on Friday, which is normal. The line moves relatively fast when the people in front of you know what they want, and we got through in around 20 minutes. Wah Fung only takes cash, but you can probably tell by looking at the place. There is also a park across the street which is the perfect place to take a seat and enjoy your Chinese BBQ, as obviously there is no seating in this tiny restaurant.

What more can I say except you need to try this.

I was so disappointed because I’ve been looking forward to trying the famous Wah Fung. Had the bbq pork $5.50 meal which was a healthy serving for the price. The pork just wasn’t flavorful- it didn’t taste as good as it looked. Everything tasted bland, however with some sriracha it tasted much better.

What can I say about a place like Wah Fung? It is the quintessential Chinatown visit if you are visiting from out of town. They have the best Chinese BBQ pork I have had in a very long time. There is a queue to order your food, but the line usually moves fairly fast. It is cash only from what I experienced, but the meal is so cheap, and to be honest, even if they were to charge me 50% more, I still feel like it would have been worth it. There is no dining area, but the park is right across the street if you are looking for a place to sit and enjoy.

Amazing roasted meats but the pork was the star. The chicken was good but pork packed more flavor. Plus, the steamed cabbage and rice drizzled with the meat juices paired well with the meat. There was a line around 4pm, but it moved fairly quickly. For a price of $11, you can get two small containers and be satisfied. I forgot to take a picture of the food because of hunger and excitement 😅.

Now I know what the hype is about this place and I agree that it is worth a try and to keep coming back for.

I came on Wednesday, shortly after opening so I did not have to deal with long lines. 3 people were in front of me at 9:15AM and that was perfect! I got a few things for variety that could be reheated for different meals.

I got the large chicken. You get a lot. It is juicy, and well flavoured.

Large pork. A decent amount. Good flavour and a nice change.

Large duck. Great flavour. However, my only complaint is, when looking through pictures I noticed in the combo meals that about the same amount of duck was in the combo as my large duck order. It had 6 slices. The picture I took makes it look like more, but it was just the angle. I am complaining because I paid $8 and the combo was the same price with practically same amount of duck, plus chicken. Maybe I am being petty but that is honestly my only complaint :)

Also, if you are unfamiliar with duck, try it! It is not a “meaty” bird like chicken. Some parts have only a very thin layer of meat. The thickest part of chest might have
1cm (ish) of meat (not including what you might see with the breast bone etc) it is really full of flavour! Stronger than chicken, but in a good way!

And a couple words on the cabbage! It is delicious! They retain a slight crunch to it. A nice texture change!

Don’t forget to bring cash! And expect long wait time during peak hours!

Hope this helps someone!