Overview
Ho Won N Forsyth, at 106 Forsyth St in New York’s Chinatown, feels like the kind of place that keeps a neighborhood’s food culture alive through everyday baking rather than trend-chasing. Now in a larger, brighter space on Forsyth Street, it still carries the spirit of a classic old-school Cantonese bakery, the sort of spot many people grew up visiting for pastries, fried snacks, and holiday specialties that are becoming harder to find. What makes it stand out is the balance of nostalgia, flavor, and value: you can walk in for a quick bite and leave with a bag full of comforting favorites without spending much. The pineapple buns are a highlight, with their sweet crackly topping and pillowy center, while the egg puffs make an easy snack when you want something light and slightly sweet. For anyone craving savory items, the Hakka-style rice rolls bring a satisfying, homey quality, and the pork fried dumplings offer a chewy outer layer with a rich, juicy filling. The sesame balls are another strong pick, crisp on the outside with that airy, pleasantly chewy texture inside, and the stuffed tofu has earned praise for being especially generous and hearty. Seasonal offerings add even more character, especially around Lunar New Year, when traditional treats like New Year cake, steamed fortune cake, and turnip cake appear alongside hefty joong packed with classic fillings. There is also something especially welcoming about the atmosphere here, helped by warm service at the counter and prices that stay approachable enough for regular neighborhood visits. Ho Won N Forsyth is the kind of bakery where a quick snack can easily turn into a small feast, and where every tray seems to reflect a different piece of Cantonese bakery tradition, from sweet buns to savory street-food-style bites, all served with the sense that these flavors still matter deeply in the life of Chinatown.
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16 Reviews
Azadeh Nematzadeh
Mar 02, 2026
We had a great rice noodle with shrimp. Baked good looks great they mostly have pork in them though.
Yat Sang Yan
Feb 28, 2026
Newly open moving from Ho Won Bakery. The Bakery is fresh, good and delicious. Also affordable. The shrimp Rice roll is great and must try. The staff is friendly. The shop has a small seat area.
Elijah Yong
Feb 24, 2026
They moved from Hester street but I always make sure to get my Bolo bao here when I’m in town!
Yin Lau
Dec 31, 2025
I’ll admit, my heart sank when I heard their old shop was closing. For a moment, it felt like another irreplaceable piece of Chinatown’s soul was fading away. But that sadness turned to pure relief when I discovered Ho Won had not just survived, but risen again in a bigger, brighter space on Forsyth Street. This is it. This is the classic, old-school Cantonese bakery many of us grew up with, serving pastries and treats you fear might not exist in 20 years. Walking in is a wave of warm nostalgia. It’s a connection to the village bakeries of Guangzhou, right here in NYC. If it’s your first time, the absolute must-tries are: -Pineapple Buns (Bo Lo Bao): The classic. Sweet, crumbly top, soft, fluffy interior. -Sa-Yong (Egg Puffs): These addictive, hollow Cantonese fried dough puffs are a perfect, lightly sweet snack. - Hakka-style Rice Rolls: Savory and perfect on its own - no soy sauce necessary- maybe some hot sauce. -Sesame Balls (Jian Dui): The sesame balls are perfectly crisp outside with that chewy, airy interior filled with sweet red bean. -Pork Fried Dumplings (Ham Sui Gok): The fried dumplings are savory, crescent-shaped pockets with a glutinous, slightly sticky shell and a juicy pork filling. Pro-Tip: If you haven't been in a while, be sure to check for their seasonal treats , especially around Chinese New Year. They’ll make traditional items like Neen Go (New Year cake), Fot Gao (steamed fortune cake) and Lo Bok Go (turnip cake). A consistent bestseller is their Joong —the massive, savory tamale stuffed with Chinese sausage, green beans, egg yolk, braised pork. Ho Won is more than just a bake shop. It’s a living archive. In a neighborhood changing at lightning speed, this place must be protected at all costs. It preserves a tangible piece of Chinatown’s history and heart. What I appreciate just as much is that they’ve kept their prices incredibly affordable. It means the kids from the neighboring junior high can still pop in for a snack after school. They can build their own memories and taste the same flavors we cherish. That’s how this nostalgia survives—by being passed on. Thank you, Ho Won, for holding steady. Thank you for expanding so you can continue your legacy. This isn’t just a bakery; it’s an institution. Please support them, so future generations can know what real, old-school Chinatown tastes like.
Eileen N
Nov 25, 2025
Delicious, filling, affordable (all this for $12)! The stuffed tofu is so good and is STUFFED- no need to worry about protein intake. And such a lovely woman at the front <3