Chang Lai

Chinatown

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A tiny Chinatown counter on Bayard Street specializing in Cantonese steamed rice rolls (cheung fun) and other street-food snacks. Opens at 7:30AM, closes at 5:30PM, closed Thursdays.

Directions on Google Maps Call 917-378-3991 Find official website & menu

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours for Chang Lai
Monday7:30AM–5:30PM
Tuesday7:30AM–5:30PM
Wednesday7:30AM–5:30PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday7:30AM–5:30PM
Saturday7:30AM–5:30PM
Sunday7:30AM–5:30PM

Last checked October 19, 2026. Holiday and seasonal hours may differ, so call ahead or check the restaurant's own site before a special trip.

Good to know

  • Closed Thursdays.
  • Opens as early as 7:30AM, so it works for breakfast.

Best for

  • Breakfast: Chinatown counter for steamed rice rolls, a traditional Cantonese breakfast, from 7:30AM. (Opens 7:30AM Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun)
  • Lunch: Quick, cheap rice rolls for a Chinatown lunch, until 5:30PM. (Lunch Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun, until 5:30PM)

Getting to Chinatown

Canal St is served by the 6, J, Z, N, Q, R and W trains. Grand St (B, D) and East Broadway (F) are also close to the eastern side.

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