190 Hester St, New York · Daily 9am–8pm

The $8, Sub-Minute Institution on Hester Street

For 20+ years, May Wah Fast Food has served pork chop over rice, chicken leg, and fried pork cutlets from a counter on Hester Street. 562 Google reviews cite $8 meals, sub-minute ticket times, and the same taste decade after decade.

Google rating4.4 ★ Google rating
HoursMonday: 9 am–8 pm
VisitDine-in · Takeout · Delivery
  • Chinese restaurant in New York, New York
  • 4.4 ★ Google rating · 562 reviews
  • Monday: 9 am–8 pm
  • Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery

Why 562 reviews cite value and speed

Guests mention $8 meals, sub-minute service, and consistent quality after 20+ years.

"This place has amazing tasting food for amazing price. My colleague who knows the area well broguht me here for lunch. It is fast Chinese but the taste was pretty darn good. I had #1 pork chop with the egg and it was just $8…"
WYWoo Young Kim
Value
"Food was delicious, fast, packed & cheap!! 2 meals for $18, $1 extra for an egg each!! Cash only!! Fried pork chop & chicken leg were both sooooo yummy & still tastes the same after over 20+ years later!! Service was quick, friendly & excel…"
JLJenny Liu
Service
"Chicken over rice came out in less than a minute. The sauce on it is kind of a gravy, with pickled vegetables. Add egg for $1. Solid"
PDPatrick Dorsey
Service
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Find us on Hester Street

190 Hester St, New York, NY 10013. Corner counter with counter seating. Cash only; no cards.

  • Address
    190 Hester St, New York, NY 10013, United States
  • Phone
    +1 212-925-6428
  • Hours
    Daily 9 am–8 pm
  • Dining
    Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery
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Call +1 212-925-6428 for takeout, delivery, or to check today's hours. Walk in for counter service.