Solid spot in Flushing with really reasonable prices…read more Pan-fried Buns (3.25/5): Good size, but the skin was a little thick and the dough felt too chewy. Wonton Soup (3.25/5): Just your average, mediocre wonton soup. Fish Maw & Chicken Soup (4.25/5): The highlight! They start serving soups after 10:15 AM. It was very herbal, flavorful, and felt really nourishing.

I can't believe there aren't more reviews of this place. I admit it does have an unassuming…read morefootprint among the myriad of restaurants in downtown flushing, but a family member told me about this place. We had to share a table, but it was fairly clean, and the staff were exceptionally friendly. There are various soups and buns on the menu, but their signature offering is the $3 unlimited breakfast buffet available before 10:30 am. The buffet might be a misnomer because it consists of 3 types of congee and 3 different drinks. You can choose any or all. I had the rice congee because it looked the best, and "orange juice" which tasted like Tang (which I like anyway). A staff member also gave us a, I think complimentary, sweet congee. Don't go out of your way, but if you're in the area and feel like having some congee, you can't go wrong for $3. I enjoyed my meal, and rate the eatery 4 stars.

I stopped by Bao Boom for lunch one afternoon while exploring the food court in the basement of 99…read moreRanch Market. I was in the mood to try something new, and I am glad I did. I ordered the #2 combo with the curry beef vermicelli. The portion was generous, and the meal was both delicious and filling. The curry beef vermicelli had a noticeable turmeric flavor, which I really enjoyed. It was well seasoned without being overly salty. If you prefer a stronger flavor, there is a condiment bar at the counter where you can customize your meal to your liking. The buns were the highlight of the meal. They were incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. Ordering is simple. You place your order at the counter and receive a buzzer that alerts you when your food is ready. Keep in mind that cash is preferred because there is a surcharge for card payments. If you are looking for a satisfying meal while shopping at 99 Ranch Market, Bao Boom is worth checking out.

Let me start off by saying that Sang Ji Bao, aka Sheng Jian Bao, aka Pan Fried Soup Dumpling, was…read moremy favorite food growing up in Shanghai. It is the one thing I seek out more than any other whenever I'm back in Shanghai. Most recently I had it in November of last year at many great local shops I found while in Shanghai for three weeks. It is one of the most comforting foods from my childhood. With that said, is this Sang Ji Bao up to the standards of Shanghai as described on the menu? Unfortunately no, but I wasn't expecting it either. What about best in NYC? Nope. There are better in Flushing and Manhattan. What's the problem? It's always the dough. They are trying hard, but it's still not as thin as what it should be. At the same time, the thick crust on the bottom is not crispy and crunchy. Better my first visit, but terrible on my more recent attempt. There is soup inside and the meat filling is alright, but I need the whole package. As for other menu items, the Sheperd's Purse Pork Jumbo Wontons were pretty traditional and tasted good. The Shrimp & Pork Mini Wontons Soup was not bad either. However, though the dry scallion noodles is decent, their toppings were disappointing. Scallion Grilled Pork Chop was texturally poor, while the spicy chicken (actually pork, misprint) was a bit sweet, and the Chicken Thigh was super bland and dry. I would skip all of them. I really wanted to like this vendor since I am always seeking out the best Shanghainese food in NYC. Sadly, after giving them two opportunities to impress, I left feeling underwhelmed.

Great buns for reasonable price. High quality filling and good portions. Only tried the buns this…read morevisit, but definitely will be back to try the other dishes next time. Picked out the vegetable with mushroom bun and the chengdu roast pork bun. Both were super flavorful and juicy, and just the right size. Service was super quick. There was only one person working the front that day as well, towards closing time too. They have kiosk inside for ordering, but you can place the order in person as well. Overall a solid spot to get your fixing for baos. Can't wait to come back and try the noodles!

Food first, thoughts after... Wow the buns are delicious…read morehere. Thin chewy dough with flavorful filling. No excessive juice so not messy but not dry. The insides are minced and packed full of flavor. The chili oil and radish on the side made it perfect.

Happily surprised about how fresh & good this stall is. Those viral videos were right but more…read moreimportantly there is a constant line of customers (locals & younger). I got 5 pan-seared baos for $7. 3 pork and 2 vegetable (shitake, cabbage, clear noodles). They look unassuming but were so good! Good % dough to filling, good sear on the bottom, & some juice/soup on the inside. Not sure which region these are from. The ladies speak English & a Mandarin dialect. Service is quick and fast. Not sure if it was the previous business in this stall, or they took it off the menu. But they had used to have a thin lightly seared empanada - like item with egg, chive, and glass noodles. Hope there'll bring it back. There is a bit of ordering anxiety since it's a small stall and right at the subway entrance. You can take the food to the lower level of food court at New World Mall to eat. I think it's cash only! I always forget about this place since it's more of a to-go format, but looking forward to try more items from them.

Cheap eats right by the 7 train entrance, they serve dumplings, buns, Taiwanese sausage, sticky…read morerice in lotus leaf, etc. I've stopped by many a night to get their spicy pork buns. The ladies at the counter are always super sweet, and always put in extra dumplings during closing time. One time they even gave me some sausage for free. You order at the window and take it to-go. The sausages are on a stick so it's a portable snack. For the buns, definitely take their sauce, it goes really well with the buns. I always get everything spicy which they have a blend of spices that they sprinkle on whatever you want.

Came across this random spot and was craving soup dumplings. Hate that they don't take credit card…read morebc who has cash now a days. Luckily I had enough to cover this. Located in the basement of the golden mall

This location's old duck vermicelli noodle soup is probably the best one in Flushing and I've eaten…read moreat all of them. The broth here is always richer here for some reason while others tastes a bit watered down. It's also the only one I think that offers combo meals. You can get a delish bowl of the classic old duck vermicelli noodle soup with some soup dumplings (I think $15 or so) or soup without rice noodles with pan seared dumplings. The noodle soup by itself is $10, great deal. I always get the mixed organs one, it's just a mix of duck blood, liver, and gizzards. The seating arrangement is much better and more spacious now post renovation, used to be elbow to elbow with whomever sat next to you. Try it out, I'd like to say the hidden gem here is their soup dumplings....the wrapper skin is very thin and full of soup! Better than places that specializes in soup dumplings even. No service/tips, you order they call your order #, when you're done just clean up after yourself. This one is located downstairs in golden mall, it's a mini food court.

Roast duck had me not just once but twice here! Tucked away small shop that shares with a sushi…read moretake out. There's no seating, but great for taking out. Service is no frills, but they are kind and straightforward. Definitely go in knowing what you want. That roast duck was perfectly crispy and moist. Tender and had a great flavor. I ordered a half duck with white rice. When you pay cash, you get 20 percent off. When we paid, we got the duck 20 off but the white rice was still $4. Still not a bad price overall.

For authentic Canto bbq roasted meats, this is your go to stop…read more The ambiance is minimal but service here is quick. You will see all your meat options literally hanging from the window. On this visit I ordered a bbq roast pork and a soy sauce chicken and roast duck (2 meats) rice plate to go. Each order comes with rice, stir fried cabbage and soy sauce and ginger scallion oil as condiment. All their bbq/roasted meats are tasty and it just depends what you have a hankering for. My personal favorite is the soy sauce chicken and it is very flavorful and moist. I like that it's not overcooked as I can reheat it to perfection. You can purchase said meats by the pound and or as a rice plate. Side note, bring cash as this place and many others in Flushing is "Cash Only".

Food: I stopped in here to try their fish dumplings. Dumplings are made fresh and you can see the…read moreladies hand making each one behind the counter. I was a bit disappointed in the texture of the fish filling; it's very mushy and soft, almost like a slimy paste. The dumpling skin is a nice chewy texture, and you can tell it's all hand-made. I won't be returning to dine here, but maybe the dumplings just weren't for me personally. Service: You order at the kiosk or with the cashier at the counter. When your food is ready, they will call you. Everything is self-service after that. Ambiance: There are a few tables in the restaurant to eat your dumplings. Not the best for large groups. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this dumpling spot.

Ambiance (5/5): The restaurant was clean, no frills spot. Our large party of 7 took over the side…read moretable but there were a couple small tables nearby. Service (N/A): You can order at a huge self-serve kiosk at the front or at the register. We ordered at the kiosk. Fish Dumplings (4/5): You can see the staff making the dumplings fresh right in front of you!! We tried a order of 14 fried fish dumplings. The dumplings were uniquely folded and were stuffed with meat. The fried skin was perfect. I think I would've preferred pork over fish but we were on a food crawl, so we couldn't get more to try.

If you're starving and you want dim sum and you're in the area, I guess it does the job but…read moredefinitely don't go out of your way to go here. The prices are decent but quality is subpar. I dropped like 40 bucks and they wouldn't give me an extra ginger sauce or soy sauce, a little ridiculous. Da Pai Don't! Out!

Usually come here for the Dim Sum and buns when we have relatives and friends visiting. Good…read moreselection of buns. They even have fish sandwiches and chicken sandwiches. Can also get prepared meats- roast pork, soy sauce chicken, chicken, etc... Line gets long but moves relatively quick. Very popular place in the neighborhood. Gets very busy during lunch time. It's a grab and go place. There is no area to sit and dine.