Of the sea of bakeries along Brooklyn's growing Chinatown, this place stands to be one of my favorites along the always very busy 8th Avenue. It may not look like much from the outside, but plenty of Chinese patrons will crowd this place up any day of the week. Their array of cakes, drinks, and various pastries are definitely high on the quality chart and can be had for very reasonable prices. Given its close proximity to the subway, I will usually stop here to pick something up be it a drink or a snack as I tread along the crowded streets.
Recently I managed to pick out a sweet cake that was nice and small, but with lots of flavor and light fluffiness. It was a 10 inch cake that cost me $13 and was customized on the spot. The service was super quick as always and were friendly in the process. Though its a no brainer for most businesses in Chinatown, let it be known that everything is cash only here.
I stopped in here real quick on my way to the N train; usually I go to 59th St since I am in the middle of the two but I wanted some pho so I went to a place down the street from here and figured I'd partake in the Asian cultural experience the area has to offer. After my pho (which was meh) I was craving some serious calories so I eyeballed a couple of the bakeries in the area. I figured this one looked clean and presentable so I went in. The staff was friendly and helpful, always with a warm smile. The atmosphere was lively.
I wound up getting a small chocolate-cake-with-sprinkles thing for only a DOLLAR including tax. Awesome.
Cheap and fast. But that is about it. I dislike the fact that my ordered coffee was already pre-made and the baos taste a bit stale… There are always a crowd of people waiting for buses and whatnot here but you can go in and get your bao quickly. Eighty cents gets you a mediocre bao but there are better bakeries down 8th ave.
Of the sea of bakeries along Brooklyn's growing Chinatown, this place stands to be one of my favorites along the always very busy 8th Avenue. It may not look like much from the outside, but plenty of Chinese patrons will crowd this place up any day of the week. Their array of cakes, drinks, and various pastries are definitely high on the quality chart and can be had for very reasonable prices. Given its close proximity to the subway, I will usually stop here to pick something up be it a drink or a snack as I tread along the crowded streets.
Recently I managed to pick out a sweet cake that was nice and small, but with lots of flavor and light fluffiness. It was a 10 inch cake that cost me $13 and was customized on the spot. The service was super quick as always and were friendly in the process. Though its a no brainer for most businesses in Chinatown, let it be known that everything is cash only here.
I stopped in here real quick on my way to the N train; usually I go to 59th St since I am in the middle of the two but I wanted some pho so I went to a place down the street from here and figured I'd partake in the Asian cultural experience the area has to offer.
After my pho (which was meh) I was craving some serious calories so I eyeballed a couple of the bakeries in the area. I figured this one looked clean and presentable so I went in.
The staff was friendly and helpful, always with a warm smile. The atmosphere was lively.
I wound up getting a small chocolate-cake-with-sprinkles thing for only a DOLLAR including tax. Awesome.
New Kingly – I'll be back.
Cheap and fast. But that is about it. I dislike the fact that my ordered coffee was already pre-made and the baos taste a bit stale… There are always a crowd of people waiting for buses and whatnot here but you can go in and get your bao quickly. Eighty cents gets you a mediocre bao but there are better bakeries down 8th ave.