Narrow, low-key eatery with rustic decor & Chinese specialty fare like hot pot & tea eggs. Based on 231 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
61 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (917) 388-2479
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reservations: baobaocafenyc.com
Reviews
John D
The bao bao noodles just werent really hitting. The fried chicken was really tasty but some peices where insanely salty. But it is pretty affordable. They do not have a soda fountain and only a few bottled drinks.
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Megh Waltimire
This is fast casual, no frills Chinese food. It’s a nice spot to stop off for lunch, most dishes are under $15 and ready pretty quickly, even during lunch rush. There’s a good bit of seating tucked away on the inside so it’s bigger than you think and okay for groups of 3-4.
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Megan Ung
This place has delicious noodles. The only downside is that the place is very small and seating is cramped. The noodles are very filling and yummy. The service is pretty fast- we didn’t have to wait long to get our food!
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Brigitte M
This cafe is great , is not overpriced , meal size is great. There is vegetarian options, I got the little hot pot with veggie broth. It was delicious , the place is very clean and neat. Additionally , the tea I tried was awesome as well. Waitress is outstanding. I recommend this place to anyone !
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Happy Fruit
Small and cute little restaurants for a quick bite but i realized the food are amazingly delicious. The tea eggs are just perfect for me and the cucumber salad has amazing sauce which made the whole dish very flavorful. The noodles was delicious becUse the broth was very good, and the marinated meat was sooooo good. Everything was just so delicious. I will definitely will go back.
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CS Mo
This is a very small shop that sells noodle bowls and rice bowls. There is seating for three couples, a table for four and a small bar. My daughter and I went there for a late lunch. She got a small hot pot bowl and I got a spicy bao bao bowl. Both soups had a really delightful base with a touch of anise. Her bowl was meatless, with tofu skins, bok choy, Chinese cabbage and seaweed. Mine had pork and beef.
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Anjana Bala
Cute hole in the wall spot super close to my apt so decided to check it out. It’s a tiny place, probably seats like 20 but it’s cozy. Service was very quick. I ordered the veggie ramen with pork broth and added chicken. I wouldn’t call it ramen as much as a noodle soup, the flavors are not that of a typical ramen. My chicken was cooked nicely, and the broth was quite flavorful but again, not traditional ramen broth. I have a feeling they use the hot pot broth for the ramen base, lol. It hit the spot, but not sure if I’ll be back. Good place if you want comfort food in a pinch for the cold weather!
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Chloe
Good food! However, prices are a bit steep for the portion size/quality of food. Service is excellent! Very friendly and attentive. The store is very small and only has about 8-10 seats.
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Bronx Boy
Amazing good. AMAZING FOOD!! I had the Chicken Trio over rice/w salad and the taste profile blew me away. Keep up the great food guys!!
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Rock Roche
Amazing service and great hosts. Loved the atmosphere and positive energy coming from the chef & server, especially the music(reggae/dub) they had playing. The food was prepared how I requested, as I have specific tastes(spicy), and felt very welcome. Highly recommend if you’re looking for really outstanding service for a one on one dinner, given the small space.
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