@@WallyCooksEverything its because of you...I took a bus early today to Flushing looking for Gai Mei Bao and Gok Cha Bao. I just ate both from this one bakery....meh. not going there again. I don't taste or feel any coconut!
😂 That’s not a good sign. Here in Thailand I have to bake what I can’t find. Now when I head back to NYC I might still have to bake 😂 By the way my friends in NYC recommend Mei Lai Wah. It’s between Elizabeth and Mott St. They say the baos are about the same as Hop Shing. By all means don’t make a special trip 😂 But if you are in the area go try I’d like to see if you like their baos.
@@WallyCooksEverything I used to live a block from mei lai wah. I don't like their baked cha bao. It is not as good as Hop Shing at all. Super fatty filling. But willing to try gai mei bao. I tried another bakery's Gai Mei Bao. Maxim Bakery in Flushing. Oh no worse than the first. Too dry and filling doesn't have coconut wth. I feel the bakeries can't get it right. The old men coffee shoppes get it better. There is none in Flushing. Chinatown Manhattan nowadays is like almost a two hour bus/subway ride for me. Too far. Flushing is 15 min bus ride. My BF enjoyed the buns though. He is not as picky as me.
Aiyoh, so good. Can make by hand becos i dont have dough hook. I am v poor at using yeast. Temperature not right n yeast tends not to bloom. Your recipe looks doable. Thank u for sharing! 7:56
@@WallyCooksEverything Thank for sharing all these wonderful recipes!!! I will treasure them as well as share with anyone that wants to learn them. I will definitely teach my daughter, for she loves the food so much. Keep up the excellent job!!!!
This looks great Wally! Hoping to make this soon next week! BTW did u happen to taste a hint of peanut butter from hop shings GMB? My mom says it's baked with either an essence of peanut or sesame. I thought I always tasted a hint of peanut butter
Hello how are you? I did too 😆 I think your mom is right about the sesame. To me it’s the butter and coconut paste combination that fools the taste buds. This recipe does taste like hop shing. Only difference is they use lard so the dough is flakier.
Looks Fabulous Wally 😘👌. Thank you for sharing your recipe 🙂✌ I've had two Carole Tunnel surgeries.. I pribly won't get to.make this one. But really looks delicious.. Coconut is one of our Favorites.
We want to see Alice your “ food critic “ more often 🥰😘. Your comment was funny that she rules over you now . You are doing a good job Wally with how easy and delicious ( beef chow fun) recipes except this “mei bun” . It will take me sometime cuz I’m the worst baker 👩🍳 plus I need to buy my weighing scale cuz the measurements has to be exact in baking. Bye Alice😁👶👩🍳
Baking takes practice. You’ll get better along the way. Kitchen scale definitely helps 👍. Sure I will tell Alice you said goodbye. I suppose I’m also her secretary 😆
We want to see your food critic more often as she grows up . She’s just so lovable and sweet. 🥰👍😘
This was awesome! Thank you for sharing this recipe and making this video. You have inspired me to try making my favorite bread at home. Stay safe.
Thank you for watching and have fun making this 👍 And be safe as well, take care!
Hop shing baos are the best. The thumbs up is for Alice!
Thanks! Sad when and if I can come back to NY Hop Shing won't be there anymore. I would go there like at least 3 to 4 times a week 😂
@@WallyCooksEverything its because of you...I took a bus early today to Flushing looking for Gai Mei Bao and Gok Cha Bao. I just ate both from this one bakery....meh. not going there again. I don't taste or feel any coconut!
😂 That’s not a good sign. Here in Thailand I have to bake what I can’t find. Now when I head back to NYC I might still have to bake 😂 By the way my friends in NYC recommend Mei Lai Wah. It’s between Elizabeth and Mott St. They say the baos are about the same as Hop Shing. By all means don’t make a special trip 😂 But if you are in the area go try I’d like to see if you like their baos.
@@WallyCooksEverything I used to live a block from mei lai wah. I don't like their baked cha bao. It is not as good as Hop Shing at all. Super fatty filling. But willing to try gai mei bao. I tried another bakery's Gai Mei Bao. Maxim Bakery in Flushing. Oh no worse than the first. Too dry and filling doesn't have coconut wth. I feel the bakeries can't get it right. The old men coffee shoppes get it better. There is none in Flushing. Chinatown Manhattan nowadays is like almost a two hour bus/subway ride for me. Too far. Flushing is 15 min bus ride. My BF enjoyed the buns though. He is not as picky as me.
That along with Pineapple buns with custard are my favorite!
I'm thinking about making a video on pineapple buns with custard. That's in the works 😆 Thank you for watching and commenting ✌️
Aiyoh, so good. Can make by hand becos i dont have dough hook. I am v poor at using yeast. Temperature not right n yeast tends not to bloom. Your recipe looks doable.
Thank u for sharing! 7:56
Hello, I did make this by hand and yes so can you 😀
@@WallyCooksEverything Thank you! Happy Sunday!
I love Gai Mei Bai from Hop Sing restaurant in Chinatown, New York. Thank u 4 sharing
I miss Hop Shing, I'm in NYC right now every time I pass by Hop Shing my heart just drops.
@@WallyCooksEverything Hi, is there any restaurant's dim sum that tastes like Hop Sing's dim sum?
Hi Wally, loved the words you wrote on the food scale to set those curious viewers straight! 🤣💜
Wouldn't want to get stuff mixed up lol 😆 just kidding
This recipe was my dad's favorite breakfast bun. Mine was the lop churn bow and the Dai gai bow!!!
I’m planning on a dai bow video soon 😃
@@WallyCooksEverything Thank for sharing all these wonderful recipes!!! I will treasure them as well as share with anyone that wants to learn them. I will definitely teach my daughter, for she loves the food so much. Keep up the excellent job!!!!
This looks great Wally! Hoping to make this soon next week! BTW did u happen to taste a hint of peanut butter from hop shings GMB? My mom says it's baked with either an essence of peanut or sesame. I thought I always tasted a hint of peanut butter
Hello how are you? I did too 😆 I think your mom is right about the sesame. To me it’s the butter and coconut paste combination that fools the taste buds. This recipe does taste like hop shing. Only difference is they use lard so the dough is flakier.
Looks Fabulous Wally 😘👌. Thank you for sharing your recipe 🙂✌ I've had two Carole Tunnel surgeries.. I pribly won't get to.make this one. But really looks delicious.. Coconut is one of our Favorites.
Whoa I hope your hands are better now 😮 Thanks again for watching!
We want to see Alice your “ food critic “ more often 🥰😘. Your comment was funny that she rules over you now . You are doing a good job Wally with how easy and delicious ( beef chow fun) recipes except this “mei bun” . It will take me sometime cuz I’m the worst baker 👩🍳 plus I need to buy my weighing scale cuz the measurements has to be exact in baking. Bye Alice😁👶👩🍳
Baking takes practice. You’ll get better along the way. Kitchen scale definitely helps 👍. Sure I will tell Alice you said goodbye. I suppose I’m also her secretary 😆
Marry a chef. 😂.
You don’t have too long to wait till she starts taking over in the kitchen by then she’ll call you her dad /assistant . 😁🤣
I’m used to it. I’m already on call whenever she wants to eat and need diaper change or someone to play peek a boo with 😄
Can we see more of your poker face critic
Although she looks the best so sooo cute in TV I think 💕😘
Lol okay will do. It’s funny though she’s usually more rambunctious. But on camera she’s more quiet 😄
😅Here’s to Alice 🥰😘👶 tomorrow’s top chef and food critic. Thank you Wally for your support and motivation. SFCA