After coming from New York I knew I'd have to go through trial and error to find my go-to Chinese bakery in Philly.  After trying nearly all of the bakeries around Chinatown, this is probably my favorite.  First of all, the staff is very nice and helpful.  I wish I knew their names because I'd like to give proper credit to the staff, but the lady who speaks English without an accent is so friendly.  Every time I stop in she'll say hi and ask how I'm doing with a big smile.  I really feel like I'm a regular at this point.  I once came with my mom and now she's always asking how my mom is and when's the next time she'll be back.  

On to the buns.  I've tried most of the items available at the bakery.  There's a wide assortment of sweet and savory buns, desserts, and prepackaged steamed buns ready to go.  I'm really obsessed with Chinese style dried shredded pork, so I always have to get either the 'pork over bun' or the rolled up bun with green onion and dried pork any time I walk by.  To someone without much Chinese bakery experience this may sound weird but you have to give it a try, such a great balance of sweet, salty, savory, decadence.  Everything else for sale is also top notch.  I was lucky enough once to grab some egg tarts that were literally straight from the oven and I have to say at that point they were the best I've ever had in my life.  

They also have an assortment of hot and cold drinks available, but I don't have much experience with those.  All in all this is a must-go if you are wandering around Chinatown.  Stop in for a bun or a dessert.  It's a great treat, from an exceptional staff, and it definitely won't break the bank.