Simple and easy to eat dumplings offered through the oddly common touch screen order stations, there's decent variety for only putting dumpling in the name. My two friends treated me since I had not been here. We went to Walk-Ons after for real food considering this the appetizer! I quickly realized why they weren't quick to try this place. For the prices, it is a trashy atmosphere, bathroom quite gross, and a dreary half remodeled repossed look everywhere. The dingy appeal would be fine with prices half what they are. I'm surprised amidst all the wealth of this corner it survives! Our dumplings, pork and beef, were served quickly and tasted fresh. Nothing special or sticking in my mind, Pocha, Kitami, and Kinn are much better Asian spots offering sensational dining vibes and excellent menus. I hope Bao can pull themselves out of the gutter soon because we always need another top notch international option. read more

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Surprisingly good spot for dumplings and noodles! We stopped by on a recent road trip and I was craving Chinese food and saw this pop up en route. Ordering was seamless, food was great for the value, can't complain! read more

I love this place the food is delicious. I come here often as a student and it is my comfort spot. read more

Bao Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

One of my favorites restaurants and dishes in town! Go there and eat their food! Great family owned restaurant. read more

Bao Dumpling - Pork Feet Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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It was around 7pm when we got here, and I was really hungry. Food was very satisfying after a 3 hour drive, it's a great place to grab good food that'll fill you up! The dumplings were juicy and delicious, super fresh and piping hot. Beef noodle soup came with slices of braised beef and a boiled egg, Comes in a simple broth, wish this one came with veggies, I may have ordered the wrong one. They do have a self serve sauce bar to the left of the counter to make your own dipping sauce for the dumplings. There's water and hot tea you can serve yourself. The restaurant was somewhat clean, tables needed to be wiped down, and not a fan of the tabling decor. But otherwise food is decent, very satisfied with the dumplings! read more

Bao Dumpling - Braised Beef Noodle Soup, Pork & Green Onion Handmade Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

The dumplings were DELICIOUS. Same with the sesame noodles. Truly exceptional food. My only complaints are the atmosphere. The TV was very loud and it was hard to converse with my family. The bathrooms were pretty dirty. The sauces were lacking in some variety. But I came for the dumplings and they exceeded my expectations significantly. Definitely recommend. The sesame noodles were so soft and perfectly cooked/seasoned. read more

One of the best Chinese restaurants near Purdue!! This was such a lucky find and I can't wait to come back to try the other menu items. The dumplings are handmade and so authentic. We ordered the Beef Noodle Soup and Pork and Cabbage Dumplings, and these dishes were amazing!! There is also a sauce bar where you can make your own sauce (we just got soy sauce), and theres chili oil and vinegar and garlic and several more to choose from. Beef Noodle Soup (5/5) -- This was such a comforting dish! The beef was so incredibly tender, and was delicious. Other Chinese restaurants around Purdue serve beef dishes that are very tough to chew, but the beef here is so tender and soft. The broth was hot and savory, and the noodles were the perfect consistency. The portion size was much larger than I had thought! The tea egg was also a nice addition as well as the bok choy. Pork and Cabbage Dumplings (5/5) -- These dumplings are the best in the area!! So flavorful and there is soup inside, which adds to the experience. The pork is tender and juicy, and the dumpling skin is the perfect texture. These dumplings are so authentic and delicious. This is the place to go if you are craving dumplings. So happy I came across this restaurant, and I will definitely return! read more

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Ordered take out here. Friendly staff. Food was fresh and excellent. I'll be back. Good find

Food was incredible, service was okay, but the restaurant itself was not very clean at all. Would recommend doing takeout for really good dumplings and noodle dishes, but not eating in the restaurant. Food was not properly stored, boxes of supplies all over the place and the bathrooms look like they hadn't been cleaned in months. read more

Dumplings were good & so was my braised beef noodle soup. The serving potion was just right for a person with plenty of braised beef. Staff was very friendly. Loved the red cover for its chairs - reminds me of a Chinese wedding. read more

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This place was such a fun little find located in a little strip mall in west Lafayette within walking distance of Purdue's campus. Sending our oldest off to college in the cornfields of Indiana made us a bit nervous about the diverse food options, it we were pleasantly surprised to find not only this gem, but lots of other ethnic restaurants (a lot of authentic Asian food which is just *chef's kiss*) The menu isn't huge, but the hand pulled noodle choices were legit as were the dumplings! We can't wait to come back next time we visit and she's happy to have this place so close by! The prices are also extremely reasonable for the amount of food they give you! Two thumbs up for sure. read more

good for shrimp dumping 。and have good garlic and sauce. the tv programs are interesting read more

Bao Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

I loooooove sesame noodle and dumpling, and I couldn't be more excited to finding this place while I was here for a business trip. Maybe my expectation was too high since I am from LA.. but I found the noodle to be too al dente/under cooked, the sesame sauce was lacking in nuttiness but was saltier than what I typically expect, and the dumpling was a bit under seasoned. Rolling the dumpling in chilli oil and soy sauce mixture made it better - maybe that was the intention?? The texture of the dumpling was nice and doughy. Their sauce station could be stocked up/cleaned up a little, and table could be wiped down. 4 stars for friendliness and food, but had to take a star off for cleanliness. read more

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I ordered the shrimp dumplings to go. Dumplings were good but the size is very small x 8 which I ate in a few min and paid $13.32 which I feel overpriced. read more

Fresh and delicious dumplings! Friendly staff and was fast for being handmade. Highly recommend read more

Bao Dumpling - Pork Shrimp & Cabbage Handmade Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Handmade dumplings are good! I ordered pork and cabbage dumplings and they tasted good. The price is reasonable. 9 dollars for about 16 dumplings. The restaurant is clean. read more

Bao Dumpling - Pork & Cabbage Handmade Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Dumplings made by hand with their family recipe were so delicious! The noodle wrapping was so fresh and perfect, and we support this local business whenever we're visiting Purdue! Absolutely wonderful! read more

This place is home to some of the best Chinese food in Indiana. Tucked away in a sea of college fast food and greasy American food is this small authentic dumpling place near campus . The menu itself is very limited but the dumplings and wontons are all made fresh in the back of the restaurant. The service there is super helpful and the food comes out fast and fresh. read more

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Wow! So good! While traveling thru town, we stopped in for a late lunch. The place is stripped-down minimal, but the pork & green onion dumplings, along with the Dan Dan noodles, were delicious! Staff was friendly & helpful as we chose our dishes. We will come back! read more

Self service kiosk, but expedient service. Don't let the bare bones decor mislead you; this is authentic good Chinese street food. Strongly recommended. The dumplings are diverse and cooked just right, the beef noodle soup (the meat is a little dry compared with Taiwanese style) is exactly as I remembered from China. read more

So good!! Dumplings were super moist and flavorful and same with the noodles! I highly recommend!!!

My girlfriend and I visited Bao Dumpling with some friends for dinner on 1 August. The food arrived quickly and was wonderfully prepared. I had the pork & green onion dumplings with sesame noodles and she had the pork and cabbage dumplings with Beijing meat sauce noodles. The portion sizes are perfect and made for sharing. We had a lovely homemade dinner and a great time with our friends. read more

Food is great and filling! We had the beef and onion dumplings!!! It was so great. It was our first time and nothing was explained to us. We used the sauce dishes for side plates. I would suggest adding some sauce recipes for newcomers. Definitely will get more!! read more

Bao Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

My boyfriend and I have come by here twice this semester and it has quickly become one of my very favorite restaurants in the area. My only regret is that it took me so long to find it! We've gotten the pork and green onion dumplings, pork and leek dumplings, cold sesame noodles, and the scallion oil noodles and everything has been absolutely delicious. The dumplings are so juicy and the filling is so flavorful. This place is genuinely one of the best restaurants near Purdue! read more

Bao Dumpling - Sesame Sauce Cold Noodles Pork & Leek Handmade Dumplings(16Pcs) - A bowl of stir-fried noodles with green onions and a plate of steamed dumplings are placed on a wooden table in a restaurant setting. - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Was given a full rundown of the menu without asking. Staff was very helpful. I ordered dishes I was unfamiliar with and they were great. Dining room and what I could see of the kitchen looked very clean. read more

Amazing experience! I got the handmade bread sticks and Green onion & pork dumplings. My friend got some dumplings as well. Homemade chili sauce is delicious! Will definitely be back soon. read more

Bao Dumpling - Pork dumplings with celery - A white oval plate holds steamed dumplings with a dipping sauce in a small dish, chopsticks rest on the sauce dish, and a soy sauce dish is nearby. - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Was walking to another restaurant when I saw this sign. Did not know it existed. Stopped in and the cashier was very friendly. ordering was relatively straightforward. I had braise beef and a batch of 16 pork dumplings with vegetables. There is an area to create your own sauces. The area is nothing to look at - a bit haphazard actually. But the ingredients were good so that was nice. The beef was cold in spots. Overall it was cooked nicely - mostly tender. Dipped in a vinegar/garlic/spice blend. The dumplings are not what I am used to as "bao" but rather Gyoza/Jiaozi. (I didn't look too closely at the menu and thought these would be more like mini-bao.) They were really good. Only downside is you must order 16 of the same - no mix and matching different fillings. Since 16 dumplings is too many for one person, I do wish you could do 8. The dining room was festooned in New Year colors and that really made it nice. Without the decorations, it could be a little sad in there. On the whole it was a good lunch and I even have some leftovers. read more

My wife and myself are out here for business from the west coast. I yelped "food" and this place popped up. I went inside and it was empty. The man working the front didn't speak a lick of English but was very polite. I KNEW I was in the right spot. We ordered pork and green onion dumplings along with the wontons in chili oil. Phenomenal. We thought the best dumplings were in New York but this place is a huge contender. read more

Got takeout order of pork and cabbage dumplings, beef and green onion dumplings and wonton soup. Everything was super tasty. Solid food prep. Quick service and food was hot. Nice selection of sauces for dumplings. There are tables inside. Order at counter and they'll serve you at table. Very casual. Prices very reasonable. read more

A family run eatery, food taste authentic, not a bad choice among other choices in a college town.

We were surprised to find such good dumplings in the campus town of West Lafayette. This is going to be a go-to place for my son who will be spending the next few years studying here! read more

My food was delicious. The service was quick and friendly. Did takeout pickup. I'll make this my go to whenever I'm at Purdue. read more

Delicious food. We did take out. We are dumpling fans and try them from new places. Parking is at the back of the building.

Very good dumplings. Staff is kind. Cool sauce station lets you make your own combinations.

Good vibes Everyone seemed nice, the food was really good and the dumplings were the best I've had. I'm excited to come back:) read more

Our family ordered 48 dumplings. We got one order of the shrimp egg and leek, one order of pork and leek dumplings, and one order of beef and green onion dumplings. I honestly couldn't taste a difference between the beef and pork but they were very good. The shrimp, egg, and leek dumplings were tasty too. I really liked the homemade chili oil and even bought a jar to take home. Don't forget to create a dumpling sauce at the station in the back left of the store! read more

The food was great! Will be going back. We got it to go, they did not provide any soy sauce or other condiments. I should have asked before I left, will next time. read more

In terms of ambiance, this place isn't great. The walls were bare and there was a tv in the corner playing a Chinese channel. If that bothers you, might I suggest door dash. The food was definitely the highlight. I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles and they were freshly made and melted in my mouth. The flavor was amazing. I will definitely be coming here on a regular basis. read more

We were visiting from out of town and were craving some homemade dumplings, so decided to try Bao Dumpling out. The gentleman was very nice, and prompt with our order. One of our dishes took a little longer as we ordered so many dumplings he needed to make them in two batches, and he kept us updated and apologized for the short delay. The dumplings were delicious and hit the spot. The homemade sauce station in back had all the right ingredients available, and was very authentic. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious, fresh and quick dumplings! read more

Excellent food and plenty of room for our group of six. Pleasant environment. My grandson ate 12 dumplings and he's only 7 years old. My daughter-in-law from China says it is comparable to dumpling shops in China which is high praise from her. read more

Bao Dumpling - Two children, one wearing a white Nike cap and the other a blue cap, are eating dumplings with chopsticks at a restaurant table. - Chinese Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana