Wah Fung No 1

Overview

Wah Fung No 1

Located in the heart of Chinatown at 79 Chrystie St, New York, Wah Fung No 1 is a legendary fast food Cantonese spot that has created quite a buzz among both locals and visitors. This no-frills takeout restaurant is known for serving very solid Chinese BBQ at a reasonable price, attracting a constant line out the door.

  • Highlights:
    • Specialties include roast duck, roasted pork (char siu), and chicken served over rice with cabbage.
    • A small portion of any meat selection costs around $6.50, making it incredibly affordable.
    • The meats are cooked well, juicy, and flavorful, with the roast duck receiving rave reviews for its crispy skin and tender meat.
    • No seating is available inside, making it a perfect spot for a quick, satisfying meal on the go.

Customers have praised Wah Fung No 1 for its efficient service, fresh ingredients, and authentic flavors. While waiting in line may be necessary, the quality of the food makes it well worth the wait. Whether you're a fan of duck, pork, or chicken, Wah Fung No 1 is a must-visit destination for affordable and delicious Cantonese cuisine in NYC's Chinatown.

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FAQ's

  • What type of cuisine does Wah Fung No 1 serve?

    Wah Fung No 1 serves Fast Food - Cantonese cuisine.

  • What are the utilities available at Wah Fung No 1?

    At Wah Fung No 1, you can make reservations, they accept credit cards, Android Pay, and Apple Pay. The atmosphere is classy and casual with moderate noise levels. The restaurant is good for kids, lunch, and dinner. They offer street parking, TV, outdoor seating, catering, waiter service, Wi-Fi, and alcohol. They do not cater to groups, have a drive-thru, allow dogs, and have heated and covered outdoor seating options.

  • What are the popular dishes at Wah Fung No 1?

    Customers rave about the roast duck and char siu (roasted pork) served with white rice and cabbage. The triple meat combo (chicken, duck, and BBQ pork) is another crowd favorite.

  • Is Wah Fung No 1 cash-only?

    Yes, Wah Fung No 1 is a cash-only establishment. Make sure to have cash on hand when visiting.

  • What is the average wait time at Wah Fung No 1?

    Customers have reported varying wait times, ranging from 10-15 minutes to over 45 minutes. The popularity of the restaurant can impact wait times, especially on weekends.

  • What is the pricing like at Wah Fung No 1?

    Customers have mentioned that the prices at Wah Fung No 1 are very affordable, with dishes like the small roast duck bowl priced at $5.50. The triple meat combo is $6.50 for the small portion.

Ratings of Wah Fung No 1

Yelp

2112

Google

2635

Visitors' opinions on Wah Fung No 1

/ 2112
Tony G.
Tony G. 06/05/2024
stars
Legendary Chinatown LES institution. Always a line out the door. No frills takeout spot serving very solid Chinese BBQ at a reasonable price. Went on a weekday around 6ish and there was a decent line. Got progressively more busy while we were waiting in line. It's a two-man operation so it's kind of slow, but not a snail's pace. Maybe only 10-15min waiting? The CBBQ was solid! Total was $16 for the large duck and char siu (roasted pork). I think there could've been maybe more duck pieces, but char siu there was quite a bit. Some cabbage to soak up all the meat juices on a bed of white rice (it's not jasmine so not exactly the nicest rice, but fine). I probably wouldn't want to wait too long in line for this, especially on a weekend, but it's still good and worth it if the line is light / you're looking for some cheap eats.
T. G.
T. G. 05/05/2024
stars
Waited in line over 35min- overall menu is limited but basically you can order 3 meats (pork, duck, chicken) or 2 or just 1 over rice. It's also served with cabbage. For a small it's about $6.50 (we ordered with pork/duck) and was very hot and fresh. This is a must try! The shop is super small and the 2 men tried to move quickly and work efficiently. No seating at all. Over all absolutely recommend if you love pork or duck!!!
Scotty L.
Scotty L. 02/05/2024
stars
If you love duck - this is the best place to come in NYC for amazing roast duck for a great price. For $5.50 you can get the small roast duck bowl that comes with rice and cabbage. The large size comes in a larger container but it mostly just has more rice and slightly more meat but overall I would say the small size is the best deal. Roast pork was the easiest to eat. Roast duck has a lot of bones making it tougher to eat on the go. Service is quick and ingredients are fresh. No dine in - only to go orders.
Julie D.
Julie D. 02/05/2024
stars
Good portion for the price! We came on a Friday morning and luckily short line, but noticed line grew long once we left. Staff are efficient and work fast so line goes quick. The local lady in front of us raved about this place and shared that her husband loves the roasted chicken, ordered a large portion of just that. We got a small size with char siu, roasted duck, and rice/ cabbage for $6. We thought the char siu had good flavor and roasted pork was a lil dry (could be the cut we got) but sauce helped. Small establishment and no seating inside so found benches across the street by the park/ basketball courts, enjoyed this there while watching a friendly basketball game amongst locals (was so lovely people watching the asian elderly population out and about!). Seems like this spot is well known for locals and visitors like us! *cash only!
Iris H.
Iris H. 26/04/2024
stars
Cash only! I tried the triple meat combo( chicken, duck and bbq pork). It is only $6.50 for the small portion and even gives you cabbage underneath with rice. Very affordable with the price and tastes delicious! We did wait in line for around 20 min since it is a small store for takeout.
Andrew B.
Andrew B. 14/04/2024
stars
Stepping into Wah Fung No. 1, you know immediately it's all about the food. This spot serves up a roast duck over rice and cabbage that's straightforward, delicious, and incredibly wallet-friendly. Don't expect frills or fancy decor here; it's a simple setup where the focus is purely on the meal. The roast duck itself is the star--crispy skin, tender meat, well-seasoned, and paired with a generous helping of rice and just enough cabbage to make you feel slightly better about the indulgence. It's the perfect stop for a quick, satisfying meal in Chinatown that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is: incredible food at great prices. Just be prepared for a bit of a line--it's popular for a reason! We waited about an hour at around 4 on a Saturday.
Fast Food, Cantonese
Closed Opens at 9:00 AM

Address

79 Chrystie St New York, NY 10002
Features

Features

ReservationsReservations Accepts Credit CardsAccepts Credit Cards Accepts Android PayAccepts Android Pay Accepts Apple PayAccepts Apple Pay Classy, CasualClassy, Casual Moderate NoiseModerate Noise Good For KidsGood For Kids Good for Lunch, DinnerGood for Lunch, Dinner Street ParkingStreet Parking TVTV Outdoor SeatingOutdoor Seating Offers CateringOffers Catering Not Good For GroupsNot Good For Groups Waiter ServiceWaiter Service Wi-FiWi-Fi AlcoholAlcohol Drive-ThruDrive-Thru Dogs Not AllowedDogs Not Allowed Heated Outdoor SeatingHeated Outdoor Seating Covered Outdoor SeatingCovered Outdoor Seating Bike ParkingBike Parking

Opening hours

Monday Sun Closed
Tuesday Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Update on: Mar 12, 2024

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