Baby's Buns & Buckets

Came here before catching a show at the Brooklyn Paramount, and was blown away by how delicious and filling the fried chicken and friend fish buns were. The first thing we noticed were how fresh they were - service was helpful and we watched our orders being made after we ordered (vs just reheating already made sandos). Then once we got the sandos - it made us laugh how small the buns were compared to the giant slabs of fish and chicken! Both were cooked perfectly and perfectly paired with the accompanyaments (the spicy papaya slaw on the chicken was divine). It is also conveniently located in DeKalb Market, so there is bound to be something that could satisfy each of your companions tastes if they mistakenly choose to pass this up. While they do have some reserved seating, it also means you can find somewhere to sit within the food hall. Will be back again!

Delicious food, large portions, friendly service. It's located in the Dekalb Market hall so table service is not the setting but the staff at the counter is helpful in explaining the different dishes and offering suggestions based on your taste. There are a few seats next to the shop with reservation signs specifically for Baby's Buns customers.As for the food here- it's well orchestrated and you can tell made with love. Flavors abound and quality is fresh. Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken with Rice and veggies bucket , pork and vegetarian (mushroom) options available. I had the honey pork with sticky rice ,so flavorful. The pork was slightly sweet and was more of a leaner pork belly - so damn good. We also tried the fried chicken with fatty rice. Seasoned and fried to perfection. Definitely get the Papaya SlawailI bought extra to go and ate all of before I even left. The food here is like home cooked Thai food that my friends grangrandparents used to make when I had playdates at their house. Comforting. The chicken is also Halal if you're seeking that. The food hall is quite noisy ,as it is in a basement but the atmosphere is cheerful . Depending on the time of day it can get quite crowded. Ordering ahead is available. When I checked in on Yelp I got an offer for a free drink.

First of all, I want to say how surprised I was seeing how this place is Halal, which I think is the one place in Dekalb market that provides such option. I had the 6 pieces chicken nuggets with spicy fries, and the outcome was amazing. The nuggets were big in shape, very filling and juicy; every bite was tasty. The fries had a great spice kick to it and were soft. However, ONE thing that need IMRPOVEMENT is the serving style. Being served with 2 brown bags like this, isnt a good representation of the place. At least have a box style like other competitors or something else.

This isn't your typical Thai spot - it's even better! I took a trip to the Dekalb Market Hall strictly for Baby's Buns & Buckets after seeing a few videos circling social media & I was pleasantly surprised that it lived up to the rave reviews!Specializing in bao buns and yes, food that comes in buckets, I knew I had to get a bucket for the fatty garlic rice.The rice was immensely flavorful, and for someone who doesn't *love* white rice, I finished every grain of this garlicky, salty goodness. It perfectly complimented the fish & salad that came with the bowl, providing a nice contrast to the plain leafy greens. The fish was crispy and perfectly seasoned, reminding me of dishes my family has made in the past.What I love about this stall is that it isn't your typical Thai cuisine that most people know and love, there's a lot of aspects of it that are very similar to home cooked meals that restaurants don't typically serve (with an Americanized spin). You won't find your traditional pad thai here, and I love that every layer of the bucket has flavor.Combine great food with a great atmosphere (hello, the neon lights are beautiful!!) and you have Baby's Buns & Buckets. I cannot wait to try the rest of the menu, and can't wait for others to discover this hidden gem amongst the chaos of downtown Brooklyn!

Baby's Buns serves tasty, Thai inspired street food. The sliders are filled with juicy meat and served with fluffy buns. The coleslaw on the chicken slider was seasoned perfectly, neither too sweet nor to tart. The fried mushrooms are a great alternative as side to traditional fries, though they were a little too juicy inside for my taste. Service was on time for my online order, and the takeout box was perfect for transporting the buns and limiting mess in the busy dining area of the food court.

Dekalb Market Hall is a bit of a labyrinth, with so many great options packed into a few aisles. When they first opened I really fell in love with the place and wondered why I would bother with traditional restaurant set ups in the first place. While I'm a bit over food halls these days, Baby's Buns and Buckets does punch above their weight class, serving up buckets of joy in a city where a meal like this often comes with a heftier price tag.The menu is quite straightforward. The food actually does come in buckets, offered with different proteins. Anything from honey pork to fried chicken thigh, fried fish, and fried mushrooms. I love the fried fish option, which is better than any fish and chips I can get.Each bucket comes with sides like shredded cabbage, crispy or pickled onions, and mixed greens, but the real highlight for me is the fatty chicken broth rice. It's just the perfect foundation for the tower of deliciousness piled on top.You can get a complete meal for about $18, which is not bad for lunch in Downtown Brooklyn in 2024. This is just a stand in a food hall, so there isn't much in the way of seating except for a little perch with some stools at the stall, but you can find picnic benches elsewhere in the food hall area. It's pretty easy to find seating for a small group if you're with a couple of friends.This place is proof that some of the best meals come in buckets, and not necessarily on white tablecloths.

I really enjoyed how cute and kitschy this stall is. I ordered the chicken nugget bucket. It came with steamed rice, cabbage carrots and greens. It was enough for two servicing Quite tasty and sauce wasn't very needed I actually really liked the flavor of the rice more than the chicken. I want to come back for the fried fish sandwich. Service is pretty great but not over the top. The cashier takes your order and patrons just wait until it's ready There is seating for up to three people at the stall.

Wowowow Baby's Buns has to take the top spot for best food stall in Dekalb Market. The food and service are equally excellent and I just love their story. Another viral business that deserves all the hype!My husband and I visited for dinner a couple of weeks ago and shared:- Baby's Bucket ($18) - probably my favorite dish of the night and a generous portion size for sure- Small chicken nuggets ($6)- Small fish nuggets ($6)- Fried chicken bun ($8)- Large papaya slaw ($12) - loved this fusion of papaya salad and cole slaw. Such a tasty and refreshing sideNow I'm not sure if we were getting full or what, but the "small" sized nuggets felt like they had way more than 6 pcs in each order! (We didn't keep count as we were eating - if they threw some extras for us wow thank you we love you) The portions just felt huge and everything was so good. Loved both the chicken and fish - can't even choose one over the other. And of course the grilled honey pork in Baby's Bucket was mouth wateringly delicious. One of the owners took our order and she was so helpful and friendly. We can't wait to return.

Absokutely loved this for a quick grab!The pork belly buns: 8.5/10The seasoning tasted almost like korean fried chicken or bulgogi seasoning? Very good but definitey messy to eat!Fish bucket: 9/10Pretty filling. Has veggies and rice, which really makes it a whole meal on its own!

Fried chicken bun is . Soft bun, steaming hot crispy and tender chicken with a sweet slaw and a touch of hot. Perfect