The Chinese seafood ramen was amazing! Rich, flavorful broth with fresh shrimp and squid. Perfect noodles and great portion size. Highly recommend!

Bao Bao is conveniently located in the Financial District and easily accessible in the neighborhood. Their dishes mainly focus on noodles and they also have light appetizers. We got the popcorn chicken, baby octopus, and tea eggs and they were all made quickly. The breading was crispy and flavorful - we definitely would get them again. They have the option of being spicy or regular. The tea egg was steamed perfectly! The mini octopus sauce was delicious and it was over a bed of seaweed. That was my favorite!

Clean place and there is photo of the menu food before ordering. Quick and fast serving. Tried the beef as recommended and it is tender.

It was my first time Bao Bao Cafe. They offer plenty of choices of noodle and rice dishes. I highly recommend if you eat alone or need something very quick and delicious.

Great food, music and friendly service. The noodles were really good and dipping buns were amazing!

Absolutely loved this place. The food was incredible — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere felt welcoming and comfortable from the moment I walked in. The gentleman at the register had such a genuinely positive aura — warm, friendly, and uplifting — the kind of energy that makes a business thrive. Even the music selection was on point and added to the whole experience. Can’t wait to come back.

We tried the seafood ramen and the beef noodle soup, and both were excellent. The seafood ramen had a rich, flavorful broth with generous portions of seafood, and everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. The beef noodle soup was incredibly comforting — tender beef, perfectly cooked noodles, and a deep, savory broth that felt homemade. The portions are generous for the price, especially for NYC. Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and cozy — great spot for a relaxed meal. Definitely a place I’d come back to when craving warm, comforting food.

I tried the popcorn chicken with rice, broccoli, and an egg and it was honestly a really solid meal. The popcorn chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, with good seasoning that made it really flavorful. The rice paired well with everything and wasn’t dry, and the broccoli tasted fresh and balanced out the dish nicely. The egg on top brought everything together and made it feel like a full, satisfying meal. The portion size was good and it felt like great value for the price. Overall a simple but really well-made dish. I’d definitely come back and order it again.

F S

Very cute place. Small menu but food is very good. Very good and friendly customer service. Serves fast. And reasonably priced

Hayli Bazan

Impressive price and quality for the area. Lots of beef and veggies in the soup. Mild wasn’t spicy at all. Good for a quick bite.

Thatd Lulu

Let me just say this…..This is the best restaurant I went to that serves beef noodle soup❤️🥡🥢The only one I knew growing up was the one in the cup from the supermarket🤷🏽‍♀️ Today was my first time here at this restaurant and it was amazing. I literally took my time eating this because I didn’t want it to finish so soon lols. I highly recommend this restaurant. Bring your friends, aunty, uncle, dad and everyone here. You will not be disappointed❤️🤗 ⭐️5 Stars -I made a pick up reservation just to save time if it was crowded which was way easier, but you can also walk in.

Jason

The restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere from beginning to the end. The food tasted Authentic and fresh and was also affordable and filling. We all ordered soups which we forgot to take a photo of. We enjoyed our time here, money well spent! The lady at the reception made our experience even better because of her warm and inviting demeanor as well as her hospitality. Thank you for this experience!

Sunaii Blake

Sooo tasty, sooo hot, soooo fresh! Everything was so tasty and well seasoned. Everything was super crispy and filling. Def coming again! Ordered: popcorn chicken, white rice, spring rolls

Megan O'Hara

Its hard to find a good food place in this area, let alone good sezchuan flavor, for a good price. We went on a weekend afternoon and there was no line, plenty of seating and a nice menu selection. The staff was friendly and this is definitely a place I'll be coming back to when in the area. For two people with 2qty of the bao bun appetizer, 2 ramens, and drinks it was ~$30 cant beat that!

Ariana Fernandez

Got the wrong soup… The only thing correct was the spicy oil on the side :/ edit: I picked up and then went immediately home. Not easy to come back. Could my payment possibly be adjusted to reflect what I actually received? To at least make it fair UPDATE: thanks for the response and willingness to make things right :) I look forward to visiting again when I am in the area. thank you!

kk kk

Baobao Cafe is such a gem in New York! The food is tasty, bubble tea is amazing, and the staff are super friendly. Cozy vibe and perfect spot to chill — highly recommend!

Jingying Liu

Bao Bao Café is such a gem! The noodles are cooked perfectly — springy, flavorful, and comforting. The beef is absolutely fantastic — tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. Every bite feels fresh and satisfying. The portions are generous, the flavors authentic, and the atmosphere is cozy. Definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to whenever I’m craving noodles and hearty dishes. Highly recommend!

FangTsen Chu

We loved it! The place is clean and has an overall good atmosphere. It is also very affordable.The beef paired perfectly with the soup, and the soup was spiced perfectly! Would definitely recommend.

Brandom Martinez

I’ve been coming here very often just wanted to let people know that this place is a 10/10 & 100% recommend to come here & i love there combo popcorn chicken with rice & it’s so amazing & i loved it🥰

Harrison Fu

Cashier lady is super nice! A good hidden gem in busy Times Square. Very good boxes. Pork belly is very tasty! Fair pricing. It is a semi-self service spot. My food came out 1 min after ordering so I think it is this system. 好吃的紅燒肉！

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Ioana Dascalu

Absolutely loved our meal here! We had the Veggie Ramen with Pork Broth (we also added Pork Meat extra), Beef Ramen, and Bam Bam Noodles — all of them were absolutely amazing. The flavours were rich and perfectly balanced. The person who served us was wonderful — she noticed we had two small kids and kindly helped us choose the right dishes. Great food and great service!

Frits K

Came accross the place randomly on the way to time square. Ordered the little-hot pot, bao bao noodle, and the pop corn chicken rice. Portion is large. Price is steal. Great FOOD & VALUE. This is a hidden spot. Plenty of seating. All the food taste amazing. We will be back.....

Bao Bao Cafe is located in quite a bustling touristy area in NYC but it is actually very good (unlike most places in the area truth be told). I had the vegetable ramen & the seaweed salad along…

Bao Bao cafe is located in quite a bustling touristy area in NYC but it is actually very good (unlike most places in the area truth be told). I had the vegetable ramen & the seaweed salad along wit…

Good portions and flavor! It's in time square kind of tucked away. Very fast service too! I was craving popcorn chicken and this hit the spot

Amazing aura. Good food. And they offer amazing customer service. It smells so good once you walk into the space!

Love their food and amazing prices! I got the beef noodle soup and pork belly rice. Both are delicious and you could not beat this price.

Love the noodles and the man behind the counter was nice. The location was good, the place has about 6 customers on Monday after work. The wheat noodles was tendon and hot sauce was great. Would …

Loved it!! We ordered Popcorn chicken with rice, bao and pork dumpling soup. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to try more dishes of the menu.

Food is good satisfies my dormant cravings, service is good although the cashier should speak louder, bathroom IS SO clean OMG. Also how Yall even manage to listen to the same exact songs EVERY SIN…

We tried a couple of the lunch specials at the café - popcorn chicken bento and pork belly bento. For the popcorn chicken bento, there's an option to add a bubble milk tea from the shop next door for an extra $3, which is a nice deal. The rice was cooked well with a pleasant texture. The popcorn chicken had good flavour, though the texture was a bit on the harder side. The pork belly was tasty with a nice texture, though we would’ve liked a bit more seasoning for a stronger flavour. Both bentos came with some sides like veg and chips, making them great value for money with generous portions.

Ronald Tan

Food at Bao Bai Cafe deserves 4 stars, especially the 卤肉饭, which stands out for its authentic taste. Atmosphere and service are 3-star level. The café has standards, but further refinement would elevate the overall experience.

Kin

We passed by on a chilly day looking for a hot soup and the beef broth delivered that filling taste. The order was handled reasonably fast. The vegetables and ramen were decently filling. The noodles were all on the bottom in a plate format. There was a 20% surcharge added that when I asked the staff couldn't tell me what it was either.

Cyrilene Prescott

Winter woes but warm noodle bowls did the trick! Little wait and line built up but can see why the lil crowd. Worth the wait! Enjoyed my bowl and tea with great company or you can dine alone. Bon appetite! Jal meog-eo!

Natalie Pote

Loved the atmosphere and the central location. The food was just okay - the bam bam noodles were bland, the popcorn chicken (free, if you review) was okay. I really liked the spring rolls - they were truly the hit for me. Place your order and pay at the counter and then get served at the table.

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Nerissa Maria Ward

Beautiful restaurant right off the main street near Times Square, with a huge space. The Ambience is really clean, neat and cutely decorated. I'm writing this review in the restaurant, as I was asked to put my review in before I left, as I recieved a FREE Popcorn Chicken. Here is my opinion on the dishes I tried today, rated from Top choices to lowest 1)The Spring Rolls are amazing, beautifully executed, with a delicious wrapper, evey unique 2)The Bao (2pcs) The Pork belly in here is soft and tender, in soft and pillowy baos, wish there was more sauce inside 3)The Fried Squid was well cooked, tender and crispy at the same time. Some pieces were stuck together, so it was clumsy and soggy, and quite greasy. Yet still delicious 4)The Popcorn chicken was nothing special, wish it had some fried basil like the usual Taiwanese restaurants 5)The Bam Bam Noodles with Pork, and I added Mushrooms, didn't have much flavor, the sesame oil is over powering, and there was not enough salt. Also they have a sign that says they accept Ca$hApp, but then it didn't work, so I had to change my method of payment. Maybe asking for a review backfired, as the waitress persisted for a review, even coming to the table with food in her mouth, mastercating as she asked to leave a review once again.

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I went here with my besties on a Tuesday. It was pretty busy, however the food comes out promptly. The ambiance as well as its mostly groups of friends eating and chatting over yummy noodles. My frie…

I went here with my besties on a Tuesday. It was pretty busy, however the food comes out promptly. The ambiance as well as its mostly groups of friends eating and chatting over yummy noodles. My …

I went here with my besties on a Tuesday. It was pretty busy, however the food comes out promptly. The ambiance as well as its mostly groups of friends eating and chatting over yummy noodles. My fr…

Stop by for their lunch special pork belly over rice. It was a good deal and the severing size was enough to fill you up. I like the flavor of the pork belly. However the meat on the pork …

Not a planned meal walked in and had some great Bam Bam Noddles. staff friendly and attentive.

I stopped by here with my friend for some aunthetic southern Chinese noodles with varieties of topping. This place also serves dishes like rice. atmosphere feels cozy. I heard that popular menu ite…

This spot has great ambiance! The service was really good. The chicken skewers were very tasty!

It is a clean place. And the food taste above average and price are below the average in the area.

Small convenient grab and go kind of spot. I had the popcorn chicken combo and additional eggs. It was ok but bit too salty for me with eggs being very plain. Not a bad place, but probably won't try again.

The place was huge . Neat and clean . I ordered my noodles and grabbed a seat . The noodles were perfectly cooked, the ratio of minced meat was great. But the food lacked flavor . It was okay but n…

The place was huge . Neat and clean . I ordered my noodles and grabbed a seat . The noodles were perfectly cooked, the ratio of minced meat was great. But the food lacked flavor . It was okay but…

Friendly staff. Food was average however. Bam Bam noodles were one dimensional (salty) and couldn't taste other flavors. Popcorn chicken was average. Prices are high for the quantity given, even fo…

Ordered Bao Bao cafe the popcorn chicken lunch box and it was terrible. The pieces of "chicken" was only fried dough. I could not taste any chicken pieces in there. I opened one up and it was literal…

Ordered Bao Bao cafe the popcorn chicken lunch box and it was terrible. The pieces of "chicken" was only fried dough. I could not taste any chicken pieces in there. I opened one up and it w…

Ordered Bao Bao cafe the popcorn chicken lunch box and it was terrible. The pieces of "chicken" was only fried dough. I could not taste any chicken pieces in there. I opened one up and it was liter…

Disappointed and Frustrated - Will Not Be Returning\n\nI rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at BaoBao cafe was simply unacceptable.\n\nThe woman working at the front was very rude. Sh…

Eirene

Not recommended. I ordered a non-spicy beef noodle soup, but it still arrived with red oil and a hint of spice. Good thing I’m not allergic to chili—otherwise lunch might’ve come with a trip to the ER. The noodles were very thin and soft, with no chew at all. Honestly, even basic ramen has more bounce. The broth looked dark and full of promise, but the flavor never showed up. The beef slices looked thick, but tasted like…nothing. Let’s just say it was beef without a soul. The cabbage was no help either—completely bland, floating there with a quiet sense of despair. At $12, the portion was also on the small side. For many people, one bowl of noodle soup probably wouldn’t be enough to feel satisfied. Sure, $12 for beef noodle soup near Times Square sounds like a deal. But to me, a low price doesn’t excuse poor quality. The food did come out quickly, and being self-service means no tipping worries. Also worth mentioning: many of the “good reviews” are false—they hand out free popcorn chicken if you leave a positive review.