Whenever I'm in Ann Arbor I get overwhelmed with all the great food options, especially the variety of Asian food. I found this spot on Yelp and decided to stop by with Nate while we were in town recently. The space is really pretty and has a nice vibe inside. It would be a great place for a group. You order on a QR code at the table and then go up to the counter to pay. We ordered a bunch of stuff: -pork xiao long bao -garlic green beans -scallion oil noodles with meat -pan fried chicken bun Everything started coming out quickly after I submitted my order online. The garlic green beans were probably my favorite item, honestly. They were cooked well and super garlicky and very salty. Maybe a little too salty, but I loved them. The XLB were hot and had a good amount of soup, but they were a little lacking in flavor for me. I added some of the vinegar from the table which helped. The chicken buns were super hot and fresh (everything was) and an interesting version I'd never had before. Again, not a ton of flavor, but the textures were nice and they seemed to be cooked well. I really liked the meat that came on the scallion oil noodles - it was very aromatic and super tender. The noodles were bouncy and tasty, though I wish I had gotten a spicy noodle dish. Service is minimal, no one ever came by our table but that was okay. I would come back and try other things - the menu is pretty large. read more

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Checked the place out with the family and we got the following items: - Chili Oil Wontons x 1 - Cucumber Salad x 1 - Pork Xiao Long Bao x 1 - Shengjian Pan Fried-Buns x 2 - Hot & Sour Soup x 1 - Taiwanese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup x 1 - Veggie Fried Noodles x1 Of all the items we ordered, our favorite was the Shengjian Pan Fried Buns. We loved that crispy crust on the bottom, inside was juicy and moist. Shengjian pan fried buns over pork xiao long bao. Our other favorites were the cucumber salad, but we would recommend you add the chili oil to enhance the flavor profile. While the hot & sour soup was ok, it lacked the "sour" part; definitely can use more vinegar to make it "sour". We were finished, but we never got our 2nd set order of the pan fried buns. We asked the waiter for our check and asked him to pack up the 2nd order in a to go box. We got our check and the to go box with our second order of pan fired buns that we never got. As we were ready to pay and leave, the waitress told us that our order is being prepared. Confused, we inquired and it seemed like the waiter had entered another order for the pan fried buns. We weren't sure why the waiter ordered another pan fried buns, they couldn't explain it to us and we never saw the waiter again. There was no apology, no offer to remove the item from our check, just forced to wait 10 minutes for the order that we never made and pay for the extra order. The whole experience left us amused and at the same time bit angry. I just hope this isn't their business practice. They have a lot of room for improvements. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner celebration with my family! I really wanted to try it and it was delicious! We ordered the green onion pancakes, jia jia mien, shao lum bao, pan fried shao lum bao, deep fried green beans, and shrimp and pork dumplings. It was a Sunday evening and not too crowded. The waiters don't walk by or check on us so it was hard to get what we needed until food was brought to us (like extra napkins and more chili oil). The decorations are simple but clean and there is plenty of parking outside in the plaza lot. You order using the QR code and pay in front at the register. The green onion pancakes were delicious and light and perfectly crispy! The jia jia mien had a sweetness to it so it tasted different but it was good! It is not worth getting the extra meat (it's just about 3 pieces of beef and not worth paying for). The shao lum bao was big and came in a box of 6. It tasted good and was juicy! The pan fried version of shao lum bao was also delicious and very hot. The green beans were very tasty but a bit too greasy for me. The shrimp and pork dumplings were huge and tasted ok. Not really worth getting. read more

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Nicely decorated chinese spot near arborland. We got an assortment of dumplings and dishes. Presentation and service were great, but for me it was lacking a depth of flavor in the dumplings and ribs were a bit too sweet as well. We liked the Zhajiangmian with the added pork. Noodles tasted handmade too. read more

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Newest Chinese restaurant in town and I'm pretty dang impressed. It's the best XLB I've had in Michigan. They opened Jan 26 so fairly recently but it's a more casual experience. Yes, they'll seat you but you order thru a QR code posted at the table (unique one for each table so they know where to bus the food). We tried quite a bit of the menu between the two of us: *Green Onion Pancake w.Beef Shank - loved the green onion pancake itself - it was flaky and crispy as it should be. However, the beef shank amount was so minimal. Flavors were good though and liked the addition of cucumber in this one for some freshness. *Pork Xiao Long Bao - while it's no Din Tai Fung (a girl can dream, I know) - I'm really impressed! Thin skin and super juicy and soup-y. As per the right way, my tongue is slightly burnt. *Shengjian Pan-Fried Buns - Is it the best shengjian bao I've ever had? No. But best I've had in Michigan? Yes. It's crispy on the outside. It's really just missing the juicy interior. *Chili Oil Wontons - if you doctor this up with the black vinegar and soy sauce, it helps but otherwise was pretty mid. *Pork Pocket Bun - I believe this is their take on rou jia mou which is basically like a chinese hamburger. But, it was dense and oily. I liked the flavor of the pork but that's about it. *Whole Shrimp & Pork Potstickers - super unique! Really like the crisp they got on this. *Hot & Sour Soup - found this really flavorful and punchy! Delish. *House Beef Noodles Soup ( Clear Broth) - I'll say this, they can compete with Lan City on the depth and deliciousness of their broth. *Dry-Fried Green Beans - They have garlic green beans and dry-fried. I really liked this version with it wokked with the chilis! spicy! We'll be back to try the Taiwanese beef noodle soup and have more XLB! read more

I came for lunch based on a recommendation from a friend and the food didn't disappoint! I was told there were Xiao long bao and other Taiwanese-style dishes like scallion pancakes and beef noodle soup. To opt for a lighter lunch we ordered the green onion scallion pancake with beef, beef noodle soup, and the Xiao long bao. Food was so delicious and perfect for sharing. The interior of the restaurant was bright and airy and while it's not the biggest space, still plenty of seating. 1 star dropped for the slightly slower service - you order via QR code, but can't pay the same way so you're left waiting for the check whenever they come over to your table. Will definitely be back! read more

Baobao Asian Eatery - Green scallion pancake with beef - Noodles Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Baobao is the best new Chinese restaurant in Ann Arbor. It is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to in the Ann Arbor and metro Detroit area for value, service, cleanliness, and taste. The restaurant is beautiful and service was excellent from the moment I walked in. I was served hot tea and ordered what I wanted on my phone using a QR code on the table. The food was authentic Chinese and the portions were large. The beef in the Spicy Beef Noodle soup was tender and the noodles were handmade in-house. I loved the pan-fried buns and wontons. You can't go wrong with any of the noodles or dumpling options. I also enjoyed the Wasabi Mayo Shrimp which were large pieces of battered fried shrimp drizzled with a tasty wasabi mayo sauce. Baobao is a must try if you're in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti! read more

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I never had a sweet tooth, but would have told people that I had a savory tooth. As I got older, I realized that it was actually probably an umami tooth. So any new restaurant that might hit that umami spot is one that I want to check out. My inaugural visit was a recent one with a group of friends for dinner. We all gathered around a large table and perused the menu. The restaurant is so nicely decorated, very light and casual but elegant at the same time. I got the Beef Noodle Soup and it hit the spot. I love something hearty and soothing when weather is chilly, and their soup fit the bill. Ordering was a little wonky with how the QR code worked, and it got confusing and items came out in seemingly no order whatsoever. I hope this small wrinkle can ironed out as time goes on. read more

Soup dumplings were delicious. Ate here with 4 people on a Saturday afternoon and there was a slight 20min wait. Very clean place. Food came out fast. Rating of the food: -Chili oil wonton: 3/5 wish it was more spicy -Beef noodle soup 5/5 -Chicken XLB 3.5/5 basic flavor, needs a little more soup -Crab XLB 5/5 my favorite from the XLB -Pork XLB 4.5/5 could use more soup -kung pao chicken 4/5 would be nice to have a side of white rice to balance out the salty - beef fried rice 4/5 normal staple at a Chinese place -shrimp luffa dumpling 4/5 if you've had har gow, it tastes exactly like that -mapo tofu 3/5 this one fell a little flat for us, felt like it was missing something not sure what read more

Baobao Asian Eatery - Mapo tofu, House Beef Noodle Soup, Kungpao Chicken - Noodles Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Came over to AA specifically to BaoBao based on a Tik Toc review. The food was easily 5 starts and was incredible. The restaurant is new and needs basic things. Regular size napkins are needed desperately. Cleanliness on the soy sauce & chili oil trays could use some work. They served hot tea in a water glass, seems small but a coffee cup would go along way. The service was quick but not overly helpful, our waiter explained how to order but didnt offer any advice on the menu or flavors. read more

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Everything we had was really good. You order and submit via phone from the menu scan. The waiter still comes and brings the bill or you can check out at the counter. The chilly oil wontons were not drenched in sauce like I am used to eating them however you can do that with sauces provided at table. The soup dumplings were very good similar to what I have had in San Francisco or Toronto. A nice amount of broth in each dumpling rich in flavor. The whole prawn/pork dumplings takes potstickers to the next level. The pan fried pork dumplings are in my top 5, a good amount of juice explodes from the dumpling when you eat these, which is normal and absolutely delicious. The beef noodles were solid. Excited to try their other soup dumplings and some of their main entrees. Definitely authentic Chinese cuisine. read more

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Went to this restaurant for the first time, so happy we went. Ordered soup dumplings, delicious! Shrimp and pork potstickers, a must try delicious and pork bao, such a treat! I can't wait to go back and try other menu picks. read more

Nice modern space. We came on a weekday for lunch and it was pretty busy. When you come in, you check in at the front desk and select a spot. You order via the phone. We ordered the pan friend soup dumplings, pork soup dumplings, spicy beef noodle soup, and potato salad. I was most excited about the pan fried soup dumplings, since this is one of my favorite dishes from Shanghai. Unfortunately, I felt these lacked flavor and the texture was a little different. However, this is the only restaurant in the area that serves these to my knowledge! Our favorites were the regular soup dumplings (lots of soup, lots of flavor) and the noodle soup! I took a star off because service was on the slower side--I assume this is because they are still new and hopefully will figure out their flow soon! read more

This food is amazing! I've been a few times and the service and food were excellent. The only complaint I would have is the shrimp in the shrimp fried noodles was not the best. I would recommend the chicken over the shrimp with the fried noodles. The wasabi mayo shrimp I dream about, it's so amazing. I will for sure be back! read more

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What a welcome addition to the restaurant scene in Ann Arbor. Best new Chinese Restaurant in Ann Arbor. I've eaten here twice (once during the soft opening). Before the food review, kudos for the modern decor and free parking. Now, onto the food. This is not your typical Sino/American eatery; for example, you won't find General Tso's chicken on the menu. Instead, an array of Shanghainese specialities. The soup dumplings (Pork Xiaolongbao) were fantastic. Caution, they are very hot (temperature) when they're brought to the table. My favorites were the pan fried pork dumplings. Just incredible. Also very hot when delivered. read more

Really nice inside, don't let location deter you. Excellent food, quick service. Great value. read more

Baobao Asian Eatery - Noodles Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Absolutely love this place! You must try the pork soup dumplings, they're the best! I always try to avoid the dinner rush, come between 3-4:30 for best results and to skip the wait. read more

Baobao Asian Eatery - Pork soup dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The food was DELICIOUS. Unfortunately we got take out and I ordered beef noodles and instead got beef rice so that was a little bummer. Nice vibe inside, will def return read more

Baobao Asian Eatery - Noodles Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Everything about this place was so great! The service was so kind and the we loved all the dishes we got! Very relaxing atmosphere and all around 10/10. We will be coming back:) read more

Went in so excited and left so, so disappointed. Terrible service--was there for over an hour and only saw our waiter twice. Only got half of our order, so also left hungry. We requested a refund and left after being left unattended for so long. The food that we *did* receive was incredibly underwhelming. read more

Inedible food. chicken was chewy. My stomach hurt immediately eating it. I've honestly never had a worse experience at a restaurant ever.

Way better than lan city. Everything we got was good. Food was done right on time and pick up was very smooth and staff was friendly. Inside looked nice will be back to dine in. This will be my new go to Chinese spot in the area. read more

LOVED the food, everything tried was delicious. The soup dumplings are legit here and I've tried soup dumplings all over the world. Not many places know how to make a good soup dumpling and I usually don't have high hopes when a new place advertises it but this place understands. Good variety of food and can't wait to come back again to try all the rest of their menu. Highly recommend read more

The food is no different from Lan City except the interior is more stylish and posh. Ordered the beef noodles, didn't appreciate the absence of vegetables! read more

Very genuine Chinese food, not cheap fake American. Will take my Chinese friends here

I'm a townie, and after the write-up I read in the A2 Observer about this place I was really expecting something good. Wow what a disappointment. The garlic green beans were crisply cooked, but were so heavily over salted that they were straight up inedible. I love green beans but I just couldn't choke down all of that salt. I tried the soup pork buns that I had read about, and they were just....meh. Not particularly tasty at all. I've had better frozen buns from an Asian grocery. As far as ambience is concerned, the music was turned up so uncomfortably loud that I wouldn't come back here again for that reason alone. But the worst thing was the price. The inedible beans, meh buns, and tap water cost $28.51 PLUS TIP. Yeah No. Given all of that, plus the tricky to drive into location on busy Washtenaw Ave, I'm betting this place won't last very long. read more

Worst soup dumplings I ever had. Food does not look anything like their picture on the menu. Beef is way too salty but otherwise no taste. Will not be returning read more