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They have a few tables and counter seating. They also have another location for quick takeout. We opted to eat in. The service is ok. They didn't call out our order number, and instead shouted out hello a couple times, before we realized it was for us. Wonton in Chili Oil was mediocre. A lot of oil but barely any flavor or spiciness. The wonton were cooked well though. Vegetable and Mushroom Mixed Bao were better. They were also cooked well. The bun was soft and held the filling in. There was a good amount of filling, with a good ratio of vegetables and mushroom. Overall, not a spot I'd go back to when there are so many other bao and wonton spots in the area.
In the west many people associate the word "bao" with what are actually Taiwanese gua baos. I personally much prefer the traditional steamed variety, and was very excited to find this new specialist hailing from Chengdu serving mini baos (6 per order). While the pork filling is their signature, they also offer a green vegetable-mushroom filling for vegetarians like myself. Unfortunately it's not good - this is probably one of the least flavorable vegetarian dumpling or bao fillings I've tasted to date. On top of that, the mushroom had an off-putting gummy texture that prevented me from finishing more than one bao. It sounds from other reviews like their traditional pork variety is solid, so maybe just don't deviate from that (and don't come here if you have any dietary restrictions).
Not as good as I would like it to be!! Buns were good but very salty!! Got the meal for under $10 & it came with soy milk. Definitely not coming back!!
Lee and Bai is a chain that started in Chengdu, China and now has a NYC outlet! Cozy spot on the second floor but bustling with many new customers. They have a contactless touch ordering system that lets you order and pay via credit card. They have several combo deals currently for the buns+drinks+other entrees. I got the buns+noodle+soymilk+meat for a very affordable price. Food came out very quickly. Note when they call out the number they say it in Mandarin only (and I didn't see any non-Chinese people ordering food however). The standout items for me were the steamed buns and the tea soymilk. Buns were so light and fluffy it felt like biting into a cloud. I got the camellia and tieguanyin soymilks and both were solid. The noodles I would not get again--they were big portions but not particularly flavorful. Same deal with the meat. Overall it delivers a quick, easy, filling, and reasonably priced casual breakfast/brunch. It's not the best bao in the world but it tastes solid and feels like you've been transported to Asia. Would get the combo with soymilk+bun again.
Love that the cashiers are super friendly and that you can sit to eat your order without tipping. There's plenty of seats! I love their original Chengdu pork buns but the other fillings are a little lacking (especially the green pepper pork one, the pork is almost like shredded pork floss texture).
Cuisine: 6 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 This second floor shop opened maybe a month ago right near the police station on Union Street. This is a no frills type of steam bun and noodle shop. After two visits, I have tried at least one item from each of the sections of the menu. I really want to like this place, but unfortunately it did fall short of my expectations. First of all, they heavily advertise their steamed buns, so I'll start there. Overall, the texture of the dough is the same for all of them, I would score it 7 out of 10. Only difference was the leaf-like shape of the Vegetable & Mushroom Mixed Bun. As for the taste, it was relatively light and not too doughy. However, the quality of the fillings were inconsistent, which I shared individually below. Chengdu Braised Pork Bun (8/10) - This is their signature item and the ground pork was quite flavorful. Chive Fresh Pork Bun (3/10) - Way too mushy meatball with little chive flavor. Not very good. Green Pepper & Braised Pork Mixed Bun (6/10) - Not spicy at all, which was very disappointing. The ground pork was decent. Vegetable & Mushroom Mixed Bun (5/10) - The lack of vibrant green color of the veggies told me that it will lack crisp, and it certainly did. Need more salt. Since steamed buns were their top item, I would say that I was really hoping for an overall better product. Sadly, I could find similar quality, if not better, all over Flushing. Let's talk about the other foods at the restaurant. Porridge w/ Tomato & Shrimp (5/10) - Intrigued by the flavor profile, but felt that it was kind of a miss. The consistency was fine, but taste was not for me. Fried Dumplings (4/10) - At $1.50 each, these are expensive. The crust on the bottom was somewhat lacking in crispiness. Then biting into a mushy filling with little chive flavor makes this one a miss too. Special Minced Sauce Noodle (5/10) - Sauce was not bad, but the noodles were overcooked and mushy. Sliced Beef & Tripe w/ Chili Sauce (8/10) - This dish was thinly sliced and had great texture. The chili sauce was quite delicious. Cucumber & Yuba Mixed (7/10) - Refreshing. The crunchy cucumbers paired well with the soft yuba that soaks up the garlicky sauce worked well. Tea Egg (7/10) - A good version where the marinade did penetrate the egg, but the yolk was overcooked. You can tell how much of the yolk was green instead of yellow. Camellia Tea Soybean Milk (9/10) - $2.99 seems a bit high for such a small bottle, but the floral flavors were amazing. Tieguanyin Tea w/ Soybean Milk (8/10) - Also flavorful with more of a Oolong taste. Smooth and delicious. For me, some of the dishes and drinks are worth a revisit, and I will come back again to check on consistency and try new items. However, some of the fails were big and I'll simply bypass those items, which should result in a better overall meal.
Their name suggests that their specialty is buns and noodles. But I was pleasantly surprised by their wontons as well. Despite the bath of chili oil that it's sitting in, the dish is not as spicy as it looks. I'd consider it more like chili soup instead but it's flavored quite well and the skin is very thin, which I love. The buns are fantastic - very well flavored and the meat is juicy. I do wish there was a little bit more meat inside, but the taste is good. I'm a sucker for their classic chengdu braised pork bun but their spicy versions are fun as well. I was also impressed with their soy milk, which is flavored with different types of tea. A nice bin on the classic soy milk. The reason I can't give it five stars is because I also ordered a congee which was the worst I've ever had. It had absolutely no flavor so I had to add soy sauce myself. After stirring it only a few times, it became completely watery and basically just a soup at that point. I guess I will stick to Cantonese places for congee. Overall, their buns are delish and worth coming back for.
I ordered the camellia soybean milk, steamed dumplings, and fried dumplings for breakfast. This small restaurant was busy around 11 am. The cashier told me that the food would take about 15 minutes to get ready, which seemed long to me. However, people who arrived after me got their food before me. Just checking again, I got my order. Despite this, I enjoyed the dumplings and the soybean milk. Although the food came as a small portion, I felt full and energized for what came ahead during the day.
I told the cashier last time I made the order u guys didn't give me the egg. Then I show her the image of the receipt in my cellphone she give an egg today .so I order These buns very juice and fresh waited 6 minutes for the order. Will come back for more please check your items before u go because in flushing very hard to find a parking space.
Great buns for reasonable price. High quality filling and good portions. Only tried the buns this visit, but definitely will be back to try the other dishes next time. Picked out the vegetable with mushroom bun and the chengdu roast pork bun. Both were super flavorful and juicy, and just the right size. Service was super quick. There was only one person working the front that day as well, towards closing time too. They have kiosk inside for ordering, but you can place the order in person as well. Overall a solid spot to get your fixing for baos. Can't wait to come back and try the noodles! read more
Food first, thoughts after... Wow the buns are delicious here. Thin chewy dough with flavorful filling. No excessive juice so not messy but not dry. The insides are minced and packed full of flavor. The chili oil and radish on the side made it perfect. read more
This was yet another place that got a little IG hype and failed to live up to it. I had high hopes for wontons in chili oil, which was the dish making me want to check this place out. It fell short. The wontons are made well, but they are sitting in a bowl of relatively flavorless red oil which I found a bit surprising. Better versions of this dish can be found elsewhere. The vegetable and mushroom bao was pretty forgettable as well, but to be honest I wasn't expecting too much from this dish. I would have tried their Chengdu braised pork bun instead, but I went along for the ride on this one. The bun is pleasant enough, but there was a lack of any flavor or texture to the veges that makes this skippable. read more
They have a few tables and counter seating. They also have another location for quick takeout. We opted to eat in. The service is ok. They didn't call out our order number, and instead shouted out hello a couple times, before we realized it was for us. Wonton in Chili Oil was mediocre. A lot of oil but barely any flavor or spiciness. The wonton were cooked well though. Vegetable and Mushroom Mixed Bao were better. They were also cooked well. The bun was soft and held the filling in. There was a good amount of filling, with a good ratio of vegetables and mushroom. Overall, not a spot I'd go back to when there are so many other bao and wonton spots in the area. read more
In the west many people associate the word "bao" with what are actually Taiwanese gua baos. I personally much prefer the traditional steamed variety, and was very excited to find this new specialist hailing from Chengdu serving mini baos (6 per order). While the pork filling is their signature, they also offer a green vegetable-mushroom filling for vegetarians like myself. Unfortunately it's not good - this is probably one of the least flavorable vegetarian dumpling or bao fillings I've tasted to date. On top of that, the mushroom had an off-putting gummy texture that prevented me from finishing more than one bao. It sounds from other reviews like their traditional pork variety is solid, so maybe just don't deviate from that (and don't come here if you have any dietary restrictions). read more
Lee and Bai is a chain that started in Chengdu, China and now has a NYC outlet! Cozy spot on the second floor but bustling with many new customers. They have a contactless touch ordering system that lets you order and pay via credit card. They have several combo deals currently for the buns+drinks+other entrees. I got the buns+noodle+soymilk+meat for a very affordable price. Food came out very quickly. Note when they call out the number they say it in Mandarin only (and I didn't see any non-Chinese people ordering food however). The standout items for me were the steamed buns and the tea soymilk. Buns were so light and fluffy it felt like biting into a cloud. I got the camellia and tieguanyin soymilks and both were solid. The noodles I would not get again--they were big portions but not particularly flavorful. Same deal with the meat. Overall it delivers a quick, easy, filling, and reasonably priced casual breakfast/brunch. It's not the best bao in the world but it tastes solid and feels like you've been transported to Asia. Would get the combo with soymilk+bun again. read more
Love that the cashiers are super friendly and that you can sit to eat your order without tipping. There's plenty of seats! I love their original Chengdu pork buns but the other fillings are a little lacking (especially the green pepper pork one, the pork is almost like shredded pork floss texture). read more
Cuisine: 6 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 This second floor shop opened maybe a month ago right near the police station on Union Street. This is a no frills type of steam bun and noodle shop. After two visits, I have tried at least one item from each of the sections of the menu. I really want to like this place, but unfortunately it did fall short of my expectations. First of all, they heavily advertise their steamed buns, so I'll start there. Overall, the texture of the dough is the same for all of them, I would score it 7 out of 10. Only difference was the leaf-like shape of the Vegetable & Mushroom Mixed Bun. As for the taste, it was relatively light and not too doughy. However, the quality of the fillings were inconsistent, which I shared individually below. Chengdu Braised Pork Bun (8/10) - This is their signature item and the ground pork was quite flavorful. Chive Fresh Pork Bun (3/10) - Way too mushy meatball with little chive flavor. Not very good. Green Pepper & Braised Pork Mixed Bun (6/10) - Not spicy at all, which was very disappointing. The ground pork was decent. Vegetable & Mushroom Mixed Bun (5/10) - The lack of vibrant green color of the veggies told me that it will lack crisp, and it certainly did. Need more salt. Since steamed buns were their top item, I would say that I was really hoping for an overall better product. Sadly, I could find similar quality, if not better, all over Flushing. Let's talk about the other foods at the restaurant. Porridge w/ Tomato & Shrimp (5/10) - Intrigued by the flavor profile, but felt that it was kind of a miss. The consistency was fine, but taste was not for me. Fried Dumplings (4/10) - At $1.50 each, these are expensive. The crust on the bottom was somewhat lacking in crispiness. Then biting into a mushy filling with little chive flavor makes this one a miss too. Special Minced Sauce Noodle (5/10) - Sauce was not bad, but the noodles were overcooked and mushy. Sliced Beef & Tripe w/ Chili Sauce (8/10) - This dish was thinly sliced and had great texture. The chili sauce was quite delicious. Cucumber & Yuba Mixed (7/10) - Refreshing. The crunchy cucumbers paired well with the soft yuba that soaks up the garlicky sauce worked well. Tea Egg (7/10) - A good version where the marinade did penetrate the egg, but the yolk was overcooked. You can tell how much of the yolk was green instead of yellow. Camellia Tea Soybean Milk (9/10) - $2.99 seems a bit high for such a small bottle, but the floral flavors were amazing. Tieguanyin Tea w/ Soybean Milk (8/10) - Also flavorful with more of a Oolong taste. Smooth and delicious. For me, some of the dishes and drinks are worth a revisit, and I will come back again to check on consistency and try new items. However, some of the fails were big and I'll simply bypass those items, which should result in a better overall meal. read more
Their name suggests that their specialty is buns and noodles. But I was pleasantly surprised by their wontons as well. Despite the bath of chili oil that it's sitting in, the dish is not as spicy as it looks. I'd consider it more like chili soup instead but it's flavored quite well and the skin is very thin, which I love. The buns are fantastic - very well flavored and the meat is juicy. I do wish there was a little bit more meat inside, but the taste is good. I'm a sucker for their classic chengdu braised pork bun but their spicy versions are fun as well. I was also impressed with their soy milk, which is flavored with different types of tea. A nice bin on the classic soy milk. The reason I can't give it five stars is because I also ordered a congee which was the worst I've ever had. It had absolutely no flavor so I had to add soy sauce myself. After stirring it only a few times, it became completely watery and basically just a soup at that point. I guess I will stick to Cantonese places for congee. Overall, their buns are delish and worth coming back for. read more
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I ordered the camellia soybean milk, steamed dumplings, and fried dumplings for breakfast. This small restaurant was busy around 11 am. The cashier told me that the food would take about 15 minutes to get ready, which seemed long to me. However, people who arrived after me got their food before me. Just checking again, I got my order. Despite this, I enjoyed the dumplings and the soybean milk. Although the food came as a small portion, I felt full and energized for what came ahead during the day. read more
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I told the cashier last time I made the order u guys didn't give me the egg. Then I show her the image of the receipt in my cellphone she give an egg today .so I order These buns very juice and fresh waited 6 minutes for the order. Will come back for more please check your items before u go because in flushing very hard to find a parking space. read more
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Too good to go - the value of the surprise bag should be $15 and I was given 9 cold buns in a plastic bags. The packaging was terrible and the staff was unfriendly. I won't order from them. read more
2 years ago
Good! A cozy atmosphere and very attentive staff . Got the mifen which is quite authentic. There are complimentary turnip appetizers, a common staple in Chengdu! Can't speak about the buns haven't tried them yet. read more
1 year ago
The seating place is clean. The buns are freshly made! Must try the hot soy milk! The chengdu pea mix noodle is well balanced! We'll be back to try the dumplings. read more
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Nice new Bai place In Flushing Union Street. A lot of selection of bai. Shop is clear and comfortable to dine in.Will come back next time. read more
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