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    3.6 (44 reviews)
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    Pork buns
    Matthew H.

    I ordered BAO for takeout recently (so this review might not be applicable to the dine-in experience). - Pork buns: just pretty dry and bland throughout (both bun and filling). Price point of $14 for just 5 buns felt rather high. - Stir fried udon (I got pork): overall just really oily/heavy. The noodles had a decent texture and the pork was fine, but the overall greasiness made the flavour of everything (noodles, pork, veggies) all kind of taste the same.  - Taiwan sausage fried rice: at least there was one good thing that we ordered haha. Pretty average fried rice; a little oily, but nothing like the udon. I'd be OK with ordering this again if I came back. Overall, not a stellar experience, and I don't think it's just my own high standards for Taiwanese food here. Maybe we just didn't order the best dishes here...

    Shrimp & pork wonton noodle soup

    We stopped by to eat here between college tours because they had a diverse options with pretty pics. The food was not very good. I ordered the shrimp and pork wonton noodle soup. When you order wonton noodle soup, you would expect thin egg wonton noodles, especially from a place where the majority of the menu have non-American Chinese food. The noodles from my pic was obviously anything but that. They insisted that it's egg noodles but it most definitely was not. The soup was bland and the wontons were so-so. The rest of my family had the Korean spicy pork belly; the stirred fried eggplants; and the sticky rice with chicken. They all said the food was either no good or so-so. The restaurant was pretty busy but probably because they did not have a lot of good competition in the area. Safe to say we will not be back.

    Mango with Salted Milk Foam
    David B.

    I love the original location, however this second location is a little more spacious. The prices are very reasonable, and the food is delicious Our order came out quickly. The bill is paid right at the table, which is much more secure and much speedier.

    Singapore Style Thin Rice Noodles (mixed shrimp, chicken, and beef)
    Ryan S.

    I got the Singapore Style Thin Rice Noodles (mixed shrimp, chicken, and beef), which was good (4/5). Good quality and quantity. The service was pretty quick, and the restaurant has a nice quiet, casual environment, which is easy to have a conversation in. I went back a different day and got the braised beef noodle soup, which was great too (4.5/5)!

    Japanese Ramen w/Beef Shank
    Lauren A.

    To-go Raman is tough to pull off but they did a great job. Thanks! The dumpling platter is a solid pick. It's worth the price. I also ordered a rice and meat dish that was great. All in all impressed with the delivery service and would definitely order again or try in person!

    Noodles
    Linda S.

    We came during The lunch rush because a bunch of Asians were going in which is always a good sign. The food was good. The service was uneven. My noodles with beef came on a chipped plate. See photo. I only gave it a good rating because everybody liked the food.

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    Alexandra A.

    my friends took me to try this place out as i was craving something more japanese/korean and i would say this was a good choice!! i got the pork belly bowl which was super satiating and delicious. i loved the sauce that they marinated it with, making the bowl flavorful. though I wish they had given more meat, since the cabbage/kimchi to meat ratio was a bit off. everything else was great and i'm looking forward to coming back and trying other things in the menu! i was definitely eyeing their dumpling section which seem to be popular, so it's def a must try here.

    Stir fried Shanghai greens.
    Mike B.

    Nicely done Asian food with a particular focus on buns and dumplings. The buns and rolls in particular were clearly crafted with care and offered an excellent combination of textures and flavors. Beyond the dim sum, I ordered mostly vegetarian entrees and was generally happy with each of them: they just weren't at the same level as the buns and rolls. In terms of the restaurant itself, it was an impressive operation in a bustling part of town. I placed a takeout order, and everything was very well packaged and ready to go exactly when the restaurant said it would be. I would definitely try this place again to check out a few other menu items.

    Earl Grey Milk Boba Tea with grass jelly
    Anqi H.

    This review is only for my Earl Grey milk tea with grass jelly. I liked that I could go straight to their ordering counter to get a bubble tea to go. Their boba menu is quite extensive. I was able to swap out boba with grass jelly with no up charge. They were a bit short staffed when I came during lunch on a weekday. I was able to still get in and out within 15min though. Three stars only because my Earl Grey milk tea was somewhat watered down. Since the grass jelly wasn't sweetened, the overall drink was a bit bland. I would maybe try another tea next time and get more than just grass jelly. Overall it was a good experience. I just wouldn't get the Earl Grey again.

    Earl Grey Milk Tea Boba
    David P.

    Review is for take-out via Uber Eats. This location is called "Bao II" on the Uber Eats app. I requested "no peanuts, nut allergy" and "rice on the side" and both requests were accommodated. Pick-up around 2PM on a weekday afternoon was ready in about 20 minutes. The food travelled decently well on a 15 minute walk in 35F weather. I ordered the double cooked pork (Double Cooked Pork Belly 回锅肉) and Earl Grey Milk Boba Tea 伯爵珍珠奶茶. My requests were well accommodated, with a nut-free dish and a generous side of appropriately cooked white rice. The portions are very generous - I did not finish the double cooked pork belly and in fact had enough for a second meal later on (with extra fresh rice made at home). I was a bit surprised to note that the double cooked pork was not the Szechuan style that I am familiar with at other restaurants, but instead a more sauce-heavy style of twice cooked pork. The pieces of pork were thicker than other restaurants, and consequently not as tender. The dish came with a generous serving of cabbage, red and green peppers, and onion that all benefitted from the sauce in the dish. There were areas of high saltiness for some reason, and less spice than I would have liked. Overall, I give the twice cooked pork belly a 4/5 for the value, but this is considering that I ordered on a promotion. The Earl Grey Milk Boba Tea was unfortunately a miss. The tea itself was very strong, which was nice. However, the tapioca was tough to chew, improperly formed (difficult to drink because 2-4 balls would be clumped together, as seen in the photo) and overall flavorless, diluting the drink poorly. I would not order boba again and give it a 2/5 for good tea flavor. Overall, I would recommend Bao as a place to do a family-style sharing of dishes, or get take-out food (not boba) with a delivery app promotion.

    Handmade Pork Soup Dumpling
    Sam D.

    It's not a bad spot for an inexpensive lunch after a trip to the museum. We ordered for the table and tried to get a little bit of everything. The pork buns were by far the best part of the meal followed by the cucumber salad. The soup dumplings had great flavor to them but the didn't hold their shape causing most of the "soup" to come out before they were able to get on the spoon. I would go back though and give it another shot. There are so many more options on the menu.

    Piggy Cream Custard Buns (3pcs)
    Layla K.

    Wish they had more vegetarian options tho the ones the have are pretty good! Their veggie steamed buns are great. Also I got the piggy custard buns (delicious) and the quick sand buns (alright, but something tastes weird about them). Also delicious drinks!

    Capricorn
    Jessica B.

    I decided to try their special drinks for the first time, I got the Capricorn drink and added some crystal boba to try. I didn't like the crystal boba but it's a personal preference not because of the flavor or anything. The staff was nice. I loved their decorations as well.

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    Everything was delicious! We had Cantonese noodles, pork and cabbage dumplings and hibachi chicken fried rice. Service was excellent

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    Bae Bae's Kitchen

    Bae Bae's Kitchen

    4.5
    (747 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    This was the best food there was in Pittsburgh. Fantastic service and a great environment. Miss…read morethis place everyday!

    We've been meaning to try Bae Bae's for a very long time and I'm bummed that we didn't try it…read morebefore it's latest reinvention under the Bar and Supper Club banner. I wouldn't really call this a supper club to be honest but the place definitely carries a house music bar vibe and the back bar area and seating is very dimly lit, perfect for cozying up and enjoying a drink late night. The ladies' room was so dark, I mistook it for a storage area because I could only make out a white ladder in the corner that was being used as cute shelving. The place is seat yourself. Our waiter was not super friendly and didn't offer to give us napkins or anything when our wobbly table caused our drinks to splash all over the place. The cook served our chicken with a big smile and happy interaction and we really loved his personality. The bartender also stopped by to bus our table and he was very pleasant as well. We enjoyed the perfectly fried small plate cauliflower with the plum sauce and the fried cheese/garlic wonton bites with the sriracha mayo spicy dipping sauce. The fried chicken breast on the large plate was slightly overcooked with a maple gochuchang sauce that was very bland. We were so thankful that the large plate fried chicken came with a side salad to offer some respite from the heaviness of the fried dishes. It would have been great to have some side acidic or fresh vegetable options like Kimchi or something. Maybe we tried the wrong dishes and there are other not fried things that are delicious? The dirty martini cocktail was just so-so, not really much flavor at all, but the mojito was very good and refreshing. It's probably a good late-night place for a bite and drink.

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    Cold Friends Kitchen

    Cold Friends Kitchen

    4.7
    (25 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I have said it countless times. I am not a food truck guy. 95% of the time I have had them, I am…read moreseverely disappointed and pissed. They are going to be pricier (understandable if you know food industry) and just have not had many that I would ever say I loved THIS IS NOT THE CASE Pork Belly bites. Cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. The char siu glazed had the perfect umami to spice ratio. Made you feel warm We split two burgers. Their Billionaire and Jelly Belly. What I loved about both these are they aren't smashed to fucking hell and paper thin. Thats what I hate about smash burger. I want juice in my bite. Delivered here The Billionaire was easily our favo and can't imagine another burger can top this beauty. Vanilla candied bacon, caramelized onions, French Brie, arugula and white truffle garlic aioli. Get a side of that aioli for the fries. UNREAL The Jelly Belly. Muenster, bacon, jalapeño apricot jam (insane pairing), candied peanut crunch and peanut butter. I always love a burger with peanut butter. The Quesadilla. BY FAR the best thing. Holy FUCK. That amazing pork belly with, their fire sauce and a house made wasabi aioli. I never thought I would love another quesadilla besides chicken Latino's but wow Not a food truck guy, but am a Cold Friends guy. Seating is connected to the brewery so a ton of outdoor tables and inside.

    Cold Friends Kitchen was the best thing about my night at Velum. They're a different company so…read morethey get their own stellar review. It's a food truck setup, so you do have to go outside to order, but I loved the food truck scene back in Cali so this was part of the experience. I ordered some perogies and my friend did the black and gold Mac. Big big portions for a decent price. Some things are expensive but you absolutely get your money's worth. Most importantly, they have an option on the menu called "Pay It Forward," and it's exactly as it sounds. You pay for a meal for someone less fortunate. My past has several moments where I could have used this, and being that (for once) I have a tiny bit of financial stability, I was more than happy to support this mission. Good food and social conscience? That's a tasty meal.

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