Amazing food, amazing staff! beautiful place to eat. 10/10 definitely recommend trying this place out!

The food was amazing never tasted anything better. The service was excellent and fast nice waitress. The ambiance was lovely it's so calm and nice and also quiet it has a nice soft lights around and above the tables. read more

Decent place for authentic Asian eats - especially since there is virtually nothing of the same cuisine in the area. The chicken dumplings could use more filler than just meat. The ratio of meat made it a bit hard and tough to eat. The fried soup dumplings were delicious - very juicy and flavorful! All in all, I am happy that there is a place in the Fishtown/Port Richmond area that serves dumplings, noodles, and boba! read more

Bao Button - Pork soup dumplings - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really enjoyed the food here! Flavors were on point and everything served as it was made so PIPING hot! A lots of places are riding the bao and dumpling hype but Bao Button was filled with spices, saucy flavor, and nicely caramelized, unctuous flavor. Every bite was juicy without being too much. The gyoza sauce was also nicely sweet without being too salty or sticky. The spicy mayo had a slight sesame taste which was surprising and enjoyable! Interior was cutely decorated and tables were spaced out comfortably. Everything was clean but my boots audibly made sticky sounds? Possibly from whatever cleaner they use. Service was friendly, polite, and somewhat slow. I counted about three people working but they struggled to keep up with delivery/pickup and the few tables dining in. Fortunately, one of the TVs above the service counter displays "ready" and "in progress" orders. We were not in a rush and didn't mind the ample space between such rich dishes since it was all served super hot! read more

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I've been here a feee times and the food has consistently been good. You order from a tablet then seat yourself and they bring the food to you. I'm so glad they decided to open a spot this close to me! read more

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Bao Button is a great option in port Richmond if you are looking for rice and noodle dishes. Conveniently located right near i95. This is a great to go option we our food to go and it help up well. The food was delicious and you got a generous portion of the dish. Prices are pretty reasonable as well. Definitely a spot I will be frequenting for dinner or lunch in the area. read more

Bao Button - Kat's - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bao Button was really yummy! We ordered takoyaki, spam musubi, gyoza, and pork bao. We ordered on the tablets at the front and had a seat. They also did table service but we didn't realize this until after we ordered on the tablets. I thought the takoyaki was pretty good and had a lot of octopus. My partner liked the spam musubi but thought there was a little bit too much sauce. The pork bao was really good and the inside was nice and sweet. The gyoza was our favorite. It had 3 of each flavor. The ginger soy was really great that we got with it. Overall it was pretty good but a little pricey. I thought the quality was really good so that makes sense but I wish it was more of like a formal, sit down restaurant. It was really casual. read more

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Hubby found Bao Button on Instagram and wants to try it out. Those IG photos looks very interesting. The dine in concept is definitely different than most. They have self ordering kiosk at the front whether you pay with cash or card. But if you decide to sit down and order, then that's card only because you have to order from scanning their QR code. One of the kitchen staff will then bring your order out to your table. And there is another staff taking plates too. We order Roast Pork Bao, Philly Cheesesteak Gyoza, Pork Bun, Spicy Miso Ramen, and Yaki Udon. Bao Button doesn't make orders as appetizers first then entrees. It is whatever done first, it would be served to the customers. We started with Roast Pork Bun, it is pink, similar to the Charsiu Bao at dim sum but slightly saltier. The Spicy Miso Ramen taste like a dressed up Shin Ramen in a bowl lol. Hubby says the Yaki Udon is okay, nothing special. And the cheesesteak gyoza were mediocre. It was flavorless even with the spicy mayo added. Pork Bun is good, definitely the highlight of our meal. Drinks were $4.50 each, our total was $75. I don't think our meal is worth $75. Make sure you go during Summer months. Or if you go in the winter months, you will need a coat to eat in. read more

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The manager was rude and disrespectful. The company recently increased market prices without updating the menu, and instead of handling the up-charge situation professionally, the manager chose to argue rather than resolve it with ease. Her (the manager) employee was kind and genuinely trying to help fix what was clearly a miscommunication, but management escalated the situation unnecessarily even after seeing her employee having good respectable conversation with myself (the customer). As customers, we were charged additional fees that were not listed on the menu, which felt misleading and unfair. We understand that prices can change and mistakes happen, but transparency and accountability are essential. A simple acknowledgment and respectful conversation would have made all the difference. Instead, the experience left us feeling unheard and undervalued. Good customer service starts at the top, and when management responds with hostility rather than solutions, it reflects poorly on the entire establishment. Best advice: don't eat here if you expect management to honor their mistakes and handle concerns professionally. read more

I order from here at least once per week. It's so good! I'm a very picky eater and all ramen is build your own with all the options clearly laid out. The price is very fair and so is the portions. Service is excellent for dine in and they've added more seating since they first opened. Very cute restaurant. Everything is thoughtfully packaged for dine out or delivery. It comes together pretty easy at home. Crispy chicken is super crispy, nothing arrives soggy. They will continue to have my business for a long time ^_^ read more

While visiting Philadelphia, I had my fill of sandwiches, so I wanted some Asian food. I saw this spot near where I was staying and stopped by for lunch on a weekday. If you're dining in, you just seat yourself, scan the QR code on the table, and order and pay on the website. You can order both food and boba drinks from the site. Luckily, the restaurant wasn't busy when we got in around 2pm. I made my own ramen with spicy miso broth, shrimp tempura, ajitama egg, bamboo, corn, chili oil, and seaweed. The broth and egg had good flavor, the shrimp tempura was nice and crispy, but my egg noodles were so gummy, I don't know what happened. My boyfriend made his own ramen with tonkatsu broth, and his noodles were the same. We were so sad. The philly cheesesteak dumplings had a nice crispy bottom, but the filling tasted like a cheeseburger, and my bf thought it tasted like a taco. The filling felt too soft, I don't know if they used ground beef. My bf also got a Thai tea with boba. Unfortunately, the tea felt very watery, and the boba was flavorless. The interior was clean and modern, but the food was disappointing. read more

Bao Button - Build your own ramen with spicy miso broth, shrimp tempura, corn, ajitama egg, bamboo shoots, chili oil, and seaweed - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This review pains me to write. I have been twice now. The first night I visited. We had a few in our party and we ordered a collection of things and we sat ourselves. The restaurant looked lightly busy. Not all the tables were full. We waited a good 30 minutes for the first dish to come out. The names on the board mean nothing. The dumplings were really good. The dumplings in spicy soy sauce were soooo good. The food took longer than an hour to fully come. We ended up cancelling part of our order. The location is alright. The inside is cute. The second time I came back because I refused to believe that Ninja Bao could let me down like this, the food was good yet again, but it took so long. There was one other table in the spot full. I had to remind the wait staff of the things I had ordered. The folks are really nice. They are really helpful. The inside is cute, but honestly all the positives get a little outweighed by the negatives. I will come here again. I will order again. I refuse to give up. read more

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I loved everything the theme the food and all The selections of everything I highly recommend this to people Starting to eat Japanese foods read more

Sends dry gyoza to you with zero soy sauce. Unedible food I spent $24 on and waited 40 minutes for. You have ONE JOB. How hard is it? read more

Bao Button - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Built your own Ramen. Amazing Tonkatsu broth!!! Noodles perfect & cabbage crunchy. Pork was tender & tasty. The staff was friendly.Highly recommend this little place. read more

Bao Button - Build your own Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great place and food! Right near my job, I go before and after work. Just recently got into loving ramen now! read more

Bao Button - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Open on Christmas Day! We were so lucky to find a place this good while traveling on 95. The young lady waiting on us was friendly and helpful. We ordered: Pork Soup Bao, chicken gyoza, and broccoli tempura. All were very good! The portions are generous, so the two of us were not able to eat all three dishes. We took the rest home. A very satisfying meal, and I'd come back if I was passing through again. read more

We went for lunch on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised given the location in a shopping center on aramingo. Around 2pm we were the only ones dining in. We ordered using the QR code on the table and food came out within 10 mins. Chasu pork belly buns - our favorite, great flavor and a nice crunch with the peanuts, we'd definitely get these again. Mini Pork Soup Bao - not super brothy but tasted yummy, didn't seem much smaller than other soup dumplings we've had. Would order again. Philly Cheesesteak Gyoza - these had a good dose of cumin, the flavor was nice but not sure I'd call it a Philly cheesesteak because of that seasoning. Might order again if in the mood for that flavor. Spam Musubi - we didn't realize how big these would be and should have just split one. I wasn't a huge fan, I thought it tasted how dog treats smell, but interesting to try. Service was fine, someone runs the food out to you but it's not a server so we had to get up a few times to ask for napkins/utensils/to go box. Place was casual and cute. For the two of us this felt like a good sized lunch and we took some home. We'll be back to try the ramen and more of the dumplings! read more

The pork soup dumplings are my absolute favorite! The service is always fast and the food is super fresh

Came here for the first time as was pleasantly surprised with how nice it is. Inside, the place is cute and well decorated. The food came quickly and hot. The service was swift and cou read more

Bao Button - cheesesteak bao - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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SO pleasantly surprised by this place---the food was delicious and the staff was SO kind. I went for the grand opening and there was confusion about my order. No biggie--but the staff gave me a free lychee rose tea for the trouble. And it was, honestly, one of the best tea drinks I've had....I still think about it. The food is delicious and clearly prepared with care. The restaurant is spotless and warm with bamboo interior. It would be nice to come here with a small group and share a lot of different foods. I look forward to coming back. I have been telling friends! read more

Absolutely delicious. I had the cheesesteak, and the pork bao buns. Both were nicely filled, and very flavorful. This is the second time we went to get Bao buns from here. This time we got the soup dumplings with the ginger soy sauce on the side. A good amount of soup, and a TON of meat inside the buns. Nicely fried, and complex flavors. Highly recommend! read more

Bao Button - Soup Dumplings - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped by for a quick dinner, but it was anything but quick. Their ordering system is outdated. You can place an order and it comes up on a screen above the checkout counter, but the timing of the progress is different from when you get your item. I got my food is ready text 5 mins after I got my food (which took half an hour for one bowl of noodles and a side). I ordered a bowl of build your udon, which has a lot of good options, but the menu can be cumbersome since some of the items were the Japanese name (narutomaki - fish cake) and since I had friends waiting to order, didn't have time to Google the items, so I ended up skipping it, cause I would've like it. Some items were a surcharge and mixed in with the free items, which would've been easier to put them in two different categories. The noodles came half an hour later and all I see is a layer of oil on top, which is probably due to the lack of ingredients I selected, so it didn't cover up as much, but it was bit disappointing. The shrimp tempura was very oily and looks to be fried in old oil as it had that dark gold color of a French fry than the light cream color you'd expect of tempura. I also ordered a side broccoli tempura and it's my favorite vegetable to tempura, which came out a few minutes after my udon. I like that it wasn't overly coated in tempura batter, but it was drenched in oil. I had to put a napkin underneath the pieces after the first piece cause I can taste biting into the oil. The sauce came five minutes after. Overall, the place is a great addition to the area, but everything is slow with inconsistency. A bowl of udon should not take a half an hour to make for inhouse eating. We actually saw other tables get food items before me (katsu), so I'm not sure if they have two different stations, but the timing is way off. I have worked in a Japanese restaurant before and seen how long these items are made. Half an hour is generous on a Friday night dinner rush, but this wasn't it. My one friend ordered an order of dumplings after me and that came out after my noodles (I can pan fry these faster at home). I'm also factoring the table that came before me also. This isn't a sit down restaurant restaurant, but has an ordering style similar to honey grow where you place and order and wait. If this wasn't along the way of somewhere I needed to be, I probably wouldn't have gone out of my way to come. read more

Some of the best food I've had in a very long time. The ambience isn't thrilling but the food and the tea is out of this world. Everything on the menu that we tried was amazing. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great food and ambiance. Decor really cool. Service was decent and food came out in timely fashion. Will certainly be back!

I picked up the Sakura lemonade with rainbow jelly, peach tea with boba, katsudon, gyudon, and each bao: cheese steak, vegetable, and pork. The Sakura lemonade is so yummy and creamy (i believe it has yogurt) and the peach tea isn't too sweet. The bao were bigger than I realized (similar in size to a steamed pork bun, photo included to compare to an iPhone lol) but they were all very delicious too! I'm enjoying the katsudon and my sis loves her gyudon as well. I'll be going back at a later date to try with noodles and I'll definitely eat inside next time. The place was very modern and clean. They played Japanese city pop and a video of an anime motorcyclist driving down a dark highway, just like a chill Lofi video, on a projector. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful read more

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The Bao Button brings a delightful, authentic touch to meals--easy, fresh, and full of flavor!

Sooooo good! Had the soup dumping with hot oil and miso base, highly recommend! Also great service and atmosphere

The worst ramen I ever tried, broth was PURE OIL, and got my tongue pierced by this piece of metal read more

Bao Button - Worst ramen I ever tried! Broth was pure OIL, got my mouth pierced by this metal on the broth. Worst!!!!! - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Solid food. I liked their chicken gyoza and udon. Didn't love their soup dumplings. They need to make it cooler inside it was uncomfortably warm. You order on a touch screen and they bring it to you so not much to say about service. Also they should have napkins on the tables or accessible to customers. You have to ask for more napkins. read more

The bao buns were good. I ordered the steak and cheese. I didn't like the fried dumplings. The bubble tea was just okay. I ordered take out and it took about 15 min. read more

Soup dumplings aren't very soupy which was somewhat disappointing. We asked for spoons expecting to need them but we didn't and could eat them with our fingers. They were tasty though! Food came out pretty quickly! Not too busy and fun atmosphere. read more

Really great service and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back in the future!

Water down warm coffee needs more flavor, ice and some sort of sweetness. The lemonade drink was good. read more

Bao Button - Don't order the Vietnamese Boba drink- Surka lemonade was slamming - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was delicious and full of flavor. The service was wonderful. The ambiance was friendly

Amazing ramen it was so perfect and the food was absolutely amazing. The service was so good they gave me and bowl for my ramen for home and it was a microwavable bowl and it all taste so good. The parking was hard but the inside was pretty and the chairs were nice, the endless options to make you self a bowl is amazing read more

First time there. I had the fried pork and the chicken dumplings. Both really good. The next time the shrimp it looked delicious coming out. Everyone was friendly. read more

Nice environment, delicious dishes, and very delicious buns. Thank you for the delicious food in this restaurant

My new favorite restaurant in the area! It's very cute inside and the staff is nice. But most importantly, the dumplings. The roasted pork bao and gyoza is amazing but you have to try the jumbo chicken katshu buns. I can't wait to go back and try more of the ramen and noodles. Treat yourself to a matcha tea too of course :) read more