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    Bao by Kaya

    3.9 (21 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    ElBachir C.

    First I want to point out that this Urbanspace need an extra person to help with orders. During the time I was visiting, only one person was there and it took a minute to get my food. The popcorn chicken was delicious and tasty with a nice portion of well seasoned noodles. So being full wasnt my concern, as I couldnt finish my bowl.

    N1. Dan Dan Noodles Bowl
    Cyrus A.

    I had some solid Dan Dan Noodles at Bao by Kaya! For a fast casual setup, the quality was great -- noodles with the right texture, and pork that was well seasoned for a unique, spicy taste. Urbanspace has a few good options for quick eats, and I would definitely include Bao among them!

    B3. Peking Duck Bao
    Andrea S.

    I liked the Peking duck bao! It's 50 cents more than the other baos but it's worth it. Service was fast!

    2 Baos and Sesame Noodles Combo
    Evelyn L.

    I stopped by for a quick lunch and got the shrimp tempura and red curry bao. They were both so good! The sesame noodles had a peanut sauce drizzled on top. It was delicious!

    Shashi R.

    Pork belly bao at union square? For like $5? Yes please. The pork was super soft and fatty. Great addition to the neighborhood. Customer service is great and the bao was ready in like 2 min. Perfect for a quick bite. It's not going to beat the full kitchens in Flushing but this is great quality and price for a stall.

    Popcorn chicken and bao combo
    Shaji K.

    Interesting shoppe located inside the Urbanspace food court near Union Square. No line to speak of, so quickly placed an order and waited at the bar right across. Like that they have value options in the combo meals, which give a nice variety of the menu. Decided on the 2 Baos and Popcorn Chicken Combo ($15). You get two baos of your choice where you can even mix and match. The pork belly bao is well marinated and topped by crushed peanuts and cucumber. Nice flavor in the sauce which cuts the fatty meat; bao bun is soft and fresh. The other was the curry chicken bao which wasn't as good, but easy to eat. The popcorn chicken is a solid handful of breaded chicken bites. Not bad overall, best with the side sauces. Didn't take too long for the food to come out after ordering. Vegetarian options here are limited and not that appealing, so it's better for just the meat-eaters.

    Tofu bao plus spring roll combo
    Marcos N.

    I just needed a quick dinner before going to Irving Plaza. The service was quick and the dinner was yummy. The bao and spring roll combo sure hit the spot. The lovely pickled cabbage on top of the bao and the spring roll sauce made all the difference. Great combination of sweet, acidic, and umami flavors. It's not the business fault, but the bathroom set up is weird here. You get a code to use it on your receipt. I guess it's just the way of the world. Got to keep undesirables away from trendy spaces.

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    Sam S.

    As I was walking across 14th I noticed the new Urbanspace which I hadn't seen before so I decided to stop in to grab a bite to eat and chose Bao by Kaya. The service was not the friendliest. The baos themselves were decent, but the noodles were just very unsatisfying. Overall a bit pricey for the portions, so I probably won't be coming back.

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    Iris C.

    I liked how they had combos for their plates since we stopped by for an early dinner snack. This is in a food hall so there is plenty of seating. I would say the price is reasonable for the location since it was around $13. We ordered the chicken bao, sesame noodles, and Buddha bao. Presentation of food was aesthetically pleasing but the noodles were too salty with the sesame sauce and the bao was really soft texture wise to the point it was fluffy..personally not my preference for texture. Maybe other items on their menu will hit the spot but I was just underwhelmed.

    Tempura shrimp and cow bao plus popcorn chicken combo!!
    Rich H.

    I tried this spot at the union square urban space for the first time earlier this afternoon!!. I had the cow bao and tempura shrimp bao plus popcorn chicken combo which was awesome!!. I'm really glad that they're at the 14th street urban space so I can just walk down the street even when I can't make it to Bryant park!. Looking forward to coming back!. Delicious!

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    Tipsy Shanghai

    Tipsy Shanghai

    4.1(154 reviews)
    1.2 miMurray Hill, Midtown East
    $$

    Ordered eggplant in garlic sauce, fried rice, steamed pork dumplings. Everything was scrumptious…read more So glad I found this place, which will be my new go-to. I also ordered the coconut dessert, which was cancelled from my order because they were out. Sometimes when this happens, restaurants will call to suggest an alternative. I do wish they would have done this, but overall, a great experience.

    Came here today with family - we were a party of 5. Saw this place on social media and we decided…read moreto check it out. Was with family - in the moment and enjoying so I have no photos, sadly. Their alcohol menu consists of beer and wine. Tsing tao and Sauvignon blanc were our drinks of choice - as they were out of both options of sake. To eat - we had a little of everything - the wonton soup, veggie dumplings, pork soup dumplings, the ribs, braised beef noodles, the eggplant dish and ones of the fish. Everything was absolutely delish and the service was quick. They were also out of the dessert we wanted - the green tea cheesecake but we had the pumpkin dessert which was phenomenal! It came out hot and had red bean paste in the middle! Absolutely delicious. Took off one star because there were a couple of things we requested that were unavailable but aside from that the food was delicious and the service was great! Definitely check them out - there are multi locations in the city!

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    Tipsy Shanghai - Black truffle fried rice

    Black truffle fried rice

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    Dun Huang - N1

    Dun Huang

    4.4(394 reviews)
    1.2 miMurray Hill, Midtown East
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    Was looking for a restaurant nearby since it was pouring outside, and this place turned out to be a…read moregreat find. Came here for dinner on a weekend. The restaurant is near my friend's place. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive, cozy and comfortable atmosphere! The place was a little busy, and didn't take reservations, but we were seated immediately. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Portions are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry. My favorite dish was the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, which was delicious and flavorful, and also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten free, soy free, and dairy free options. We would come back again and highly recommend you check out this place if you are in Murray Hill Manhattan. My only complaint was that I noticed a male staff member leave the restroom without flushing the toilet, which took away from an otherwise positive dining experience.

    ​Dun Huang is a reliable spot if you are looking specifically for wide noodles, but the rest of the…read moremenu falls short. ​The noodles themselves are well-prepared and have a great, satisfying chew. However, the other dishes are not particularly memorable. The skewer meat was tough and difficult to chew through, while the burger had a mushy texture and lacked distinct flavor. ​The service is standard for a quick-service noodle shop; the staff isn't overtly helpful or friendly, but they aren't inhospitable either. Stick strictly to the wide noodle dishes if you decide to visit.

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    Dun Huang - C1. Fried Eggplant in Garlic Soy Sauce

    C1. Fried Eggplant in Garlic Soy Sauce

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    Mi

    4.0(3 reviews)
    1.0 miMurray Hill, Midtown East

    Had walked by a few times but a on post gym Trader Joe's run the pictures were enticing enough…read more Got a Lanzhou beef noodle combo with a drink and a lamb burger. The beef soup is clear and light and the noodles have a delightful texture, with a slight chew and good bounce. There's a good portion of braised beef as well. Tender but a bit fatty for my taste, but given the portion it's not going to kill you. Lamb burger ended up as overkill and will be consumed as leftovers but a quick sampling let me know that it's gamey and fatty with strong notes of cumin. Not a bad thing, but something to note for people that might not generally enjoy lamb or cumin. Black pepper beef rice bowl was solid too. Spice wise, you can calibrate accordingly but I'd recommended at least their regular spice level. Decent amount of tenderized but still chewy beef. Both dishes came with a salad of celery, carrot, cucumber, peanuts and seaweed strips in a light sauce. Couldn't quite figure out the sauce but it was lightly tart and refreshing. Space is clean and modern. Neutral wood, well lit. Service is friendly enough. If you dine in, you order at the kiosk and they'll deliver to your table. We had leftovers that they graciously packed up. Solid choice. I hope they stick around as they do bring a different cuisine to the area.

    first time trying chinese halal food and it did not disappoint!…read more had a mix of more common chinese dishes and uyghur dishes. got several of the popular noodle dishes and the bun. all were very flavorful!! service was fast. the portions were a bit smaller than I would've liked but still fairly filling. overall quite good and a good regular spot in murray hill.

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    Shuya - duck tsukemen

    Shuya

    4.6(65 reviews)
    1.0 miMurray Hill, Midtown East

    True Japanese gem. Tried a few that were mentioned in the reviews by others and did not disappoint…read more Blue fin tuna w avocado 5:5 -- The scallion broke down the acidity of the sauce and blended the pieces of blue fin more flavorfully. Keep in mind this is blue fin tuna, not fatty tuna. Fried chicken 6/5 -- Yes, if there was a 6. Very tasty and well cooked - had a side of not very spicy sauce. Good portion. Flavored with salt, pepper and tangy sweet chili Thai sauce. Although the salt was is a bit too salty for my tongue, but will be excellent w beer/sake or rice. Salmon with Apple yuzu 4/5 -- It was good but the amount of apple yuzu sauce added too much acidity in enhancing the flavor of the raw salmon. Though salmon was fresh, the sauce broke down the salmon a bit too much for me. Served with grounded pepper. Will definitely return to try other dishes for dinner.

    I really really wanted to like this place and if I'm in the area I'd give it a second shot but…read morewouldn't travel to eat here. Pros: nice ambiance and the server was fantastic. Very polite. Attentive. Got us food quickly. Cons: our $6 rice ball was essentially all rice. My cold sesame noodle was a bit too salty for me. The wings were WAY too salty. To the point of almost inedible. And when I say something is salty that's saying something cause I LOVE salt. What I like others usually say is too salty and so for me to complain about salty is probably on another level for regular customers. I will say I did enjoy the cold noodles and my wife enjoyed the chicken you noodles so again it wasnt horrible but I was a bit disappointed.

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    Shuya - Scallop yuzu temaki

    Scallop yuzu temaki

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    Tonchin

    Tonchin

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    1.2 miMidtown West
    $$

    After going to the Brooklyn location, I wanted to try the Manhattan location. We had a reservation…read moreat 4:00 PM, but arrived early at 3:30 PM. We only had to wait about 15 minutes before getting seated. They definitely get crowded though, so it's best to have a reservation! During "lunch" hours, the place is brightly light. Once "dinner" hours comes around, they set out candles on the tables and dim the lights for a different ambiance. The service was a bit off at first, since we waited a while to get our appetizers. This might have been due to the change in staff between lunch and dinner. The hostess noticed and checked on our appetizers, and got them right out. Afterwards, we had different waiter and he was very friendly and attentive. We did the Pick 3 appetizers: -Kyuri (cucumber): love the mix of flavors with the onions, vinegar and salt. The kyuri has a good bite to them -Kimchi Mushroom: the mushrooms also had a good bite to them. Not too spicy of a kimchi sauce, which I liked as it did bot overpower the mushrooms. -Shishito: I enjoyed the saltiness of the kelp with the char of the shishito. I went for the Tsukemen, which I loved at the Brooklyn location. This was just as good! The noodles had a good bite and the right thickness for the rich broth. I like the lemon on the side to help cut some of the richness. The egg is well marinated and perfectly jammy. The Hassaku Grapefruit Juice is a nice non alcoholic option. Very grapefruity and too sweet. We ended with the Tokyo Banana, which had a deliciously bruleed banana. They wrote Happy Birthday on the plate and had a little candle on the side. We only put it in the reservation, so it was nice of them to do. Overall, a great ramen spot to check out!

    Walking up to the entrance looks like a dingy alley way due to the musky and dark area…read more Signage can be seen as a small flag hanging from a pole and to the left is a door with Tonchin imprinted on the wall. Entering inside the server was easy to talk too and had a speak easy type feel. Lights dimmed down with Michelin Star awards to my left, bar seating to my right, additional seating in the back next to the visible busy kitchen. Music was a modern sound of Korean hiphop and EDM. Menu was a QR code and within 15 minutes my appetizer and ramen was delivered. Ordered: -Tsukune chicken and pork bun This was delicious! The Karachi coleslaw paired well with the teriyaki sauce which also calmed the sweet taste. Tonkatsu Tokyo Classic Ramen - This was good, but as a ramen fan, I think it could of been slightly better - Broth was definitely good with a bold salty taste - Chashu was soft, thinly cut and not chewy. However, I'm a seared chasu type guy, but each their own. - I did not add additional side items to the ramen besides what garnishes already come with the bowl. - Overall Tonkatsu Ramen was normal Next time I'm in town, I will be back to try the Tan Tan ramen and other appetizers next!

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    Tonchin - Chicken Tsukune Bun

    Chicken Tsukune Bun

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    Bao by Kaya - taiwanese - Updated September 2026

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