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Went for dinner with a friend and we both were pleasantly surprised! The staff were very friendly, the atmosphere was nice, but the star of the show was most definitely the food!! My friend and I both ordered the dinner special which came with 2 bao, a side and a beverage. All around a great deal for the price! We will return to try some of their other offerings!!
Asian fusion take on fried chicken sandwiches! Ambience: if you aren't paying attention, you would think you are at Chipotle. Looks like they got the same interior decorator. We ordered: Original - fried dark meat chicken served between bao (steamed asian bread). Fluffy moist bread perfectly complements the crunchy flavorful chicken. 4/5 Five Spice fries - the five spice powder overpowers the flavor of the fries. It's over-seasoned. 2/5
This was my first time here and I really enjoyed! I've never had bao before so I didn't know what to expect. I went with the bird box which includes 2 baos, fries, and a drink. They have many different flavor options for the buns which I appreciate. I went with the banzo and the nutty professor. The banzo was my favorite. It is a falafel based bun. Both buns had so much flavor from all the different ingredients paired together. The fries were five spice and paired with a chili mayo. For my drink, I chose a house dragon iced tea and all I can say is wow! The flavor was so unique and this was such a tasty drink. The sweetness of it was perfect too. The whole restaurant is trendy and they have great music too. I will definitely be back!
Bird & Bao in Patchogue is hands down one of my favorite places to eat! The food is always consistently amazing & the owner & staff are genuinely some of the nicest people. Every time I walk in, I feel like I'm being taken care of & it keeps me coming back way more often than I'd like to admit (I'm officially addicted). The Nashville hot chicken bao bun is my go to every single time. Perfectly crispy, spicy, flavorful, & just unreal in that soft bao bun. And the crispy brussel sprouts... honestly, they're to die for. I could three whole orders by myself without blinking. If you're anywhere near Patchogue & haven't tried Bird & Bao yet, you're missing out! I recommend it to everyone!!
Service: Nice. The girl at the counter explained all of the buns that were offered and recommended the items to get. Food: Fries- Different. I wish there was more salt and the flavor was a bit off. The five spice hits you in the back of the throat. All buns: Mid. I thought every single bun I tried missing balance. It was either, under salted, too much vinegar, or need sweetness to round it out. On to my next food adventure...
The food is yummy. But that's not even the best thing about the restaurant. Its a very chill relaxed atmosphere. Even if they didn't sell yummy food I would still enjoy hanging out there. The lady at the front is always very polite and very knowledgeable about menu recommendations. Their popcorn chicken rivals KFCs. If you work in the area, take a break from the office and enjoy yourself a tasty treat. I think the lady at the front curates the music playlist to compliment the overall experience. A+
Instagram told me to come get bao, and it was the right decision! The small menu they had meant that every single item was prepared carefully and it was all amazing! We tried The Blackbird, Nashville Hot, Crunch, and Sweet Heat. All were really good: blackbird was a savory soy sauce that paired really well with the pickled onions. Nashville had some kick, though not as much as you would normally expect from Nashville hot sauces drenched chicken. The Crunch was delicious shredded pork in a delicious slightly sweet sauce, and Sweet heat was gochujang type sauce that was sweet and spicy with pickled dikon and carrots that was probably my personal favorite. We also ordered the Brussels sprouts, (maybe my fav side) which were sweet and savory and perfectly cooked. Shishito peppers were back as of 8/9/24, so we got them and it was very good, not hella spicy like they can sometimes be. Im not a huge cucumber fan, but the smashed cucumbers in a chili crunch type marinade was really refreshing, and we def took the leftover sauce home to make a cucumber salad later! The cinnamon sugar fried s'more bao was so damn delicious... 'nough said friends. Long story long- you definitely want to try everything here!
Bird and Bao is a wonderful addition to downtown Patchogue! Their buns are delicious and creative with a wide selection of flavors to choose from. We ordered almost the entire menu -- The OG, Nashville Hot, Burgerbao, Blackbird, Nutty Professor, Sweet Heat, Patchog and Crunchbao. If I had to choose a favorite it would probably be the Crunchbao, but they are seriously all incredible!
Despite living close to Patchogue, I don't find myself exploring their restaurant options as frequently as I could be. Though back in June when I was down in the area to go to Record Stop (it's an obsession), my wife and I decided to grab some grub and our delicious choice was Bird & Bao. Now just in case you have no clue about what a Bao is, just think of a bun of sorts. B&B specializes in this Asian style bread-like dumpling and then uses some contemporary comfort and American tastes to create an interesting menu of Bao choices using fried dark meat chicken and several other options along with a variety of bites. When we entered this relatively small spot the girl behind the counter was friendly enough to explain the menu, popular choices, and their Bird Box deal (2 bao, fries, and a drink for $18). Price-wise, it just makes sense to go with those boxes (if you're planning on eating there and getting a drink) and so my wife and I each ordered it, grabbed a spot to sit, and waited for our food to be ready. Not long after, our table was donned with our four baos, two fries, and our drinks (which we had already gotten out of the fridge). They make house made limeade and dragon iced tea (one is red, the other white) which were delicious. For the fries, you can get original spuds that are just salted and come with a side of chili mayo, but there are also five spice fries which I had to try. The spices were definitely exotic as there was some sweetness and maybe a little zing to them. I can't say I was in love with the flavor, but I also couldn't stop eating them. Love-hate relationship? Now for the bao. I went for the OG (because ya gotta go with what started it all) which consisted of crispy chicken, chili mayo, cabbage, coriander, and peanut. This combo was quite tasty and had a vibe of comfort food as I noshed on it. My second bao was a little wilder as I went with The Nashville Hot, a bun filled with crispy chicken, chili mayo, spicy togarashi oil, and black vinegar pickles. There definitely was a little heat to this one to give it some spice, but proclaiming that "Nashville Hot" name it could've been a little spicier. For my wife she went with The Blackbird (crispy chicken, black vinegar glaze and black sesame, pickled red onion, chili mayo, coriander, and peanut) which had a nice tang of flavor, and a non-chicken choice in The Burgerbao. This was a smash burger with American cheese, kimchi special sauce, house slaw, and black vinegar pickles. An odd combination, but arguably more delicious than the chicken! Overall, Bird & Bao definitely has some tasty and unique food to be proud of (so much so that The Grubfather on Instagram recently hit them up). Though some flavors fell short and perhaps didn't always connect for me, I still felt like most of them did which gave me a lot to love and a good reason to most definitely return if/when I'm looking for some quality bao. So if you find yourself exploring Patchogue some day, don't miss out on this little tasty storefront.
This is the eatery that introduced me to Bao. I had the Blackbird (crispy chicken) and the Patchog (pork belly). The former was delicious; the latter, too salty. The price is right at $5.50 each. The Five Spice Fries were good, too, especially when dipped in the chili mayo, but McDonald's remains my #1 choice for fries. The creative menu at Bird and Bao lures Korean food lovers into this hole in the wall, located just off of Main St. in Patchogue. Parking is plentiful in an adjacent lot, where only Patchogue residents with window stickers can park for free. There is also street parking, which requires payment from everybody regardless of residency. Four stars go to Bird and Bao for their creative and tasty menu. The missing star is due to the much too salty Patchog Bao.
2 years ago
As a Bao aficionado, I can confidently say that these are most definitely some of my favorite & the best Asian fusion baos I've tried. These baos were loaded with flavor & ingredients. At (around) $5 per bao, these are on a pricier side, but worth it from the flavor alone. The differing Asian Fusion ideas with each bao made them each unique and enjoyable. Offering Tofu, Chicken, or Pork Belly protein/meat options, Bird & Bao successfully caters to various dietary preferences. My personal favorite was the Blackbird, which reminded me almost of a Korean Soy Garlic-flavored coating on the chicken. The flavor was strong and enjoyable with each bite. Can't wait to come back for more! read more
6 years ago
Warning!!! You might get addicted! Bird And Bao serves up some serious bao! The innovative menu choices offered make this place a Patchogue gem. Located off Main St, paid street parking and a paid lot in the back of the restaurant. There is a back entrance to the building. Inside, the restaurant is very small. They have a few tables inside but I believe this is more of a takeout spot. It's extremely clean. The workers sanitize everything after each customer leaves their seat. The prices are fabulous for what you receive! $15 gets you 2 huge bao, a bunch of seasoned fries, and a drink. They also sell the bao separately. The other menu items are also fairly priced. The service was super friendly & fast! The food was amazing and very addicting! The bao are the best I've ever had! The unique menu choices make this place even better. I chose to try the Bao Box: Nashville Hot Chicken & The Patchog which came with wonderfully seasoned crunchy fries & house limeaid. The Nashville came with a huge chunk of juicy chicken. The spicy Mayo went perfectly with the chicken. The Patchog was also fantastic. I liked both so much, I can't choose which was better. They're both 5 out of 5 stars. The beautiful pork belly mixed so well with the crunchy kimchi. Overall, I can't wait to come back and try more bao! read more
2 years ago
This is another spot I wish I lived closer to because it's just that good. I was out in Patchogue on a business trip when I noticed this place on Yelp. I decided to check it out. It's a quaint and small hole in the wall. Bryce at the front was INCREDIBLY friendly and patient. Recommended me the Nashville chicken Bao as well as the bird box. The seasoning on the fries was remarkable, and the oolong tea was a MUST have. Slightly sweet but very fruity taste. The chicken was very crispy just how I like it with some pickles and ranch. I may not return SOLELY based on the fact I live very far away from here, but if I was ever in the area again you know well I'd be hitting this place up. read more
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The freshest, most delicious buns and sides! The cucumbers were my absolute favorite. I just finished them and already want more. The noodles were also amazing and I loved the Nashville hot and tofu bun as well. Will be reordering for sure. read more
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OVERVIEW: One location every foodie should visit is Taiwan, where some of the most unique and delicious foods on the globe can be found. Once there, one of the best ways to experience this gastronomic paradise is to visit any of the many night markets. These night markets are enormously popular, and very large. Some have over one hundred food vendors and mini restaurants, in addition to carnival game type stalls, and small stores selling merchandise. But what is most preferred, among those looking to grab something quick and delicious to eat, are the market stalls selling xiao chi (small eats). A few of the most popular small eats are gua bao (a folded bun containing meat, vegetables and other ingredients), and zha ji (fried popcorn style chicken). Specialty type french fries that are extra long, or have interesting seasonings are commonly found. And because of the warm and humid climate in Taiwan, milk teas, fruit drinks, and sometimes, cold vegetable salads are popular to help cool down. So now, believe it or not, you can sample some of these night market type specialties - without having to travel to Taiwan - in the town of Patchogue, at Bird and Bao. And let me tell you, the first thing you'll notice when you enter the restaurant is the fantastic, aromatic smell of the frying popcorn chicken and the spices / fixings used in the food preparation. Because of this, you just know that everything on the menu is absolutely delicious, and obviously, made with the freshest ingredients. How can you beat that. WHAT TO ORDER: - The cucumber salad. Tender cucumber pieces in a delicious tangy and slightly spicy dressing with crushed peanuts. Really good. - The crunchy cabbage & herb salad. Supremely fresh tasting, topped with crispy onion bits and cilantro. Absolutely fantastic. - Popcorn chicken. Crunchy on the outside. Perfectly flavored bits of joy. - Sweet heat bao. Crispy, tender fried chicken in a soft fluffy bun. Spicy and a little sweet with tangy veg and crushed peanuts. Excellent. - Nutty Professor bao. Crispy fried slab of tofu in a soft fluffy bun, with spicy peanut sauce, crunchy veg and cilantro. An explosion of flavor. - Original Bao. Crispy, tender fried chicken in a soft fluffy bun. Taiwan style, lightly spicy sauce. Some veg and cilantro. Delicious. - Five Spice Fries. These ain't McDonalds fries brother. Crispy & dusted with five spice powder. - Cold noodles. Perfect cooked noodles with sesame sauce and other wonderful ingredients. A little bit of sliced cucumber and carrot, chopped peanuts, and cilantro. Choose your spice level. Smells fantastic. Great flavor. DECOR/SERVICE. Nicely decorated and very clean. Good alternative music playing in the background. Fast casual / hipster vibe. Friendly and helpful servers. Owners are really nice too. PARTING THOUGHTS: Try to sit in at the restaurant vs takeout / delivery. The taste of the food here, fresh and hot out of the kitchen is phenomenal. And while still very good, it just seems to loose a little bit of the magic on the trip home. read more
4 years ago
Crispy, sweet, delicious. Visiting family in Long Island from Seattle and was missing fresh, Asian fare. If you are in Patchogue, go in for this humbao fast fusion. So good. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely fantastic. Perfectly cooked and executed and really left me wanting to keep ordering more and eat through the menu. I managed to save some for the next time around because I'll def be coming back. read more
Came here for dinner the other night. We ordered the 2bao/fries/drink special for $15. We got the original chicken and the pork belly one. Becareful if you cant eat spicy because the spicy mayo is pretty spicy. The fries were definitely the highlight. We've never had fries with 5 spice seasoning. It was surprisingly very addicting. We also ordered the popcorn chicken. I wasnt crazy about them. Its either the batter or the the oil they use to cook them in. The chicken came out dark and oily but not super crunchy. I got the oolong ice tea. It wasnt my favorite. Hubby got the sesame noodz togo. Its a little spicy. He enjoyed it. Overall we enjoyed our meal and would go back. read more
4 years ago
I've been looking for a place like this! That served different varieties of bao buns, the service was friendly skylar took my order over the phone, the black bird and patchog bao buns will have me coming back for seconds!! The Original one just had a little too much 5 spice for my liking... overall this restaurant is quaint and clean. A nice place to come and get food read more
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Can't wait to go back. I wish it weren't an hour's drive round-trip, but I'll do it! Fresh, made-to-order with unique flavors and spices. I don't think there any other place around here like it. I had the sweet heat bao and my friend ordered the original. I would definitely order the same thing again. The fries were interesting - I couldn't figure out all of the seasonings, but I liked it! And the cucumber salad was delicious! I took the extra dressing home and added more cucumbers! read more
3 years ago
on a job in patchogue, we decided to grab lunch. i'm never out that far but i would come just for this. it's funny how you can enjoy the food so much you start thinking about the neighborhood like i should be out here more. i love a good pork bun but the nashville hot was a pleasant surprise. i can't wait to come back and try the rest read more
5 years ago
This is the most bland and lack luster bao I've ever had in my whole entire life. There's no way this is Asian owned bc our ancestors are rolling in their graves bc of how there's no taste in the food. Then the IG account blocked me bc I called them out. They should have asked me what seasoning to use next time. This is how I know this place is TRAGIC! Drive to flushing to get a bao for $2.50 instead $5 at this place. It's gentrified to the MAX! The fries belong in the garbage too. How does their sauce have flavor ONLY!? This place is down bad lol hope it closes ASAP if they keep serving ppl that tasteless food. read more
7 years ago
Yummy little place for lunch or an afternoon snack! Had the crispy chicken bao and pork belly bao and they were delish. Also got a bonus s'mores bao that solidified the deal with my tummy read more
4 years ago
Fantastic addition to an already established restaurant area. This place stands alone for sure as you're not gonna find this type of food on the main st strip. And the food is 5 stars. I tried four different boa and the fries. Fries speak for themselves as they have their own seasoning recipe and it doesn't disappoint i can tell you that. You can split the fries between two people. Each and every boa we tried was spectacular. They also have pre-made lemonade and dragonfruit drinks. Maybe 12-16oz each. Freakin fantastic man. I wanted to try the noodles, kimchi etc but it was way too much. Next time I can't wait to try a few more menu items. I will be back you can guarantee that. My wife loved it as well. It's ran well by Alexis in the front and a few good men in the back. They run a tight ship and that's what you need to stay present these days. Def check this joint out read more
3 years ago
me and my girlfriend really enjoyed this place. the chicken was perfectly crispy. the spices on the nashville was so good. the kimchi was a nice touch as well as the rice. overall great place. read more
5 years ago
So my husband and I drove an hour to check out this place and so glad we did. The staff was the sweetest, the place is incredibly clean and the food.... So delish. We got the Nashville Hot, Original and Blackbird also 5 spice fries and dragon fruit tea. The Bao bun was so fresh and the chicken was super crispy and tender, sauces were on point and everything else on top made it complete. Fries were crispy and spiced perfect. And the dragon fruit tea was the perfect addition.. not too sweet and super good. Wish we lived closer because this would be a weekly spot for us. Do yourself a favor and grab some buns! read more
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How do you spell yummy? I spell it "Bird & Bao". This is my first time having Bao and I loved it. The chicken was super crispy and the crispy brussel sprouts were amazing. I totally recommend this place to anyone who likes good food. read more
This was my first time trying bao! Overall it was good but I wish the chicken was made with white meat. We tried the Nashville hot bao, sweet heat bao, five spice fries, crunchy herb slaw, crushed cucumber and popcorn chicken. Everything that we ordered was spicy in a good way! A lot of flavor! The sauce on crushed cucumber was super salty but also in a good way! My favorite thing was the crunchy slaw! Service was friendly and the place was super clean. Would definitely stop by try the other boas next time! Overall, if you are looking to try something new and like spicy food this place is for you! read more
I didn't realize how much I liked bao buns until I came here!! The blackbird bao bun was the perfect combo of crispy and spicy in the inside, with the bao bun complimenting it so well! The fries were also very good! Wouldn't have minded if they were just a little crispier, but the flavor overall was great! Lastly, The smalls (s'mores bao bun) was a great ending! Would have never thought to make s'mores in a bao bun, but it was so delicious! read more
cute place. def would come here again and again and again and again and again and again and again... all the baos we had were amaze balls. oolong dragonfruit tea (not pictured) was also yummy. great location, many on street local shops. read more
Good food and surprisingly filling! Got the tofu and sweet and spicy baos. Both were excellent. The five spice fries are also delicious. They were a touch spicy but not overwhelming. They came with a side of spicy mayo - which is divine. The decor is also cute and simple and clean. read more
5 years ago
There is so just so much to say!!! Delicious!! We sampled a few Bao's and the Noonz. Every one was better than the next! The Blackbird was our favorite - the original and sweet heat were delicious as well! The Patchog was good but could have been meatier - loved the kimchi tho. Felt as if I was in little Korea in Manhattan. The Noonz were the best I've ever had - small bowl for $9 but worth every penny! Only wish they had a bees option. We will frequent this place now - in fact I may go back tomorrow!! read more
2 years ago
BIRD & BAO PATCHOGUE @birdandbao so um this probably negated our entire workout but we don't even care bc this was an easy 5 stars slam dunk like, the falafel bun from the first bite became one of the top 5 things I've ever eaten in my life -- if I were on death row, I would ask for this. And those sesame noodles? PAUSE. Get out of town. Kyle also says this is the best rendition of Nashville Hot Chicken he's ever had on the planet Earth, period. I was also impressed with how light and refreshing the cucumber salad and sesame noodles were despite perhaps appearing like they might make you feel 50000 lbs after. Instead, they were simple, bright, and packed with delicious savory umami flavor. Also, very impressed with the elegant level of hotness, which would definitely be considered very mild for those of us who eat spicy foods a lot, but really appropriate for the Patchogue demographic and well balanced with sour notes and sweetness so as to not occupy the tongue for more than a few moments-- should I say I'm impressed again? We've been sleeping on you #birdandbao and I'm sorry, but believe me it won't happen again. read more
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Are any of the chicken boas made with white meat?
No. Tradionally only dark meat is used for this type of fried chicken. We believe dark meat not only provides a juicy product but also a tastier piece of chicken.
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