You have to stop at the Golden Steamer if you are looking for a good bun. The pumpkin was sweet and delectable and the pork was flavorful. Each will only set you back $1 or so. I will be going back again and again.

There are food experiences in your life that you will remember 3 decades later. I have finally found my steam bun nirvana. My septuagenarian mother said it was the best that she had ever tasted. The place is a hole in the wall with just...a few chairs. I ate a pork & chive bun and promptly order 2 dozens to go. I am just sorry I do not have the strength to carry 6 dozens home. The cost was insanely low. It is hard to find great steam buns.More

I went to Golden Steamer for breakfast and got two buns....one pork and one pumpkin. Total bill was under $2 and they were both DELISH! Highly recommend if you are in Chinatown area.

This past week was our first visit to Golden Steamer - it certainly won't be our last. We got a variety of buns and all have been good but pork and egg is probably our favorite (with pumpkin being a close second). These things are...tremendous!More

I always buy the big steam buns with chicken, pork and egg filling. The bun is so soft and it tastes really good!

Do not be fooled by the appearance of this little shop that is stacked with steamed buns. They serve some really fluffy and delicious steamed buns here. I really like the salted egg yolk buns while my son loves the pumpkin buns. Really good value...for moneyMore

#1 reason to stop in: The steamed buns are just as good as anything you'd find in Asia. I've taken multiple friends here who were homesick for China, and they loved it. Try the pumpkin or pork buns. #2 reason to stop in: buns are...small and cheap (about $1), so one makes a good snack and 3-5 makes a decent small meal, depending on your appetite. You won't find a cheaper meal this good anywhere in Manhattan.More

Popped into this bakery for a quick breakfast and tried the steamed pumpkin and lotus buns. Both were fantastic! It was popular at 7am on a Saturday too!

I tried the pumpkin bun which was amazing. It was like a creamy sweet pumpkin soup wrapped in a soft roll. In addition, it was only 1 dollar, which is a steal in New York. It will be a must have, when I return to...Chinatown.More

I had a very delicious bun filled with pumpkin. It was so so good, you really should try it (I think one bun is about 1 Dollar)

A friend recommended I try one of their steamed pork buns. It was a delicious gooey bun filled with tender BBQ styled pork. Under $2. Yum.

The place isn't much to look at but it does some really decent steamed buns! Great to start your own food tour here and eat your way through Chinatown and Little Italy (also see my other reviews for some suggestions on where to go).