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Wah Fung No.1 Fast FoodB-
79 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
· Chinese restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
· Chinatown
Legendary Chinatown counter serving roast pork, duck, and chicken over rice for ultra-low prices; incredible value with long lines, cash-only, takeout-only, and occasional quality inconsistency.
The verdict
Wah Fung No. 1 delivers unmatched value with flavorful roast pork and duck and iconic Chinatown appeal, but quality swings between excellent and disappointing and occasional food safety concerns prevent a higher grade. Best approached as a must-try cheap eat where pork is the safer choice and managing expectations about lines and takeout-only service is essential.
One caveat: Lines can exceed 30 minutes; arrive early or in bad weather to shorten wait
What to order
- Roast Pork over Rice
- Roast Duck over Rice
- Two-Meat Combo (Pork and Duck)
What diners say
- That the small tray can feed two
- Savory-sweet char siu flavor with extra sauce
- Watching meats chopped to order at the counter
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday09:00–19:00
Wednesday09:00–19:00
Thursday09:00–19:00
Friday09:00–19:00
Saturday09:00–19:00
Sunday09:00–19:00
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