Surprised to find this little gem at Suburban station. Was just passing through with my 7 yo on a cold day and thought he would enjoy some ramen. We got the Tonkotsu Ramen broth and substituted the Katsu Chicken as protein. The bowl didn't look giant but it was loaded! - with noodles, corn, fresh bean sprouts and assorted toppings - a work of art and a full, balanced meal. We also got some scallion pancakes and cheese chips (kind of like a crab ragoon but a little more savory) to share and both were very good (the scallion pancakes are good for picky kids; the cheese chips I would order at a bar). Finally, we got a surprise dessert bun that my son thinks is red bean paste bun - and it made him irrationally happy! (Not sure if this is a temporary or trial item though because I cannot find it on the menu after.) He also enjoyed the wall murals because, um, murals and ninjas! Service was quick and friendly. A wonderful treat of a meal all around! We will definitely be back. read more

Ninja Bao - Vegan cheese Chip / 5 pcs - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Fantastic restaurant delivering excellent food, warm hospitality, and great attention to detail. Every course impressed us, making the evening memorable, enjoyable, and absolutely worth recommending to friends and family everywhere. read more

I know it's a bit hard to find this place--I struggled myself since I had no idea it was underground, located in suburban station. However, all the confusion was worth it once I tasted the delicious food at Ninja Bao. Their Bao and Gyoza are a must-try if you visit. The service was great and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Ninja Bao - Gyoza Lover Boxes - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Took a little bit of searching to find but who doesn't love a good adventure. Located right in the Septa tunnel you can find Ninja Bao next to the post office and jewelry store. Buns were delectable and I can't wait to get more. Too many to choose so I just got a variety box of 6. Devoured them all for lunch in one sitting. All around excellent experience. Staff were very friendly and the food came out quickly even during the lunch hour. They also have a nice seating area if you wanted to sit and enjoy the space. read more

Ninja Bao - Logo - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I had Ninja Bao bookmarked on Instagram for a while, and I was so excited to finally try it today. I ordered the gyoza sampler box, and it was just as delicious as I'd hoped. The service was great, and the restaurant itself was cute, quaint, and very clean. I was pleasantly surprised with a free scallion pancake--it was crispy and delicious. The portion sizes were generous, and my favorite gyoza in the sampler was the crispy chicken. The texture was spot on, with the perfect amount of filling inside. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the bao next! read more

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Good spot with friendly service and tasty food. I had the chicken katsu curry and it was lovely, and my friends and I also shared the bao and the chicken gyoza. For the bao, we got pork, veggie, and cheesesteak (which was a fun addition). I didn't try the veggie because it has mushrooms and I hate them with every fiber of my soul, but the other two were great. Love that they offer a free "dessert" which was kind of like a crab Rangoon tasting thing without the crab. It was a sweet cheese puff with veggies. I really liked it. FYI it's down in the septa station - go down in the septa station facing city hall and you'll find it. It's a small place with only a table or two but worth visiting. read more

It took serious effort to find this place, but it was worth it! My map led me to a building lobby where the security guard guided me to take the stairs down to the SEPTA tunnels. It is located near the jewelry store and is a small shop, but the staff was incredible and the food was very good. I had the spicy miso ramen and got to bao buns to go. Loved it all! It seems like they do a good delivery business, but if you find your self in the area and can find it below ground, it's a great lunch spot! read more

Business brought me to Philly, and wondered about this place. So, decided to visit after a while. I was glad to see that business was still there and seemed to get customers back. Ordered "usual" Tonkotsu Ramen...and taste was good as before. There was quite generous amount of toppings, though price was slightly increased same as other restaurants after COVID. read more

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I ordered through Grubhub because of a discount. I got my usual pan fried pork soup baos and tonkatsu ramen. I got a complimentary red bean bao with a note wishing Happy New Year. It's a very sweet surprise. The bao was fragrant and generous with the fillings. The baos were really good and the dipping sauce really amplified the flavor. Highly recommended. Tonkatsu ramen: the ramen noodles were al dente with perfect flavor of the broth. The chasu pork was different from other ramen places as it had caramelization. It came with chilli oil and seasoning for toppings Overall it was a great meal read more

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How do you make food this good? And what is this dark tangy soy sauce like dip? I've never gone to the actual place but my wife and her coworkers buy their sampler boxes for work meetings. That means she bring the leftovers home. These nights are spectacular for me. I haven't tried one thing here I don't like. That crazy since by the time I get it the buns are at least 6 hours old. I need to get over there and try the ramen. My favorite is the traditional Bao buns. read more

Pros - their baos were so good! The traditional bao was juicy and tasty (my favorite by far) - love that they offer a bao box where you can try all their flavors if you're indecisive - quick and fast service - the server was sweet and gave us some cheesy wontons to try for free - interior of place is clean and their menu is easy to read - cashier/server was patient in answering our questions about the menu Cons - not opened on the weekend - a little tricky to find (by the septa station underground) - no restroom in the restaurant - seating is not comfortable and space in restaurant is limited. It's more of a get in and get out type of place. I wouldn't want to lounge here for long read more

Ninja Bao - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I got the Scallion Pancake Wrap and it was delicious. It's located underground in the SEPTA Concourse between the Regional Rail and EL lines, so it may not be easy to locate. But I was glad to come across it! read more

Food: 4.25 Out of 5 Ordered the beef curry dish with a side of chicken tenders. Delicious and satisfied my cravings for some fried chicken. Curry had rich flavors and fried chicken was panko breaded chicken thigh meat, juicy and cooked perfectly! Service: 5 Out of 5 Ordered ahead of time. It was ready in 15 minutes. Environment: N/A Take out only due to COVID Overall: 4.5 Out of 5 Fantastic little gem in the 15th street M-F Line. Located closer on the side with the Taco Bell and the Post Office. read more

Ninja Bao - fried chicken tenders (~6 pieces for a side order) - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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First of all, this place is IMPOSSIBLE to find. Took us around 20 min and asking 2 people and calling the restaurant itself to even locate the place; they should really put some instructions somewhere on their website! It's in the SEPTA station near city hall next to the USPS office. Placed an order online and it was ready in 15-20 min; we ordered: - I don't know set (5/5): I liked the combo of 4 savory and 2 sweet buns! They were all pretty delicious and came with dipping sauces. - Pan fried buns (5/5): These were sooo juicy! Not that crispy on the bottom but really delicious and comes with a dipping sauce. - Cold sesame noodles (3/5): Wasn't too impressed with the flavor, kinda was just ramen noodles in some sauce and veggies. read more

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You know how "hole in the wall" restaurants off the beaten path just tend to be better? After following a fellow Yelper's review to find the buried treasure I can say with confidence that this is that restaurant. To find this place you need to ignore the Google/Apple Maps and find the Septa station entrance called "15th St Trolly Station". This is on 15th St. across from Dilworth Park. Go down the escalator and go right, through the doors and continue straight to Ninja Bao which is on your right. There is a small seating area (which was busy - a good sign), a counter/kitchen with friendly employees and great smelling food. We ate the 6 piece "I don't know" box of bao buns which contains one of each of their varieties. Each one was perfectly steamed to soft fluffy goodness and the stuffings were all delicious. The sauces (garlic/onion soy, spicy mayo) were excellent. Even the dessert bao were good though a bit on the sweet side. We were in and out within 20 minutes full and happy. Totally recommend this place for our bao bun needs! read more

I'd been hearing great things about Ninja Bao for a couple months before I managed to get there myself for a quick business lunch: expect a few high-top tables (one big enough to seat 6 or so, the others are 2-tops). We accessed it by going down the Septa steps at 16th and Market (NE corner) and turning right at the bottom (it's about halfway down that corridor). Two of us shared a 6-pack bao box (you can mix-and-match your baos!) with two each of: chicken, curry beef, and roast pork baos. My favorite (not surprisingly) were the roast pork baos--there's something about hoisin and roast pork in a steaming bao bun that is so comforting! We also got an order of gyoza. The dipping sauce for both the baos and the gyoza were tasty--the bao sauce added a little spice to the mix. Next time I'll be sure to try the gwa buns and ramen, which I've heard good things about! Service was top notch: friendly, quick, and thoughtful (e.g., we were handed a gyoza while we figured out what to order). read more

Ninja Bao - Gyoza! - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Oh boy, this review is close to 3 month late! Darn Covid made me lose all motivation performing regular things Anyway, we ordered various bao from Ninja Bao because my daughter came back from the Middle East after doing her study abroad for 6 months (2 of those months were because she got stuck there with airports being closed due to Covid). These bao were packaged well, and packed up nicely so when we opened the boxes at home all of them were intact! Flavour wise they were on a saltier side, but very tasty. I highly recommend this place. I liked the fact that they also have dessert bao. Seems like they do catering also, so I have that stored in my brain once this pandemic is over and have gatherings with my friends! read more

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I went here with a friend, and it was an amazing experience. The place is clean and well lit. They had some music playing from the radio which gave it a really relaxed vibe. It is a hole in the wall type restaurant though so I wouldn't eat in with a large group, but if you're in town with just a friend definitely check the place out. The service was good. Didn't have any problems there, they were pretty quick with bringing the food out. Simple process to order and they take card. The food itself was awesome. Everything was flavorful and warm. The bao box is perfect if you want to try a bit of everything, along with the dumpling sampler. My friend got the Ramen and said it was okay, nothing too special, but definitely come here for the bao. They come with different sauces that complement the flavors. It's definitely a lot of food, so I recommend trying the Philly Cheesesteak dumplings. I know I know, not traditional but they're so worth it. It's a perfect blend of meat, cheese, and onions that combine into a warm flavorful cheesy mouthful. Don't let their hours deter you from trying this place out. It's definitely worth making the trip to for it. Can't wait to go back there. read more

Ninja Bao - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Delicious little ramen spot tucked into the SEPTA tunnels. Who knew? Clean and attractive seating. Delicious ramen and friendly staff. It hit the spot! Thanks YELP for pointing me to Ninja Bao. read more

Y'all y'all y'all y'all. If you're not getting the dumplings you're doing it wrong. These are my new favorite dumplings. I have been twice now. I picked up a fun box for my coworker and I. It is a quite a bit of food but for a great price. Every single dumpling is excellent. There is not a bad choice. Chicken, pork, veggie, or dessert. They are all amazing. I'm glad they opened the restaurant because it looked really nice inside and looked like a fun place to be. The line was out the door and I couldn't be happier about that. Next time I'll take the time to sit down, but grab some dumplings for lunch or dinner. You'll be really glad you did. read more

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Very very nice people serving the food, let's start off with that. I decided to get Curry Chicken Rice Bowl and my colleague got the scallion pancake and here's my thought on it. The curry flavor is really in your face kapow. Usually I'm not one to shy away from it but, it was too sweet for my liking. The chicken was great; the strips were crispy and tender-no complaints. I wished they would add some kind of veggies like carrots and potatoes for texture. The scallion pancake could have a liiiiiiiiittleeeeeee more scallions. I mean I know prices are going up but sheesh, a little more wont hurt! The sauce was great no, i like. Overall, I gave this place a 4 star simply because the service they give. Food wise is more like a 3.5. Please check them out for yourself and support small businesses! read more

Ninja Bao - Curry Chicken Katsu Steam Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I came across this business via Instagram- I love the color pink and I love Asian fusion so this was a no brainer for me. I got the Sakura pack, and some green veggie buns- and a scallion pancake. The consistency of the pancake was spot on, and the Sakura jelly drink was so pretty and hydrating. Beware- this business is located INSIDE suburban station, and parking can be a little hectic. Also they are only open Monday-Friday during work hours- just a heads up. Great snack option! read more

Probably the most crispiest gyoza I ever had. I usually judge people who order gyoza at restaurants because is so basic and honestly taste the same everywhere else. But not this place! Very unique and flavorful. Sakura drink reminds me of pink drink, but it separates pretty fast which can look unappetizing. Also had the hardest time finding this place. I did not know it was underground. read more

Ninja Bao - Gyoza box, Sakura drink - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ninja Bao is my new favorite dumpling and bao restaurant by far. I've only gotten delivery, so I can't comment on the dine-in experience. But I tried the bao sampler, the dumpling sampler, and the beef scallion pancake, and they were all divine. The pancake wrap was incredible, with juicy flavors and a great dipping sauce. The beef and chicken dumplings were amazing (it also came with soup dumplings and veggie dumplings, which weren't amazing but also weren't bad). The bao were perhaps the least exciting part - I personally will prioritize the other menu items more next time - though if you're a huge bao fan, it's hard to go wrong with their meat baos. The matcha bao was also nice for dessert. The baos don't reheat as well, so they're not as good leftover - but the other menu items (dumplings and pancake wrap) are just fine as leftovers. Overall a delicious meal, and I'll definitely order from here again! read more

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Great place for delicious bao buns. Hidden gem in the train station. Because of the bad condition of the train station you wouldnt expect to find this hidden gem. Clean store, friendly service and great food. The chocolate custord buns are delicious. Everything overall was great read more

Ninja Bao - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amazing wonton soup but be prepared to pay over $10 for a pint. I've had their chicken fried rice which was okay. Service is amazing and I love the vibe of the store. read more

If you're in Philadelphia and need a good bowl of Ramen and incredible baozi this is your spot! Ramen broth is exceptional and the noodles are silky and slightly sweet that pair well with the savory flavors of the broth. The Baozi are some of the best I've had, in fact sooooo good that I got lost in eating them and forgot to take photos of the meal. Great place for lunch, and take out. read more

Amazing food at a very reasonable price. Everything we tried was great: ramen, dumplings, wontons, everything was delicious! Service was friendly and helpful. Limited dine-in place, most people do take out. Was a little bit hard to find but this is underground around suburban station. Did have to ask someone to find it but was worth it! Would definitely be back! read more

Wow! Some of the best pork soup dumplings I've ever had! Huge dumplings, fried perfectly without being greasy, and super flavorful! Dipping sauce is delicious too! Will be back to try more! read more

I stopped in here today on my way back from work, and I am so glad I did. :) The staff are so friendly and genuine... they put a smile on my face! I was offered a sample Gyoza and it was tasty. I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen. Yummy!!! The broth was very rich and there was a good amount of Chashu pork, which was so tender and delicious. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Suburban Station. Good vibes and good food! read more

Ninja Bao - Takeout Spicy Miso Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was delicious. I had the jasmine rice with shrimp tempura. It was less than $10, which is not a small thing in this area in the city. That said, it included 2 pieces of tempura. I guess it's up to the person to decide if that's enough, but just know that the dish is mostly comprised of jasmine rice. The rice was nice and soft and not overly greasy. You could choose any number of soy sauces from a stand off to the side to go with. I am only removing one star for the seating area. Another customer and I agreed that the high-back chairs were just uncomfortable. I am pregnant, and sitting at a bar stool (the only other option) was just not for me. Unfortunately, the backed-chairs pinched me right at my hips and oddly were not straight-backed enough to support my back. Obviously this won't be a problem for those able to do the bar stools, but new, comfortable seating would present a nice option for dining-in for all shapes, sizes and circumstance. read more

My first time at Ninja Bao and I must say the dumplings are sooo good! I ordered the Gyoza Box with boba tea special for $16. I love all the dumplings. Be prepared to wait for them because they are cooked to order. There is a severe attention to detail I have not seen in many Asian restaurants. The dumplings are greasy, but they are greasy good. Except for the veggie one, I honestly could not tell which dumpling was which according to the description ("3 piece Crispy Chicken Pot-sticker, 2 Crispy Green Vegetable Gyoza, 2 Mini Pork Soup Bao, 3 piece Crispy Beef Pot-sticker"), but it doesn't matter. They were all good. Perhaps the only disappointment to an otherwise stellar street food snack meal is the boba. The bubbles were not soft and squishy, but rather firm and chewy. The drinks seemed all pre-made and refrigerated, so the bubbles were not fresh like at a place like Kung Fu Tea. I highly recommend the Gyoza Box for its dumplings and eagerly await to try them again soon. read more

Ninja Bao - Gyoza Box (3 piece Crispy Chicken Pot-sticker, 2 Crispy Green Vegetable Gyoza, 2 Mini Pork Soup Bao, 3 piece Crispy Beef Pot-sticker) - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was great. I got the beef brisket rice bowl and the meat was tender and flavorful. My only complaint is that I wish the rice to meet portions were pretty disproportionate. There's too much rice and not enough meat. read more

Great food and the cook is very friendly. And the food is nice and hot. The best one is all the food

The food here is so fun and yummy. I finally had a chance to stop by the concourse and order some items. I had the scallion pancakes, vegan cheese chip, veggie gyoza, and chicken katsu bun. The vegan cheese rangoons were a revelation. You can't tell at all that's it's vegan cheese or hearts of palm instead of crab. The chicken bun was one of the best I've had in the city. One bao was pink and one was green which was a fun addition! The peanut powder on top was like candy and the chicken was so crispy. ALSO, my fav thing at any restaurant is when they give lots of sauce. Without asking they gave me two dumpling sauces, a spicy Mayo, and a chili oil. I would definitely stop by here again and try their other creations. read more

This has become my go to place. Their gyoza is amazing. The chicken is my favorite. Try it if you're in the area.

Like real-life ninjas, Ninja Bao is hidden in plain sight, but it is a formidable foe for against hunger and expectations. FYI - Ninja Bao is underground in the Septa station, just a few stores adjacent to the Dunkin Donut. Must get: chicken katsu bwa bun, free gyoza Meh: roast pork bun, pork ramen Missed out: dessert bao As a native-born northern Chinese, I am very particular with baozi, or steamed buns stuffed with vegetables or meats. So you can imagine that my simultaneous hesitance and excitement when I heard about the new baozi shop. In short, it's fun, fairly well priced, salty and sweet. Unlike traditional baozi, ninja bao are steamed in similar manner, but also fried at the bottom to get that crispy bottom. While I was not too crazy about this cooking style, I was very surprised by how hot the bao remained, even after a long period of wait time while digging into other dishes. As for the actual inner content, the roast pork bun is very similar to the cha siu bao (or the sweet and savory, aka barbecue pork bun) that you can find at dim sums, however, given that I don't like bbq pork buns...it wasn't my favorite by default. The chicken and corn bao was actually quite a pleasant surprise as chicken is uncommonly utilized in Chinese steamed dishes (dumplings or baozi), but I found the overall combination of the ingredients to be a sweet and salty delight. The bwa bun, or one-sided bun, is beautifully packaged and definitely the star of the restaurant. Of the options, the best is definitely the chicken katsu, as the chicken is incredibly juicy but crunchy and worked best with rest of the fillings. That being said, I think these buns utilize too much sugar (visible layers of crystalized sugar on the bases) and thousand island dressing that definitely reminds you that you're eating something non-traditional. My biggest disappointment is the roast pork, which was way too fatty. In fact, for the pork bun and pork ramen, we had to throw it away because it was too fat to eat and enjoy. While the fatty pork made the broth of the ramen reach greater heights, I was highly disappointed when I had to throw away the generous chunks of meat away. Overall, this was a fun and unique establishment to visit, especially if you're traveling via Septa. The service is very friendly, almost too friendly, and you get a free gyoza on arrival, so it's definitely worth a visit. Food: 3 stars Service: 4 stars (very fast) Ambiance: 3 stars (I like the decorations, but would have liked the Disney film Bao to be played in its entirety on the TV, not just the trailer played on repeat) Price: 4 stars read more

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Tough spot to find since its in suburban station but thank god I found it. It instantly became my favorite spot for Bao's (I've only tried it a handful of time to be fair) when they owner handed me a free sample of their chicken bao. The bottom is slightly crisped and fluffy everywhere else. It's not like other center city bao spots where the portion size is small. The pricing is great and they have specials as well with a drink. Highly recommend this place. read more

I love bao but it's hard to find a good place that serves it with all the hype around ramen. Not only is the ramen and bao good here but the service is too. Raymond (the guy who works there) holds good conversations and makes sure every customer feels comfortable. And don't get me started on the affordable price! I have to find time to go back! **By the way its located underground near the regional rail train station (next to the jewelry shop)** read more

The store is hygienic and clean, the food should be delicious, and there are many varieties. The fried dumplings are very delicious.