1/11/2013 New CHINATOWN GUIDE
Many
New Yorkers write off Chinatown. They either deem it a tourist trap
filled with cheap, tacky tchotchkes or an insular ethnic community
impenetrable to those unfamiliar with Chinese culture. There are,
however, several destinations that fall into neither category and offer
an exciting alternative to the city’s ubiquitous commercial
establishments.
Fay Da Bakery-
Considering the popularity of some Asian confections, it’s incredible
that Chinese pastries have not caught on as more of a trend. Mochi and
bubble tea both have rave followings, but the Chinese bakeries scattered
throughout the city do not receive the same kind of attention. Chinese
pastries differ significantly from their Western alternatives; they are
not traditionally as sugary, and often use glutinous rice flour (mochi)
or crispy noodles as a base rather than dough. Fay Da is one of the more
successful Chinese bakeries in the city, with several locations in both
Manhattan and Queens. The ambiance at Fay Da is not as trendy as
Pinkberry, with their artsy light fixtures and pebble floor, but what
they lack in interior design, they make up for with the beauty of their
fare. Fay Da offers a variety of classic Chinese sweets, including
mooncakes, rice balls, and lotus puff pastry, and each piece is
exquisitely crafted. The taro cake was especially eye-catching, a
perfect sphere with a marbled lavender surface, and the golden glaze of
the sweet bun is certainly seductive. At under $2 per item, you cannot
go wrong. 191 Centre St.
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