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Delicious food that comes quickly and for a great value! They have meal sets and individual entrees along with a variety of rice and noodle options. There's a small amount of seating inside and a self service drink fridge. The beef noodle soup I ate was filling and freshly made. It came in a to-go container and was suitable for dine-in or takeaway.
Small Asian restaurant with seating in the back. Super friendly and helpful staff at the front. Got the eel over rice and Taiwanese fried chicken over rice. Both were good and would be a perfect to-go meal if you're in the area. Reasonably priced and worth the visit. Good variety on the menu and I'm sure you'll find something you'll like or wanna try.
Solid spot with decent portions for the price - a good affordable quick lunch spot for those in the area. The server / cashier is very friendly as well. There are seats in the back.
The beef with rice was kind of underwhelming. It was a little too sweet and way too much rice and not much beef. The bam bam noodles are salty but flavorful. The service is minimal because you are excepted to take your food and take them back when done, so I would say tips should be optional, since there's not much service involved. There's an open kitchen, therefore the whole dining area is kind of smelly. I wouldn't recommend this place, but it's in deed quite cheap.
This is a truly hidden gem that I never found out until now. I came here a couple of days and was amazed at how fast the food was prepared! I ordered a bao bao rice platter to go and my order was ready in 1 minute! I did not even have to wait at all! It was shockingly fast! My order was very neatly packaged in a brown paper bag with utensils and napkins. I grabbed seconds just in case they did not include them in my bag. I was so happy that the bowl was very filling. The restaurant packed the bowl to the top. It was a lot of food. The minced pork meat in the bowl was very fresh and tasty with the chili peppers to add that spicy kick. The rice was very refreshing and cooked really well. The rice was not mushy or overly dry. It was just right! I'm definitely going to get the same bowl again next time I stop by. The ambience of this place was casual and hip. Very cozy with paintings on the wall. There was a long hallway that was very nice to admire because of the yellow brick wall. The place can be a bit too tight and was very crowded when I was there so I took my order. It was definitely hard to get a table. There were coat hangers on the wall for people to hang their jackets.
Bao bao Cafe felt like home. Wooden designed Asian tables/seats, typical for Taiwanese restaurant. Classic Taiwanese beef noodle soup with lots of extra toppings to add. Popcorn chicken bento that was crispy with a great assortment of carbs, fiber, and protein. The best type of bento. The aunties at the front were super nice and accommodating and the food came out super quick. Lots of space inside the restaurant as well if you wanted to grab a quick bite + study.
I love this place! They have pretty good Taiwanese food. This time around, I went for the Beef over Rice, which consists of chopped up slices of marinated beef with bok choy over rice. I felt the beef was a good amount and the rice drenched in the oils of the beef was delish! But what topped off the experience was the service. Big shoutout to Jay, who I've run into a few times I've been there. He's always so accommodating. This is a small cafe with a bathroom and seating in the back, nestled in downtown not too far from the 9/11 Museum, Oculus and Mercer Labs museum. I would highly recommend checking it out after some sightseeing. It closes at 8pm everyday, though, so best get there soon! Enjoy!!!
Good no frills chinese box lunches. Had the pork box lunch which included a good sized portion of braised pork belly, a large scoop rice, some steamed broccoli and a tea egg. Also had the eel rice bowl with a good portion of eel. Quite tasty but no atmosphere in cafe.
The soup was delicious. The staff was fast. I had a veggie soup that is gluten free and added chicken. The restaurant is very spacious.
Pleasantly surprised with this little place in the Financial District! I originally wanted to have lunch by the piers but my husband wasn't feeling it and my 4 year old wanted rice so Hubby found Bao Bao Cafe. The menu is posted on the window with photos of the entrees and we ended up going with the Eel over Rice for my husband, Pork Belly for me, Popcorn Chicken for our younger 3 and Beef over Rice for our oldest. We did not dine in, but found a place to sit to enjoy our meal. The pork belly was flavorful, filling and delicious with equal parts of sweet and savory all around. There were perfect amounts of meat-to-fat ratio in my pork belly cuts, and my husband couldn't stop reaching his chopsticks over for a piece. My oldest enjoyed his beef and rice and chose it because there was bok choy (he likes his well-rounded meals!) and the Popcorn Chicken were very good. My younger 2 are 4 and 2 years old, and anticipated American popcorn chicken but didn't stop them from eating their meal.
Good food done fast! The popcorn chicken had great flavor and still moist inside. The dipping bun was a favorite amongst the kids. Also got the pork belly rice play but forgot to take a picture before I devoured it. The pork belly was tender and marinated well.
Amazing. Delicious well done food, quick and affordable. I had the pork belly lunch which came with white rice, some broccoli with some vinegrette, and a tea egg. The pork belly was well done. Perfect mix of well cooked pork and soft fat in a tangy sauce. Good sized portion too. With soda $16. Is eat here all the time.
Bao Bao might be the kind of cafe you would just walk by and not give a second thought to. Don't make that mistake! The food is so good here and so reasonably priced for the area, I had to give it a 5-star review. Bao Bao is a five-minute walk from the Millenium Hotel. It is a tiny place with a few tables behind the cashier. While not everyone's cup of tea, I kind of liked the ambiance because it felt like a stall in one of the outdoor food markets we visited in Osaka and Kanazawa last year. Nothing fancy but who cares. I don't! I'm an unagi fan and theirs was excellent, prepared to perfect doneness, not overcome with sauce (unlike a similar dish I had in Seattle recently which was the same price and so underdone, I couldn't even finish it. Gross!) Hubs ordered the pork belly plate which was impressively loaded with meat and even more impressively prepared. Delish.
LOVED this mini hot pot! Ordered it to go because it's a pretty small dining area and I was super happy with the prices. You can adjust the spice level and of course I ordered it spicy. Everyone is super friendly when I walked in. I'll def be back if I find myself back in manhattan soon. read more
1 month ago
Delicious food that comes quickly and for a great value! They have meal sets and individual entrees along with a variety of rice and noodle options. There's a small amount of seating inside and a self service drink fridge. The beef noodle soup I ate was filling and freshly made. It came in a to-go container and was suitable for dine-in or takeaway. read more
2 months ago
Small Asian restaurant with seating in the back. Super friendly and helpful staff at the front. Got the eel over rice and Taiwanese fried chicken over rice. Both were good and would be a perfect to-go meal if you're in the area. Reasonably priced and worth the visit. Good variety on the menu and I'm sure you'll find something you'll like or wanna try. read more
The beef with rice was kind of underwhelming. It was a little too sweet and way too much rice and not much beef. The bam bam noodles are salty but flavorful. The service is minimal because you are excepted to take your food and take them back when done, so I would say tips should be optional, since there's not much service involved. There's an open kitchen, therefore the whole dining area is kind of smelly. I wouldn't recommend this place, but it's in deed quite cheap. read more
This is a truly hidden gem that I never found out until now. I came here a couple of days and was amazed at how fast the food was prepared! I ordered a bao bao rice platter to go and my order was ready in 1 minute! I did not even have to wait at all! It was shockingly fast! My order was very neatly packaged in a brown paper bag with utensils and napkins. I grabbed seconds just in case they did not include them in my bag. I was so happy that the bowl was very filling. The restaurant packed the bowl to the top. It was a lot of food. The minced pork meat in the bowl was very fresh and tasty with the chili peppers to add that spicy kick. The rice was very refreshing and cooked really well. The rice was not mushy or overly dry. It was just right! I'm definitely going to get the same bowl again next time I stop by. The ambience of this place was casual and hip. Very cozy with paintings on the wall. There was a long hallway that was very nice to admire because of the yellow brick wall. The place can be a bit too tight and was very crowded when I was there so I took my order. It was definitely hard to get a table. There were coat hangers on the wall for people to hang their jackets. read more
6 months ago
Bao bao Cafe felt like home. Wooden designed Asian tables/seats, typical for Taiwanese restaurant. Classic Taiwanese beef noodle soup with lots of extra toppings to add. Popcorn chicken bento that was crispy with a great assortment of carbs, fiber, and protein. The best type of bento. The aunties at the front were super nice and accommodating and the food came out super quick. Lots of space inside the restaurant as well if you wanted to grab a quick bite + study. read more
7 months ago
I love this place! They have pretty good Taiwanese food. This time around, I went for the Beef over Rice, which consists of chopped up slices of marinated beef with bok choy over rice. I felt the beef was a good amount and the rice drenched in the oils of the beef was delish! But what topped off the experience was the service. Big shoutout to Jay, who I've run into a few times I've been there. He's always so accommodating. This is a small cafe with a bathroom and seating in the back, nestled in downtown not too far from the 9/11 Museum, Oculus and Mercer Labs museum. I would highly recommend checking it out after some sightseeing. It closes at 8pm everyday, though, so best get there soon! Enjoy!!! read more
3 months ago
Good no frills chinese box lunches. Had the pork box lunch which included a good sized portion of braised pork belly, a large scoop rice, some steamed broccoli and a tea egg. Also had the eel rice bowl with a good portion of eel. Quite tasty but no atmosphere in cafe. read more
10 months ago
The soup was delicious. The staff was fast. I had a veggie soup that is gluten free and added chicken. The restaurant is very spacious. read more
Pleasantly surprised with this little place in the Financial District! I originally wanted to have lunch by the piers but my husband wasn't feeling it and my 4 year old wanted rice so Hubby found Bao Bao Cafe. The menu is posted on the window with photos of the entrees and we ended up going with the Eel over Rice for my husband, Pork Belly for me, Popcorn Chicken for our younger 3 and Beef over Rice for our oldest. We did not dine in, but found a place to sit to enjoy our meal. The pork belly was flavorful, filling and delicious with equal parts of sweet and savory all around. There were perfect amounts of meat-to-fat ratio in my pork belly cuts, and my husband couldn't stop reaching his chopsticks over for a piece. My oldest enjoyed his beef and rice and chose it because there was bok choy (he likes his well-rounded meals!) and the Popcorn Chicken were very good. My younger 2 are 4 and 2 years old, and anticipated American popcorn chicken but didn't stop them from eating their meal. read more
1 year ago
Good food done fast! The popcorn chicken had great flavor and still moist inside. The dipping bun was a favorite amongst the kids. Also got the pork belly rice play but forgot to take a picture before I devoured it. The pork belly was tender and marinated well. read more
1 year ago
Amazing. Delicious well done food, quick and affordable. I had the pork belly lunch which came with white rice, some broccoli with some vinegrette, and a tea egg. The pork belly was well done. Perfect mix of well cooked pork and soft fat in a tangy sauce. Good sized portion too. With soda $16. Is eat here all the time. read more
Bao Bao might be the kind of cafe you would just walk by and not give a second thought to. Don't make that mistake! The food is so good here and so reasonably priced for the area, I had to give it a 5-star review. Bao Bao is a five-minute walk from the Millenium Hotel. It is a tiny place with a few tables behind the cashier. While not everyone's cup of tea, I kind of liked the ambiance because it felt like a stall in one of the outdoor food markets we visited in Osaka and Kanazawa last year. Nothing fancy but who cares. I don't! I'm an unagi fan and theirs was excellent, prepared to perfect doneness, not overcome with sauce (unlike a similar dish I had in Seattle recently which was the same price and so underdone, I couldn't even finish it. Gross!) Hubs ordered the pork belly plate which was impressively loaded with meat and even more impressively prepared. Delish. read more
Bao Bao Cafe definitely deserve 4.5/5 stars. My family and I were traveling to NY. Our Marriott Hotel is couple doors down. The cafe is pretty small. I decided to order to go and bring it to our room. Jay is the front cashier. He was very nice and informative. He recommended the R4 Pork Belly rice plate 4.5/5 stars $13. The pork belly was very soft & it literally melt in your mouth. The flavor was good. My kids our R5 Popcorn chicken rice plate with egg (non spicy) $11.50 4/5 stars. The popcorn chicken was big, tender, & juicy. Flavor was pretty. My husband order N1. Bao Bao Noodles with ground pork & adding slice beef $12.45 4.5/5 stars. I really like the slice beef. If I was to come back to the Financial District. I would definitely come back here. It is very close to the World Trade Center & the Oculus. Highly recommend. read more
Haven't been here in a while but I remember enjoying their little hot pot noodle years ago. Decided to add beef to my little hot pot noodles and ordered the popcorn chicken. The noodles were just like how I remembered them, mildly spicy, packed with veggies, and made with sweet potato noodles. I really enjoyed their popcorn chicken and was surprised at the portion size. They were larger chicken chunks with an incredible crunch. I didn't expect the takeout containers since I was dining in, but the food was as good as I remember and at a reasonable cost. read more
2 years ago
Great overall experience. Food very affordable! Service was great. Space is limited. Menu very straightforward and has pictures. read more
2 years ago
I ordered the pork belly meal and although, it was tasty, it was just to salty. It came with rice, an egg and some broccoli. However, underneath the broccoli was this congealed type of substance. I have no idea what it is. Not sure if perhaps someone forgot to microwave or reheat it. It was nasty, I didn't eat it. Just had the rice, egg and a couple of pieces of the pork belly. Gotta do better Bao Bao. read more
3 years ago
Cozy restaurant service a mix of Asian dishes. The cashier was friendly and I originally wanted to try a noodle dish but the pork belly and popcorn chicken combos looked so satisfying. I split them with a friend. Food wise, they both were impressive. For a low-key restaurant they really did both dishes right. The chicken was seasoned well, made with thigh meat, and maybe one or 2 pieces were on the drier side but still fantastic. The pork belly was super tender, gelatinous, and full of that braised soy flavor. Overall would give this place a 4.5/5 for their food. Prices seem reasonable as well. read more
Stopped by here to get a quick bite after work I ordered the eel over rice and a side order of baby octopus. Both items were average and what you expect of the items with nothing being phenomenal or subpar. The reason this place gets a boost in rating? It's a decently priced place with an assortment of delicious items on the menu, and in this area it's a godsend read more
Really tiny place near WTC. Bare minimum decor. The cashier was pleasant and polite. The service was efficient and no-nonsense. The menu was quite simple with only a few items; the prices were very inexpensive and affordable. Yet it offered some fast, authentic and delicious noodle soups and meal boxes. It's amazing that for the price of simple haircut, one could get a great meal in the expensive NYC financial district. The competition must be intense for a hole in the wall restaurant like Bao Bao to earn its place and survive. We ordered: 4*Popcorn Chicken 盐酥鸡：crispy fried chicken was tasty and delicious. 4*Bao Bao Noodles 宝宝面--noodle soup with minced pork and veggies on top: I ordered medium spicy which turned out to be perfect, the soup was flavorful and mild spicy. 4*Little Hot Pot 麻辣烫--Glass noodle with veggies, tofu skin, Chinese mushroom: I could add more ingredients but I decided not. The soup was tasty and it gave the dish a zesty flair. 5*Bam Bam Noodles拌拌面: Stirred & seasoned dry noodles with minced pork on top; very good, must order dish for me. 5*Pork Belly with Rice五花肉盒饭 Marinated pork in five-spice and brown sauce, served with tea egg and veggies: it was perfect, tasty, juice, and delicious. If you like pork, order it and it won't disappoint. 4*Veggie Ramen w/Pork Broth 蔬菜拉面Ramen noodle soup with bok choy, cabbage, Chinese mushroom & egg. It was pretty good. It wasn't spicy enough for me because I ordered medium. So I added some spicy sauce and it tasted better. Next time I should just order spicy hot. For cheap eats, I believe it deserves a 5* rating. read more
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Went to get food, and saw this. Any resto that takes care of their staff like this gets my vote! read more
5 years ago
Stopped for dinner here after reading about it on Yelp - it seemed to be a good, inexpensive Asian restaurant in the neighbourhood, so I was eager to give it a try. Definitely not a lot of seating available (only a handful of tables in the front and a few larger tables in the back) but when I arrived there was only 1 other couple eating. They don't have table service - you order at a counter and take your food to your table - so there's a lot of takeaway/delivery orders (as opposed to dining in), too. I ordered the Bao Bao Noodles - a simple noodle soup with minced pork, and veggies. Overall, quite yummy - noodles were well-cooked to a nice hardness, and the broth was rich and flavourful. I ordered the lowest spice level, so it was not that bad - but I can definitely imagine that the higher spice levels would be quite strong, so be careful! I was also pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive this was for the area - quality Chinese food in FiDi is definitely rare and a welcome sight. It's just too bad they close at 8pm, because I'd definitely drop by a lot for late-night eats :) read more
3 years ago
My fiance and I were in lower Manhattan looking for something delicious to eat that wasn't far from One WTC and wasn't expensive. We found this place online. It was less than 10 minutes walk. It wasn't busy when we arrived on a Saturday at 2pm. Upon entering, I'll see the menu is on the wall. It's not extensive. There were about 10 meals to pick from. The pork belly meal caught my eyes but my partner chose it. So of course I had to pick something else so we could try each other's food. I chose the bao bao rice. Both meals cost $9.75 each. We did not have to wait long for our meal. We sat at the small table near the counter. There are more seatings in the back. I wasn't sure we could freely go back there and sit. The staff in the front told us to sit in the front. Maybe the back was full. I didn't get to see it so I can't tell how big or how many seats there were. Back to the food. The food was absolutely delicious! Great portion for the price. Definitely filling. The food was flavorful, nicely seasoned. My partner and I really enjoyed our meal. Definitely will be back next time we are in lower Manhattan. read more
2 years ago
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I got the pork belly plate. It wasn't bad but it also didn't excite me. The tea egg was neat but looked better than it tasted and seemed overboiled read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I got the Bam Bam noodles and popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can choose whether you want it spicy or not. The Bam Bam noodles were okay, although I expected them to be spicer, like dan dan noodles. Instead, they have a pretty strong soy sauce flavor. It's pretty small inside with only a few tables so I recommend getting this to go! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Great option around the area :) I get lunch here pretty regularly if I'm craving noodle soup and something spicy. I usually get the bao bao noodles and I ask them to switch regular noodles to glass noodles. There's a minimum of $10 for credit card so bring some cash! I used to order on the ritual app 10 minutes before I go pick it up but realized the price is a dollar more on the app now :( They're very quick in getting the order ready. If you want to eat there they also have some tables in the back. Use my referral link for a discount on the ritual app if you sign up! https://invite.ritual.co/RITA46072 read more
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