the food was surprisingly cheap for how good it was. The soup dumplings were absolutely amazin!

Bao Noodle House on the Bowery is around the corner from where I used to live and my sister & I stopped in to pick up lunch while visiting our other sister. The place is very new and modern as are many newly opened restaurants on this block and around the neighborhood that cater to the current generation of young customers. The food is very modern Hong Kong style with many dumpling & noodle dishes. When we walk in, we are faced with the ordering touchscreen on which I was about to order, but my sister is old school and goes straight to the register and orders in person. We each get a combo meal to go, a noodle bowl plus a side dish. For me, I get the Beef Noodle Soup and Popcorn Chicken. My sis got the Shrimp Noodle Bowl with Fried Chicken Wings. I like that each takeout noodle bowl has an insert that keeps the proteins above the noodle soup, so that it doesn't get soggy when you get it home. Each bowl also comes with a fried egg, which is a nice, unexpected touch. The soup bowls are pretty good for lunch and we shared the sides, but we still had leftovers. While we were waiting for our food, 2 groups come in and ordered their food from the touchscreen. It was funny because the Indian family that came in first ordered a whole ton of food. The next group of 20-somethings had just come from playing basketball in the park and I expected them to order even more food, but only got like small dishes of dumplings, appetizers or just a drink. Serves me right for judging books by their cover! read more

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My coworker and I both ordered their noodles and were pretty disappointed. The noodle itself was nothing special nor bad but the soup was super bland. It did not taste like anything. The best part of the whole meal was the egg... I am not a cook but I feel like I could make a better tasting noodle dish at home by myself. Quite disappointing considering they are called baoNOODLE house. I guess because they were new, they were gave us a free sample of their fried pork. The texture was really good but it was a bit too sweet for my liking. So unnaturally sweet in my opinion. The colder the dish got, the sweeter it felt. I might come back again to try their dumplings and hope for the best but that's it. read more

Food here was pretty solid Tried the $9 pan fried dumplings w cheese and the $1 bun Food was good for the price, but service was terrible Meant to ask which dumplings were most popular but asked if the cheese was good in the dumplings He murmurs to himself "great question..." Dude decided to be a smart ahh for no reason To him I reply now "great idea" - 3 stars And that's being nice af just bc they're a newer restaurant read more

Great spot for cheap eats. You can order a nice bowl of noodle soup or get a combo meal for under $15 and walk away satisfied, which is super rare these days in this economy. Some of the highlights for my includes a very unhealthy Fried Meat Patty ($7) (but it's sooo good), Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($15), and Special Wonton Soup ($6). They're known for their $1 Big Meat Bun, which I did not try. read more

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We ordered several different dishes so we could try a variety of things, and overall everything was really good. The standout by far was the pan-fried dumplings with cheese... every single bite somehow tasted better than the last. I also ordered the soft noodles with peanut butter sauce, which were flavorful and very satisfying. The braised noodle soup was pretty good as well, and you could really tell from every dish that the noodles are made fresh. We also tried the wonton soup, which was solid, although I personally wasn't the biggest fan of the broth (not much flavor). Ordering there is really easy with their system where you order up front and they bring everything to your table, and the inside was clean with very friendly staff! read more

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Heard about the grand opening specials & went to check it out. It is only available yesterday and today. Each customer is allowed to buy a big dumpling for $1 or beef noodle soup for $5. Only one choice. The usual price for the dumpling is $3 and the noodle soup is usually $14.95. There was a line but moved quickly. I ordered the $5 beef noodle soup, steamed chive dumplings and peanut noodles. There was a short wait as I got it for takeout. The staff packing orders made sure people got their orders. There is a decent amount of seating and 2 clean bathrooms in the back. They packed the orders well. The $5 noodle soup was a good deal. Nice touch with the egg. The steamed chive dumplings were good too. Peanut noodles were a bit bland. Definitely have to go back when the grand opening settles down. I wanted to try the hot and sour noodles but they didnt have it today. Will be back to give it a try. read more

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Grand opening I tried the combo today pan-fried bun with pork bone soup for $14.95 The pan-fried pork was delicious and the soup was very refreshing. You place the order at the counter and they serve it to you at the table and also no tipping! They are having a grand opening special for the big bun,for only one dollar each. One per person. normally is three dollars each. The big bun is very juicy.. The servers are nice and efficient.. The interior is bright and modern and clean.. read more

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Came here and tried the two noodle special that was happening and the $1 bao. Everything only tasted so so. The meats in the noodles were not great. The meat tasted unseasoned and the texture wasn't great. One bowl of noodles had more noodles than the other. The soup base was alright I guess. The fried pork was not bad but had way too much fatty pieces. The bao was juicy I guess but the overall flavor was only so so also. Even with the special combo pricing, I felt like based on the flavor or the food, it was overpriced. This is a self service place so technically there's no need to tip, and I think my friend saw that upon entering, but there was still a tip request on the receipt. The place was quite busy on a Friday evening, which was to be expected, but the store was spacious enough to accommodate. read more

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Affordable and self serve! You order on an iPad and they hand you a numbered buzzer. My 5 bao set with hot and sour soup was ~$15! The pan fried buns were definitely the highlight - they had crispy skirts that were super yummy. The soup was not as good - it wasn't a classic hot and sour (was things like tomato inside). read more

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Our first day in NY we went to Chinatown for a food crawl/and speakeasy search. (we had great tips from our niece). We happened on Bao Noodle house and the steamed Bao Buns were so tender, and the veggie meat filling was just over the top, I am drooling as I write this - it was that good. Can't wait to visit again. Thank you Bao Noodle House for an amazing meal! read more

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It was my first time at Bao Noodle House, and I had an amazing experience! It was easy to find the restaurant from the street; loved the cute mascot in the front! Prices are reasonable and there's a wide variety of food on the menu. It's a quick service place so you order and pickup at the counter, find a seat, and bus your plates when you're done. I tried a lot of foods as well as a tea, and everything was yummy! They also have a unique item I've never seen before - pork and cheese bao! read more

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BEST PLACE FOR FOOD IN NYC! -Clean -lots of options -kind friendly staff -DELICIOUS! Me and my mom were walking around Chinatown starved and everywhere was packed and it was like discovering an oasis in the desert when we stumbled upon Bao Noodle House! It's obviously not super packed because it's new but it surely soon will be ;) We got lambs skewers spicy and I also added chili oil, wonton soup, and soup dumplings and also passion fruit tea to go. We were also given a free sample of cheese and meat scallion dumplings and they were delicious! The restaurant is a little selfserve and you get your own toppings and put food tray away. But delicious and clean and wonderful. And great place to escape heat. read more

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Starting a business is hard and when you advertise a $1 "Big Bun" to draw in new customers, it better delivers. After a few minutes, the bun was handed to me in a box container in a plastic bag with no napkins. The box container was appreciated but that was where ownership could cut costs in packaging and focus more on delivering a good bun instead. The Big Bun was not what I'd typically call one in my traditional Cantonese upbringing as in a pork bun with egg and Chinese sausage. Instead it was simply minced meat; no green onions as advertised or anything else to cut through the richness of it. With a slight hint of MSG hitting the back of my throat, I knew I wasn't going to come back. read more

Bao Noodle House 包之面 - $1 meat bun - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

A new restaurant that is semi affordable. I only put semi because they current have specials that are nice such as the $1 big bao limited to 1 person but going by normal prices they are around average in prices. Taste wise, the food is pretty average. The service is also pretty average. You wait till your little device beeps and grab your food. I think they hyped pretty much died by the time we came as there weren't that many people here. read more

Bao Noodle House 包之面 - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

$20 lunch combo gets you a noodle soup + popcorn pork. Tried the pork rib and broth were okay. The popcorn pork? Crispy, flavorful, absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be back for that fried pork! read more

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Cute little noodle shop in China town with great prices! Got these peanut noodles for less than $6 and they were delicious. My favorite part was that they had soy sauce, chili oil, and sriracha at every table. The inside was also very clean, including the bathrooms. Service was also quick and nice. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. You throw your own food away when you're finished. read more

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The staff were nice to us and the food was good. The prices were really good as well. Seems like a nice little family owned spot.

Their food is pretty authentic and the price is really good. It's a great place to get you dinner read more

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Grand opening . they have a special one per person one dollar big bun . Regular price three dollars each. Of course I took a advantage of this special big bun and it is delicious. Freshly made. And the servers were very friendly, and the place is very clean. read more

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It's not hand pull noodles, just regular noodles only, also it tastes too soft, maybe it's overcooked. The pan fired bun tastes off. Self service, but the cashier still very friendly and nice. The restaurant just ground opening, so it looks very clean and new. read more

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They don't have ingredients listed in many of the food items so be careful eating here, apparently the staff is supposed to tell you the ingredients when you order, they won't unless you ask. A nightmare for anyone with allergies or food restrictions. read more

The food is so good, if you love chinese bun you should try the big bun and the signature pan-fried bun, the pork pan-fried is crispy outside and juicy inside...^^ read more

March 23, 2026 mud afternoon...take out order which travel to Brooklyn and was still HoT. Combo of Shrimp Dumpling and Bone Soup. Shrimp dumplings were nuce and crispy on the bottom soft and juicy on top and inside...amazing first bite without dipping sauce. With dipping sauce they are incredible. Noodles tossed with Peanut Sauce and Bone Soup. Soup had corn and other veggies and was still hot with a 30 minute train ride. Noodles were crazy good with just enough flavor and sauce to coat. Big Bun was a nice size, very meaty and juicey. Food is delicious and freshly made to order. Staff is super friendly and helpful with ordering. My order was to go and the lady packed it so nothing toppled over or leaked and she included eating utensils and any dipping sauces. I think they said they were only open 3 weeks and today they were giving out samples of their cheese dumpling( not a piece but a whole dumpling. Stop in and enjoy some fresh and delicious food which will warm your heart n soul. read more

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The soup is cloudy and the food is not good. It's affordable but that's it. Would not recommend

环境优美舒适 价格实惠 面条和芝士生煎包很好吃! Great customer service, tasty food and great atmosphere!! Great customer service, tasty food and great atmosphere!!

The food are affordable and fresh here. No need to tip. The cheese fried dumplings are out of this world. I also like the peanut noodles w scallions. read more

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the food was delicious, prepared fast. and rich in flavor. the team serving us was attentive to our taste and recommend the best dishes. We would gladly come back ! read more