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Bao Bao Cafe

4.4 (167 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Bam Bam Noodles
Sam S.

Great prices and surprisingly large portions. I ordered the Bam Bam noodles and there was lot of noodles and a lot of pork! I do wish there were a little more variety in this dish though, like maybe a few more vegetables. The flavor was good, but I definitely preferred the taste of the Bao Bao noodles that my partner ordered. I will most likely come back sometime and try some of the other items on their menu!

Bao Bao Noodles 宝宝面
Alex L.

Bao bao cafe offers fast casual Chinese food, with huge portions at very reasonable prices (especially considering the location!). I'm glad I didn't get an appetizer because I was stuffed. The bao bao noodles I ordered was also pretty packed with meat, they really don't skimp here. The food came out quick too, so it's a good spot if you are looking to grab something quick or are on the go.

Beef Noodle Soup 牛肉面
Vera T.

Need a quick lunch before going to port authority, such a great find. Their medium spicy is really spicy. Casual atmosphere, they give you a buzzer after you order and you pick it up where you order. Will be back if I'm in the area.

Beef Noodle Soup 牛肉面  Bao Bao Rice 宝宝饭
Lauren Y.

We stopped by after work one day and I was surprised by how busy it was. We found seats in the back but almost every table was occupied. I like that it's almost like a fast casual restaurant. No table service so you don't have to tip. I also like that the noodle soups and hot pot options are all customizable. I liked the beef noodle soup. It really hit the spot on a cold day and the spice was decent for medium spice. My friend didn't love the bao bao rice because there wasn't much flavor. The prices are pretty good though for the portion size so I'd go back for the soup dishes. The cashier/server was also very cute and energetic.

Bam Bam Noodles 拌拌面 (top) Little Hot Pot 麻辣烫 (left) Beef Noodle Soup 牛肉面 (right) Fried Spring Rolls (3) 炸春卷 Fried Squid Tentacles 炸鱿鱼须
Brianna T.

I went here with my besties on a Tuesday. It was pretty busy, however the food comes out promptly. The ambiance as well as its mostly groups of friends eating and chatting over yummy noodles. My friends got the Bam Bam noodles and hot pot noodles which they enjoyed and would order again. I would not get the beef noodles again because the meat was a little tough for my teeth, I would try the bam bam noodles! The fried squid was oily, but tolerable. The popcorn chicken (not pictured) and spring rolls were also a good choice for an appetizer. Thank you guys for the food and dining experience. Keep up the great work!

Carolyn C.

Coming off the NY Penn subway from Madison square garden, only 2 blocks away is this gem of a restaurant. They have house made teas (I ordered the iced lemon tea), and great comfort Asian food. This is not as authentic as Chinatown food, but hey when you're starving off the subway, this does the job. I was welcomed by a super sweet Asian lady who also told us what the most popular meals were. The ambiance of the place is pretty spacious & there is a pretty clean bathroom for customers only. I ordered the beef noodle soup, the meat was super tender & I was happily shocked it wasn't dry! The soup itself is pretty decent (again with the location it's pretty good). Pricing is super solid throughout too. Also ordered the Taiwanese popcorn chicken, serving size is truly good for one person. It is spicier than you think, so go down on spice when in doubt.

Amanda W.

Ordered Bao Bao cafe the popcorn chicken lunch box and it was terrible. The pieces of "chicken" was only fried dough. I could not taste any chicken pieces in there. I opened one up and it was literally breading! The daikon, egg and steamed broccoli were the highlight of this dish. Would not ordered again.

Pork belly over rice
Daisy C.

Stop by for their lunch special pork belly over rice. It was a good deal and the severing size was enough to fill you up. I like the flavor of the pork belly. However the meat on the pork belly was very dry and tough to eat. But the fat and the skin were very good. I like the addition of the lettuce as it helps cut down the fattiness of the pork. Although their menu is not very large they have a lot of good lunch options.

Popcorn Chicken with Rice
Megan T.

Good portions and flavor! It's in time square kind of tucked away. Very fast service too! I was craving popcorn chicken and this hit the spot

Bao Bao Noodles 宝宝面
Steph W.

Ambiance (5/5): The establishment extends pretty far back with several large tables in the front and then more private/quiet dining in the back. The tables and décor of high quality, ornate in an oriental theme. I thought it was very welcoming and open. Service (5/5): Order at the front, provided a buzzer, and pick up at the front. The lady in the front was extremely friendly and treated her guests with politeness and a smile! Bao Bao noodles (Medium spice) (5/5): The meal is super affordable and large portions! It was a generous helping of ground meat and then large cuts of Chinese cabbage. The soup was warm, salty, and spicy! Yum** High ratings might be inflated due to an offer of free popcorn chicken if you leave a review (FYI - I did not do this, but plan to show this review so I can redeem next time haha)

Popcorn Chicken with Rice
Luke B.

Great food! The lady serving us was super friendly and explained how spicy each setting was. It definitely gets good business during the busy lunch rush.

Bam Bam Noodles
Lhamu H.

The place was huge . Neat and clean . I ordered my noodles and grabbed a seat . The noodles were perfectly cooked, the ratio of minced meat was great. But the food lacked flavor . It was okay but not great . The service was great.

Taylee M.

Okay, this place is a little pricey but a really good healthier lunch spot for FiDi. Service is also really quick with a good amount of indoor seating and takeaway options. It's really clean and fresh inside. I made my own beef bolgogj bowl and they have literally anything you could ever want in your bowl. I appreciated that they let you pick so many things to put in your bowl for no additional cost (besides proteins or specialty add-ins). For example I loaded up my bowl base with so many veggies and sauces --it was delicious and very filling! They give you a good amount of meat on top!

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Love their food and amazing prices! I got the beef noodle soup and pork belly rice. Both are delicious and you could not beat this price.

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