My favorite spot to stop by whenever I'm in Chinatown. They have lots of buns packaged in boxes for you to take home. I usually like to pick up a box or two to keep in the freezer at home. They're the perfect easy snack to quickly reheat. For $7-8 a box, you get 8 buns ranging from meat buns to custard. So affordable, so delicious, so convenient! read more

Pros: - quick service - hot food is pretty decent Cons: - don't expect amazing customer service/decent attitude (typical when in a fast pace Chinese store environment) Comments: - every time I come here, it's usually packed but customers come and go pretty quick - haven't tried any of the bread/buns from here read more

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One of my favorite Chinese bakeries in Chinatown to pick up a few items for the week. My favorite items they make have always been their Baked Char Siu Bao (Baked Roast Pork Bun) and Steamed Big Bun. Both are excellent and worth the price. The char siu bao is crispy on the outside, airy on the inside, and filled with delicious roast pork that's not too sweet. The Steamed Big Bun is fluffy and filled with a light but yummy mixture of ground pork, egg, and Chinese sausage. Get yourself a few of each next time you are nearby. You won't be sorry. Btw, most items in the shop are solid too. read more

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didnt know they have another location which has been here two years ago per their staff! But glad I stumbled upon it as we were heading to their other location which was closed on July4th. Luckily this one at Grand St was open! yay!! This location is much bigger than the first and still had a lot of options to choose from. Not just breads but other quick eats too like rice noodles and dumplings. But as usual we were here for their steamed pork buns. A lot of people go for the roasted one, but ive always preferred the fluffiness of the white steamed buns. So good! aaand...still cash only. read more

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One of my favorite bakeries in Chinatown for red bean buns and sesame balls! Good prices when you use cash. read more

Golden Steamer - Red bean buns - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Cash only gab and go. Budget friendly buns and rice roll snacks. Best eaten fresh or steamed warmed in the mornings-(the buns; tarts in oven) Planning to check out cocktail buns (sweet buns with coconut filling) read more

Golden Steamer - Mini roast pork buns and egg tarts. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The old location on Mott Street was my go to for my bao fix but they are closed now. Came here to buy the baked roast pork buns that comes in a pack of eight and somehow its not the same anymore. New version of the buns were a bit bigger in size but hardly any filling inside. I used to rave about how good it was and heard the Golden steamer in Brooklyn have the same issue. They best start putting more meat in those buns. read more

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Go-to for buns; esp the baked roast pork buns- not many bakeries carry the mini baked ones, usually just the steamed ones. With social media having blown up a certain bakery that sells baked roast pork buns, and the old school reliable ones closing down over the years, Golden steamer has come in clutch when cravings for a sweet/fatty baked roast pork bun kicks into gear. Excellent prices, great selection, friendly services. read more

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I was in a rush to gather some yummy buns for a friend's gathering and decided to stop by here after class. Of course I was hesitant because it was already 5pm but I figured, let me just go in quickly. To my surprise when I touch some of the container that the buns were in, it was actually still warm. The lady told me they just came out so of course I knew I lucked out but was still concern about the taste and quality. Well to another surprise, it tasted amazingly good. The bread was chewy, soft and the roast pork flavoring was perfect. It balanced well with the bread and meat. At my friends' place the buns were a hit as everyone complimented on it. I knew why they use golden as part of the name to their bakery because, this place is golden and it's a true gem. Would I come back here....oh hell yes!!! I can't wait to try their other bake goods considering how wonderful my experience was. read more

I didn't know they opened a location just around the corner but I was walking by and noticed a much cleaner, brighter store. A whole display on the counter for a variety of rice rolls. If I wasn't carrying so much stuff, I prob would've gotten one and they just brought out a new hot tray of egg tarts.. only $1.50..next time... I bought a box of big bao... and a box of pork with chives which I've never tried before. I haven't been to Golden Steamer in a long time since it needs some cleaning up so I'm glad this spot opened. Big bao was good .. saltier than the other place I get it from usually but most likely perfectly seasoned for most people. read more

Golden Steamer - Rice rolls, pastries - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place but my fave buns are always sold out. Everyone loves their buns! I'd better go get them earlier morning, I guess. read more

Cheap eats..Big steamed buns for $2.25 and they have steamed chicken over rice for $4. They have a variety of baked goods and steamed bread buns. Quick service but you have to get around the little old ladies that frequent this spot. read more

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Love this spot. Quick grab and go for hot, ready made buns, as well as bun packs to take home and steam at a later time. Staff is swift. Cash only. Favorite include the egg custard, Big Bun, and Pork&Veggie bun. Quite affordable as well. No sit down area here, def more grab and go style place. read more

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Golden grand opening of Golden Steamer! The former Kwong Wah bakery was bought out by the Golden Steamer around the corner, fully renovated and ready for business. It's very brightly lit with shiny new stainless steel fixtures and new cabinets. Food offerings have also been expanded with new steam tables in the back. Subtle changes to the regular baos are that the baked ones are smaller but packed in triplets, so a 3-pak goes for $2.25. The rice rolls are fresh made at the front of the house with your choice of shrimp, beef, pork or chicken and with optional egg. At the back of the house are additional cooked food offerings from hot steamed baos, congee, stir-fried noodles & vermicelli. Coffee & tea, both hot & cold are still ordered at the counter. Kwong Wah had always been one of my favorite Chinatown bakeries, but the new expanded Golden Steamer will be a great replacement. read more

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I like that this location of Golden Steamer has more food than just buns. I think their location at Mott St has slightly better buns only because the couple of times I had the buns here, the buns felt a little oversteamed and the bread was a bit too soft and wet so it would easily stick to my teeth. But i think in a pinch, and when i want more variety of food options, i would come to this one. I really enjoy the mini sesame and mochi dumplings even though they have less filling than the big ones you get in other bakeries. I sometimes just prefer something small and i like that you can mix so you can get a something sweet and savory. I also tried their rice rolls before and it isnt bad for something that is premade. I think they only make a certain amount and end up not selling more if they run out. I like that they make mini versions of the buns but they pack them in 3's or you can also get a box of the steamed buns or baked pork buns. I do wish they have singles for the mini buns, or maybe they do but I havent asked. I havent tried their rice, noodles or congee, but prices are really good for NYC prices if you want something quick to go. They dont have seats at the bakery so it is a definitely grab and go kind of place. The people there are also very friendly every time I have been. They are quick to help you take your order. They also have another register by the steamed buns and rice/noodle section, so maybe when it gets busy, depending on what you order, you can pay at either spots. I will say that the smaller buns dont have a lot of filling, but they make for a light snack if needed. read more

This is a good place for locals of the neighborhood to get some quick affordable food and snacky staples for the house. Tourists can head over to may wah /other such places. ~ honestly I think they'd be disappointed with this place anyhow as it has more of a down home vibe than a place you go as a destination spot to do tik tok videos and whatever. I'm perfectly happy picking up a pack of buns here to keep in the house for a breakfast or snack here and there, and I like their noodles and rice rolls. The other packs are nice to bring to work and share w coworkers/sometimes if I have time in the morning I'll swing by on the way to work to pick up something from their hot readymade food (if there is any left) to bring as my lunch for work. A quality neighborhood spot for some actual useful items, tourists would be more entertained elsewhere unless they are passing through and need a quick good bite. (For tourists in this scenario I mostly would suggest their ready to eat custard or egg yolk buns and warm rice rolls). This is the magic of this place though, we need good affordable places that serve the community and should support them all we can. read more

I've been to the original Golden Steamer for years and this is the second branch they opened selling more variety of bakery items. They also have the same pork buns as the old location. The egg tart is one of the best I've had in chinatown. The outer crust is flaky and buttery. The egg filling is also very rich and not too sweet. Prices are also slightly cheaper than other bakeries in the area. This place is cash only and service is very quick. read more

Boxed buns are ok. You get what you pay for. The dollar pastries are not worth it. It has almost no filling inside. Just be careful. There is one older lady that sometimes add an extra dollar or two to the final order. read more

I had one of their egg custard steam buns and it was affordable and filling! I meant to order the salty egg bun for something more savory, but the egg custard was still very yummy! read more

Golden Steamer - Egg custard steamed bun - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The Big Bun was delicious and loaded with meat and egg. Also got steamed roast pork bun, siu mai, and coffee. Everything was extremely affordable. Will come back and try more stuff like the rice roll. They sell frozen dumplings. read more

Golden steamer is known in the hood and has a much smaller store just down the block on mott street. This new second location has more choices for both buns and other hot food. It was well staffed and clean. I decided to get salted egg custard bun in a box of 6 for 6.50. Nice fluffy fresh and delicious. The meat and vegetable bun was tasty but needed more filling. read more

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Bought a butter/vanilla roll from the new Grand St store and it had MOLD in the middle!! So Gross!! The quality in the new store is really subpar read more

Golden Steamer - mold inside butter/vanilla roll. So gross! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I always come for the steam custard buns ($6.50 w/o tax) that come in a pack of six. (This always sell out so go early!). The steamed beef rolls ($3.50) were alright and was an ample portion. Service is quick and prompt. This space is way larger than the original location on Mott Street. read more

This is horrible! I saw the worker blew his nose and then proceeded with preparing food with his bare hands. No gloves! Yo might be eating his snots! I will never go there again? Too dirty! Garbage cans right in front of the door. read more

I've come in for a large order for a party and was happy to be able to buy packs of 3 smaller buns, such as roast pork and pineapple. Super useful when you're feeding a crowd. Highlights: pumpkin buns to steam at home are large, fluffy, and have good natural pumpkin flavor with the right touch of sweetness. Areas for improvement: the cocktail buns were a little dry in comparison to other buns and the coffee was just meh. Also note that they only take cash and EBT, contrary to what their website says. read more

I love the food here. Whenever I have to the chance, I will come here for the congee, fried noodles and steamed buns. Everything is delicious and fresh. I will highly recommend this place. Their service are great. The place is very clean. The price is great. Thank you read more