My friend and I have been chasing that perfect fried chicken pineapple bun sandwich ever since Double Chin closed. (Yes, we're still crying about Double Chin. We loved that place.) We tried Rubato Cafe and then found ourselves at Bayao, just a stone's throw away, and WOW, what a different vibe. Walk into Bayao and you're hit with bright colors, neon signs, and a decor that feels like a love letter to Hong Kong, whether you grew up there or not. The tables even look like mahjong sets, and they've got posters from classic Hong Kong films. By the time I saw In the Mood for Love (where my fellow Wong Kar-wai fans at?) in the bathroom area, I knew these folks understood ambiance. But let's talk food. I had the chicken tomato macaroni soup, a comforting, flavorful bowl of nostalgia. The chicken was freshly fried and super tasty, exactly why Hong Kong cha chaan teng comfort food is a thing. My friend got the chicken pineapple bun, and while the bun wasn't a perfect replica of the classic (or what we'd prefer, a genuine bo lo bao), I'm now thinking maybe a sturdier bun makes sense to hold it all together. (Maybe I shouldn't have been so upset at Rubato in my last review. HMM.) It tasted good, and I appreciated the cute "Time to Bread" toothpick flag. The Ovaltine French toast was a showstopper. It looks unassuming, then you cut in and BOOM! Chocolate lava oozes out. It's sweet, but hey, dessert is dessert. Prices were reasonable, around $11 for the pineapple bun, $13 for my hearty soup. In the end, Bayao didn't just feed us; it took us on a trip. I'd happily return for both the flavors and those Hong Kong feels. read more

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I'm duke here! Been a regular here for quite some time. Quick food, nothing fancy, very good price and down to earth. Like the Hainan Chicken rice dish a lot. read more

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This! Been waiting for a HK-style cafe in Boston in ages. There have been half-@$$ed attempts in the past, but I wanted a more dedicated 茶餐廳 in these parts. Apparently, people agreed, as it was constantly swamped when Bayao opened. I came here a few times early on, when they were still getting their act together and did not offer take out. along with not serving breakfast. The restaurant seemed to have gotten some things straightened out. The offerings themselves are not bad, but it's a mixed bag. The fried chicken with egg omelet rice is popular and for good reason. The chicken is really crispy and the egg has a balanced texture to it (not too runny but not rock hard). I like their pineapple bun, with a crispy and sweet topping and a soft bun interior. Their 乾炒牛河 (beef chow fun) is decent, with good wok flavor and a generous portion. Their sizzling steak is a fun dish, but their portion (rice, veg, steak) is rather small. The milk tea is passable, though I've had more robust tea elsewhere (notably, LA and HK). Their curry beef brisket is not my favorite and is totally outclassed by Saigon Corner down-the-street. It's too sweet and there's not much curry flavor to it. Plus, it doesn't have any tendon, which doesn't impress me. The French toast here is thin, limp, and lackluster. It's basically toasted bread with some peanut butter on top. While the restaurant has a variety of red bean drinks, they don't have the genuine red bean ice (紅豆冰). That's like a pizza shop not having pepperoni as a topping. Service is decent and the wait staff can speak some English, if you need it. I may give breakfast a shot. read more

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Even with a line out the door every day, this spot completely lives up to the hype. They serve traditional Hong Kong comfort food alongside authentic milk tea and Yuen Yeung (coffee and milk tea blend) that is perfectly sweetened without needing any adjustments. The chicken and omelette rice plate features generous portions of perfectly seasoned, incredibly crispy, and juicy chicken that isn't greasy at all. The Hong Kong peanut butter French toast is another standout item to order. The decor fully rounds out the theme, creating a great atmosphere that is both elder and youngster approved. Staff is quick and efficient. Definitely get their early and be prepared to wait! read more

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Had a satisfying meal. We ordered the beef curry, baked pork chop rice, tea, and bolo bao. The beef curry had a nice coconut flavor and was really tasty. We always enjoy the tea and bolo bao whenever we visit. The baked pork chop rice was another favorite and hit the spot. The only dish we didn't care for was the bologna, which was a bit too cheesy for our taste. Overall, it was a great meal and a place we'd happily return to. read more

Bayao Cafe - Beef curry with rice - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

My fiancée brought me and her parents over for an early Father's Day breakfast. We made sure to get there right when they opened to avoid any crowds soon to come because of the popularity of this store. We liked the food, it's a little pricier than that of your American breakfast but keep in mind that this is what a simple breakfast in Hong Kong would be like. Just like your bacon, eggs and pancakes you could make at home, it's the same here with the dishes that they provide. I do say that I personally I loved the way they made their scrambled eggs, and pairing it with the nice buttery toast was delicious. It's a nice side dish to pair with items like the ham macaroni soup and beef satay noodles. They're simple dishes but taste really good! I would love to come back during lunchtime to experience their other dishes read more

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Bayou Cafe is one of my favorite Hong Kong style restaurant in Massachusetts. The restaurant has very limited parking spaces in front of the restaurant, maybe enough for three or four cars? Be prepared to find street parking and even do a little walking. As for wait time, I have been here twice during lunch and on the second trip I did have to wait 20 minutes for a table. The restaurant was packed and there were plenty of takeout orders throughout the meal when I dined in both time. Clearly, a local favorite. You can try the trio appetizer that lets you try the fish ball, fish dumpling, and rice rolls. It's the right amount to share with three people and each person gets a taste of the three appetizers. My favorite had to be the rice balls, followed by the fish dumplings, and last the rice noodles. Of the toasts I have tried so far, I preferred the sweet toast dessert filled with milk as opposed to the truffle egg toast. For entree, I have to say, the fried chicken with the omelet egg is a must try. Next would be the Hainese chicken. Then third with be the sorrowful rice, which is two fried eggs and bbq pork. Everything was so flavorful. You have to try the milk teas. If you prefer sweet, go for the ice bear milk tea, but if you like a bit bitter, go for the hot version and add sugar to your preference. Overall, food came at a fast pace, service attentive. There is plenty of seating end even seating in a private dining space for a larger group of 10 or so in the back of the restaurant. I would definitely be coming back. See my pictures. read more

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So value and so good. Apparently the prices have gone up, but it's still super cheap. Only drawback is the food can get a little greasy, so be prepared. Chow Foon (8/10): Extremely solid, with plenty of wok hei. I always judge chow foon off of the beef, and they did pretty well here. It was tender and flavorful. Noodles had perfect texture. Chicken Quarter Appetizer (7/10): This was pretty good fried chicken. Very crispy. I think Cafe Mami in Porter Square still does it better. It was a bit too greasy for me. It's VERY value though ($9.99 for a massive piece) Bolo Bao w/ Silky Scramble Egg (8.5/10): I haven't had this combo before, but it was very good. Their silky scramble egg dishes are a must-try. Cream-Filled French Toast topped with Ovaltine (9/10): Delicious. They somehow made cheese work with this. I applaud it. Baked Pork Chop w/ Portuguese Sauce (8.5/10): Portuguese sauce was delicious. Pork was tender and flavorful. Cheese on top was delicious. We waited about 90 minutes for Saturday lunch. I would highly recommend not coming with more than 4 people. If you do, you should split your party. They only have one large table. Service was very good, though. Food came out super fast. read more

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Nice fast casual HK-style food spot! Fun vibes and bright colors in the cafe, and there were so many fun food items. We ordered the curry fish balls and shrimp shumai, and sizzling pork plate that came with rice and a free drink (ordered yuzu tea). The appetizers were a bit small, but the main was a great deal. The chicken looks great to try next time. Staff were all friendly as well, and we had a very positive experience. read more

Bayao Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Food is tasty and at a great price! I'd say the must get is the fried chicken with rice, but honestly everything I've tried has been tasty and at a good price. I've taken a handful of my friends/family here and everyone has loved it! I would recommend: - as mentioned above, the fried chicken and rice - anything with egg because they really do a good job cooking the eggs - bolo butter bun (though I wouldn't recommend eating the entire slab of butter, maybe 1/4-1/2) They also get bonus points for great branding and a fun interior. Love the mahjong tables and bright colors! read more

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10/10 for authenticity! The decor and menu exceeded my expectations and brought me back to HK cha chaan tengs. Saturday lunch wait was a struggle so definitely put your name on the waitlist as soon as you can. All members have to be present to be seated. Food was delicious with reasonable prices and prepared/served very efficiently. In particular, the eggs are made very silky. Get the french toast cubes with condensed milk! The fried chicken quarter dish seemed very popular too. I wish I could have tried more! read more

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Bayao Cafe nails the Hong Kong-style café experience with precision and comfort. The rice roll with mixed sauce set the tone--silky, delicate texture with that nostalgic sweet-savory balance that hits immediately. Beef chow fun came through with tender beef and clean flavor. The shrimp with silky scrambled eggs over rice was textbook comfort food. Soft, custardy eggs, plump shrimp, and perfectly cooked rice soaking up every bite. Both the ham macaroni soup and braised beef brisket flat noodle soup delivered depth and warmth--the brisket especially was rich, tender, and slow-braised the way it should be. The fried chicken leg quarter was crisp outside, juicy inside, and surprisingly well-seasoned. A must order! Drinks were solid and refreshing: iced Bear milk tea was smooth and balanced, while the Ice Bear lemon tea was bright and clean, cutting through the richness of the meal perfectly. Bayao doesn't chase trends--it executes classics consistently and well. If you know, you know. And if you don't, this is where you start. read more

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I didn't see a way to make reservations ahead of time. We walked in for 12pm lunch on a Saturday. The place was full. I entered our party in and was seated about 15 minutes later. Things moved pretty quickly. The decor was cool. We were seated at a table with mahjong under the glass. Overall the food was tasty and portions were good. We had curry fish balls, bolognese, mini French toast bites with condensed milk, and the chicken quarter with rice. Service was quick. You can split on a maximum of two cards. They have 3 parking spots out front. read more

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Love this place! Came here to try the famous fried chicken plate, beed chowfoon and HongKong style meal tea!! Like everything I tried including the atmosphere here!! read more

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Loveee the modern take on cha chaan tang ! It's always fun to come here and the food is amazing and comes out very fast with excellent quality! We love the fried chicken it is always so juicy and crispy everytime! We tried the French toast for the first time and it's so warm, sweet, and comforting. It's a a great and friendly dish for everyone. Service is always great! Love the ambiance but it does get pretty busy and hectic because lots of families come here ! read more

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Loved this place! fried chicken leg quarter with omelet rice 4/5 baked pork chop with spaghetti and portuguese sauce 3.5/5 HK style red bean ice w/ice cream 3.5/5 chocolate cream filled cheese french toast 3.75/5 This place is popular! When you get there make sure to put your name down on their ipad and wait there. They don't have a texting/calling system so if you aren't there when they call your name from the front, they will give your table to the next party. Service was quick once we sat down. Got the menus right away and put in the order shortly after. It's a bustling kind of cafe environment with lots of people. I had to wait a while for my drink and even remind the attendant that I had ordered it. Since they had forgotten/missed putting it in during the initial order, they gave it to me on the house! read more

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I have never been to an authentic cha chaan tang before, but I think the fun spin they took on it at Bayao is working because the line is out the door! When we first got there around 1:30 pm on a Saturday, there were about 13 parties ahead of us. However, they say that they will call your name instead of calling your number, so when the parties they called for weren't around, we ended up being seated in about 30 minutes. The long wait does mean that there is always a ton of people waiting at the door. However, they do not rush you out the door once you are seated which is A+ service. The decor inside and the ambiance is incredible. There are old HK movie posters plastered along the wall. Some tables have mahjong pieces underneath the clear table surface. There are neon-esque signs of parts of Hong Kong inside. In terms of food, we got the leg quarter, the bear iced milk tea, the chef's special laksa, the pork cutlet pineapple bun sandwich and lastly, the ovaltine toast. Everything was absolutely delicious. Leg quarter: sooo big and so juicy with a crispy skin the bear iced milk tea: strong and sweet Chef's special laksa: just okay, tasty but nothing special tbh Pork cutlet pineapple bun sandwich: a great sandwich with fillings and the pork cutlet is very juicy Ovaltine toast : chocolately and very moist read more

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BaYao Cafe in Quincy, MA has such a great variety of casual breakfast eats like egg and ham sandwiches or comforting tomato beef over rice I especially love the atmosphere of their seating area and of course their HK style milk tea! I didn't snag a photo of it but my favorite is the Black Truffle Prawns and Scrambled Eggs over Rice read more

I stopped by Bayao Cafe on Chinese New Year's for lunch and was surprised to find that there was no wait for a table for two at noon. The interior of the restaurant is so unique for the area, there aren't any other restaurants with the same type of Hong Kong-related decor. We were seated by the door and the cold draft was persistent as more people walked in for lunch. The menu is vast and there are so many food and beverage options but I was in the mood for a comforting bowl of noodle soup. We started off the meal with the steamed rice rolls that came with three different sauces, including a delicious peanut sauce. It was a solid and simple appetizer to go along with my yuzu soda. I ordered the Chiu Chiu Chow Fish Ball Noodle Soup for my meal and the broth was light but flavorful. The fishballs were also tasty and bouncy, and they were on top of mound of rice noodles. My partner order the pork chop and omelette rice, and she enjoyed her dish- though she said the pork chop was thicker the previous time she came. All in all, the food was very solid and hit the spot on a cold February day. The service was very quick and we were in and out in less than an hour. By the time we left the waiting area had filled up and people were queuing up to get on the wait list. read more

Bayao Cafe - Chiu Chow Fish Ball Noodle Soup - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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The french toast was the best out of everything I had here. I'm not one for super sweet breakfast items, but this was delicious and good for sharing! The baked pork chop was decent, but I've had better elsewhere. The beef with silky egg was tender and had a good texture to it. The curry fishballs and rice rolls were okay, but definitely pricey for the portions. I'd say this place is about what you would expect for a HK style cafe, but the service was nice and friendly. The wait was about 30 min on a Saturday afternoon. The process itself was easy as you put your name on waitlist kiosk when you enter. The place is very clean and wasn't too noisy, but the decor makes you feel the HK vibes for sure. read more

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This was our second visit, and this time we brought a group of friends along! Everyone had an amazing time and really enjoyed the food! We ordered the pineapple bun, black pepper beef spaghetti, quarter leg chicken, and more -- every dish was flavorful and delicious. The portions were generous, and the service was fast and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Bayao Cafe - Quarter leg chicken - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Who says eating is just eating? Here, every bite feels like a tribute to the golden era of Hong Kong cinema . The super popular Bayao Cafe from Guangzhou has finally landed in Boston! From the moment you walk in, it's like stepping onto a movie set--retro neon signs, checkered floor tiles, booth seating... and in the background, Sally Yeh's classic Walking Gracefully Once. Suddenly you're transported to: * the lingering glances of Leslie Cheung & Maggie Cheung in Days of Being Wild, * the struggles and romance of urban lovers in Love in a Puff, * even the tense business deals in Infernal Affairs... This isn't just a restaurant, it's an immersive Hong Kong-style theater! And of course--the food is the star here: * Fried chicken with a crispy outside and juicy inside. * Silky, rich Hong Kong milk tea with deep tea aroma. * Huge portions--you'll definitely leave full (rice lovers take note: they serve a lot of rice , so better to order some side dishes for balance). read more

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This review is for the afternoon tea time special on Mondays to Fridays (not holidays) at 2:45-5:00 pm. It is not too crowded at this time so I suggest people who want to try out Bayao Cafe and not feel rushed. They offer a concise menu of 9 options that are some of the best hits. It comes with a choice of one hot beverage, cold beverage (+2 dollars) or specialty drink (+4). Essentially, they are giving you a free/reduced drink price with your dish. I highly recommend the fried chicken quarter with French fries ($12.95 w/o tax) and the preserved vegetable & pork noodle soup (10.95 w/o tax). Tip options are listed on the bottom of the itemized receipt so that customers are not rudely surprised. Service is prompt and sufficient. Two spacious unisex bathrooms are clean. Limited parking is available in the front of the building and more than enough street parking on Hancock and the side streets. read more

Bayao Cafe - Clockwise: Preserved vegetables & pork noodle soup, mini French toast cubes, and fried chicken quarter with French fries - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

This place is on Hancock street right off exit 12 from 93 highway. It's tiny and a little recessed, so it's easy to drive by it without seeing it. It's just before the 99 Ranch parking lot, same side. There are some free parking spots right on the property, but more on the street parking. This place is still hot and unless you get in as they open, you'll likely be in line for a table. Once you are seated, you are served very quickly. Everything came out so fast, but so fresh and yummy tasting. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and efficient. They were quick to grab finished plates to keep the table clutter free. The food is excellent. Everything, all of it! Fried chicken quarter leg - This is a must! So juicy inside, so meaty, and the skin is crispy on the outside. So good! Takes 10m to make. Hot milk tea - comes unsweetened but there is sugar on the table. 2 scoops and it's perfect! Iced bear milk tea - You get a iced bear in a glass, and another container of milk tea to pour in. Unique...tasty. Nutella french toast w/ ice cream - This wasn't on the menu but we saw it on the television menu. My daughter wouldn't share this but she loved it. Baked seafood with spaghetti (can get rice if you want) and Portuguese sauce - This is large enough to share, and comes very cheesy! Just enough seafood for at least one person. It was okay, not bad. Cold butter pineapple bun - Excellent and another must try. Super fresh and the flaky top is so sweet. Curry pork chop/katsu - Really good curry over rice and choice of crispy chicken or pork. So comforting! Rice roll with mixed sauces - Really good! Small dish and not too shareable. Does come with skewers to eat them with. Overall, the experience was great. The restaurant is clean, service is fast, food tastes great and staff friendly. I highly recommend you trying this place. Pricing is reasonable. Parking is "possible" on the street. Tip on the bathrooms: It says "On Air" in red above both...makes you think they are indicators of occupancy, but no they are not. It's 2 single bathrooms, unisex. read more

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Loved the vibes here! The design of the restaurant was so fun, I felt like I was transported to a bustling HK cafe. We were seated quickly on a Friday evening, and the staff here are quick and efficient, they seem to anticipate your needs ahead of time. The hot milk tea was strongggg. It comes unsweetened, but every table is equipped with a giant jar of sugar so you can sweeten your tea to your liking. The plain pineapple bun came out warm, it was nice and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The combo trio was a great way to sample some of the appetizers. I looooved the rice rolls and the various sauces they put on it. The curry fish balls were also great, very flavorful. I'd probably pass on the siu mai next time, though, they were a little rubbery. I came with a craving for the baked pork chop rice, and unfortunately was a little let down by the dish, the sauce ran a little too sweet for my liking. The pork itself, though, was cooked well, very juicy. Overall, I'd say the other popular HK cafe down the road does the items I tried better, but Bayao Cafe wins for having a bigger variety on their menu and being open into dinner hours. I'd happily come back to try out other items on their menu! read more

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This restaurant is known for its decor and HK style dishes. We ordered a char siu rice bowl, comes with 2 over easy eggs and few strips of very tasty char siu, aka bbq pork. Our 2nd dish was a shrimp truffle rice plate, my goodness, have never had a rice plate with eggs so smooth and delicious. Although we had lots of eggs, it was perfect for just 2 of us. read more

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I love this place! I go for lunch during my office days. So far I have tired the steak stir fry noodles and the beef fried rice. Staff is very friendly. You can definitely dine in but I've only had take out and it's always ready and no wait. read more

Finally got to try this place out! Came at 6:30pm on a Thursday night and was seated right away. Not pictured but I got the tomato baked spaghetti with pork and it reminded me so much of hong kong. I also got a godzilla style iced tea which was HUGE but enough for me. My friends ordered the fried chicken and the rice with omirice. The chicken was huge and it was enough to bring home to eat for the next day. The waitresses were super nice and accommodating and gave great recommendations. Would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Loved this place! Lively atmosphere and creative decor. There were signs that mimicked the ones of the subway stops from HK. The food was reminiscent of the cafe foods in Hong Kong, from French toast with condensed milk to spaghetti bolognese. Truly the definition of comfort food. Coming here and enjoying the tasty cooking felt like a warm hug on this gloomy rainy day. Would come again! read more

Bayao Cafe - Hong Kong milk tea - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Wow! What delicious great Cantonese food! Wish there are far greater stars than 5! Telling is the long line despite the long wait to be seated, definitely well worth it. What makes the wait bearable is the organized waitlist, the quick table cleanup each time a party leaves, the efficient wait staff that quickly takes your order and the kitchen staff prepping the food efficiently. Ambiance is like a typical Hong Kong restaurant, no fuss but clean, well lit, air conditioned (important in this summer heat!). My daughter and I ordered the beef steak special that comes with your choice of hot drink (nominal fee added if iced or specialty drink), rice or spaghetti or fries. You also can choose the sauce that goes with the steak; tomato, garlic or black pepper. The fish came out with good portion including broccoli and corn. 5 stars. We also ordered the noodles in curry broth topped with egg, shrimp, bean sprouts, tofu and meat balls, 5 stars. For drinks; the citrus and peach tea was phenomenal: fresh slices of lemon,lime,mint in peach tea. The hot milk tea with condensed milk was good, could have a tad more condensed milk for my sweet tooth For dessert; their popular one which we ordered was toast with (stuffed) cream and cheese. Delicious. Something about it reminds me of Korean corn dog batter it better! Bayao is definitely my top of the list for delicious Asian cuisine. read more

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Came here after work on a Tuesday night and luckily the wait wasn't too bad for our party of 10. I love HK cafe food and heard it was good so I was excited to try it. I wasn't expecting much since this place used to be a place that fixed cars etc. There is limited parking on site, but plenty of parking on Hancock St (within walking distance). The inside decor reminded me of cafes in Hong Kong and the food met my expectations. We did family style so we tried as many dishes as possible. Chicken Pineapple Bun - chicken was good and all the toppings fit the description as expected but I felt like all together, it was a bit weird *Ham & Egg Pineapple Bun - it was better than I expected. Combo Trio - these are very traditional and can be easily found in HK Mixed sauce rice rolls - typical but try it if you've never had it. *Beef Chow Fun - one of the better ones around the area Sorrowful Rice - based on a dish from the Stephen Chow movie "God of Cookery" (1996) *Prawns in Black Truffle Scrambled Eggs - delicious eggs *Squid Ink Seafood Fried Rice - personally I love squid ink pasta so I happily enjoyed this dish and surprisingly the kids did too. Deluxe steak sizzling plate with spaghetti Chef's Specials: Laksa Noodle Soup Godzilla Lemon Iced Tea - very large and easily shareable * HK milk tea with condensed milk *It was good and a must order, would absolutely get again* Overall some dishes were better than others but I can't wait to come back and try their baked dishes! read more

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Both times I've been here the service has been great. The flavors are really good overall. On a Saturday mid afternoon the line was only 5-10 minutes the first time and the next time there was no line. I love the HK Milk Tea including the ice bear. The bear is made of milk tea so when it melts, you have more tea. The rice rolls are great and come out within a few minutes of ordering. I would get again the tomato and beef rice and pineapple bun pork chop sandwich. There's no parking lot but there's 3 hr street parking on the side streets so we never had issues finding somewhere to park. read more

Bayao Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

If you love Cantonese Food, then Bayao Cafe is the place to be. They serve a huge variety of classic HK dishes so there's something for everyone! We ended up trying the dishes below: - Bear Milk Tea: (4/5) - I love HK Milk Tea and this one was delicious. They put a perfect amount of condensed milk so it was a satisfying sweetness level. The bear shaped ice is a little gimmicky and takes up most of the cup, but the milk tea itself is solid. - Sorrowful Rice: (5/5) - The God of Cookery anyone? This dish is a staple Cantonese dish (TY Stephen Chow!) and the char siu here is soo good. The meat was cooked to perfection. The sauce was glistening. This dish is the ultimate homey Cantonese dish and they paid homage to a legendary movie. What's not to like? - Rice Rolls with Sauce: (5/5) - Another classic dish! The rice rolls were perfectly steamed and complimented with generous amounts of sweet & savory mixed sauces. The peanut sauce is especially necessary as it adds a nice salty element. - Fried Chicken Leg: (5/5) - That was some crispy chicken skin. No joke. I need to know their secret because that crackle was loud. Also the inside meat was still incredibly juicy. It's a perfect portion size for two. If you couldn't already tell, the food here is amazing. The service is exactly what you'd expect too. No frills or much conversation: You just enjoy the food and leave at your leisure which is honestly preferred. Also the food was so affordable! The total for all this was around $50 (before tip) which is incredible value. I really love this spot and look forward to coming back all the time. read more

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Awesomeness on a stick! * * * Bayao is two headline stories both of which are outstanding. One is Boston's Chinatown Two which is in Quincy. The other is the Hong Kong chain restaurant Bayao which just happens to have a branch in Quincy. Both of these are coolness personified. * * * On Quincy and Chinatown Twos: Chinatowns are no longer just in Chinatown any more. The new Chinatowns are fascinating places. The old famous Chinatowns of Boston, New York and San Francisco were centers of nineteenth century and early twentieth century Chinese poor people. They had great food but could otherwise be dingy places to live in. Although they are dining destinations now, in their time, they were basically ethnic slums. Slums have unattractive housing, social problems and complex interesting cultural institutions. The West's new Chinese residents have Ph.D's, MD's, and MBA's. They may have vast holdings of patents, real estate assets or companies that they have sold. They have no interest in living in the older generation's slums. They DO have a serious interest in Chinese groceries, Chinese restaurants and top quality schools. So wherever there is Chinese in-migration, new affluent Chinatowns are being built to accomodate this new generation of cool high-powered Chinese settlers. In Toronto, Chinatown Two is at the northern border of the city along Yonge Street. In Melbourne, it is at the Box Hill Metro Station. In New York City, the shopping Chinatown Two at Flushing - with the actual residents living in the Long Island Suburbs, or Queens. In Vancouver, Chinatown Two is the whole damn City of Vancouver plus the suburb of Richmond as well. In Boston, Chinatown Two is Quincy. There is an extremely high concentration of Asian residence. There are no fewer than 10 Asian grocery stores. However, the Boston Area's strict suburban zoning regulations have left a definite mark on Quincy's capacity to be a large scale Chinatown Two. It is very hard to do new commercial construction in the Boston suburbs. So Quincy Chinatown Two has to have the same low density small footprint shopping establishments typical of the rest of suburban Boston. They are in essence stuck in "colonial" buildings. (Okay, 1950's and 1960's buildings - but they can't be expanded.) So you don't get the mega-concentration of restaurants, and shopping you get in Flushing or Box Hill. But what is here is OUTSTANDING. * * * Bayao is the perfect restaurant for the young high-tech population of Quincy. It is an in-your-face Hong-Kong-cinema-themed cooler-than-cool Hong Kong street food place. You want dim sum or traditional Cantonese? Fuggetaboutit! This is half-globalized-half-crazy Hong Kong street food dishes that were invented post-Jackie-Chan. French toast stuffed with peanut butter and served with condensed milk. Baked seafood spaghetti in tomato cream sauce. (Remember that tomato cream sauce is not unlike Campbells' cream of tomato soup. This is a perfectly fine thing to put on seafood and spaghetti.) They do a lot of instant ramen. They do a rice with bolognese sauce and a fried egg on top. A lot of people get a scrambled egg sandwich with the thickest bread you have ever seen and very fluffy scrambled eggs that stand up by themselves. * * * I did a pork chop and spaghetti soup which was just what it sounds like. (There is no tomato sauce in the soup. Just ramen broth.) I barely noticed my soup - because of the other two grand slam home runs which were also in front of me. About two thirds of the tables I saw were ordering a fried chicken leg as well as whatever else they were ordering. Well, if two thirds of the customers say you have to have a chicken leg, I had to have a chicken leg too. It was TOTALLY the right call. The chicken legs are the star of the show. This is a Central American style smooth hard crust fried chicken quarter. It is majorly competitive with the best Southern Fried Chicken you have ever had. It is also huge. That chicken had my pure and undivided attention. * * * Except for my drink - which was legendary in its own right. They have a beverage called Iced Ovaltine madness. I was expecting a Singapore-style sweet Horlick's style beverage. I was wrong. This was a pure malt drink, with no chocolate and very very little sugar. It was a straight up savory malt drink with a massively massively malt-y taste. It was a milk drink you wanted to drink slowly. You wanted to savor every sip. * * * Not surprisingly, with a giant chicken leg, a whole bowl of pork chop and spaghetti and a malt drink, I left Bayao's stuffed to the gills. Do I want to come back and eat my way through the rest of the menu? Absolutely Positively! I would end up as fat as Sammo Hung. But if he could do acrobatics in martial arts at 240 pounds, I can still do acrobatics at the dining room table. read more

We came here on a Monday at 12pm & also at 6pm. It was not too busy. The staff was very attentive in removing plates and checking on us. The food was tasty . Here what we got 1Fried Chicken Quarter Leg with Omelette Rice 2Baked Honk Kong Style Bologna (Spaghetti) 3Baked Pork Chops Rice with Cream Sauce 4Baked Pork Chop Spaghetti with Portuguese Sauce 5HK Stye Pork Curry Rice 6 HK Style French Toast with Peanut Butter 7HK Style French Toast with Ovaltine 8Fried Chicken Quarter Leg 9Milk Tea & Coffee Milk Tea Overall, we paid $70 our first time and $90 our second time. It definitely was a good experience read more

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Delicious new spot! Make sure to come early to put your name on the list. We waited about 40 minutes for Sunday lunch. The decor is super cute in here too! Really reminded of me Hong Kong. The service is quick and efficient. Definitely easier to get seated here as a table for 2. We got the steak sizzling plate with spaghetti and baked pork chop rice. Both were delicious, will definitely be back! read more

Bayao Cafe - Steak Sizzling Plate with Spaghetti - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Ambiance: 4.5/5 fantastic, I love the fun decorations and seating. It really felt being transported out of Quincy, and it's a fun, trendy spot for instagramming your food and catching up with friends Service: 5/5 Food came on time, staff was great about refilling water etc. Food: 3.5/5 Maybe it just comes to my preferences, but the food was just ok. The flavors were a bit mild, and the egg rice dishes had more rice than protein. I tried the laksa, which could have been spicier/more flavorful. I did like the squid ink fried rice, it was delicious, and the squid was fresh and tender, not overcooked/rubbery. The dessert toasts are delicious to split with friends! More of a lunch spot over dinner. read more

Bayao Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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parking - 4 spots in front of the building dining area is packed with booths, tables, and a couple large family size tables. we ordered a trio sampler of rice roll, fish balls, and shu mai. the rice roll and fish balls we're good. the shu mai was different, really chewy, not the usual dim sum version. entrees included toast, spaghetti, pork chops, and shrimp with truffle oil egg over rice. all were good, fresh, and tasty. will definitely be back to try other things read more

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Several weeks ago, my friend and I went here for a late lunch around 1:30pm and we still had to wait for an hour before we got our table. We ordered the pineapple bun with butter, pork chop baked rice with tomato sauce, sizzling seared steak with tomato sauce and fried egg, and fish siu mai. The pineapple bun with butter was a standout and surprisingly good. The sizzling steak was pretty tasty as well. Although the pork chop was marinated and had flavor, I wasn't a fan of the pork chop baked rice because it didn't have enough tomato paste and there was no tomatoes either. The fish siu mai was just average. I tried their hot HK style milk tea and iced lemon tea and both were very good and on par. Service was quick once we sat down. Hope to try other things next time when there is less of a crowd and they serve breakfast as well! read more

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Love their drinks and their toast options, their rice noodles are also very good to share. There is always a queue but worth the wait. Once seated, the service is very fast. read more

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