My boyfriend & I checked out this spot after seeing it on TikTok! It was super packed because they went viral and I don't think they anticipated the crowd however we loved it! The soup dumplings were perfect for this cold New York Day! The owner was super grateful and thanked us for coming in. We'd definitely eat here again! read more

I came here with three friends with a Yelp reservation on a Sunday night. I was pretty excited about it since I've seen it packed on Friday nights. This was honestly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in a long time from a strictly food perspective. I hate giving restaurants poor ratings, but I truly don't understand how this restaurant has 4 stars. Yelp completely missed the mark on this one. This restaurant offered below-average, small-portioned, expensive-for-what-was-offered American Chinese food. I honestly love American Chinese food, but when a restaurant is advertising itself as offering, authentic food, that's what I expect to get. What blows my mind is that the menu actually does contain select authentic dishes, but they might as well not have bothered offering them because of how badly they butchered it. I would go as far as to say I found the food offensive because of the taste and price. The scallion pancakes had bacon in it, which I thought was weird. It was also super bland. How does one mess it up that badly? It's effectively just salty fried flour. The mapo tofu was okay, but it's a dish that's nearly impossible to mess up. The stir fry noodle was okay, in-line with the type you'd get at a take-out any Chinese restaurant in NYC, but the portion size was pretty small. The sauteed string beans were bland, not fried deeply enough to compared to every other string bean dish I've ever had, and $12.95 for a few bites. The dry pot with fish was very average. We tried a few other dishes, but I guess I've chosen to forget parts of my dining experience. I'm sad that the food didn't meet my standards. I can't even begin to imagine what the coffee is like here... Silver linings: -I do appreciate that there were a decent amount of vegetarian options. We got the mushroom and vegetable soup dumplings, which I actually thought were decent and the best thing we tried. -The service was excellent, and all the employees were super sweet and on top of everything. The restaurant is spacious and the ambiance was nice, but the food was not worth the time or money. There is far, FAR better Chinese food in NYC. Don't waste your calories on this. read more

Baodega - The saddest scallion pancakes I've ever had - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

While nominally there was outdoor seating, it was so enclosed that I'm not sure it really qualifies as outdoors for ventilation... I'm very picky about my xiaolongbao. These (9.5$) had decent flavor, but the skin on top was too thick. Shengjianbao (9.95$) had great juicy meat, but not enough salt made it a bit too bland. Nice to satisfy a craving though. Hot pot pickled cabbage fish (24.95$) was very flavorful and the fish perfectly tender. The soup spoons were way too thick and large for the bowls, making it oddly difficult to eat soup from the bowl? In comparison to the slightly undersalted xlb and sjb, this was quite salty. The weirdly standout item? The rice that came with the fish! It was very fragrant, noticeably fresh. Overall, the food was decent, but quite pricey. I would probably only go back if I had a craving. read more

Baodega is an interesting Chinese restaurant that specializes in Shanghai soup dumplings (Xiaolongbao or XLB for short) and other dim sum and dumplings. The name Baodega is a play of the quintessential New York corner store -- particularly in Hispanic neighborhoods -- the word bao which are steamed buns from northern China. The food is generally good. The soup dumplings (Grandma's Soup Dumplings) taste good, but the dough is very thick and there are better soup dumplings elsewhere. The Peking Duck little burgers are excellent. read more

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Took a while to get seated. The food comes in big portions, but my group enjoyed every part of it. The restaurant is clean and the service is great. read more

Absolutely love this place, staff is amazing and very welcoming. Food is fresh and flavorful. As for ambiance I liked it a lot, it was quite simple and very comforting. read more

#The time I went, it was super super slow. I think I waited about 30 minutes for my dumplings. And when they came out, the server accidentally gave them to the #old couple next to me who sat down 20 minutes after me. They were about to eat them before I stopped them. And it turns out they didn't even order dumplings! One guy who was waiting for his #MealPal for about 30 minutes, decided to have his to stay instead to go, because it took so long. And the old couple next to me thought he just sat down and got his food pretty quickly. And they complained. I tried to tell them he had been waiting for a long time. But I don't think #butting-in helped any. It didn't make them feel any better. I thought #Chinese food was quick. read more

Baodega - Traditional Shanghai Pan Fried Soup Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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Came in on a Saturday night around 6pm with a friend - there was only one other table filled at the time but because of COVID craziness I wasn't surprised. Ordered: - Dry pot fish: ...my favorite pick out of the 4 - good flavor and a good assortment of vegetables + fish ...note: not a ma la dry pot flavor like you might expect - Dan Dan noodles: ...I enjoyed these but they're not your typical dan dan noodles (think hot chili oil, sesame sauce) - it's more of a soysauce flavor - Peking Duck "burger" aka buns" ...not bad but not a standout - personally don't think it's worth for $14 since it's only two pieces - Bok choy w/ mushrooms ...bok choy isn't fried which is great to see! mushrooms were heavily sauced in a bbq/soysauce-esque sauce Overall: (+) space is clean and modern for a Chinese spot (-) with all the dishes, it felt a bit salty after a while (-) pricey compared to a Chinatown spot Final Score: 3.5/5 *note: I was reached out on Instagram to check out the restaurant for free in exchange for an honest Yelp review read more

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I was looking for somewhere to eat Dim Sum in the city and ran across this place. The place was pretty and clean inside, and the employees were fantastic. The food was made fresh and each item was delicious. We got crystal dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, and scallion & bacon pancakes. The service and the food were both phenomenal, and the prices very reasonable. I will definitely be returning whenever I visit NYC again. read more

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Baodega is brought to you by the same folks who own Laut, The Chinese Club, and Laut Singapura. The mid-century modern decor is fitting for the Flatiron neighborhood, as are the prices. The flavors, maybe about what you'd expect as well, if "muted" and "safe" are what you go in thinking you'd get. Oo I sound kind of feisty today, but I swear I don't mean to. My dining companion and I shared the mushroom soup dumplings, vegetarian duck, traditional Shanghai pan fried soup dumplings, and braised beef stew noodle soup. Everything we had here seemed formulaically put together, without the sort of deep umami or extra flourishes you'd expect from a professional kitchen. The braised beef noodle soup was full of cartilage, with strange cuts of meat. The Shanghai pan fried soup dumplings weren't actually what we ordered and when we informed the server she told us "it isn't? it tastes good though, you should just eat it." We didn't push back because we were hungry and also didn't want to waste food but the service didn't exactly spark the desire to return. The vegetarian duck is made of deep fried tofu skin and not at all the seitan I've come to expect from something labeled as mock meat. This tasted more like a spring roll than it did like vegetarian duck (the gold standard for mock duck for me is served at Thai Villa. Don't knock it until you've tried it!) Maybe photos on the menu would help, in the case of this restaurant. I do love their little bao logo because it reminds me of that cute Disney short about the mother who gets empty nest syndrome and fantasizes about raising a bao as a son as a replacement for her human offspring. Much like this restaurant, it'll break your heart. read more

Delicious! Prices are reasonable. Not a ton of gluten free options. Soups are fantastic. Soup dumplings were good but could have been better. For the area I think it's pretty darn solid. Highly recommend. read more

Known to specialize in soup dumplings, Baodega offers the pan fried version and the steamed versions (pork and also the pork with crab roe). I tried 3 kinds and prefer the traditional steamed version with pork only. The dumpling skin was a little thick for my preference.. stuffing and juices could've been more generous. The flavor was good/standard. For the area, you can get your dumpling fix here. read more

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Despite some of the more negative reviews, I actually enjoyed my meal very much here. I was intrigued by the vegan duck lunch special, which turned out to be soy bean paper rolled up with carrots and veggies inside, seasoned mildly and seared. It was pretty yummy, though definitely not duck in any way. I think a Peking style duck sauce would've made it a little better but it definitely needed a little something else. Nonetheless it was tasty and filling and I would order again for lunch considering the large portions (lunch comes w a spring roll and egg drop tomato soup, which I just gave to my partner). We also got the braised gluten, which is a classic side dish usually served cold, though in our case it was served warm. Nothing bad about that, and they nailed the sweet soy sauce flavor. My favorite appetizer that could definitely hold its own as a full meal with a bowl of rice. The Kung pao chicken portion was huge and was well received. All in all a nice lunch spot. Beware there is a credit card fee, but i think cash is also discounted? All in all a nice experience. read more

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This place was really cute, it has the look and vibe of a coffee shop that also serves dumplings. The service was great, our waiter was very enthusiastic and friendly. We got the mushroom and veggie soup dumplings which were very tasty, excellent for cooler weather. We'd also gotten mushroom and veggie noodles, the bok choi in the dish was perfectly cooked! We also tried the fried dough, it came with a cheese powder, which is pretty clever as it adds flavor but doesn't make the dough soggy. This place was great will definitely be back! read more

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I ordered the Dry Pot Beef w/ Rice dish (lunch special) and the General Tso Chicken w/ Rice dish (lunch special) for takeaway, and I received something that doesn't really look like the order from the photographs. In the Dry Pot Beef Lunch Special (Spicy), I did not receive mushrooms, but instead, I received strips of beef that were sliced thinly, cauliflower and something that tasted like potatoes. As for the General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special, I received what looks like leftover chicken from the day before, poorly battered, and was just randomly mixed with diluted General Tso sauce. Descriptions of the orders: Dry Pot Beef Lunch Special (Spicy) Dry pot beef with mushrooms, peppers & garlic served with white rice (Spicy) General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special Deep-fried chicken glazed with General Tso's sauce served with white rice read more

Baodega - General Tso Chicken w/ Rice (lunch special) - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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Not a fan. Was very excited when a Shanghainese spot opened up in Flatiron but unfortunately, the food was so-so. The soup dumplings had absolutely zero soup, just a somewhat dry/somewhat flavorless lump of pork inside the dumpling pouch. The Grandma's braised pork was alright, although could have been cooked for longer (the fatty part of the meat was too solid to be pleasantly edible). Overall, probably wouldn't return. Service and ambience was alright but dishes fell below expectation. Also, just a minor complaint, but their suggested tip calculations on the bill were off the post-tax amount rather than the pre-tax subtotal. read more

Baodega - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 stars. Not quite 4, but three doesn't seem fair. We stopped in to try some dim sum and got: * Grandma's Soup Pork Dumplings (6 piece): My favorite item of the day. Soup was very flavorful with a great blend of fat (from pork), salt, and other flavors. I would absolutely get again. * Scallion Pancake w/ Bacon: Also delicious (I'm a sucker for scallion pancake). The bacon wasn't necessary in my opinion but didn't cause an issue. The pancake was doughy yet crispy and cooked well. * Fried Pork Wonton: Not what I was like envisioned but still good. A little deeply fried for my liking but crunchy was great! Menu says you can get veggie as well but our waiter said they were out. * Spring Rolls: Honestly, pass on these. Nothing special. Our waiter, Tommy, was so nice and attentive. The decor is nice: minimal with a hipster vibe. Would come back again definitely. Great first stop on this trip! read more

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Love this spot! Would highly recommend: Pan fried soup dumplings. Could eat sooo many of these Dan dan noodle. Amazing. I added roast duck and did not regret it. Would get again: Veggie & pork wonton soup for 2 These were ok: Regular pork soup dumplings. Lot of meat, not enough soup. Lion head meatball Sweet & sour ribs House special fried rice, had a ton of meat Would pass: Scallion pancake Eggplant with garlic sauce, felt this was sweet read more

Solid choice for soup dumplings in Flatiron. They were almost-moist but definitely could have used a bit more soup. The Peking duck sliders were good, a tad bit more fat than meat, but very flavorful and the bao was tasty. Definitely order the corn and chicken soup- good way to stay warm on a cold day. read more

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Standout was the Peking Duck Burger! Also always good on a hot NYC summer night is an order of Shanghainese Cold Noodle. They have a backyard and the interior decor is trendy enough for date night or girls night. No mixed drinks, just Tsing Tao and a house wine so be ready to get ya drink on elsewhere. read more

This is a somewhat new restaurant so they have a few kinks to work out. However, the food is pretty good. The soup dumplings were pretty good but not mind blowing. The cucumbers were passable but they are shreds as opposed to chunks or slices. The dish that really stood out was the farmhouse chicken dry pot.. super flavorful with a sterno underneath to keep it hot. That was great. read more

Baodega - The farmhouse chicken.. great! - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Family dinner. Service was fast and wait staff was nice and courteous. The soup dumplings were good and comparable to most places in the City. Pan fried dumplings were a bit flat - a bit too greasy and the inside stuffing was a bit sparse but taste was okay. My daughter had the braised beef noodle soup. The soup tasted nice but I feel like the stock could be thicker or more concentrated. We also tried the traditional lions head meatball dish. Not the way my grandma makes it, but it's okay. Sautéed string been is very good - our favorite dish of the evening. Overall, not a bad place in the neighborhood but I think food can be improved upon. read more

From what I understand Baodega is a new restaurant. You could almost miss it with the construction around it. It is also very non assuming. You can order from the counter or they will come to your table. It's a very cute home style restaurant. Very simple. The food is very fresh. You can tell that it is made to order. Piping hot and very delicious. I am normally worried about bus and dumplings because of the amount of dough used but these were small and very good. We had the vegetable buns and the pan fried vegetable Shanghai noodles. I loved every single bite. The prices are reasonable so it won't break your wallet. Worth it for Lunch or dinner. I never had buns so beautifully filled with vegetable greens. Amazing!!!! I definitely recommend trying it out. read more

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It's got a nice modern vibe with very attentive staff. Unfortunately the dish that people keeps raving about: the grandma's soup dumplings is very disappointing. Skin is way too thick, there is little soup, and way too much meat. The scallion pancake was good though, nice and crispy (tastes very similar to Excellent Dumpling House). Pricing is reasonable, not too expensive, given the area its located in, but I'd recommend Excellent Dumpling House instead of this establishment for taste and authenticity. read more

Loving my my random stop for lunch. So much flavor in the ground beef. I asked for three star spicy and its perfect. The gentleman at the front is kind and concern with my well-being. I've been to China, and to me this tastes so authentic. read more

Baodega - Dan Dan three star spicy - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Needed a quick bite so I thought why not some dumplings! It's a nice space as it's clean and there's a window where you can see all the dumplings being wrapped. The free snack was AMAZING! It's fried dumpling skin and I literally couldn't stop eating it! However, I have to say the dumplings were not that good. The skin is quite thick and the dumplings are just not juicy or tasty. Although I see them being wrapped right there, it tasted like frozen dumplings... read more

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We stopped here on a saturday night around 7pm, no need for reservations and the staff was super friendly. He recommended the traditional shanghai dumplings as those are the house special. very delicious and crispy pan fried but also had a lot of soup in the dumplings. definitely worth checking out! they also have dim sum and an assortment of other delicious item read more

Baodega - Traditional Shanghai Pan Fried Soup Dumplings & crab roe pan fried soup dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Wow that was one of the worst delivery meals I ever had. Generally when you order shrimp your probably asking for trouble portion wise but my goodness! The garlic shrimp were like 8 unpeeled shrimp. And the seafood dumplings appeared to be filled with ....dumpling. There didn't seem to be any discernible filling. Add to that all the extra fees...sorry but while I'll usually give a place a 2nd try, not this place. read more

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Shen jian bao was yummy! They usually tend to be oily but these were just right for me. I would pass on the pork soul dumplings though... there's too much meat and not enough soup. In fact, I couldn't even taste the soup which was disappointing. read more

I did not realize they do not have much pork dishes. But I happen to love duck so that's okay. The Dandan noodles is very good but I wish it had more meat on top. Even if I have to add a few $. The Xia-long-bao was tasty but it would have been better if the dough was thinner. read more

Came across an article about Baodega and was actually embarrassed to learn it is just around the corner from the office. The next day (today), I paid a visit to get some food for lunch. It's a very cool space with the open setting offering a feeling of being something you'd see in your favorite sitcom. I was taking the food to go and the counter staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. More than one person patiently talked me through the menu, catering their recommendations to my tastes. Very clearly, they genuinely care about their customers. Very clearly, they are enthusiastic about their food. I want to like this place so badly and there are enough positives and potential for me to go back again. There's lots more to try. The food is fresh. It's quality product. But, well, um, there just wasn't much in the way of flavor. The traditional Shanghai pan-fried soup dumplings were given to me lukewarm. The short 1 1/2 block walk back to the office would not have been enough for them to lose their heat. The dumplings had a nice, substantial texture - think firm sofa with just enough give - but there was no real taste to it. I also ordered Dan Dan noodles and was assured they were made spicy as per my request. Baodega doesn't skimp on the portions, this felt like an endless bowl. But not only was it not spicy, it wasn't, well, anything. The food was just kinda, there. I will go back and will try again, hoping to have reason to add star(s) to subsequent reviews. read more

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Some of the best and most authentic food I've had in so long! It's a mom and pop shop and the owners are amazingly sweet. I sat in the backyard garden area and it was beautiful and felt like you were transported somewhere else. We got a wide selection which included scallion noodles, the pork bun, marinated cucumbers, Dry pot chicken, and had to get two orders of the fried soup dumplings. Everything was so flavorful and juicy and can tell there is so much care in the food produced. When I say I ordered two of the soup dumplings I mean it! They exploded with flavor that I was ready to order more. This is a must try that is great for a hangout, lunch, etc. Definitely recommend it's a must try ! read more

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Another update! The dry pot chicken with rice is soooo good!! Everything here is like a hug to my soul. It tastes like something your grandma would make. Thank you to Uncle Kenny (owner) for always making every meal special read more

Baodega - Dry pot chicken with rice - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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First of all, how cute of a name is "Baodega"? I already love it. This was our first time at Baodega, so we browsed on Yelp for the best things to try. We ordered the spicy wontons, pan fried soup dumplings, steamed soup dumplings, and the dry pot chicken. And everything was VERY GOOD. Especially the dry pot chicken. That was definitely my favorite. The portions are definitely big enough for two (and with leftovers!) The service was pretty slow, but the owner let us know it was going to be slower because they were short staffed even before we sat down, which we appreciated. We didn't mind waiting as much because he let us know in advance. Once we ordered, the food came out pretty quickly. The owner was extremely nice, albeit stressed and busy, even though it seemed like he was the only person currently working at the front of the house (greeting guests, seating them, handing out delivery/takeout, taking orders, getting drinks, bringing out food, etc). Because of the great food and hardworking service, we highly recommend supporting this small business next time you're in the area. And GET THE DRY POT CHICKEN. read more

No fuss, delicious food. The server helped me find a couple vegetarian options (fried rice so good and yummy dumplings). Definitely recommend for a casual hidden gem in the neighborhood. read more

We ordered Spicy Wontons in chili oil, Dan dan noodles, Dry pot chicken noodle soup and the portions were generous and tasted delicious. We ordered for 2 people and were completely satisfied. Service was good, nice location and nice ambience. Overall great experience and affordable. read more

Baodega - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered Crispy Duck noodle soup. The duck is fine! But the noodle is not as good as meat at all. Didn't finish it. But the environment and service are good! read more

Baodega - Crispy Duck Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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Good place to eat! They have a lot of choices for you including dim sum, soup, cold dish, combo, etc. The way they cook is just as perfect as home tastee! I like it a lot. I would recommend dry pot fish, hot pot beef and marinated jellyfish. It would be even better if they can serve faster but it's still okay. Overall, it's a good place to eat and I'll recommend it to my friends. read more

Baodega - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

I should start by saying that I had high hopes for this place, I'm a huge fan of Bao and an even bigger fan of their punny name. Sadly, I left a little disappointed as their disorganization made the experience lackluster at best. I made a 12:15 reservation for my boyfriend and I, we got there just a few minutes early, but honestly had no idea if this was a seat yourself or wait to be seated kinda place. I think the barista (not sure if he was the barista, but he was in the coffee shop section of the restaurant) noticed we looked like fish out of water and asked how he could help us. I informed him that we had reservations and had been waiting for acknowledgement, I think if it wasn't for him we would've never actually sat down. He quickly cleaned off a table and got us situated, but it was another 10 minutes before anyone took our order - we had to flag him down after he took someone nearby's order. We ordered the crab roe dumplings, the mushroom and veggie dumplings, and the shrimp crystal dumplings. The crab and mushroom dumplings came out about 15 minutes apart, making it a whooping 12:56 by the time we finished with them (we'd gone during our lunch break so had to be at our respective jobs at 1) and still hadn't received our shrimp dumplings. We had to flag down another waiter to get our check and when we'd asked about the shrimp dumplings the waiter informed us that the chef forgot about our order. All in all, the food wasn't bad but they have some serious ish to get together. If they weren't so disorganized, I would've most definitely enjoyed the experience more. read more

Found the place via TikTok like many others. I took my parents and all of us loved it! We're all vegetarian so we had some veggie noodles, dumplings, green beans, and mapi tofu. My dad wasn't excited to have another mapo tofu until he tried it and said it was the best he'd ever had. Everything was delicious and came out very quickly. Very reasonably priced. I'll be back for sure. read more