Mr. Bao
Asian · Brooklyn
About Mr. Bao
Mr. Bao is a cozy Brooklyn eatery serving up delicious dumplings, steamed buns, noodles, and rice bowls. Customers rave about the fresh, flavorful food and the inviting atmosphere, whether dining in our wheelchair-accessible space, enjoying the outdoor seating, or opting for convenient delivery or t...
Mr. Bao is a cozy Brooklyn eatery serving up delicious dumplings, steamed buns, noodles, and rice bowls. Customers rave about the fresh, flavorful food and the inviting atmosphere, whether dining in our wheelchair-accessible space, enjoying the outdoor seating, or opting for convenient delivery or takeout. Signature dishes like the soup dumplings and Dan Dan noodles are neighborhood favorites, alongside creative combinations like the rock shrimp bowl. Fast and friendly service complements the diverse menu, making Mr. Bao a place you'll want to return to again and again.
What Customers Say About Mr. Bao
Mr. Bao is a popular spot for dumplings and rice bowls, known for fresh, flavorful food and generous portions. The soup dumplings, especially the pork, and the rice bowls with galbi beef or pork belly are highly recommended. Some customers have experienced issues with delivery and consistency.
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Tip: Order the soup dumplings and rice bowls for a satisfying meal. Be aware that delivery experiences can vary.
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- Old First Reformed Church (A 513m) — church in Brooklyn, New York Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Old Stone House (A 619m) — historic house museum in Brooklyn, New York, USA Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Religious Buildings
- Aliento de Vida (A 18m) — church in New York City
- St. Augustine's Church (A 312m) — Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn, New York
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- Park Slope Playground (A 114m) — park in the United States of America
- Garden of Union (A 229m) — community garden in New York City
- Thomas Greene Playground (A 578m) — park in the United States of America
- James J Byrne Memorial Playground (A 601m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
- Washington Park (A 637m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
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- Troubled Sleep (A 357m) — bookstore in Brooklyn, New York
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Mr. Bao Brooklyn Reviews
Absolutely delicious for the entire family. All the kids loved trying something new. So many vibrant colors on our plates and so yummy! We were quite happy sitting outside and would be happy to come back again.
This is the perfect afternoon small as you walk down 5th park slope. The scallion wrap duck was exactly what I needed. For what it costs, give it a five star. It’s like a twist to the Peking duck, with similar sauces. Not a big portion but a pretty filling snack
Great food, great value. The curry chicken dumplings are amazing, and everything came out fresh and quickly. Clean space and friendly service. I’d definitely come back.
Mr. Bao is one of those places you walk into once and immediately know you’ll be coming back. The food is incredible — everything tastes fresh, balanced, and full of flavor.
Pay no attention to the ridiculous low scoring. Scored higher on doordash how I ordered thru. Made a time mistake with my order and they happily fixed it. Everything was perfect 👌. We'll seasoned n those things that were spicy wasn't extremely. Picky eater approved. Phoenix buns were the best
Really enjoyed my meal at Mr. Bao. Great flavors, generous portions and the staff made me feel welcome. Perfect spot for a quick, tasty bite.
Soup dumplings in Park Slope, need I say more? I usually get Dan Dan noodles, dumplings and their combination bowls (rock shrimp, mushrooms, and brown rice). So amazing to have this spot in my neighborhood. Highly recommended
My brother and I decided to come eat here after receiving non-existent service at KYURAMEN just down the street. Seating is kind of limited and the setup is mostly for takeout but the vibe was pretty chill for Tuesday evening. The food took a little longer than anticipated but was pretty good. I got the mapo tofu rice bowl which I enjoyed, mapo tofu was delicious. My brother enjoyed the dandan noodles. The soup dumplings and buns were delicious as well. Maybe my only complaint would be the spicy mala pork soup dumplings weren’t spicy at all but it was still good.
I absolutely love this place ! I’ve ordered about three times from Uber eats and each time has been so delicious . Yesterday I ordered Phoenix buns and instead of the regular ones they gave me special ones ! They were huge and tasted really good. The dumplings are so delicious ! I recommend the pork and chives they were amazing . The soup dumplings were also delicious will never stop ordering from them! 😊
Our office ordered from this restaurant for the first time today. Most of us ordered "create your own bowl" (didn't take pics, gotta do better with that) we also ordered the shrimp lo mein, duck wrap, chicken, wrap, and the pork and chive fried dumplings and the fried spicy ramen. The overall consensus is everyone really enjoyed their food! Pork n Chive fried dumplings were deelish! flavor bomb inside, not dry. The dumpling itself was the perfect crisp and pillowy soft combo 9 out of 10. Fried spicy Ramen was ok, nothing to write home about. It was flavorful but dry, and there was a pool of chili oil on the bottom. 5 out of 10 Create your own bowl (48hr braised beef, garlic cucumber, and jasmine rice) The garlic cucumbers are a yummy pickled, crunch element that the dish needs 8 out of 10. The 48hr braised beef had great flavor, not salty BUT is was dry unfortunately was in desperate need of a sauce. That took away from the dish for me 7 out of 10. The menu has a lot of options that I really want to try. When it's all said and done, I would recommend this place and order from here again.
Was working overnight and my co-worker and I ordered from here for some late-night eats. We ordered the following: MR. Bar Fried Rice with shrimp, steamed pork soup dumplings and create your own rice bowl. Her rice bowl had the following : jasmine rice, 48-hour braised Galbi beef, and garlic cucumber salad. The total was $40.00 with the added fees. Upon arrival, everything was sealed tight and there was no spillage. They included forks and knives, but no condiments. The soup dumplings were fairly decent, but the flavors weren’t distinct. Now, my fried rice took me off guard, it was better than I expected for a late-night meal. The only thing I would have changed is no egg. My co-worker said she thoroughly enjoyed her rice bowl. Some direct quotes are, Cucumber salad was “particularly good” and the meat was “tender and flavorful. “ In all, I would recommend Mr. Bao’s for a late-night meal. I am curious about the rest of the menu! (This 3.5 / 5 🌟 rating )
Finally a Chinese restaurant worth talking about in this part of Brooklyn! Despite having "bao" in its name, the soup dumplings is what to get. We got the pork soup dumpling and it was very flavorful and a good size dumpling and soup inside. Then there's the pan fried pork dumpling that had a unique seasoning sprinkled over on top that added this extra flavor negating needing the dipping sauce. We went back a 2nd time to try the crab/pork soup dumplings along with their shrimp/pork dumplings and they were also fabulous! The rice bowls are much larger than we had expected and is more than enough to fill you up. The pork belly was soft and juicy, while the meat was slightly over cooked, but still chock full of flavor. Since they had just open I assume the beef will be better as they work out the kinks. Popcorn chicken had a twinge of spice to give that little extra tasty tickle on your tongue. It could have used a sauce, but not necessary. Of all things, the unique looking black bao actually was the least of the favorite options. Felt like there was too much breading compared to the goods inside. All in all, this place is great and I'll definitely be going back to try more things!
I ordered food on door dash and it said that this restaurant was preparing for 40 minutes. I called the store and the lady that picked up told me the door dasher is on its way to deliver it and it should arrive within 10 minutes. Well I waited over 30 minutes and my food still hasn’t arrived. Don’t order online from here. AVOID.
I’ve always loved ordering dumplings from Mr. Bao and decided to try something different. I was excited for the popcorn shrimp, as I’ve had it from other place and thoroughly enjoyed the flavors, so I ordered two. However, after receiving the popcorn shrimp on a take out order I was disappointed to find the shrimp not deveined. Although some people don’t care, it definitely through me off as I’ve always had this dish and all of my other shrimp dishes at restaurants, deveined. The shrimp were filled with shrimp poop and even some of it exploded on to the near by shrimp. I tried to power through it but unfortunately, I couldn’t eat it as it looked unappetizing and made me nauseous. Really upset with the quality and really upset that it’s become waste.
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