Chinatown

Our time in Chinatown was spent eating.  We did a self-guided eating tour.  I researched some of the best places to try, and it did not disappoint.  It was a bit of a walk from our hotel but totally worth it.  

Our favorite stops were our first 2 stops:

The pork buns and pineapple pork buns from Mei La Wah 100% live up to the hype.  Delicious!  Everyone talks about really long lines, but we got them without any wait at all.  Across the street is Mango Mango.  This dessert spot was divine.  They're called Mango Pancakes: mango crepe wrapped around a thick slice of mango and cream.  Wowza!

Right around the corner was Michelin Starred Bobba.  Little Lady really loves bobba.  She was disappointed, because they only had one flavor that didn't have tea in it, and it had tons of ice.  She's still glad she tried it, but it didn't live up to what she was hoping.  

From there we went to Fay Da Bakery.  They had mango mochi and a fun coconut bun.  We also tried their pork bun, but we all agreed Mei La Wah is the best for a reason.  

From there we tried egg custards, but I think we should have gotten the bruled custards.  No one was a fan.  Dad and Little Man tried to give serious faces for the picture, but Little Man had a hard time not laughing.  

Our last stop was Shu Jiao for steamed pork and chive dumplings and sesame noodles.  This place is cheap and yummy.  We were so full by this point. One thing I wish we would have known for this walking tour is that many of the places in Chinatown are still cash only.  

On a different morning we walked to the Golden Diner in Chinatown for the viral pancakes and breakfast sandwiches.  We waited 45 minutes in line, and then there was another 2 hour wait to get into the restaurant, so we did takeout.  The food was delicious and probably would have been better if we weren't eating on a park bench, but the kids were definitely not thrilled about all the waiting, so it made it less worth it to them.  You can make a reservation 30 days in advance, but it literally fills up the second it opens at midnight.  It's crazy!

This is their "waiting in lines is the worst" face!