Mei Sum

Reviews

• Jason K.

  star star star star star 10 July 2026

  I remember that this was the place where my aunts used to grab Chinese pastries/buns when they went to Chinatown to do grocery shopping. Everything is fairly cheap and authentic. I used to be a huge fan of the coconut bun and egg tarts when I was growing up so for anyone who wants to relive their childhood, grab those (chocolate cake is a great option too). On my recent trip here, I came by to grab some youtiao (fried dough) to pimp out my congee since I was getting bored of just plain old congee. For a buck or two, this was a very worthwhile transaction as that greasy, salty dough stick instantly turned my 3 star congee dinner into a 4 star congee dinner. For what it's worth, this is a no frills, fancy-free bakery that also plays random old school Cantonese tv shows that definitely warrants a visit if you are hunting for Chinese pastries.
  
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• Jay W.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 3 July 2026

  The pork in the banh mi is ham and while we were seated waiting for the sandwiches to be made, a giant rat ran past us, through the seating and underneath the refrigerator.

• Fox E.

  star star star star star 2 July 2026

  I find Asian bakeries yum
  Especially the stuff at Mei Sum
  So awesome and cheap
  But their Banh Mi will keep
  Adding fat and flab straight to your bum
  
  Barbie just went here without me, and bought a ton of crap, I hope she saves Mei Sum.
  
  This Bakery has really good warm Banh Mi that she heats up in the microwave for you when you order it. It's pretty spicy with tons of cilantro and jalapeno. The meat on it is kind of like spam pork and I wasn't crazy about it and for that reason I wouldn't get this sandwich again but maybe they have a different type.
  
  I'm definitely a big fan. They have excellent wife cakes and yummy egg custard Tarts as well.
  
  The woman was super nice. You should have seen how adorable she was about taking my picture. She was telling other customers how about the experience of taking my picture and she even told me that I look very attractive.
  
  How can I not give 5 stars for all that.

• Win C.

  star star star star star_border 19 June 2026

  This was the first food stop we made in Boston. We were exploring Chinatown and found this hidden hole in the wall viet sandwich shop. This place has a lot of these older grandpas just hanging out so you know this place is good and authentic. We opted for the original cold cut sandwich (different from the regular kinds where you also get with bbq pork), but still pretty good. The bread are warm, crispy and soft like it should be. Hubby likes to get the wife cakes and he said it was flaky with lots of filling. A sandwich, wife cake and a homemade Chinese herbal tea came out to $7.50. Overall, a cheap and satisfying snack.

• Vicky R.

  star star star star star_border 18 June 2026

  I came here on a Monday morning on my way to the greyhound station, hankering for a good Taiwanese breakfast. I had been craving fan Tuan for months -its a long piece of fried dough (you tiao) wrapped up in pork floss, a bit of pickled veggies and sticky rice. It's akin to a giant sushi burrito minus the seaweed? Most importantly, it's full of carb-y goodness.
  
  I finally found that this bakery sold them after searching in Boston and NYC. The bakery itself was bustling even on a Monday, and all the seats were taken up.
  
  Although the you tiao tasted a bit stale (-1 star for that), I had been craving it for so long that it still hit the spot. Plus it was only $2 for a very filling breakfast! Until I find another shop that sells them, I'll be returning when the craving hits.