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    3.7 (137 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp Lo Mein Mango Fruit Tea
    Jessie B.

    Really yummy Chinese food and boba! Came here for a casual dinner and for a friend to try boba for the very first time. Service was friendly and quick and the food and boba drinks were very well priced and the portions were large and filing.

    Kevin M.

    Bambao Asian Fusion offers a delightful blend of flavors, with an inviting atmosphere and exceptional customer service that made our visit a pleasant experience. Bonus it was in walking distance of our hotel. The vodka fruit tea is an absolute must-try--refreshing, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with a hint of zest that elevated the meal. I highly recommend giving them a try, especially if you're looking to explore a unique fusion of Asian-inspired dishes with a modern twist.

    Behind the counter
    Leah C.

    I kept passing this place and was excited to try it, so we stepped in to order a snack. I saw that the menu listed a few different types of Bao for $11, so I asked how many come in the order.... Just 1. $11 for a single bun? That's worse than NYC prices. My husband ordered the popcorn chicken which was pretty good, and we both ordered bubble tea. I got milk tea, he got passionfruit tea. We were the only customers in the shop, yet we waited a good 15 minutes for our tea because the guy behind the counter didn't know what he was doing and kept fumbling with the machine. You can see in my pics how the covers looked when he finally got it done. We were hoping that the tea was worth the wait, but I can honestly say that it was the worst bubble tea I've ever had. It just tasted like water, and maybe that's because it took so long to make the tea that all of the ice melted before we even got it? I'm glad that the other reviews were more positive, hopefully mine was a one off.

    Xiao Long Bao
    Kat T.

    I was excited to try this place and it could've been better in my opinion. I got the crispy mushroom bao and the Xiao Long Bao. The crispy mushroom bao could've been so good. The mushrooms were hard to chew through. I feel like they could've been cooked through better. I did however LOVE the pickled veggies you got on the side. They were so good! The Xiao Long Bao was also just okay. There were little slits in the bao so none of the liquid stayed in the bao, which beats the whole purpose of the Xiao Long Bao.

    Kahlua boba
    Young B.

    This is a bit of a hole in the wall place but there's a decent sized space to sit upstairs. I ordered the general tso's chicken and the portion was decent. I have never seen or had an alcoholic boba drink before. It was very good but I didn't taste the alcohol really. This is a great place for takeout (I was eating in but they packaged it to go regardless) or lunch I would say.

    General Tso's Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry   Rice was hard.
    Quin B.

    This was ok. It was a bit too salty and they burnt my chicken. I got the lemon grass chicken Bao and tasted no lemon grass. Good service though. But that is about it.

    Mongolian Beef
    JoAnne R.

    The food was good, and the service was quick. My only complaint is that the place could use some cleaning. I ordered the Mongolian Beef combo. It was a bit salty, but I loved the crispness of the meat. The rice was also soft and sticky, just the way I like it. The food portion was more than I could finish. The crab rangoon could be better. The place looks small when you walk in, but there is more seating on the second floor. I want to come back and try their boozy bubble tea!

    The strange "cheat sheet" which has different ingredients from what the primary menu states.
    Ameena A.

    Sadly, my rating is so low primarily due to very poor customer service, as well as a refusal to describe ingredients in their food (I am GF due to celiac disease). I was really excited to try this place and am very disappointed. On their menu, they have GF labels next to certain items. However, the cashier informed me that they have a "cheat sheet" that they use, which does not match up with what is GF/not GF on their menu. For example, the menu in the store says the dumplings are GF, but their "cheat sheet" says wheat is in the ingredients and that they are not GF. (Weird, but I was still interested in ordering them.) To clear this up, I asked to simply look at the ingredient list on the back of the bag for the dumplings. The employee said, "sorry, the bag is in the freezer." I asked politely to review the ingredients, or if he would mind reviewing them, and he then sassily said, "sorry, I realized we are out of dumplings right now." (AKA, he did not want to look or was bothered by me asking.) I have no idea why he was so rude when I'm simply trying to make sure I can dine somewhere safely. Also, the weird inconsistencies with the menu and the "cheat sheet" labeling are a red flag. (I then went to a restaurant right across the street, had a question about a menu item, they quickly checked the ingredient list and it was cleared up and I was so appreciative. Not hard.)

    Sambal Honey Fried Chicken Bao (comes with 2 baos)
    Ashley Y.

    3.5 stars. The prices are good and the menu has some fun items, but the food that I tried was just okay (still enjoyable and tasty overall). In my opinion, it doesn't really compare to Ekiben which remains my favorite but this place offers a bigger item with some different items. I got the Sambal honey fried chicken baos. I love that they give two in an order given that each one is smaller than Ekiben's both with the chicken size and the thickness/plumpness of the bao. The bao itself is thin and not as fluffy as I expected but still pretty good. The chicken was cooked well and crispy with a little hit of heat from the sambal, but the sandwich was a little dry without a sauce and I didn't taste much honey. I was disappointed with the slaw - it tasted like plain raw veggies bc it was not mixed well with the vinegar. I think the whole sandwich just needed more flavor and I wasn't getting it from the plain lettuce or accompanying slaw. I wouldn't have liked more sauce or a more acidic element. Crab Rangoons were pretty good. The filling is less sweet and more savory than I am used to - I think I prefer it to be sweeter and seasoned a bit differently but it was still good and my friends definitely liked it. I'm curious about their other flavor baos but overall underwhelmed by the honey sambal chicken.

    Vietnamese Iced Coffee & Homemade Rice Pudding
    Bill S.

    I found this place by accident. I was smoking a cigar and walking to my hotel when I saw Bambao. The interior has positive messages though out: kindness in words creates confidence I want coffee first then, let's hug it out! Something very interesting I noticed on the menu, iced Vietnamese coffee with boba. Reading about this mash up is like healing words to me. Now I read they also make rice pudding? Here's kind words from the great artist Pete Townsheand: Love... reign o'er me The Vietnamese iced coffee, they made it really good! To have it with boba always makes me a happy pappy. The small rice pudding cup, another sweet treat that was fun to eat. I left feeling good, the iced coffee was made perfectly and the rice pudding cup was a nice dessert. Keep rockin' Bam!

    Thai Iced Tea
    Ren H.

    This place is ok. I've had several items from their menu and have liked some better than others. This time I got their Kung Pao Chicken combo which was good and the side crab Rangoon which was fine as well. Do not get their spring rolls. It has zero flavor and the inside is bare with some veggies but is just mushy and flavorless. Also, their bubble tea is a hit or miss here as well. Their Thai iced tea is ok but I have liked their Taro which have all been good. The staff are nice. It is a decent quick Asian/Chinese food restaurant that's not too bad if you're craving Chinese food.

    lemongrass ginger milk tea with almond milk & tapioca!
    Yembur A.

    Bambao is a solid spot for decent bowls, baos and bubble tea. I like that there are lots of vegetarian options, and they can make almost anything on the menu with tofu instead of meat. They also have non-dairy options for the milk teas. All the entrees I've tried so far have been pretty good, and some of their bubble teas are also decent, although not as good as what you would get from an actual boba shop. The service is friendly, although they have made mistakes with my order a couple of times. There are 10 minute street parking spots nearby which makes picking up your order to-go much easier.

    Crispy Mushroom Bao
    Lauren B.

    This review is a part of my Baltimore fried chicken sandwich championship of 32 sandwiches (round 1 vs Ekiben). The Honey Sambal Fried Chicken Sandwich was ok. The Bao was a little thin and too soggy to eat on the bottom of one of the chicken baos. The chicken is a single thin piece placed over the top of two buns. The sauce was good but a little too cloyingly sweet by the end. The chicken was perfectly crispy! The mushroom bao could have benefited from more mushrooms, especially to deserve the moniker. The mushroom bao was delicious!!!

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    4.7(2.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Fells Point
    •$$

    Classic Baltimore hotspot offering the best Taiwanese curry-fried chicken bao buns, tofu nuggets,…read moreand crab rangoon egg rolls. I've been here a million times so I don't know how I haven't written a review yet! Parking isn't great for the Fells Point location, there is some street parking nearby, but most of it is paid. It can be a task to find a parking spot that isn't too far away. Be prepared to walk a block or two! Their service is very friendly, and you are able to place orders in person or online through their website. If you are in a rush, I would definitely recommend placing an online order and picking it up. Since everything is made to order, it can take 10-20 mins if you're placing an order in person. Their storefront is pretty small as well, not much seating if you're looking to eat there. Also, if it is around lunch or dinner time, it can get pretty packed and loud in there. Definitely more of a takeout spot. You genuinely can't go wrong with anything on the menu, however, my favorites are the Neighborhood bird bowl, the tofu nuggets, crab rangoon egg roll, and the ramen broccoli. Prices are a bit hefty, but portions are sizeable and typically shareable. I'll be back again and again!

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    We had a feast with takeout from Ekiben in Locust Point / Fed Hill…read more The huge fried egg-rolls were luscious, this time densely-packed with a luxurious minced crab mixture. Another go-to, the tempura broccoli, was fried in a very-light crispy batter, and flavored with a light house-made vinegar sauce. Our go-to spicy tofu BRAH "bowl" lit us up with soft-centered baked tofu cubes in a medium-spicy sauce with the flavors of fresh herbs, garlic, and shallots, over a bed of tender long-grain white jasmine rice and with a pretty mango/papaya shredded-carrot slaw. The long rippled-noodles were tender, smothered in a spicy savory brown sauce that also pushed the envelope of my admittedly somewhat wimpy heat tolerance :-j We got the huge lightly-battered crispy flavorful shrimp, over white rice, garnished with sliced pickled red onions and pickled cucumber circles over tender fluffy jasmine rice. We are always happy with the staff at this Ekiben location, with hot flavorful generous on-time take-out. (Aug 2026).

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    3.9(796 reviews)
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    Went to Azumi for HH this Friday around 4. Most of the bar seats were full but we were able to get…read morea table in the bar area to enjoy the HH specials w/o a problem. I was impressed by the options available on the menu. Really enjoyed the Miso soup and Chicken Gyoza. Calamari was tasty just wish the temp had been a bit warmer and more of a crunch was desired. I would return as the sunset views were so beautiful!!

    "Well Worth The Wait" I've been meaning to get to Azumi's for quite some time now and on an…read moreimpromptu meeting I finally got my wish. The first thing I noticed when entering the establishment, was that the decor and ambiance hit from a very cool angle ( and the outside area views definitely set things off and enhanced the experience that much more ! ) As I familiarized myself with the Asian infused menu ( Japanese cuisine ) and opted to try the snow crab fried rice... and this was definitely a decision I won't regret ever !! The minute I set my eyes on the meal, I was instantly impressed because you could see chunks of snow crab meat loaded on top of the rice. From my very first forkful I was all in.... The texture and flavor of the rice left my tastebuds in total awe. And the way the rice and crab meat merged together in a form of flavor filled euphoria made me want to personally hug the chef to show my gratitude. I was up against the clock... but my next outing to Azumi I promised myself I would sit down comfortably and take it all in ! Upscale Vibrant Location on the Bmore Harbor that everyone should try at least once ! Amazing Food... Amazing Service... And such an Amazing Scenery !!!

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    The bar is nice here!

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    Kiku Sushi - Boston Roll Boston Roll

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    4.5(220 reviews)
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    Best sushi in the city hands-down. Great deal for how much you get too!…read more Food: 5/5 I can't tell you how fresh this sushi tastes, you just have to try it. I am a tuna girl but and can only vouch for that personally, but my family also has high standards for sushi and they were all very happy. Usually if they see an empty restaurant they think the place is not good, but I was able to convince them to stay so I could say "I told you so" Service: 5/5 the gentleman that served us was nice and attentive, able to deal with take-out simultaneously. Ambiance: pop music playing in the background, underwhelming setting compared to how good the food is, but it's clean. Tables typically seat 4 but they made it work for our 7 people.

    This place is underrated. So very underrated…read more Nestled between the Thai restaurant (also a fave of mine) and another spot on Light street, it's super easy to walk past if you don't know they're there. But they are, and they represent sushi oh so powerfully well! From service to food presentation to the food itself. Lawd the food! 100 out of 100! They also carry beverages which you can choose from the glass door refrigerator at the back. Bottles available. Wink. The spot isn't posh by any means. You walk in, and the Server will smile and nod that you can seat yourself. What they don't have in terms of fancy they sure do make up for it with everything else. Super, super reasonably priced. Clean, pretty restaurant, fresh food and delightful staff. Staff, Eswuin the young Server is one of the best I've come across. He reads his customers well. He knows exactly when to approach and when to leave well alone. He knows when you're in need of a little extra love and when you just wanna chill with hardly any words. And get this! He's the ONLY SERVER! It has never been to capacity on any of my visits, but I've seen him handle more than four tables, delivery orders (and you know DEM DRIVERS can get impatient) and walk in 2Go customers like a true champ! His energy is so sweet. So too the Chef and BOH staff I've run into, but Eswuin is THAT GUY! Please, when you visit, tip him well. You'll absolutely experience how deserving he is. Since coming to B-More I've had the pleasure of discovering many amazing spots and I'm so happy Kiku Sushi is one of them. I think this is around my one-year anniversary of coming to this sushi restaurant. I'm embarrassed I'm only now reviewing them. Hey Eswuin! The End.

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    Kiku Sushi - Inside the restaurant. Very cozy vibes.

    Inside the restaurant. Very cozy vibes.

    Kiku Sushi - Take Out, Spicy Salmon Roll (part of the 3 Spicy Roll Set).

    Take Out, Spicy Salmon Roll (part of the 3 Spicy Roll Set).

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    3.4(1.2k reviews)
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    Food was solid. Service was great. Nice to have somewhere new downtown to get lunch while I'm at…read morework.

    I rarely write negative reviews because I know it's not easy to run a restaurant. But even when…read moretrying to be positive, I find it hard to recommend this place. I came as part of a large group dinner. I appreciate that they took large reservations and sat us in a nice spot in the middle of the restaurant. The server was nice and patient, but I did notice his jacket smelled like cigaret smoke. I asked what to get, since the menu is *huge* and overwhelming (I'm not sure why sushi, steak and pad Thai are on the same menu?). He recommended sushi, so I got a flaming dragon roll (I forget the exact name). Anyways, everyone else also ordered and the food came relatively quickly. Now...when I tell you this is the worst sushi I've ever had. Again, I hate being negative but I have to tell it like it is! When they first presented the dish, it was cool because they serve it on fire. I knew that they had sake in the dish (probably so the flame can keep going after they take it out of the kitchen). However, when I bit into it, the sake was *extremely* overpowering. I couldn't taste anything else except the sake. It was extremely alcohol-heavy and I could not finish the dish. I asked others to try it, and they all agreed that it was too heavy. The prices were also very high for what we got. The only food I enjoyed were the appetizers, but they were still unremarkable. Overall, I regrettably cannot recommend this place. None of the dishes stood out, and the sushi was shocking.

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    Bambao | Asian Restaurant - asianfusion - Updated October 2026

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