Bao Bao Cafe

Super quick, no frills spot serving local Chinese favorites! My fiancé and I stumbled upon this place after a gym workout. They were closing in 30 minutes but were still happy to serve us, reassuring us that food comes out quickly within 5 minutes. And it sure did come out quickly!We ordered the popcorn chicken over rice and pork belly over rice. Both were extremely flavorful and filling portions. And super affordable prices as well. I will definitely come back for the noodle soups!

I stopped by here with my friend for some aunthetic southern Chinese noodles with varieties of topping. This place also serves dishes like rice. Atmosphere feels cozy. I heard that popular menu items are Bao Bao Noodles, Little Hot Pot, and Pork Belly with Rice. Everything tastes fresh and delicious and reasonable prices. I had great experience dining here with great service and good quality food.

I got the bao bao noodles and added shaved lamb (can never tell the difference between lamb and beef but it was awesome) Two for one special on Uber eats. I work a couple blocks away so it was a no brained to order myself some lunch and have an entire meal extra for some point this week (probably the same night because soups like this tend to go quick unless I freeze it.... I'll let you know... no I won't)This was so filling, so delicious, and so fresh!I really enjoyed this!The only thing I might change is maybe just easing back in the salt, jussssssst a touch less, it wasn't overbearing really I just wouldn't mind a half a touch less salt.

Reliable, authentic, flavorful, fast-accommodating service, and affordable -- in Midtown is how I would describe this restaurant. I've been here a few times to pick up lunch during the work day and each time it's been quite fast -- 5-10 minutes (10 when it's quite busy). When you arrive, you can place your order with the cashier and check in on Yelp for a 15% discount (they do honor it actually). There's usually plenty of seating earlier in the week (I assume people WFH) and then sometimes there's no seating at all. The place is relatively clean and spacious (so not everyone is crowded on top of each other). The menu is filled with plenty of authentic options that I will try at some point. I've only ordered one product on the menu, which is their popcorn chicken lunch box (which includes rice, a tea egg (yay! reminds me of my grandma/aunt), and daikon (pickled radish). It's reliable, plentiful, crispy, and nicely coated with spices. It comes out hot and ready to eat. The price for this meal is definitely on the cheaper end for the area. I will definitely be back.

Came in the evening and the restaurant was still rather full - a good sign. Ordering was quick and the food was even quicker. Good portion and flavor

After a whole touring day of walking and subwaying in the city I wanted a no-fuss place for dinner that was close to the hotel. Found this spot and overall pretty decent food!---------------Popcorn chicken: enjoyed the five spice flavor but wished that it was more crispyBam bam noodles: no skimping on the ground pork though the whole dish could've had a little more flavorChar siu bao: fluffy bun! Slightly sweeter than other char siu baos that I've had. Not a bad thing though especially as it reminded me a lot of Filipino siopao hahaEel with rice: good portion of tender eel. Pretty balanced meal with all of the fixings (egg, radish, broccoli, seaweed)!---------------Small, chill, order-at-the-counter spot with a few tables for dining. I arrived 30 minutes before closing and at that time food could be ordered only for takeout.

Nice place. Great service. Good food at reasonable prices. Many selections. Will be trying many different dishes

rec: beef noodle soup spicy mediumrelatively cheap, not busy, decent selection, great service, I would go back! the beef noodle soup can be made spicy and dang it was p spicy. I need to get my coworkers on this

Ordered today via uber eats, both chicken and short rib meals were tasteless. The tea egg was not provided with my meal and was the whole reason I ordered from here. Do not ordered from here! And uber eats won't even provide a refund.

Good prices and yummy food, really nice customer service. Gonna come back again, left such a good impression