The Best Chinese Roast Pork (Char Siu) in New York City

This could be the best roast pork (Char Siu) in New York City.
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[@hectorminator89]

I watched this video like 3-4 years ago. I’ve been craving this ever since. Today I finally got to try this place. I had the roast pork and crispy pork with white rice. It was mind blowing. So freaking good. Anyone who has a chance to try this place I 1000% recommend.

[@sanderfoelsgaard9971]

Man i wish i was you

[@MacMurka]

glad it's still around!

[@AW-xp9cj]

Where is it? I’m going NYC later this year

[@armoneghbali1830]

yes sleeping when there is a rainstorm outside is the best

[@faronomus1589]

@@adityapai9959 wut?

[@edmund8954]

@@adityapai9959 wut?

[@ascendedgd2174]

yo you are a fellow cultured person

[@normanmarino7285]

The (Char Siu Restaurant) he is talking about is located on Chrysite Street between Hester Street and Grand Street lower east side Manhattan NYC. IT HAS A Red Awning with Chinese writing. It’s across from an island street park. I tracked it down and I hope you enjoy it . I need to go myself when feel like taking a long ride to NYC fighting traffic is a pain in the ass. At one time lived nearby.

[@meixiachendeng7103]

I highly recommend this restaurant!! Their char siu is amazing! One thing though is that there is almost always a line in this restaurant.... usually in the afternoon and less often in the morning. The line can be extremely long around the time people get off work. It's situated near the intersection of Chrystie street and Hester street :D

[@jonsnipe5484]

facts great food long line..i always get food before I ride the bridge

[@rabindralachman4960]

Address plz

[@NightStars1122]

I have seen a lot of you want to know what is the name of the restaurant and where is it located: Name is Wah Fung located in 79 Chrystie Street in Chinatown NYC. For those who are familiar with NYC subway system, you can take the B D or Q train to Grand Street. When you get off the station, you are located between Grand Street and Chrystie Street. That restaurant / eatery is within walking distance from the station. I hope this will help you.

[@birdsongvalley]

Thanks!!

[@Diamondartsbling]

I thought this was wah fung 🤔🤔🤔You’re the real mvp! Thanks you

[@serenahe3651]

oh my god you're so enthusiastic about food i HAVE to go here next time i go into the city ahhh my mouth is already watering ;;

[@strictlydumpling]

+Serena He its the best!

[@MrConartistdesign]

+Strictly Dumpling . whats the address

[@fhng]

+Kevin Wong Wah Fung 79 Chrystie Street, the line is usually long. Also, it is only average good really but it is dirt cheap.

[@adamcunningham6847]

+fhng agreed!! however if you want to order the duck gotta get there early

[@carollyncheeyen]

Come to Malaysia for some!=))

[@MakoRuu]

You should not watch these videos if you are hungry.

[@wolfpuppers]

I only watch these videos when i'm hungry

[@MakoRuu]

It makes it worse, though. lol

[@lark9569]

hahaha same

[@siddhantsinha9276]

MakoRuu That's what she said

[@VoiceOfReason7]

MakoRuu I watch these when I'm full and i Got hungry! This is torture but i can't stop. I Can't!

[@jaycuz807]

I tried to eat my phone

[@williamtaylor1968]

jay cuz LoL 😂😂😂

[@mawmawvee]

ROTF!!!

[@yafettuwanakotta8705]

🤣🤣🤣🤣..me too..

[@The_NPC20]

jay cuz How is it?

[@natasharodriguez5250]

😂😂😂

[@GaMeZaHoY]

I can feel the genuineness of your review. Unlike many "reviewers" you savor that taste thoroughly first before showing a reaction. I dig.

[@callmewaves1160]

I totally agree with you that rain is soothing! Your videos make me so hungry lol

[@AliciaTransmuted]

This is still my all time favorite KZbin video ever. It's hard to pinpoint what I like best. Mikey is just so on point in this video. His charming personality shines from start to finish. This guy knows good food and this char siu looks mouth watering tasty. Mikey can put away a ton of food. Like, Jesus, that's a lot of food. You do you Mikey.

[@leniarta7996]

Seriously KZbin, this was from 6 years ago and it showed in my recommendation but i'm still salivating

[@eldinko83]

Mike, I love it when it is raining and i sleep, it is AMAZING! +Strictly Dumpling

[@strictlydumpling]

+Justin Chow heck yea!

[@eldinko83]

Strictly Dumpling you replied thanks. Also, I dont like yolk in my moon cakes ;) (reference to your vids)

[@rustemkhassanov3954]

+Justin Chow Gay no more?

[@eldinko83]

wat Richie Rich

[@maryrodger5130]

+Justin Chow He's jealous.

[@femalelucifer1219]

Why ? why do I always watch mikes videos on an empty stomach !!! its torture. :(

[@gerbilbreathe5321]

+Bill the Awesometacular And here...crispy piggggggggggggg

[@lunakitty953]

+Gillian Pollard I'm stuffed from lunch and it's still torture!

[@ballorawan7672]

I ate, still Empty Stomach

[@ballorawan7672]

Same here

[@byronmak7943]

People eat with their eyes as well. Foods can be rejected just for not looking appetizing.

[@sperez95814]

This is still my favorite video from this channel. I have watched it many times over the years

[@PhillyReese215]

Watching this video on November 26th 2019. It's truly amazing to see how hard mike has worked to grow his channel to what it is now.

[@francisshue7137]

I have come to the conclusion that I cannot watch your videos without eating something, because I'll just drool all over my laptop.

[@strictlydumpling]

Francis Shue yea it's tough

[@mawmawvee]

You need to put on a huge beach towel for a bib, then sit back a little so your saliva glands won't hose down the keyboard and short it out.....

[@waverave24124]

youre a food guide and the best youtuber to teach interesting topics on history and science!! youre the man, mike!!

[@god1st438]

I love how you give different cultures of food even if I never ever get to go to these areas you are taking us there. Thanks Mike. 💞💖💞

[@Su_Jo_Lo]

Best food channel I found so far. Love the relationship you have with food.

[@Tigadee00]

Seriously?! $5 a portion?! Wha?! And it looks like each portion can feed two!

[@ReaIHitman]

ikr in canada that prob would cost me 20 dollars

[@mparthur144]

$3.75 per box of char siu and rice.

[@wind7519]

@@ReaIHitman Only if it's white people selling a very water-downed version of it.

[@ReaIHitman]

@@wind7519 loool honestly its expansive when the shop as canadian tax cuz fhat makes it 20 dollars

[@changbooger]

If u skinny af, honestly as a modest fatass i could be happy with 1.5 portions of those

[@VIPyellowwolfy21]

I have been going to this place since I was little. I love the owner, he gives so much meat. I still remember when that was only $3 for that much. My favorite is rice noodles with fish balls and char siu. Omg that just tastes so good!!!

[@stevew2926]

this might be one of my fav of mikey's reviews. so passionate love it

[@jh276]

AWESOME! the best part about these food videos of yours - your reactions/expressions!!!

[@zackvanhalen]

$3.75? That just blew my mind. Even the cheapest nastiest Chinese takeout meals are like $5. All of that food looked supreme.

[@kendrick10601]

man you american are lucky. In Canada the cheaping meals are like 7,50

[@zackvanhalen]

Kendrick ross Most of them are that price or more here too. I'm talking about dirt cheap places that serve food that is nearly inedible. Really, only the lunch specials will ever be that cheap.

[@Revengeance_]

7.50 in Canada is about 5 U.S so it's pretty much the same

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

They jacked up the prices after this video. Still affordable though.

[@FecalMatador]

Belle Serra If you get that for less than $6 anywhere in the US, that’s a bargain. In NYC, I’d expect it to be at least $10

[@RickeyMoore]

You have NO IDEA how many times I have watched this. I'm dying here in southern Virginia. If anyone knows of a location like this shop in North Carolina or Virginia, PLEASE CLUE ME IN!! I'm dying here! PLEASE!! Have crispy pork mercy!

[@NightStars1122]

Rickey Moore I am pretty sure there are some REAL Chinese food restaurants around DC Chinatown area. No don't go to the Chinese take out places. They won't have the food you are looking for. Go to the one where they hang roast pork, ducks, chicken, etc on display window. And/or the one that make Cantonese wontons or Congees. Those are your best bet for good Chinese food.

[@andyhuang123]

+Rickey Moore Yelp?

[@madferdi]

Idk why but I've watched this video over and over again - my very own all-time favorite. Has that special magic that draws me back here.

[@Gaels68]

I just went with my buddy for the first time after watching this. He doesn't have much experience with ethnic foods (from CT), and I'm Korean... but we both could not stop eating. The Sauce is unreal! so Thanks for the video! Definitely going back at some point and have to try the roast pork belly.

[@symmetrytanner5156]

Eating 5 meals in the car... Love it. I would do this too but can't come close to being able to eat as much as you. Mikey is a beast!

[@eeloon]

my girlfriend walked in right at 7:04 and thought I was watching porn 😂😂😂

[@suziewardah7012]

Food porn lol

[@RobynHarris]

You were. 😆 Delicious Porn!

[@crisyorke1328]

There is nothing wrong watching Porn. Everyone does. Tell her to mind her own business LOL

[@nguyeneric4576]

"Girlfriend" lmao sure buddy

[@nacht1295]

Man theres nothing wrong wathing a guy moaning off gppd food... Unless u got a empty stomach at 1am T_T

[@MrTony002]

I visited this place twice in the past month purely because I watched this video. I would have never walked in here in a million years if not for your enthusiastic recommendation. There is ALWAYS a line which I'm sure your review had something to do with. Great find......thanks! :-)

[@_-ShadowWorks-_]

You are absolutely right about the rain! Rainy weather is best enjoyed from the comfort of good food and cozy home

[@BlackSkullArmor]

The video that started me down the Strictly Dumpling journey. You've come a long way Mikey, proud of you and keep up the good work.

[@vonerik]

me too

[@cyclop41]

his steamy window...Mike's making love with the food in his car, LOL

[@mig1193]

Your shows are amazing my friend!

[@frankzheng273]

I can watch this over and over again just because of how good the food is. I will definitely try it why I go back to NY

[@brianv41]

ive been there last week during my holiday from Amsterdam to NYC. It was very good and cheap !

[@arandomperson5185]

And I'm here eating ramen

[@Hwyadylaw]

Ramen is delicious. Oh wait, you mean instant noodles, don't you...

[@arandomperson5185]

+McDucky no I mean ramen Instant noodle

[@imsunyoungcho]

A Random Person real ramen has roast pork.

[@arandomperson5185]

Duru no ;-;

[@andrewng9950]

You should keep random vegetables around the house to add to your. Ramen.on its own its Not good for you.

[@jimmymoreno6527]

I've never wanted char siu more than I did after watching this video. Thanks for all you do sir. You've opened me up to many amazing locations. Keep on eating.

[@RazulLD]

Man you are making me hungrier with every video! XD I love how you do your clips tho. Respect! :)

[@popesuavecitoxii2379]

Gods bless Chinatown Gods bless NYC Gods bless America

[@MsShakey78]

I love the rain like that too! You're not the only one!

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

+MsShakey78 Same here...

[@edwardhollingsworth7933]

I have been here twice since seeing this video. Your desriptions of the food was spot on. Looking forward to trying out some more of the spots you have shown us on your channel. Thumbs up!!

[@themadsdiary]

obsessed with your videos! going to new york this year and will definitely be visiting here then getting some lychee icecream!!!! thanks so much for your amazing quality content!

[@danpt2000]

The Knife skills of the Char Siu uncle! All the chinese people who do that are quick like that .

[@unidecimo]

If he was a judge in Shokugeki no Souma... He would really die of happiness from all the food XD

[@justinno5656]

YESS BEST ANIME

[@Kelvin-ht2vh]

Daisuke Takeda what's the English name for that and what's is about?

[@user-un7yy3rh6h]

+Kelvin there is no accurate direct english translation for 'shokugeki no soma' because shokugeki is a made up word but i infer that a meaning could be: soma's dinner table shock/competition. the longer/alternate title is food wars!: shokugeki no soma so by that, it is basically a anime about making food and competing.

[@King-hs9zc]

He would have a whole bunch of food-gasms

[@rihndou]

Gokigen'yo (:

[@tripswithgreg5189]

I ate there just YESTERDAY, and you are so right. Amazing!! The BBQ pork, char sui, was amazing…and I rarely eat meat these days. Thanks for all your videos. Love your channel, when you are focused on Chinatown in NYC.

[@DiegoMartinPintos]

I always come back to this video from time to time It's my favorite

[@MathildaFlow]

This is some serious food porn.

[@davidchan9632]

yes. NYC's Chinatown does give pretty good portions & charges reasonable prices.

[@tiggy2timez]

$3.75!!!????😲 that would be $9.00 here!!! 💀⚰

[@getter3in1]

Tiggy 2Timez it start out 3 bucks couple years ago...good old days

[@gregson8533]

Have you been there since? how much is it now?

[@getter3in1]

Exactly like Mikey said these days, still cheap though I will say

[@tiggy2timez]

Anony Moose if we choose half/half say Pork & duck that's $12.00

[@tiggy2timez]

getter3in1 I must say though, it's WORTH IT 😋

[@gavbar2950]

Thanks for the suggestion. Looking forward to trying all of the dishes.

[@88888j]

Finally tried Wah Fung roast pork after 9 years of watching this video. It’s as good as you described

[@wentaofeng5548]

Have the same thoughts as you......I love rains and especially storm weather like thunder storm and snow storm while I am home doing whatever I want.......Just feel if I dont really want to go outside, the weather would not need to be the same boring sunny day.......

[@Steaphany]

Thank you, you have been teaching me Chinese. After watching your How to prepare Char Siu video, I was in a local Texas Chinese restaurant, ordering take out and one of the items was Pork Egg Foo Young. Well, the gal who took my order recounted it to another gal to take my order to the kitchen. With no effort, among all the Chinese being said, as clear as day, I heard and recognized "Char Siu" Here in Texas, we have a lot of feral hogs, so can you do a video on cooking whole roast pig ?

[@bonniewilson1453]

I love the rain too!!! Sleepy rainy mornings.. the best thing ever!!

[@Philipvloger1]

you speak the universal language of food!!! really enjoyed this!!! thanks!!!

[@Kemodreizehn]

Iam getting addicted to Foodporn :)

[@LiangJessie]

I knew you were totally gonna pick this place. Haha, this place is the raveee !

[@strictlydumpling]

LiangJessie I LOVE IT!

[@RETROGEMS]

This food looks *AMAZING*!! I can't wait to have the chance to get back into the city and get lunch at Wah Fung. I know what I'm getting! The small pork over rice and the duck over rice. YUM. Thanks for this great video!

[@georgiamae1006]

love your shows

[@rahsanguerses]

Suddenly I´m very hungry.. the mean part was, when you told us to take a bite. I literally opened my mouth!

[@pawkisser]

I have the exact same feelings about the rain

[@hrah8665]

Amazing Food man, I was Salivating the whole time,Thank You For The Video

[@evanalian]

i am so incredibly envious of you. im laying here, trying to figure out how my family is gonna eat , and you travel and eat so much good food. you are very fortunate.

[@yyshot3981]

I swear i love the rain 💯

[@harambethegorilla75]

That's my favorite kinda weather, for that reason exactly :-)

[@ftsk69]

I visit this video every once and a while and it always does it for me lol

[@danielbeavers8701]

I agree!!!!! The rain comforts me.

[@enix0053]

And here i thought you're gonna take that out for your friends xD Daaaaaaamn you're a good eater!

[@danielfluxanity3393]

idk why I always watch these videos when im hungry and when there's nothing to eat...

[@deanxxi]

Whoa! Awesome! If I ever get to NY City, that's got to be the first place I'll go to eat. I viewed your other video on how to make Char Siu, and that's going happen in my kitchen this weekend. Thanks for sharing, dude.

[@romyorantes5404]

Back in New York next month, will def be hitting this spot up, thanks!

[@SatriaWahyuRahardjo]

Thats what i call food,... 😍😍😍

[@Xeqcme]

I live in MD, so it'd be a 4hr+ trip to get there...but I think I want to do that one day. The best Char Siu I've ever had was in China. It came in a plate with sauce all over it. I was very skeptical at first, but omg...that was the best I've ever had. My brother and I finished a plate and then ordered another. Then 1 more to go. There's no where around here that could even come close to measuring up to it. Lastly, how can they charge so little?! Great find.

[@strictlydumpling]

Xeqcme 4 hours not bad for a day of good food

[@HeRulesAlways]

Mike you tortured me eating the four dishes while all I could do was watch and drool. I agree the meat is where it's at. Thanks for this video which illustrates that good tasty food does not have to be expensive or be served from a fancy joint. Keep up the awesome videos 🤜

[@joelfernandez2333]

Awesome and thanks for sharing. Delicious!

[@frothe2715]

This guy just converted like a hundred Muslims with this video.

[@MrTony002]

:-)

[@adithyad2858]

Sure did 😂

[@kendrick10601]

lmao

[@rasalghul84]

and Jews

[@Saeyku]

Not Muslim or Jew but wouldn't touch a carcass or dead body on the name of food!

[@RagingPercy]

jesus, the portion of takeaways in the US is double of what i'm getting in the uk

[@strictlydumpling]

chrisyan81 dont think I could live in UK

[@alexandrepereira1090]

Strictly Dumpling you get a lot of rain here though :) but no food isn't that good

[@jorgecruz3937]

+chrisyan81 I'm going there this weekend lol...Im getting ezzthing!!!!!

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

+chrisyan81 We need to eat more food in usa. People are bigger.

[@flam3dout]

+chrisyan81 Probably because the quality of meat is terrible. I live in the US and it's hard to come by that much food for 6$, I'm in california.

[@robingohkyehock]

I love watching your food

[@joyc5537]

I finally made it here!! Watched this video in 2016, made it here in 2022. Actually came back to this video to find the name of the place. SO GOOD. The duck is excellent. There seems to be a line usually (went more than once). And you have to pay in cash. Amazing experience

[@CringamesInc]

when he said take a bite, I almost took a bite out of my laptop😂

[@iscratchmybutt]

WTF how did he finish all 4?? i can't even finish 1!!!

[@getter3in1]

Edmund your force is weak xD

[@lincolnnoronha4128]

he always eat like crazy

[@FirstLast-lk3dq]

He takes a load of fiber pills once he gets full, then once he shits out all the food, he continues. But that was my first theory. Maybe he has a clone, who eats twice as much as the normal human being. But that was my second theory Maybe he gives the food to someone and have them finish it for him. But that was my third theory. Maybe he does what Patrick does in the eating contest video, he doesn't taste the food.

[@dwightturner3070]

Edmund --- He is a professional, competitive eater. He can expand his stomach to hold vast amounts of food. For example, the night before an eating competition, eat a watermelon followed by drinking a gallon of water.

[@The_NPC20]

도민준 He has more experience at eating a whole buffet

[@madferdi]

6 years and still my favorite Mikey video

[@magichwoo]

Hey Mike, thanks for the recommendation. I've been walking by this place for years and never thought about trying it. After watching your video I did. Excellent...... Keep up the good work.

[@MrSpeedyAce]

I'm gonna go there! You sold me :)

[@nacht1295]

MrSpeedyAce they raiswd there prices,, so now its 4 bucks T_T

[@MrSpeedyAce]

@B. Tacktheritrix I’m still eating there 😂

[@lostgemini2000]

Mike! you forgot your hot oil!

[@user-lp3xy7pc8g]

lostgemini2000 you don't eat hot oil with this...

[@sabrinawong3622]

Иосеф Сталин mike can eat hot oil with almost everything

[@user-lp3xy7pc8g]

Sabrina Wong True

[@The_NPC20]

Sabrina Wong Even Cake

[@TomatoWong]

He chops them meats like a real boss :D Awesome!

[@insuranceplaybook]

2019? Maybe just me🥺🥺

[@cindy40]

Me too! I just found his channel recently.

[@darren.4237]

FYTCHX sorry 2020

[@liangli3103]

2020

[@xxriverguy7412]

Wtf no 2018

[@henrywong63]

Bro. the char siu rice for $3.75 is really Good price. I know the char siu we can get somewhat better quality in Hong Kong. The one good char siu in Hong Kong is "Choy Lee"楚記 in central, Hong Kong, I don't know if still exits, it's located at a alley, closed to Sheung Wan, the old Hongkongers might know that. But brother you get a box of char siu rice for just $3.75, I can guarantee you best price in town. For the best quality char siu should be not darker red color. It should fresh red, because darker red means it was made with frozen pork, when the cook roasts the char siu, the pork juice runs out, and it turns out little juice within the pork, that's why some part it turns out darken red. But considering the price for $3.75 which is the best price in NYC I guess. Cool.

[@acaciaa]

I love watching your videos

[@VQSeries]

Love your reviews! I'm not in the city today but home on my day off from work. Still, I legit had a mean craving for some fried chicken after watching one of your comparo vids. Was about to watch a movie on this cold, cloudy, dull afternoon but wanted to enjoy some food with it lol... Showered and began dressing up, but figured I'd watch another vid while getting ready to head out. Now I literally don't know what to get by my house: Chinese food or KFC literally right across from each other? Smh lol...

[@WOTLESSTRINIDADIAN]

HAAH HE TRIED TO SAY SOMETHING HEALTHY BUT WAS LIKE SCREW IT, YEAH IT GOT MEAT

[@SakuraFoxFurry]

Meat IS healthy.

[@ProfPeeWee]

I love how he just ate in the car because he couldn't wait long enough to get home

[@Stichtuation]

went there because of your recommendation. it is really good. thanks!!

[@GypsyHeart2012]

I have had this in the past... packed the same way... great memories. Thanks

[@weifeon]

Thanks Mike... Tonight I have a Celebration Dinner at a local Chinese Restaurant here in Honduras and you ... Ruined it for me!.. No way it will be as good as what I just saw!!!! Aaaah to hear the crunching of the skin of the roasted pork... The stuff culinary dreams are made of!!!! I'm definitely going to visit my aunt in New Jersey and look up all those great places in your videos!!!

[@strictlydumpling]

+Gustavo Castro-Wu haha def gotta try it, it's life changing!

[@juandenz2008]

I thought he was going to meet 3 friends for lunch when he ordered all that food !!

[@rezaahmadi7230]

You're vids makes me hungry even when I'm full 👌

[@dionnemeddings8602]

Omg that looks so yummy!!! I'd love to visit NY someday just for the food lol. Thanks for sharing Mike💜💜💜

[@chrischandler1815]

i want this