A real neighborhood staple. Always amazing food great service what not to love? We usually trek to…read morethe city but this is a close amazing place that doesn't disappoint or have us missing our usual spot.

RATING - 3.5/5 - Cozy spot that can get busy with neighborhood folks. They're mainly walk in,…read moreunless you have a party of 7+, then you get their bigger round table in the back. We were a party of 6 on Father's Day weekend and waited ~10 min for a table. What we got: - Pork Soup Dumplings: 7/10 - the skin was a bit thicker than I'd like, but the taste was there. I loved that we all got individual vinegar ginger dips - Crab + Pork Soup Dumplings: 9/10 - better than the Pork! The skin wasn't as thick for our batch - Scallop Soup Dumplings: 7/10 - not a huge fan of the flavor, but I like that they don't skimp on the scallop! - Shanghai Lo Mein & Shanghai Style Rice Cake: 7/10 - they could've had more wok fry, but good flavor - Fried Wonton in Peanut + Hot Sauce: 8/10 - I really enjoyed this dish! It's not very spicy + topped with a crushed peanut/sugar flavor - so good! - Braised Pork Belly: 8/10 - pretty heavy, unless you eat it with the bao buns. Very flavorful, and may go good with a bowl of rice as well! - Scallion Pancake & String Beans: 9/10 - standard + yummy! Overall, it was a good place for a meal, but I personally had better soup dumplings elsewhere. Otherwise, everything else is alright!

I love this place, this was my second time here and I'll continue to come back!…read more All the soup dumpling is good! Crab one is a MUST try though, scallion pancake is fried perfectly and the bok choy was yummy. We also got the pan fried pork buns and omg so juicy and flavorful! The service is fast and friendly. The place still chill and the vibe is relaxed. I love this place. 10/10 go try it!

Staffs were friendly. We were the only two people in the restaurant. There's free wifi in the…read morerestaurant. We ate crab soup dumplings and noodles which was good. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

Food was very tasty and flavorful. I had the basil chicken ho fun with a little spice. The price…read morewas reasonable. And the portion was enough for 2 pp. Service was great. It was quick. The lady worker was both friendly & pleasant to talk to.

I've been here a few times before and had ordered their House Special Ma Ma noodle soup. They were…read moreable to make it nonspicy for me which I appreciated. I remember it being really good. I liked all the toppings that it came with! This time I ordered the wonton and dumpling noodle soup. It came with 3 wonton, 2 dumplings, and some bok choy. Not sure if it was because I did takeout and my noodle soup was overcooking in its container, but the dumpling skin was mushy and falling apart from the meaty party of the dumpling, and the bok choy was also a dull green color. Either it was overcooked or old bok choy. They tasted fine, except maybe one was a bit bitter. I was also expecting egg noodle, but it came default udon noodles (you can ask them to change noodles, I just didn't ask). The broth wasn't flavorful either. Although this dish was a miss, I would come back for their other dishes!! Cash only establishment, or you can zelle them.

I never seen Din so busy! but again it's lunch time & Friday! but let me tell you how smooth going…read moreit was i came in at 2:08 and had my order by 2:18! The dumplings were fresh hot and crispy! the noise was not loud easy smooth going. Thankyou VINCENT. You understood the extra lettuce assignment! I eat this roughly 3x a month & he never misses my order!

The food was spectacular. You may recognize this spot as the one that serves the viral dumplings in…read morethe top of a cup that contains a beverage. That viral dish was outstanding. We also had spicy lamb Ramen, scallion pancakes,fried catfish, and soup dumplings, all of which were thoroughly delicious. There a slew of staff that were constantly attentive and friendly. We chose to eat in. The restaurant itself is on the small side, nevertheless, we were comfortable. There is street parking. I would highly recommend them and would return again.

Four of us had dinner here on Labor Day evening. When we arrived, we were told to expect a fifteen…read moreminute wait for seating, and it was pretty much on the dot. A carafe of water was promptly brought to the table. We took a long time with the menu because it is extensive, and wonderful. We finally agreed on Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Kau Fu, Dry Sautéed Green Beans with Meat, Salt & Pepper Squid, and Shanghainese Style Rice Cakes. The Kau Fu arrived first, and was truly exceptional, with large, firm, and juicy chunks of seitan, and a good sprinkling of large, not rubbery tree ears. My friend who said she didn't like seitan tried it, and liked it a lot. Kai Fu has a slight licorish flavor, and is a little sweet. We finished every bite. Moving on to the soup dumplings, the broth was delicate and the skins were thin and tender, altogether the best I've had in a long time. The green beans were perfect, seared and crispy, as they should be, with ground pork and a little pickled veg. The rice cakes were appropriately chewy, and we enjoyed the baby bok choy, mushrooms, and shrimp in the mild sauce. The squid was the only dish that wasn't perfect, being a little bland and a tiny bit too chewy for the size of the pieces. The service was attentive without being too much. We were offered hot tea, and a second carafe of water, without having to ask. The noise level from the other diners was a bit high for me, but I put my hearing aids on the noisy/party setting, and I could hear my friends, which was the important thing. We all agreed that we needed to come back again (and again) to try other dishes. I especially want to have the Hong Kong style Hot & Sour soup, which you can't get at most Chinese restaurants.

Have been here a few times since my last review so wanted to update on the improvements…read more 1. Soup Dumplings - def one of the better ones in Chinatown. Skin pretty thin so they pop really easily 2. Garlic Cucumber - kind of bland, we added the chili oil to make it taste better 3. Pork & Shrimp Shumai - filled with meat, steamed fresh, at least 2 small shrimps per piece 4. Beef Shanghai style noodles - much better this time!! My issue last time was that it was SO SALTY. It's wayyy better this time. Kind of oily for my taste but the flavor was there!! I like that the seating is spacious and they don't try to cram tables and people right up on top of each other even when there's a line out the door.

Love this place but only quibble is that it's a bit pricey so we can't order very often being on a…read moreBrooklyn budget! Would eat there way more if the price wasn't so high. $16 for plain noodles is rather steep. Food is delicious tho

Okay soooo...I totally understand why Mr Bao ends up with some pretty average reviews. This is not…read morea place where I would tell you to walk in blind, point at the menu, and expect magic. Some things are definitely better than others. BUT - after going a few times, I really think this place is a case of learning the menu and playing to its strengths. Once you know whats worth it and whats just ok, you can put together a genuinely great meal here. This time around, the star of the show was the Chef's Choice jiaozi which gives you one of each dumpling they offer. That was a GREAT move. They were colorful, satisfying, and even better with a side of the spicy chili sauce which I highly recommend adding. I also want to give credit where it's due: the soup dumplings here are delicious, and I have also really enjoyed the fried rice and the spicy noodle dishes on past visits. So yeah, I get the mixed reputation....But I think Mr Bao is one of those spots that rewards a little menu knowledge. Order smart, skip the mid stuff, and there is a very solid meal waiting for you.

The food was absolutely outstanding and exceeded all our expectations! Every dish was delicious,…read moreand the entire dining experience was exceptional. A special shout-out to Ting, who provided truly amazing service! Ting was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and professional, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to making sure everything was perfect. Ting truly went above and beyond and made our visit even more enjoyable. Outstanding food and exceptional service! Highly recommend!

Excellent food. Seafood is fresh and tasteful.Server Ting is warm, nice and knowledgeable. Highly…read morerecommended.

Love the ambiance and dumplings! The iPads were super fun to order on. My friend broke up with her…read moregirlfriend, and this made it alllll better!

Amazing spread of cheap eats, the soup dumplings were juicy and filled. Service was really quick…read moreand attentive. Honestly couldn't complain as all the food was great for the price. Ambiance can get pretty busy during lunch hour but other than that not too hectic. Love this spot for a good cheap dumpling vibe.

I always come to this restaurant. They are so budget friendly and healthy. Low to no oil, low…read moresodium but absolutely delicious in every dish. Quantity is quite light but very satisfying and filling to hit the spot whether ver hungry or just a snack, this always worked for me. This is one of the most soothing, low priced, and balanced healthy but absolutely delicious meal. I like the sit down area is always clean and enough space. There is no time limit but I definitely would try to be respectful to not hog the seat too long. This is a pay first and choose your seat later.

Affordable restaurant with a speciality of duck noodles. Not something I really enjoy but they also…read morehave other noodles, dumplings, wontons, Xiao Long Bao. There is a ground floor and a lower level for seating so usually there is no wait. I like their how they have a few combo selections which is kid friendly. They have cups on the side and sauce trays so it's easy to split the food. This is self service so no tip is required.

I've been meaning to try this place for a while and finally got the chance to today. Not very busy…read moreon a Sunday afternoon so seating wasn't an issue. Our host/server was very prompt in greeting us with menus and ice waters. We ordered crab and pork soup dumplings, steamed rice rolls with hoisin and peanut sauce and oxtail in curry sauce. Everything came out within 10min of ordering and was piping hot. Crab and pork soup dumplings- the tops of the dumplings were fairly dry but the soup and dumpling itself had a nice flavor Steamed rice roll w/ hoisin and peanut sauce- Exceptional! The rolls were soft and light not sticky and dense. They were cut up bite size and the sauce was ample. I grew up eating from Cheung fun carts which are and still are easy to come by BUT the actual good ones are hard and far to come by. E Noodle definitely invokes that nostalgic feeling of being a kid and your parents dragging you to Chinatown early on a SAT/SUN morning so that you can carry the groceries but you knew your one reward was being able to see the elderly Cheung fun lady w/ the cart...Next time I will def add fish balls. Oxtail w/ curry sauce- we def enjoyed this dish and was pleasantly surprised at how tender the oxtail was. Can't wait to comeback and try other items on the menu.

Wontons are the star here - fresh, thin-skinned, and tasting home made. The soup was a bit salty,…read morebut the rice noodles hit my cheung fun craving, even though I wish they were flat, wide noodles with a little bok choy for a heartier lunch. The container they used to separate the noodles from the soup was a genius idea; I was worried there'd be no broth left by the time it arrived, but everything held up really well. The preserved egg and pork congee was just okay, but overall they clearly do wontons and noodles well. I wouldn't do delivery again, but I'd happily come back for takeout or dine-in and try more dishes.