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Mei Lai Wah

No-frills, cozy Chinese restaurant & bakery serving traditional buns, congee & rice noodle rolls.

Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
41 Mott Street, Manhattan 10013
Dine-In · Takeout
Pending
Inspected Jul 1, 2026
Walk-ins only
What to order: Pineapple Bun with Roast Pork · Baked Roast Pork Bun · Steamed Pork Bun
Heads up:too sweet filling · fatty/greasy pork
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What people say

From Google Maps reviews.

Safety notes

From the Jul 1, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Safety notes:11
  • CriticalCold food too warm

    Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.

  • CriticalFood surfaces not sanitized

    Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.

  • CriticalFood contamination risk

    Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.

  • CriticalHandwashing station issues

    The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.

  • CriticalDamaged canned food

    Damaged canned food wasn't set aside and marked 'do not use'.

  • CriticalUtensils improperly stored

    Clean utensils were stored where they could get dirty again.

  • CriticalHot food too cold

    Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.

  • MinorPlumbing or drainage issues

    Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.

  • MinorHard-to-clean food surfaces

    Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.

  • MinorPesticide misuse

    Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.

  • MinorDirty surfaces or equipment

    Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.

Hours

Monday
8:30 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 8 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 8 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 8 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 8 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 8 PM