Wanted to try something new. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful and clean store front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Seated right away. Lots of options on menu. We had a hard time deciding what to get so we ordered a lot!! Pork dumplings, spicy edamame , spicy corn and chicken dumplings, braised beef ramen, Dan Dan mian , beef cheese cakes, red oil wonton. Oh man- service was on point, food was fire! Can't wait to come back and make another dent at the menu. This area needed some good ramen! read more

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Located right in the heart of the Market 32 square (Quarry Walk), this spot is incredibly convenient. The development there has come a long way over the last few years, making it a great destination for a quick lunch or a sit-down dinner. Plus, having plenty of parking in a modern, well-maintained square is a massive win--no circling the block looking for a spot here. While the name promises "Bao," I haven't ventured into that side of the menu just yet. Why? Because the Ramen is too good to pass up. The Meat Soup (Ramen) is my go-to. The broth is rich, savory, and clearly made with care. It's the kind of "fantastic" comfort food you want on a chilly Connecticut day. The meat is tender and the portions are satisfying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're in the Oxford area and looking for authentic flavors in a clean, modern setting, this is the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's easy to get to, easy to park, and the soup never misses. read more

Still five stars after years of coming here! We try something new every time and are never disappointed! Great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always clean and friendly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The red oil dumplings that we tried today were amazing!! read more

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Food was delicious. We sampled many items including ramen, tea, pork belly buns (amazing), pork soup dumplings, and pig bao. Everything was amazing and the service was wonderful! read more

Ramen and Bao - Pig bao - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

So delish! I split the pork steamed dumplings & the black truffle & pork soup dumplings. The truffle dumplings are so flavorful and were definitely the star of the show. We also tried the bao pork ones, I disliked them because of how doughy they were. I also got seafood ramen from here as takeout before and they packaged it very nicely. That meal was delicious as well. Definitely will be back! read more

Loved it! Had soup dumplings, pork pan seared dumplings, chicken fried rice, short rib ramen - excellent all the way around. Service was prompt and courteous. The place was nice & bright & clean. We will be back! read more

My husband and bonus daughter love the ramen and bao buns. Food is always fresh. We order take out from there and have never been disappointed. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place looks smaller outside than it is inside. The interior is beautiful, bright, with high ceilings making it an inviting atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]At the front desk where I was greeted as soon I walked in, was a koi fish pond.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The one thing I didn't expect, and I should've taken photos of it, was their menu... it only had pork, miso, vegetable, and a seafood broth. I really wish they had beef as an option. However everything I tried was delicious, and I don't consider any one item better than the other. It was all delicious and you really can't go wrong going to ramen and bao if you're in the mood for a light and hearty savory dish. I don't eat ramen often but the next time I decide it's time to eat some, this is the place I'd hit up. read more

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Great place for dumplings. Service is fast, food is tasty. I haven't had something here I didn't like. It's conveniently located in the Quarry Walk which offers lots of shopping options after you eat. read more

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We tried this place for the first time for take out and it was great! We live in Monroe but I made my hubby go out and pick up the to go order for us (22 min drive) and it was worth it. We ordered the xiao long bao, Taiwanese crispy chicken, chicken katsu, Kimchi ramen, tonkatsu ramen, and scallion pancakes and everything tasted good and was nicely packaged. Will be coming back. read more

Another fine choice at Quarry Walk in Oxford! I have had and thoroughly enjoyed : Steam Shrimp Dumplings - I love these dumplings, light, tasty and the mushroom is a nice touch Salt & Pepper Calamari - 1st time having Calamari prepared this way: not the last for sure Bang Bang Shrimp - a nice kick to the nice firm shrimp Scallion Pancakes - potentially addictive Crisp Tofu - very good Stir-Fry String Beans - garlic and a little soy sauce: excellent Vegetable Spring Rolls - a little greasy but tasty Friendly greeting at the door. Not a long wait for your order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice interior-seating is comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best Ramen I've had, great flavor and delicious toppings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is beautiful, good vibes all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got take out and it was still hot when I got home. read more

Ramen and Bao - 6.Vegetable Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

[[HIGHLIGHT]]First time here and we had a great experience,food,service,,atmosphere,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great place ,we will be back read more

Ramen and Bao - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

Great job at preparing to go orders. Broth is separate, reheat at home and enjoy. Love their reusable bags the give you.

We've been here twice and everything we've tried so far had been absolutely delicious! The staff are very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a mini pond with koi fish when you enter-- it's a nice touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice quiet atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It has definitely become my number one choice for Ramen or dim sum type dishes. read more

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Easily the best soup dumplings I've had in CT, and might even be some of the best I've ever had. I've been to Ramen and Bao about four times just in the month of May - early June. I don't really view Oxford, CT as a culinary destination, so I was extremely surprised at the level of quality when we discovered this place within the beautiful Quarry Walk complex. Many of the soup dumplings we've had in the past are filled with fatty pork, with the "soup" simply tasting like the oil and grease from the fat. The soup for the pork soup dumplings here actually tasted like flavorful BROTH, and the filling inside was a lot more balanced. The Dandan noodles, although the way they make it may not be the most authentic, receives high marks in my book. They use knife cut noodles (although I'm assuming they're store bought and not made in-house) topped off with a spicy and flavorful sauce that's not covered in oil or Sichuan peppercorns. The same high praise goes for the red oil dumplings. The filling was perfect - a good amount of meat and not too fatty - and the sauce was authentic as can be. We've had the same server every time we've been there, and she just gives me the impression that she's been in the business for awhile. Always prompt, attentive and professional, watchful from a distance without feeling like she's hovering over you. She lets us eat in peace and has us out in a timely manner when we're done. The whole staff in general seems organized and well trained. The only thing we would nitpick is sometimes they just have someone relaxing in the chair at the entrance when they're less busy, which takes away from what otherwise feels like a very professional atmosphere. The inside is clean, modern, and minimal. They even have a pond in the front of the restaurant with koi fish inside! I loved the cohesive branding - everything from custom plates to utensils felt designed specifically for enjoying their delicious soup dumplings. It feels like a franchise that specializes in soup dumplings, not just a restaurant that happens to serve them. All that being said, we've tried the tonkatsu, curry, and braised beef noodle soup, and they've all been fairly pedestrian. The meats could be a little more tender, and the broth are all on the lighter side. The R&B ramen on the other hand does stand out, and we do recommend trying that. Admittedly our last experience there wasn't as good as the first three times. The pork soup dumplings were average, and the Dandan noodles came drenched in a soup of sauce, drowning the dish in what previously came lightly topped with sauce to be mixed with the noodles. Maybe it was a different chef who cooked the meal this time? We won't let this one experience deter us from coming back however, and maybe it was just a sign for us to try some other places on my list in the meantime. If only they were located a little closer to the New Haven area though! read more

Ramen and Bao - Baby watching soup dumplings intently. - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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I'll admit. I don't think I had even been to Oxford before even after being a CT native. So imagine my surprise when folks told me about this place. Sure it was good, but probably just good for Oxford, I thought. Nope. This place is legit good. Like the soup dumplings are probably the best we've had in CT. Black truffle and pork soup dumplings. They give you a bowl too instead of just slurping out of a big spoon (though they have that too. And soup dumpling vinegar that was the perfect complement. But the dumplings themselves had rich broth and tender inside. And the wrapper was just right. Not too doughy but not too thin too. The other apps were great too include the pork and chive dumpling and the Korean fried chicken. The ramen was excellent. Not too salty and a rich broth. Definitely in the conversation for being the best in CT. The truffle and duck ramen was unique. I got the signature ramen. Everything was nearly perfect though I might've slice the beef a little thinner. Still great though. Service was quick and friendly and the interior is bright and modern. A true winner and worth the drive. Yes in Oxford. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful environment with relaxed vibes good for a date spot or a bussiness meeting lighting was good and the koi fish by the door were great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was wonderful And service was excellent read more

Ramen and Bao - Number 8 - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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My wife has been back a few times, but I finally came back for my second visit. She was craving soup dumplings. We ordered two varieties of them plus a couple other things - all excellent. I'd say I'm looking forward to trying other things next time but my wife is a creature of habit and I think our order will always be the exact same. read more

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Great ramen and dumpling shop, their soup dumplings are amazing and we love their ramen read more

Ramen and Bao - 5.Kimchi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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Tastes so good! Service is friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]very nice vibe here,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food are authentic. read more

Ramen and Bao - The best steam buns I ever had. Must try black truffle and blue crab ones! - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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My favorite ramen place! The signature soup dumplings are full of flavor and the combination of the beef with hearty broth and ramen is lovely. Add the hot chili oil to everything and anything if you love spice! The service is quick and friendly while the sound of trickling fountain is calming and peaceful. read more

Ramen and Bao - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

I ordered the Braise Beef noodle soup. Its pretty good i would definitely recommend, I would just love it more if the beef was more tender. read more

Ramen and Bao - 9.Braise Beef Noodle Soup - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

Even a year later and the quality persists. Went here to support Oxford after the floods since the Quarry was still open. Second time getting the soup dumplings and I could devour 20 of them I swear! The service is always attentive since it's not a large place. Even when all the tables are full it's still a pleasant place to dine, they did a great job. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and fast[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], Plenty of parking spaces. See you soon xxxxxxxxx Oxford is growing read more

Ramen and Bao - Total Bill for 2 - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

The dishes we got were all pre-made convenience foods. Even the mille crepe cake had been frozen. Everything was frozen first and then reheated. read more

What a treat...since my introduction, just a month ago, to Ramen and Bao , I've visited 4 times. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've invited along friends all who comment how much they enjoyed the food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Always wanted to try soup dumplings and all the food did not disappoint! We ordered so much food and the check was reasonable! Would definitely go back again with more friends and family. The service was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was clean, bright and not too loud like most places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ramen and Bao - Steamed bok choy, scallion pancake, soup dumplings, Red Oil Wonton(8) - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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I love coming here with my daughter when my Hubby is traveling on business. We love eating here. We like to order a bunch of appetizers instead of getting the ramen. We've ordered the Ramen bowls before and can never finish it. The broth is wonderful but sometimes find the noodles too mushy. The Dan Dan Mian dish is a a good alternative for the ramen bowl. read more

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Beautiful beautiful restaurant and an even more lovely experience, the ramen was bursting with flavor and each bite only enhanced the dish. I recommend using the chili oil to make the broth more savory as well. The staff is very accommodating and will easily remove or put to the side any unwanted elements of the ramen dishes. My only complaint is that the wonderful workers don't have name-tags!!! How can I compliment someone I don't know the name of lol Lots of seating! Very modern wood style! Too many good dishes to choose from! read more

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What a hidden gem in Oxford, CT. Surrounded by chain fast dining favorites, skip those and come here instead. Normally I'm not a fan of this style of food (including Chinese food; too much sauce or too greasy) but this food was amazing and comforting. The food was delicious, flavorful and the atmosphere was casual and peaceful. My 10 year old loved looking at the coi fish in the front of the restaurant. Something fun for the kids to look at. All of the food was flavorful and I loved the Jasmin Green Tea to compliment it all. I noticed a lot of takeout orders moving out as well. We were visiting from out of town and I do hope this local gem will stay in business a long time for us to return to on my next visit back. read more

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I've been about 5 times and haven't enjoyed a meal yet I keep trying diff stuff and they aren't very willing to omit items or make changes. Staff always rushes me Idk I really wanted to like the place. I'm constantly driving out of Oxford to find rice noodle places read more

Fast and friendly service, great selection of dishes. Everything was delicious, we were a party of four and did a bunch of small plates to start and then ended with a few entrees. Great space and lighting, very mellow and close knit feeling. read more

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First time here and pretty new to the world of Ramen. Our waiter was really helpful and recommended pork dumpling soup. He also showed us how to eat it without Scalding our mouths. I also had the duck soup and it was excellent. Overall a great meal with great service! read more

Ramen and Bao - 8. Roast Duck with Black Truffle Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

I'm a fan of owner Jin from his other restaurants Natural Kitchen (specializing in poke, etc.) Milford and Tomo 68 (specializing in Sushi, etc.) in Naugatuck. I was excited to hear that he planned to open a ramen and bao place in Quarry Walk in Oxford. I was able to visit about one month after they first opened. I had a great first impression from the restaurant appearance. RNB has a sleek and modern look featuring light colored woods and walls, and a medium grey floor. There's a koi pond when you walk in. Very classy atmosphere. The servers were friendly and efficient. That may have been challenging for them, because every table was full by about 12:30 after their noon opening. That's a great sign one month in. My Duck and Black Truffle Ramen was on par with my other fav CT ramen places. The pork-based broth was mild. The wheat noodles tasted fresh and had good chew. The duck was plentiful, tasty and tender, and artfully arranged on top. The bok choy was vibrant green and had peak texture. The egg yolks were just set and still pliable. The thin sliced black truffles and mushroom pieces were perfect. I've never had a ramen quite like this, and I was impressed. Five Stars read more

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My first time trying this spot and Im glad I did. It took a bit for someone to take my order and someone who sat five minutes after I did ordered first. However, once my server did come over he was very nice. I had scallion pancakes which are the best Ive had in a long time. I ate the whole basket and I probably should not have. My entree was a noodle dish. Spicy noodle, with minced pork, scallion, toasted with sesame oil and peanut butter sauce. Nice size portion, came out hot and spicy enough that it cleared my stuffy nose which I Really needed. Im hoping I can visit again soon. Wishing it was closer to where I live in Newtown. read more

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The ramen is good, the best part of this restaurant, to me, are the truffle pork dumplings! They are so juicy and flavorful! You won't regret coming here for lunch or dinner! Xie Xie! read more

This was a good spot for ramen with a variety of dishes. I'd go back to try different dumplings and ramen bowls. I was expecting my dish braised beef to be more spicy than it was. But overall, a great place with great interior. The staff were friendly and the service was good. read more

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We were near the area on a road trip and decided venturing into this town for a cozy bowl of ramen was worth it. And this spot didn't disappoint! He had the kimchi ramen and said it was wonderful. I had the signature bowl and loved the rich flavor of the beef and the lighter shrimp element. The shrimp did have a slightly gummy texture on the outside - not sure the cause. It wasn't off putting, just something I've noted with shrimp before. The pork soup dumplings were a fabulous treat - a worth of art, really. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Ramen and Bao - The signature ramen - hearty & satisfying - Ramen Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

I have been here 5 times now both pick up and sit down. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food has been amazing and the atmosphere is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is very very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I do not like writing negative reviews however the service in person is great but over the phone 1 star would be to much. Both times i ordered over the phone it was very very rushed and I could hardly get a question in. This most recent time the phone call was so rushed and with the language barrier we misunderstood each other. I know that can happen and it is what it is. When i showed up i noticed my order had additional items that i did not ask for. When I told the gentleman i did not ask for them I got the worst attitude and he got so mad. When i said I'm not sure what happened but sorry he snapped at me saying I should have listened better. Normally I would have said whatever and taken the additional items if they are small however it was 3 more things of ramen. I still tipped 20% because maybe he was having a bad day and not tipping is just rude. When he came back after he removed the other items my food was basically thrown at me. I didn't check it and when i got home one of the lids was off and half of the broth leaked out. I was really enjoying a ramen place being so close and i was sending all my friends there. However reguardless of how good their dumplings are i may just drive the extra 20 minutes somewhere else. read more